ginacivey
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by ginacivey on Nov 28, 2016 16:56:48 GMT
this poor kid
i know he's trying to make a statement
but i just don't know how he could have justified a shirt with Castro on it
i know that was a while back...but yesterday they played in miami right after castro died
and he interviewed shortly before we found out about castro
and he still defended the shirt...and malcolm x's meeting with fidel
will the 49rs finally get fed up with all this?
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Post by cadoodlebug on Nov 28, 2016 17:07:19 GMT
this poor kid i know he's trying to make a statement but i just don't know how he could have justified a shirt with Castro on it i know that was a while back...but yesterday they played in miami right after castro died and he interviewed shortly before we found out about castro and he still defended the shirt...and malcolm x's meeting with fidel will the 49rs finally get fed up with all this?No, because Balke is a flaming idiot. And Kaep should get a haircut, he looks ridiculous. ETA: I also agree with basketdiva ~ it's his right to say whatever he wants. And the media is just spreading the flames. |
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basketdiva
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Post by basketdiva on Nov 28, 2016 17:11:38 GMT
I watch football for the game and could careless about a player's political inclinations. The same as an actor's political leanings. It's only because of the media that t's a big deal. Everyone is entitled to their opinions.
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Post by kimpossible on Nov 28, 2016 17:56:22 GMT
this poor kid i know he's trying to make a statement but i just don't know how he could have justified a shirt with Castro on it i know that was a while back...but yesterday they played in miami right after castro died and he interviewed shortly before we found out about castro and he still defended the shirt...and malcolm x's meeting with fidel will the 49rs finally get fed up with all this?No, because Balke is a flaming idiot. And Kaep should get a haircut, he looks ridiculous. ETA: I also agree with basketdiva ~ it's his right to say whatever he wants. And the media is just spreading the flames.  Kap seems to forget he was adopted by a white middle class family in central California (far from an urban living situation). It's hard to believe he has experienced the angst that he feels strongly in defending, but hey its the US and he can do that kind of thing. And certainly, I have not walked in his shoes so cannot say without certainty that he has not experienced what he is protesting..but... Balke is absolutely missing the point on what a distraction Kap has become. Even if they try and dispute that - it is now a joke on what is the latest thing Kap is going to do today. |
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Post by smalltowngirlie on Nov 28, 2016 18:04:20 GMT
The 49ers will not do anything until/unless affects their bottom line. Until the, Kap can say pretty much whatever he wants.
I do believe with yesterdays loss they have now lost 10 in a row and if I heard correctly, that is the first time in the franchise history.
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Post by ntsf on Nov 28, 2016 18:06:12 GMT
the 49'ers are on a downward spiral..starting with their stadium. what cap says doesn't really matter ..
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Post by jassy on Nov 28, 2016 18:11:38 GMT
It's not hard to believe, IMO. It's the state of this country. White privilege is not permanently transferable from white parents to their non-white children, and any that he experienced as a child when viewed as an extension of his parents would disappear as he grew and the rest of the world simply viewed him as a black man. If anything perhaps going from childhood to adulthood and the way the world would view him was a little more startling to Kap given his background?
I am a white mother going through this with my non-white teenage sons right now. The idea that anyone can see my kind, honor roll, "good" young men as threatening simply due to the color of their skin is upsetting. But it's happening. I hear the stories from my sons on a regular basis.
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Post by kimpossible on Nov 28, 2016 18:18:34 GMT
It's not hard to believe, IMO. It's the state of this country. White privilege is not permanently transferable from white parents to their non-white children, and any that he experienced as a child when viewed as an extension of his parents would disappear as he grew and the rest of the world simply viewed him as a black man. If anything perhaps going from childhood to adulthood and the way the world would view him was a little more startling to Kap given his background? I am a white mother going through this with my non-white teenage sons right now. The idea that anyone can see my kind, honor roll, "good" young men as threatening simply due to the color of their skin is upsetting. But it's happening. I hear the stories from my sons on a regular basis. It is hard to read/hear/see that this happens to "good" people of any color! I think Kap has every right to protest, but as some of his teammates have disclosed, not sure if its truly about the issues - or his desire to seek attention and a possible trade from the 49ers. There appears to be a doubt in his sincerety. |
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ginacivey
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by ginacivey on Nov 28, 2016 21:25:54 GMT
Kap seems to forget he was adopted by a white middle class family in central California (far from an urban living situation). actually he was adopted by a family in Fond du Lac Wisconsin - my high school hometown - same era at the time it was a very white area - and that might have influenced how he feels today - i dunno they moved west after a couple years - gina |
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Post by kimpossible on Nov 28, 2016 21:50:47 GMT
Yes, he ended up in the central valley (Turlock, CA) went to high school with the kids of a former co-worker of mine. Big farming, agricultural area...so he has been raised in a diverse area, but not an urban area. Here's a story on the reaction of Turlock when he first started kneeling for the national anthem: Colin Kaepernick's Hometown Deeply Divided over QB's protest
Warning: some of the opinions in this article might anger those that read it |
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Post by workingclassdog on Nov 28, 2016 22:23:35 GMT
I am sick of him and pay him no attention.
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~Lauren~
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Post by ~Lauren~ on Nov 28, 2016 22:25:03 GMT
The man has an absolute right to make an ass of himself.
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Post by kimpossible on Nov 28, 2016 22:26:39 GMT
The man has an absolute right to make an ass of himself. ...and that he has! |
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PaperAngel
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Post by PaperAngel on Nov 28, 2016 22:37:43 GMT
As an east coaster whose teen has long considered the 49ers his favorite team, I'm subjected to the media coverage. Unfortunately, it appears Kaepernick's message is diluted with his support of a ruthless dictator, admission that he didn't vote in the recent election, & sincerity/motive questioned by teammates/people who know him.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on Nov 28, 2016 22:47:20 GMT
Yup he has the right to be say and wear what he wants but he's douche bag and as a football fan I have the right to not like him or agree with him. Wearing that shirt in Miami makes me go ..  Their record is now 1-10. He's only been starting QB for the last few games. It doesn't seem to have improved? |
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Post by christine58 on Nov 28, 2016 22:50:55 GMT
My niece and future nephew have season tx to the Dolphins and she said yesterday the BOOS towards him were really loud. What an ass..to wear a Castro shirt in MIAMI!! Idiot
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Post by kimpossible on Nov 28, 2016 22:50:58 GMT
Yup he has the right to be say and wear what he wants but he's douche bag and as a football fan I have the right to not like him or agree with him. Wearing that shirt in Miami makes me go .. Their record is now 1-10. He's only been starting QB for the last few games. It doesn't seem to have improved? Yes, they suck this year. Not solely his fault, but he certainly is adding fuel to the media's fire about their poor performance this season. |
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Post by monicad on Nov 28, 2016 23:15:18 GMT
Sorry, but "poor kid" and "Kaepernick" should not go together in a sentence. I live close to where the 49ers play, so we hear about him constantly. Personally, I think all this has just been an attention ploy to put him back in the spotlight (obviously no one knows but him, but I guess it's worked). I wish the Niners would release him and no one else would pick him up. He's repulsive.
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