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In reply to the discussion: Column: Why do whites oppose the NFL protests? [View all]unblock
(52,202 posts)6. It's manufactured outrage. Kneeling is a sign of *respect* in any other context
They only decided to take offense to distract from what is being protested and to position themselves as somehow patriotic while ignoring the pleas on behalf of Americans getting killed.
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I don't know what whites were canvessed, but I don't object to any protests by anyone, it's ...
SWBTATTReg
Jun 2018
#3
Yeah, and the kneeling is not the problem. It's a diversion from the problem. nt
CozyMystery
Jun 2018
#32
You mean wy-wypipo oppose NFL players' protest? Answer's simple... they're wypipo, nuff said.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Jun 2018
#7
Not limited to Republicans. I've seen white people on DU say the players should find a different way
EffieBlack
Jun 2018
#19
There were a pretty good number of people here who were opposed to it when it started
gollygee
Jun 2018
#21
Their minds have been obliterated by too much faux news and breitbart propaganda
dustyscamp
Jun 2018
#15