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To: longnshort who wrote (41505)	4/21/2018 1:25:52 PM
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To: longnshort who wrote (41505)	8/9/2018 10:57:45 PM
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Miami Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson kneel prior to preseason opener Miami Dolphins wide receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson knelt during the national anthem on Thursday night in the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not to mention, Dolphins defensive end Robert Quinn raised his right fist. The actions to protest social injustices were the first of the preseason in the NFL. And, according to Mark Maske of The Washington Post, Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback DeVante Bausby also raised fists ahead of their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It has been nearly two years since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick first knelt during the anthem in protest of social injustices, sparking a movement among players like Stills and Wilson. Earlier this spring, the NFL imposed a rule requiring players to stand for the anthem. The league has since put the rule on hold. The NFL released a statement on the protests shortly after on Thursday night, too, reiterating that no discipline can be enforced for violating the anthem policy while it continues discussions with the NFLPA. “The NFL has been engaged in constructive discussions with the NFL Players Association regarding the anthem and issues of equality and social justice that are of concern to many Americans,” the statement read. “While those discussions continue, the NFL has agreed to delay implementing or enforcing any club work rules that could result in players being disciplined for their conduct during the performance of the anthem. “Meanwhile, there has been no change in the NFL’s policy regarding the national anthem. The anthem will continue to be played before every game, and all player and non-player personnel on the field at the time are expected to stand during the presentation of the flag and performance of the anthem. Personnel who do not wish to do so can choose to remain in the locker room. “We remain committed to working with the players to identify solutions and to continue making progress on important social issue affecting our communities.” Stills was awarded the Dolphins’ community service awards the past two years. He participates in a number of youth organizations and was a team captain last year. He was asked by reporters earlier this spring whether he would kneel. “When the time comes where I have to make a decision,” Stills told the Palm Beach Post, “I’ll make a decision.” Now, it is clear he has.

To: longnshort who wrote (41505)	9/3/2018 5:59:24 PM
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NO FRIGGIN WAY!!! Get Woke, Go Broke: Nike Makes Cop-Hating Communist Castro-Loving Colin Kaepernick New Face of It’s ‘Just Do It’ Campaign [They Hate Their Customers] NIKE MAKES MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT COLIN KAEPERNICK. NFL FANS WON’T BE HAPPY David Hookstead \| Reporter Nike has made former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick the face of its new “Just Do It” campaign. The ad released Monday features Kaepernick’s face with the slogan, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” I don’t even know where to begin with this. Kaepernick has been in the news cycle for the past two years nonstop. It’s not because of his play on the field, but because he decided to protest police brutality by refusing to stand for the national anthem. As for why Nike would want to reward that kind of toxic behavior, I have absolutely no clue. The slogan also doesn’t make a lick of sense. Sacrificing everything? What the hell is Nike talking about? The former 49ers quarterback reportedly had offers to play for the Seahawks and the Broncos. He chose to turn them down. What fantasy world are Nike and Kaepernick living in if they think he sacrificed anything? Give me a break. It’s so pathetic that it’s laughable. Finally, this is just a gigantic middle finger to the NFL and its fans. The season starts in only a few days, and Nike is now promoting the man who is despised by many fans. It makes no sense. I have no idea who made this campaign for Nike, but they should be fired immediately because they clearly don’t have a clue what is going on. *Follow David on Twitter* BREAKING: Nike had been paying Colin Kaepernick all along, waiting for the right moment. That moment is now, as he becomes the face of the company’s 30th anniversary of the “Just Do It” campaign. pic.twitter.com/uccpDStbq5 — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) September 3, 2018