Colin Kaepernick's practice socks appear to disrespect the police

[pintobean]

It appears that over the past few weeks, Kaepernick has been wearing socks that show a pig in a cop's hat.

The quarterback has been wearing them since at least Aug. 10.

Kaepernick hasn't been asked about his socks yet, but it wouldn't be shocking to find out that it's part of his statement that he's trying to make against police brutality.

It's definitely no accident that Kaepernick's wearing these in practice, and there's also no question that the socks were designed to make fun of cops.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-colin-kaepernicks-practice-socks-appear-to-disrespect-the-police/

[Aristus]

1. Oh, the horror! Those poor cops! What must it be like to get one's feelings hurt?

Less awful than being an unarmed young black man getting shot by a cop for no reason, I'm guessing...

Cue the carefully crafted, prime-time-ready outrage...

[pintobean]

3. What does that have to do with football

or the 49ers? The cops he's crapping on provide security for this guy so he can make his millions. He's a distraction. He's hurting his team and the league. His value goes down with every new story about his selfish look-at-me antics. Tonight he goes to San Diego where the Chargers will be saluting the military. Big military town - he might be appreciating that police protection.

[KMOD]

5. It seems he's getting a lot of support from the military

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/VeteransForKaepernick-Military-Vets-Take-to-Twitter-in-Support-of-49ers-QB-391833851.html

[pintobean]

7. Lol. That's the military?

I'm a vet. I don't use twitter and never claim to speak for the military. I wonder how many actual vets really support him trash talking cops. BLM using a hashtag doesn't mean much here.

I'm not talking about his right to sit during the anthem - I support that. It goes a hell of a lot deeper than that.

[KMOD]

12. No, it doesn't go any deeper than that.

His socks, nor his sitting during the anthem to protest the racial bias in the police department, do not harm you in any way, shape or form.

I wonder how many vets appreciated the San Francisco officers who trashed talked minorities.

[pintobean]

18. Really? What do you think happens to people

who bring their politics and activism to work? It's disruptive and unrelated to the business.

What does, or doesn't, effect me is irrelevant. Like you, I'm not an NFL player. That hasn't stopped you from opining on this issue for days. It's not going to stop me.

[KMOD]

19. Do they play the National Anthem at your work?

I'm not sure why this subject upsets you so much. I'm a huge NFL fan, I am certain that once the anthem is finished, the players will take the field and not give it another thought.

[pintobean]

20. That's so weak...

[TheSarcastinator]

25. and your position is historically ignorant and ethically invalid

Athletes in the US have a long history of speaking up about political issues that affect their communities. Kapernick is not obligated to protect your widdle fee-fees. Your opinion of such cultural luminaries and leaders as Jesse Owens ("I realized now that militancy in the best sense of the word was the only answer where the black man was concerned, that any black man who wasn't a militant in 1970 was either blind or a coward.&quot , Tommie Smith, John Carlos, Mohammed Ali, Labron James and scores of others is completely inconsequential. But by all means, keep airing your grievances: they reveal much about you and little about those you think you are in a position to judge.

[citood]

65. I wouldn't categorize equation cops with pigs

With Jesse Owens.

Sit down for the anthem - yawn.

Paint all cops as pigs - now he's trying to be an asshole.

[JonLP24]

101. I support him and am a vet

But I'm sure opinions vary widely as we aren't monolithic.

[ronnie624]

8. You're right there,

on the border of advocating violence as a response to political expression.

[pintobean]

11. I'm not advocating any such thing.

He'll be getting an earful, and the cops around him will be a comfort for him.

I won't be there, and I'm not suggesting anyone do anything. I'm looking at likelihood and possibility. Luckily, Chargers fans are not like Philly fans. I doubt there will be, and hope there won't be, any violence. Like Kap, the fans have every right to voice their opinion, though.

[heaven05]

9. BS

point missed, by you......purposefully I imagine.

[Glassunion]

32. They are paid to provide security.

He has fame, and a voice. Should he remain quiet about a very real, and present social issue? Or should he speak in his own way for those with no voice? You know, like that unarmed black homeless woman the SFPD killed? The very same PD that is under investigation by the Justice Department right now.

So you have a guy wearing funny socks, which you equate to a metaphor for taking a bowel movement on a particular group. A group who have personally shot 11 unarmed people in the past 5 years. Socks may hurt the little delicate flower's feelings, but the police hurt people.

[bravenak]

36. If this is crapping on cops, what do we call it if those same cops murder unarmed

black citizens? Why the hell do you think he owes them anyfucking thing for doing thed job they are paid well to do. If cops could control their racial biases, black folks would not need piggy socks to express ourselves. I see no concern for black lives in this op nor in the police.

[mountain grammy]

55. Lots of false equivalency going around these days.

It's astonishing, maddening and dangerous and so much more.

I love those socks!

[cwydro]

40. This is all about publicity.

He's a moron.

[pintobean]

42. Yup.

[Leopolds Ghost]

124. "His value goes down" with this. Pretty soon 49ers won't be able to sell him.

[KMOD]

2. OH NO! NOT SOCKS!!!

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/12/us/san-francisco-police-disproportionately-search-african-americans-report-says.html?_r=0

http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/26/us/racist-texts-san-francisco-police-officer/

[demmiblue]

4. OH NOES!

[ronnie624]

6. Nice.

I hope I can find a pair like those.

[heaven05]

10. I'll wear them

proudly The purpose of all protest to me is to try to make this country a better place for all. It's plain as day that many don't desire that this country be a better place for all.

[frankieallen]

43. that's not protesting, that's name calling. Childish IMHO

[Iggo]

53. The H stands for humble.

[KMOD]

54. OMG

It's a pair of socks.

[CreekDog]

13. I still support his right to sit during the national anthem

even if I don't think the socks are helpful.

[pintobean]

23. I support his right to sit, as well.

If that's all he was doing, I doubt there would be much of a problem. The NFL isn't the place for political activism.

[CreekDog]

24. says you

and you are not an authority on that.

[pintobean]

31. So much for agreeing with creekdog.

[TheSarcastinator]

27. Holy Sh*t!?!? YOU control free speech in professional sports? Call the media!!

Here we have the one genius who gets to decide what type of protest and political speech is and is not permissable by the NFL, and possibly all professional sports across the nation. Aren't we lucky to have you among us today!?

[pintobean]

28. Only mine

which you seem to think I have no right to. Good thing you're here to tell us who's opinions matter.

[TheSarcastinator]

49. But you seem to think your opinion about what speech the NFL should allow

is binding and valid. It is not, at all.

[pintobean]

51. That's something you've made up.

I'm simply expressing my opinion. You seem to think that only people who agree with you are allowed to do that.

[Lonusca]

119. It certainly isn't helping his

already bleak job prospects - http://tinyurl.com/jfhsooc

[writes3000]

14. So childish. Any gravitas to his POV gets thrown out the window with this.

Clearly, he just wants attention.

[Stellar]

15. And just think...some people get sent home for wearing the Black Lives Matter t-shirt in school.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3765234/Arizona-high-school-student-speaks-banned-wearing-disruptive-Black-Lives-Matter-shirt-picture-day.html

Arizona high school student sent home for wearing a Black Lives Matter t-shirt for the class picture

Mariah wrote: 'I walk into her office and I sit and listen on how she tells me that my shirt is creating a disruption in the learning of education, she then tells me that I am not allowed to wear the shirt that means a great deal to me and my African American friends.

'She then walks out of the office and hands me a white shirt that's meaningless and non political and has nothing to do for what I'm standing for.'

Mariah continued: 'I heard her loud and clear but I do plan to continue wearing my shirt.

'The reason why I apparently can't wear this shirt is because on Friday , August 19th I got into a argument with a young caucasian boy who said "black lives don't matter" and "that shirt is meaningless" #blacklivesmatter.'

Mariah's mother Roxane Havard told 12 News: 'She was asked to change and she didn't question them - she was being respectful.

[Oneironaut]

16. Outrage! I demand he be fired!

(Don't worry - the Internet will find something else to be outraged about soon, and this will all go away)

[Bonx]

44. He'll likely be cut anyway.

[pintobean]

58. Some are saying all this is an attempt to prevent that.

That the Niners will fear that if they cut him, it will be seen as being due to his protests, not his mediocrity. I'm not that cynical. I think he knows he's done, and he's going out with a bang.

[Leopolds Ghost]

125. He's been blacklisted by neo-McCarthyites in the front offices. They HATE BLM protesters in ranks

What do you think about blacklisting, say, Larry King? (for having a show on RT)

Should people be discriminated against in the workplace for free speech in an optional ceremony?

[Leopolds Ghost]

126. Discrimination in the workplace n/t

[gratuitous]

17. Game over, man! Game. Over.

Fuck, who would have thought the United States would be taken down by some sportsball guy wearing socks? We had a good run, USians. A darned good run. But our police, military, government institutions and Constitution were no match for this. The center cannot hold. Get ready for brother to battle brother, children rising up against their parents, blood to run in the streets, and the total breakdown of all civil and societal forms.

[Glassunion]

35. Am I the only one who read your subject in Bill Paxton's voice?

[DLevine]

37. Aliens? Yeah, me too. Loved that movie. nt

[Glassunion]

46. Go back and read Gratuitous' post totally in Bill's voice.

It totally improves the read. I can't stop giggling.

Oh dear Lord Jesus, this ain't happening, man... This can't be happening, man! This isn't happening!

[DLevine]

61. Perfect! nt

[Loki Liesmith]

21. this isn't going to end well.

[TheSarcastinator]

26. so how exactly do you think this WILL end?

Lay it out for us.

[Loki Liesmith]

29. The way it always ends

Odin will sew my lips shut, I'll get mad about it and me and the kids will raise an army from Hel and storm the Rainbow Bridge.

One of my kids will kill the idiot with the Hammer and the world will be plunged into darkness.

[Loki Liesmith]

30. If you want a more specific prophecy you'll have to ask my blood brother.

[LanternWaste]

22. righteous and plaintive cries against mere socks

It seems if they're not burning anything down, not disrupting traffic, not tying up resources, not getting in anyone's way, not boycotting, or not even marching, we still desire a querulous reason to voice our righteous indignation and plaintive cries against mere socks and sitting down.

A few degrees better than pouring a milkshake on someone's head... and it's that reverent and faith-based justification that allows us to rationalize our bias.

[TipTok]

33. The real answer is that he isn't good enough to get away with this...

I foresee a good bit of free time in his future...

[NaturalHigh]

70. I think he's hurting his own chances.

There's a possibility he'll be picked up by Minnesota if SF cuts him, but they may not touch him if he continues to make an ass of himself.

[TipTok]

76. Definitely...

[TheSarcastinator]

92. oh yes definitely!

I mean, look at the hardline the Vikings took against Adrian Peterson when he got caught whipping his 4 year old son across the genitals with a switch hard enough to draw blood, right?

I know you guys really want this uppity young man to get his just desserts, so don't stop believing, you brave patriots.

[TipTok]

94. That's my point...

Peterson was good enough that the benefit to the owners outweighed the cost in PR and $$$.

Not so much for Kapernick...

[bravenak]

34. I notice many white folks are getting thenselves al lathered up with OUTRAGE

like they feel like every black man in the public eye is their personal property that they should be able to control and judge, as if they ard somehow more aware or informed about what that black man ought to be doing to make them happy.
Every thing he does gets them pissed because he does not give a damn what they think he should be doing. Black folks can wear what the fuck we want to. Go obsess over the folks who dress up in sheets and Dixie flags and get the cops to stop murdering black men and there would be no need for those socks. Same folks outraged by those socks gave no damns about The Murder of Walter Scott.

[psychmommy]

38. preach preach!!!!!!!!

I love the he's not good enough comment, lol somewhere in the previous comments. I sit with Colin and I would totally wear those sox in the fall.

[bravenak]

41. It really is funny

Last year it was Kanye. This year Colin. The cycle of outrage is hilarious.

[sheshe2]

50. Tell it girl.

[ProfessorGAC]

59. You Said It, Bravenak

The stances on this very website are disheartening. It's the messenger not the message, i guess.

I'll admit the Castro tee-shirt was a bad look, but these socks seem to be consistent with the crux of his social criticism.

And, i really am disappointed in folks who keep thinking he doesn't matter because he'll be cut from the football team. As if that has a single thing to do with anything.

Just poor

[TheSarcastinator]

64. thank you for saying it so clearly

the hypocrisy and outright clueless ignorance are absolutely stunning.

[NurseJackie]

105. ...

[Rex]

111. Well you see those socks threaten all the rich gated communities out there.

In some stupid way. Series.

[frankieallen]

39. I support this man's right to wear those socks, and sit during the anthem,

and my right to think he is a piece of shit for doing both.

[psychmommy]

45. My right to let you know

No one cares what you think. AA's will protest and support each other. You and yours will whine and complain. But, things are going to change and eyes are being opened every day. One day hopefully yours will as well. But if not, so what.

[pintobean]

48. Oh, things are going to change

for Kaepernick, that's for sure.

[KMOD]

57. How so?

Please explain because it reads like a subtle threat.

[pintobean]

66. Lol. That's the second time for that accusation

I don't like violence at all. It's a shame that some people see threats in harmless words.

Okay, he will either be cut, traded, or become very familiar with that bench as third string qb. That's speculation around the league, based on his performance. He's never been popular with his teammates, or fellow players. That's not a good thing for the leadership role of quarterback. I can't see his current antics endearing him to anyone. He's isolating himself further.

[KMOD]

75. His team mates are standing by him.

I'm seeing a lot of support for Colin. The outrage seems to be coming from people like trump and sarah palin, etc.

And yeah, he might not be kept by the 49ers, but I guarantee you he will land a spot of another team's roster.

Anyone who is upset over this, really need to think about why? He's got people talking about racial injustice again, and that's a good thing.

[sheshe2]

117. Black people don't like violence either.

Harmless words. Harmless actions.

Black And Unarmed: Women And Girls Without Weapons Killed By Law Enforcement



When we talk about police brutality, we often forget about the women who have been killed by police. Here are just a few.

Recently, The Root ran a piece that included a slideshow of unarmed black men killed by police. It was a disturbing, to say the least.

But too often when we talk about police brutality, we forget about the women who have been killed by police. Mostly because those cases don’t get the same type of attention or galvanize the community in the same way attacks on men do.

So in light of such disparities, it only seemed right to compile a brief list of black women and girls killed by police.

Tarika Wilson (Lima, Ohio)



On January 4, 2008, 26-year-old Tarika Wilson was shot and killed in her home while holding her 1-year-old baby in her arms. The infant was shot as well, but survived the injuries. Her other four children, in the home and witnesses to their mother’s murder, escaped physical injury as well. Police officers claimed that they were looking for her previous boyfriend when they decided to shoot into her home, leaving her five children, all the under the age of 10, without a mom.

More http://www.rolereboot.org/culture-and-politics/details/2014-08-black-unarmed-women-girls-without-weapons-killed-law-enforcement/

There is no, LOL about this! NONE!

[pintobean]

118. What does that have to do with me being accused of making a threat?

[TheSarcastinator]

63. lay it out for us, please

You savvy cultural observer, you. Tell us how it's going to be.

[Throd]

67. To 99% of fans his name will be toxic and sponsors will avoid anything associated with him.

That is how it's going to be.

[pintobean]

69. That, too.

[MicaelS]

71. The sponsors can really hurt him.

And I predict they will.

[TheSarcastinator]

83. yes, I know you fervently hope that corporate overlords will punish

that uppity young man for daring to protest brutality and murder. That much is quite clear.

[NaturalHigh]

72. He could probably overcome that if he had the talent...

but let's face it, he's just not that good.

[TheSarcastinator]

74. BWAHAHAHAHA. OK, you savvy readers of the collective consciousness.

I mean, look how supporting BLM has completely ruined Labron James! And how deeply disrespected is the memory of Muhammed Ali! And how deeply villifed Tommie Smith and John Carlos are today!

You'll have to excuse me if I believe your prognostications come entirely from up your own backside.

It's also very interesting to me that you seem to think that the opinion of corporate sponsors somehow indicates the morality of Kaepernick's protest. As stated elsewhere by the great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, that says much more about you than it does about him.

[Throd]

80. Sponsors avoid controversy. It is as simple as that.

Posting RATM lyrics won't alter that simple fact.

[TheSarcastinator]

81. obviously, the only ones who care about the sponsors

are the clowns who think D.K. should be punished for daring to speak his mind in protest. I'm not worried, and obviously neither is the QB in question. You'll just have to keep hoping for your divine corporate sponsors to teach that uppity young man a lesson.

[Throd]

85. You're misreading me.

He gets to make a statement about an important subject he cares deeply about.

I also think that police brutality and unequal treatment by the police is a very important issue.

I'm merely pointing out that sponsors just want to sell beer, pick-up trucks and pizza without controversy and will react accordingly.

[TheSarcastinator]

88. YEAH, BEATS BY DRE IS REALLY GONNA CAN HIS ASS

How many of D.K.'s sponsors have dropped him because of this issue so far? Name them, please.

http://www.benzinga.com/news/16/08/8403509/colin-kaepernicks-controversial-decision-wont-affect-current-sponsors

"Drew Rosenhaus appeared on CNBC to talk about Kaepernick's controversial decision and how it may impact his career and endorsements. Rosenhaus did not believe it would jeopardize his current endorsements with Nike Inc, Apple Inc.'s, Beats By Dre, and MusclePharm Corp."

He may lose sponsors if he continues to play at a level that doesn't match the competition but that has zippetyshite to do with the protest.

[Ace Rothstein]

47. That's some Grade A trolling by Kaepernick.

Well played.

[Iggo]

56. You mad at him or the socks?

Because man, that sentiment's been around for a looooooong time.

[NCTraveler]

60. Maybe. Still not to the level the police disrespected Garner or any other untold number of POC.

Not anymore than the police disrespected the tennis player in NY when they tackled him. One and only one reason he was tackled. He was black.

I'm liking Kap more and more.

[TheSarcastinator]

62. some of those who work forces are the same that burn crosses

I support Colin Kaepernick's right to protest injustice.

http://www.phillyvoice.com/photos-surface-philly-police-officer-nazi-tattoo/

"Photographs depicting a Philadelphia police officer on duty with a Nazi tattoo began circulating on social media late Wednesday night.

The photo appears to show the Nazi Party's partieadler emblem tattooed on the left forearm of an officer identified as Ian Hans Lichterman, 39. The party emblem features an eagle, with outstretched wings, holding a wreath containing a swastika. The photo shows the eagle topped by the word "Fatherland," but it is not clear if the tattoo includes the enwreathed swastika at the bottom, which cannot be seen in the photo.

Lichterman's right arm features an assault rifle laid over the United States flag."

[pintobean]

73. That's free speech. I support his right to have that tattoo

However, it has no place in the police department, or in any public employment. I think he should be immediately fired. The police are expected to serve and protect all in the community. Symbols of bigotry and hatred should not be tolerated.

I would also encourage any private sector employer to shit-can any asshole with that tattoo.


I also support Colin Kaepernick's right to protest injustice. I just question the how and where. That is my right.

[Glassunion]

77. Since you are question the "how" and "where" Mr. Kaepernick chooses to protest.

Would you care to share, what you feel would be a more appropriate method and place for him to do so?

[NaturalHigh]

68. I fully support Kaepernick's right of free expression...

including his right to sit during the national anthem or wear these socks. I also reserve the right to call him a douchebag for both.

[Dreamweaver 5.0]

78. Agree 100%

[TheSarcastinator]

79. Here is a clue: if you're more upset about a QB's socks

and take more time to discuss them than you are upset by the sustained, repeated brutalization and slaughter of African American men at the hands of Law Enforcement and the State, you are the goddamn problem and need to get woke right now.

[KMOD]

82. spot on!

[Iggo]

84. ^^^

[demmiblue]

87. +1 (I am glad to see that only 3 people recced this thread) n/t

[SixString]

90. Nailed it.

[bravenak]

102. Thank you!

[kwassa]

103. You found the bottom line.

[Else You Are Mad]

86. So, whether a person stands up or not or what socks he wears...

Brings more headlines and outrage than the fact that there are innocent black people and children being extrajudiciously murdered because they are being targetted by the police?!

What is wrong with this country, instead of focusing on the outrage against this person, why don't we focus on the reason he is protesting? They only way to get a protest noticed is by doing the outrageous that will be covered by the news.

We all need to stop shooting the messenger and listen to his message.

[lapucelle]

89. Those socks don't make fun of cops.

They dehumanize cops. I don't think it's ever a good idea for us to dehumanize each other.

[Glassunion]

93. Give me a break... Socks = Dehumanizing?

How about being killed by agents of the state with almost absolute impunity while unarmed?

Keith Childress
Bettie Jones
Kevin Matthews
Michael Noel
Miguel Espinal
Nathaniel Harris Pickett
Jamar Clark
Bennie Lee Tignor
Anthony Ashford
Junior Prosper
Keith Harrison McLeod
India Kager
Felix Kumi
Asshams Pharoah Manley
Christian Taylor
Samuel DuBose
Albert Joseph Davis
Darrius Stewart
Salvado Ellswood
Victor Emanuel Larosa
Spencer McCain
Kris Jackson
Brendon Glenn
David Felix
William Chapman
Frank Shephard
Walter Scott
Eric Harris
Brandon Jones
Bobby Gross
Anthony Hill
Naeschylus Vinzant
Tony Robinson
Charly Leundeu Keunang
Thomas Allen
Lavall Hall
Jeremy Lett
Artago Damon Howard
Nicholas Thomas
Janisha Fonville

Go ahead and tell us again how the socks dehumanize the very folks who killed all of these unarmed black people last year?

[lapucelle]

95. The image portrays cops as animals rather than as human beings.

That's what the word "dehumanize" means. And it's not right to do that to any group.

[Glassunion]

98. Give me a break... (*** Trigger Warning ***)

Awww... Da poor wittle flowers haz been dehoomanized as wittle piggies on a pair of socks

























So really what's the problem here? A pair of fucking socks?

[LittleDuckie]

91. More pointless attention-seeking. nt

[backscatter712]

108. You're paying attention, aren't you?

Otherwise, you wouldn't be posting in this thread...

[Dreamer Tatum]

96. I guess if you can't play worth a shit

you have to draw attention to yourself somehow.

[treestar]

97. Does this guy play football?

He's starting to seem like an attention seeker at this point. Can't he get famous for his playing?

[NuclearDem]

99. This is obviously a non-issue.

But Batgirl shirts at Target and Black Olives Matter on a pizza store sign, oh the humanity.

[pintobean]

109. Lol.

Were they the hottest things trending on Facebook when they hit the news?

I keep being accused of being outraged by people who are clearly outraged that this thread exists.

[JustAnotherGen]

100. Where do you buy those?

[jonno99]

104. Just Socks? Ok, hypocrisy check: If a white player was wearing socks dissing BLM,

or had socks emblazoned with (perish the thought!) "All live matter", would the responses on this thread be the same?

Methinks not.

[immoderate]

127. It's that 'punching down' is considered bad taste.

I'm sure you understand.

--imm

[Wednesdays]

106. Methinks he's gonna be sued

by the Blue Pigs for trademark infringement.

[gopiscrap]

107. Good

[Skittles]

110. fuck him, he is a piece of shit

he has issues that have nothing to do with the police

[pintobean]

112. Indeed.

Most people know nothing about the guy they're holding up as some kind of hero.

[sheshe2]

121. Really?

Murdered by cop







Yeah skittles, nothing at all to do with cops.

fuck him, he is a piece of shit
he has issues that have nothing to do with the police

WTF are you talking about? Wow, you are okay with unarmed black men and women being murdered by police? You think it is not an issue for him? Well hey. I am white and it is an ISSUE FOR ME!

[LittleDuckie]

122. That has nothing to do with

whether Kaepernick is an attention-seeking piece of shit. Also, you should be ashamed of implying that someone is a racist ("okay with unarmed black men and women being murdered by police&quot when you have absolutely no evidence to support such an accusation.

[pintobean]

123. They make their own context.

That way, they think they can post whatever they want. The same thing happened to me up-thread. It's shameful and underhanded, but obvious.

[Rex]

113. .

[trof]

114. He has very skinny legs.

[Rex]

115. .

[Still In Wisconsin]

116. I am so glad this LOSER is not a Packer!

I mean, he always flushes out of the pocket when receivers are open, he never throws to secondary receivers, he throws deep into double coverage, and he steps right into blitzes.

Oh, what was the deal with his socks?

[Autumn]

120. Maybe the socks are in support of the police.

They are cute I have a Niece who is a Deputy, I think she would like those. He has a right to say what he wants to say and I have no problem with it. Him making that crack about Hillary and letting Trump skate was a dickish move though .