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onecaliberal

(32,489 posts)
13. He earned it, no one gave him jack shit.
Tue Aug 30, 2016, 06:29 PM
Aug 2016

The country that he makes millions in, also kills people who look like him every day.
What do the multibillion dollar corporations owe the country who made them billionaires? Do you even hear yourself?

SFPD winetourdriver Aug 2016 #1
I've noticed this is a thing now, "demanding" apologies? MadDAsHell Aug 2016 #2
it's part of the fucked up culture of police depts across the country JI7 Aug 2016 #3
ALL police depts? ALL across the Country? nt clarice Aug 2016 #21
Yes. A HERETIC I AM Aug 2016 #37
Sad. nt clarice Aug 2016 #46
Yes, the culture of police depts in the USA is sad. Very sad since they don't have a culture of TeamPooka Aug 2016 #93
I dont see the Police apologizing edhopper Aug 2016 #4
BOOOOOOOOOOOM! onecaliberal Aug 2016 #5
They just recently killed a homeless, and unarmed black woman. Glassunion Aug 2016 #6
And this relates to the OP how? nt clarice Aug 2016 #20
Where is that "point missed" image? nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #22
Damn it... I knew I forgot something... is this the right one? clarice Aug 2016 #24
No. nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #26
Which one is it? nt clarice Aug 2016 #28
Simple. Glassunion Aug 2016 #66
Thank you. nt clarice Aug 2016 #67
Our Police union rep doubled and tripled down when it came to the Tamir Rice shooting. HughBeaumont Aug 2016 #85
What Does The Star Spangled Banner Have To Do With Being A Cop? ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #7
It because of his reasoning as to why he is sitting out the anthem. Glassunion Aug 2016 #8
I Read His Quotes ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #10
Their skin is thinner than Trump's. Glassunion Aug 2016 #12
"White-splaining'" ? What exactly IS that? nt clarice Aug 2016 #19
waiting.nt clarice Aug 2016 #25
still waiting. nt clarice Aug 2016 #29
Why don't you look it up? Demit Aug 2016 #30
Look what up? nt clarice Aug 2016 #47
White-splaining. nt Glassunion Aug 2016 #69
Sorry... sounds a bit racist to me. nt clarice Aug 2016 #72
White-splaining something is racist. Glassunion Aug 2016 #74
I meant that the term "white-splainin" is a racist epithet in itself... clarice Aug 2016 #75
No it isn't a racist term. Glassunion Aug 2016 #80
No, that is NOT what it measns. It refers to the way some white people tblue37 Aug 2016 #90
I don't understand what you virgogal Aug 2016 #56
OMG... LOL! Glassunion Aug 2016 #68
I love a sense of humor--and you've got one. virgogal Aug 2016 #83
I doubt that was a typo. More likely it was the effect of a hyperactive autocorrect function. nt tblue37 Aug 2016 #91
Sadly I have autocorrct turned off in this browser. Glassunion Aug 2016 #94
He did specifically mention police violence mythology Aug 2016 #23
You're Right I Missed That Piece ProfessorGAC Aug 2016 #62
next time a POC decide to protest publically, he should use the list of approved methods KG Aug 2016 #9
Butt-hurt "white folk" ?????? clarice Aug 2016 #17
I made a decision long ago not to alert on anyone.... I consider it a form of censorship... clarice Aug 2016 #18
....≥ A HERETIC I AM Aug 2016 #38
Point? nt clarice Aug 2016 #41
OMG you do not get it do you....nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #49
OMG.. You refuse to think out of your box...don't you? nt clarice Aug 2016 #50
We all have boxes. All of us. I have seen enough to know you do too. Nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #52
In which boxes do you think I dwell? nt clarice Aug 2016 #53
Sorry , I take that back... please explain it to me. nt clarice Aug 2016 #51
No worries. I have to hit the sack. Good night. Nt JanMichael Aug 2016 #54
Sleep well my friend... perhaps another time. nt clarice Aug 2016 #55
My point? A HERETIC I AM Aug 2016 #60
That's RIGHT !!!! It is a basic right to be born with a perfect body, athletic talent..... clarice Aug 2016 #11
He earned it, no one gave him jack shit. onecaliberal Aug 2016 #13
oh come on !!!! nt clarice Aug 2016 #15
Come on what? Just take what you posted at face value with no facts added? tia uponit7771 Aug 2016 #31
If you think a great body and athleticism gets you gig in the NFL, you should tell that onecaliberal Aug 2016 #40
Yes... but it was their decision to try... and I applaud that. nt clarice Aug 2016 #42
The United States does not kill black people. NuclearDem Aug 2016 #34
Enjoy the dust bin! onecaliberal Aug 2016 #39
avoiding facts? nt clarice Aug 2016 #43
Frankly, if it's a choice of the dustbin or Airstrip One, I'll choose the former. NuclearDem Aug 2016 #58
Where else have I read these same sentiments? Exilednight Aug 2016 #86
"The US does have apartheid" NuclearDem Aug 2016 #87
You believe that apartheid is only accomplished one way: thru the state. Exilednight Aug 2016 #95
Nonsense. NuclearDem Aug 2016 #96
as they told Jackie Robinson G_j Aug 2016 #14
His choice obviously. No problem with that..... clarice Aug 2016 #16
What's the difference? tia uponit7771 Aug 2016 #32
One is a hero... one is an asshole. nt clarice Aug 2016 #44
Good answer jack_krass Aug 2016 #70
Do they have different rights? Demit Aug 2016 #33
No.. just different Histories. nt clarice Aug 2016 #45
they were both speaking to civil rights issues. G_j Aug 2016 #35
Absolutely !!!! That is what we have fought and died for. nt clarice Aug 2016 #48
Considering that several of his siblings had a fatal heart defect LeftyMom Aug 2016 #61
I didn't say that he didn't EARN it.....he should just display a modicum of appreciation. nt clarice Aug 2016 #63
No, but you did say the country "allowed" him to make millions Glassunion Aug 2016 #71
Agreed.... but not every Country has an economical system that would allow him to make that kind of clarice Aug 2016 #73
That's not the point of his protest. Glassunion Aug 2016 #76
Not standing for The Anthem is a direct affront to the Country ....that has by it's very system.... clarice Aug 2016 #78
Why do we stand for the anthem? Glassunion Aug 2016 #81
I believe that it's simply a show of respect. I even put my hand over my heart. peace clarice Aug 2016 #89
So you believe that is is a showing of respect. Which is cool, I feel the same way. Glassunion Aug 2016 #92
He could be doing it for other people treestar Aug 2016 #64
Oh, I'm sure that his intentions are noble... I just disagree with.... clarice Aug 2016 #65
The Minneapolis police "union" did not like Philando Castile's funeral Dawson Leery Aug 2016 #27
The head of the MPLS Union is a member of an off-duty bike "gang" Hong Kong Cavalier Aug 2016 #77
Of course! Dawson Leery Aug 2016 #97
Hey, the guy hurt their feelings- that can't be tolerated! DLevine Aug 2016 #36
Tone Deaf magicnpoetry Aug 2016 #57
I agree gopiscrap Aug 2016 #59
Disappoints me how many pig defenders there are in this thread. VulgarPoet Aug 2016 #79
My dust bin got some action. I can't tollerate that. onecaliberal Aug 2016 #82
I can't blame you. VulgarPoet Aug 2016 #84
"Pig Defenders" !!!!!??? This ain't the 1960's groovy cat. lol clarice Aug 2016 #88
Might as well be, what with all the barely-veiled racism. VulgarPoet Sep 2016 #98
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