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Post by fishlovesoatcakes on Jul 13, 2021 14:12:47 GMT
In light of recent events on social media, I'm interested to know what everyone's thoughts are on taking the knee.
Personally, I'm not sure if this is helping or hindering the racist abuse that black people have to endure. One thing that I am certain about, is that it needs to be stamped out. Changing people's mindset isn't going to happen overnight unfortunately but swift action needs to be taken.
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Post by Veritas on Jul 13, 2021 14:16:05 GMT
Not sure it is what I would have chosen as the prime vehicle for the anti racism message but we are where we are and it is certainly doing a good job of keeping focus on the issue and also drawing out some racist response which shows how real the problem still is.
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Post by thepremierbanksy on Jul 13, 2021 14:16:37 GMT
There's a 30-odd page thread about it on the everything else board.
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Post by medwaypotter on Jul 13, 2021 14:20:28 GMT
The problem with taking the knee for some is its association wih BLM, and many won't accept their political agenda. Hopefully kick it out can come up with an alternative gesture that will be more uniting.
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Post by David Brent on Jul 13, 2021 14:22:21 GMT
I don’t see the issue with taking the knee . It’s for racial equality, if you choose not to do it and don’t like It fine but booing it is just plain stupid
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Post by skip on Jul 13, 2021 14:41:18 GMT
ADMIN!!!
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Post by skip on Jul 13, 2021 14:43:05 GMT
The problem with taking the knee for some is its association wih BLM, and many won't accept their political agenda. Hopefully kick it out can come up with an alternative gesture that will be more uniting. |
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Post by yyy on Jul 13, 2021 14:56:56 GMT
IMHO it makes it worse, people feel like they are having it rammed down their throats, they are here to watch the football not support any political organisation. A minority do not reflect the masses, at least that's what we hear when a bomb goes off or terrorist threat goes up when a nutter goes on the rampage through warped religious beliefs.
All taking a knee does IMHO is give fuel to the arsonists.
Only time you should be taking a knee is a marriage proposal
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Post by heworksardtho on Jul 13, 2021 14:59:32 GMT
How is the woman who got shot in the head at that party , not heard anything
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Post by followyoudown on Jul 13, 2021 15:06:21 GMT
How is the woman who got shot in the head at that party , not heard anything Still fighting for her life while the police struggle to get witnesses despite having arrested 3 or 4 suspects. |
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Post by heworksardtho on Jul 13, 2021 15:14:52 GMT
How is the woman who got shot in the head at that party , not heard anything Still fighting for her life while the police struggle to get witnesses despite having arrested 3 or 4 suspects. Cheers , hope they find the culprits |
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Post by GreaterGlasgowstokie on Jul 13, 2021 15:19:04 GMT
The problem with taking the knee for some is its association wih BLM, and many won't accept their political agenda. Hopefully kick it out can come up with an alternative gesture that will be more uniting. Those people are simply racists. And a lot of supporters of this team I'm ashamed to say have exposed themselves as being racist on the other thread. It needs calling out, it needs dealt with. |
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Post by partickpotter on Jul 13, 2021 15:25:41 GMT
The problem with taking the knee for some is its association wih BLM, and many won't accept their political agenda. Hopefully kick it out can come up with an alternative gesture that will be more uniting. Those people are simply racists. And a lot of supporters of this team I'm ashamed to say have exposed themselves as being racist on the other thread. It needs calling out, it needs dealt with. Seeing as you’re into calling things out. Who do you see as exposing themselves as racist on the other thread. |
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Post by medwaypotter on Jul 13, 2021 15:25:54 GMT
The problem with taking the knee for some is its association wih BLM, and many won't accept their political agenda. Hopefully kick it out can come up with an alternative gesture that will be more uniting. Those people are simply racists. And a lot of supporters of this team I'm ashamed to say have exposed themselves as being racist on the other thread. It needs calling out, it needs dealt with. Too much of a generalisation for me, some of their agenda is politically strange to say the least, and the dubious funding definitely requires looking in to. |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 13, 2021 17:02:50 GMT
Where’s Mo and Crappy when you need em?🤷🏻♂️
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Post by xchpotter on Jul 13, 2021 17:06:43 GMT
Where’s Mo and Crappy when you need em?🤷🏻♂️ Can you imagine? I think their heads would have rotated 360 degrees and spun off.😂😂 |
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Post by PotterLog on Jul 13, 2021 17:17:45 GMT
The problem with taking the knee for some is its association wih BLM, and many won't accept their political agenda. Hopefully kick it out can come up with an alternative gesture that will be more uniting. Those people are simply racists. And a lot of supporters of this team I'm ashamed to say have exposed themselves as being racist on the other thread. It needs calling out, it needs dealt with. Have you reported them to admin? If you’re not doing anything about it you’re part of the problem |
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Post by yeswilko on Jul 13, 2021 17:46:21 GMT
Only disgusting racists boo players taking the knee. All this bollocks about Marxism is laughable. They think these black players should shut up and get on with it. Its totally transparent.
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Post by zerps on Jul 13, 2021 18:07:48 GMT
Those people are simply racists. And a lot of supporters of this team I'm ashamed to say have exposed themselves as being racist on the other thread. It needs calling out, it needs dealt with. Seeing as you’re into calling things out. Who do you see as exposing themselves as racist on the other thread. Should be interesting 😂 |
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Post by zerps on Jul 13, 2021 18:08:34 GMT
Only disgusting racists boo players taking the knee. All this bollocks about Marxism is laughable. They think these black players should shut up and get on with it. Its totally transparent. “These black players” |
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Post by zerps on Jul 13, 2021 18:11:16 GMT
Where’s Mo and Crappy when you need em?🤷🏻♂️ I saw them scrapping up by the statue last Tuesday Both stripped to the waist. From the waist down weirdly. |
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Post by PotterLog on Jul 13, 2021 18:12:23 GMT
Only disgusting racists boo players taking the knee. All this bollocks about Marxism is laughable. They think these black players should shut up and get on with it. Its totally transparent. “These black players”  |
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Post by zerps on Jul 13, 2021 18:13:19 GMT
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Post by starkiller on Jul 13, 2021 18:15:53 GMT
Computer-generated outrage.
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Post by zerps on Jul 13, 2021 18:19:09 GMT
Not sure how to say this politely
IT MEANS NOTHING ITS FROM GAME OF FUCKING THRONES. UNLESS YOU PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO HOUSE STARK IT MEANS FUCK ALL.
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Post by iancransonsknees on Jul 13, 2021 18:19:37 GMT
Where’s Mo and Crappy when you need em?🤷🏻♂️ Racist |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Jul 13, 2021 18:22:12 GMT
Where’s Mo and Crappy when you need em?🤷🏻♂️ Racist Knew that was coming you flag shagging gammon😀 |
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Post by followyoudown on Jul 13, 2021 18:25:53 GMT
Not sure how to say this politely IT MEANS NOTHING ITS FROM GAME OF FUCKING THRONES. UNLESS YOU PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO HOUSE STARK IT MEANS FUCK ALL. I think there is some dispute over that it was started by the NFL player Kirkpatrick who did it during the national anthem as he was told it was how soldiers pay respect to fallen comrades, although when he was getting pelters and being effectively sacked as well as losing multi million dollar endorsements he got virtually no support from colleagues or other international sportsman but anyway perhaps this is the way forward. |
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Post by zerps on Jul 13, 2021 18:30:07 GMT
Not sure how to say this politely IT MEANS NOTHING ITS FROM GAME OF FUCKING THRONES. UNLESS YOU PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO HOUSE STARK IT MEANS FUCK ALL. I think there is some dispute over that it was started by the NFL player Kirkpatrick who did it during the national anthem as he was told it was how soldiers pay respect to fallen comrades, although when he was getting pelters and being effectively sacked as well as losing multi million dollar endorsements he got virtually no support from colleagues or other international sportsman but anyway perhaps this is the way forward. I reckon his colleagues just wouldn’t piss on Winterfell if it was on fire |
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Post by cobhamstokey on Jul 13, 2021 19:02:30 GMT
I think there is some dispute over that it was started by the NFL player Kirkpatrick who did it during the national anthem as he was told it was how soldiers pay respect to fallen comrades, although when he was getting pelters and being effectively sacked as well as losing multi million dollar endorsements he got virtually no support from colleagues or other international sportsman but anyway perhaps this is the way forward. I reckon his colleagues just wouldn’t piss on Winterfell if it was on fire He’s actually got a good point. Just because it’s not happening here doesn’t mean you cant show your support re human rights. Hopefully others would follow. |
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