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dameatball

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8. This is exactly what led to me not socializing with my in-laws.

Reply to EffieBlack (Original post)

Sat Jun 16, 2018, 03:15 PM

Jun 2018

No matter how hard I tried to explain the real reason for the kneeling, they refused to accept it. They were completely closed to it being anything other than lack of patriotism and not honoring the flag. I'm talking raised voices and way too close body proximity......completely ridiculous. I just avoid them now and I am pretty sure they are returning the favor....

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Pavlovitz: White People, This Anthem Thing is Really Simple [View all] EffieBlack Jun 2018 OP

which was why those 2 white guys taking a knee in front of Trump WhiteTara Jun 2018 #1

K&R mcar Jun 2018 #2

A very sad kick and recommend. sheshe2 Jun 2018 #3

Brown vs Bd. of Education 1954, Civil Right Act 1964, Voting Rights Act 1965. Over half century ago Tom Rinaldo Jun 2018 #4

When simplicity is thrown towards their altar of spin, no matter the subject, yonder Jun 2018 #5

Colin lost the career he loves, Scarsdale Jun 2018 #6

You described the reality of the situation perfectly. KPN Jun 2018 #9

Kaepernick quit his job pintobean Jun 2018 #10

The fact that taking a knee caused such furor validates the practice. forgotmylogin Jun 2018 #7

This is exactly what led to me not socializing with my in-laws. dameatball Jun 2018 #8