Why not? 70% of players are black... if that’s what they want then cool with me. I doubt they voted on it though... in reality no anthem should be played because it’s America vs America so... for what reason are they playing the national anthem? It’s pretty useless and stupid.
I certainly don't speak for all Black folk but I'm pretty indifferent to it. If that's what the players really want then so be it.
Although I disagree with other commenters, competitive sports in general are often viewed as symbolically representative of at least a region of the nation if not reflective of the nation as a whole. Thereforen it certainly isn't meaningless to have anthems.
More and more fans are abandoning the NFL (and its associated marketing and merchandise), and this move will only lead to more of that. The owners have Got Woke, and they will soon Get Broke.
Sure they are pal, that's why the NFL split $9.5 BILLION in national revenue last year, a new record high. It's only going to continually increase, as it has continued to do so year after year. The majority of the population is now "woke" as you put it. Sorry if it rubs you the wrong way boomer.
But in all seriousness you said "black national anthem". This is an American nation. Not a white, black, red, yellow, brown or whatever color you want to give me Nation. Push to have the anthem changed if it truly bothers you. But to play more than one only furthers divides us. Otherwise I'd have no problem with it being played.
And, after you've changed the lyrics to that, tell Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to fuck off when they ask why you're changing the lyrics to, "Stairway To Heaven".
The poem/song lyrics don't appear racist to me, if taken in context. The third verse is about those American traitors who crossed over to fight for the British... specifically, the hirelings and slaves... regardless of the reasons. It's not about the color of their skin but rather the infidelity of their patriotic character that he impunes.
With the possible exception of watching Lefty shoot a few rounds, I've given up on "professional" sports. I "disagree" with sports being used as a political venue, regardless of viewpoint. If someone wants to get political, run for office.
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It’s a poem titled "Lift Every Voice and Sing", and adopted by the NAACP in 1900. I think if we’re to watch black men play a sport for our amusement, we can also listen to a song with significant meaning.
"Blacks" don't want this sh*t. Many of us know we're being used as pawns in the name of Marxism. As a female, you should also know what it's like, since the push the "girl boss, feminism, The Future is Female" sh*t even more so.
My point wasn't really about blacks enjoying this victory, but rather whoever is behind it. They're working for China, and this will come back to haunt them.
Its whatever, but I don't understand why it's needed. All lives matter no matter the color so it's not good to make one race on a high pedestal. It unfortunately will cause blacks to receive increases of dislike.
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it's funny because... Trump was right again. They are literally attacking sports in attempts to divide us, because historically, sports are a great unifier for nations. Rush Limbaugh and Trump both said this was coming before it even got started.
It's literally their choice, and it's a song. Not sure why people care so damn much when they can literally mute the TV or just change the channel if they want.
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Why not? 70% of players are black... if that’s what they want then cool with me. I doubt they voted on it though... in reality no anthem should be played because it’s America vs America so... for what reason are they playing the national anthem? It’s pretty useless and stupid.
I certainly don't speak for all Black folk but I'm pretty indifferent to it. If that's what the players really want then so be it.
Although I disagree with other commenters, competitive sports in general are often viewed as symbolically representative of at least a region of the nation if not reflective of the nation as a whole. Thereforen it certainly isn't meaningless to have anthems.
More and more fans are abandoning the NFL (and its associated marketing and merchandise), and this move will only lead to more of that. The owners have Got Woke, and they will soon Get Broke.
Sure they are pal, that's why the NFL split $9.5 BILLION in national revenue last year, a new record high. It's only going to continually increase, as it has continued to do so year after year. The majority of the population is now "woke" as you put it. Sorry if it rubs you the wrong way boomer.
Do I get to kneel during it? Lol
But in all seriousness you said "black national anthem". This is an American nation. Not a white, black, red, yellow, brown or whatever color you want to give me Nation. Push to have the anthem changed if it truly bothers you. But to play more than one only furthers divides us. Otherwise I'd have no problem with it being played.
And, after you've changed the lyrics to that, tell Robert Plant and Jimmy Page to fuck off when they ask why you're changing the lyrics to, "Stairway To Heaven".
The poem/song lyrics don't appear racist to me, if taken in context. The third verse is about those American traitors who crossed over to fight for the British... specifically, the hirelings and slaves... regardless of the reasons. It's not about the color of their skin but rather the infidelity of their patriotic character that he impunes.
That's how I read it.
With the possible exception of watching Lefty shoot a few rounds, I've given up on "professional" sports. I "disagree" with sports being used as a political venue, regardless of viewpoint. If someone wants to get political, run for office.
They really don't care. It's financially beneficial for them to support whatever is currently the "big issue" every large business is doing this.
It’s a poem titled "Lift Every Voice and Sing", and adopted by the NAACP in 1900. I think if we’re to watch black men play a sport for our amusement, we can also listen to a song with significant meaning.
So what are they going to play for the White National Anthem?
Yes, and blacks should enjoy it while the can, because this is what's next...
https://www.youtube.com/embed/BX7up2NNXd0"Blacks" don't want this sh*t. Many of us know we're being used as pawns in the name of Marxism. As a female, you should also know what it's like, since the push the "girl boss, feminism, The Future is Female" sh*t even more so.
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My point wasn't really about blacks enjoying this victory, but rather whoever is behind it. They're working for China, and this will come back to haunt them.
I dont really care. They can do what they want. Thats called freedom.
Its too bad neither side believes in freedom anymore. Can't stand y'all.
I don't water sports so this is news to me. I don't have a big debate in me tonight so I'm not going to post a opinion that calls both both A and B.
Its whatever, but I don't understand why it's needed. All lives matter no matter the color so it's not good to make one race on a high pedestal. It unfortunately will cause blacks to receive increases of dislike.
it's funny because... Trump was right again. They are literally attacking sports in attempts to divide us, because historically, sports are a great unifier for nations. Rush Limbaugh and Trump both said this was coming before it even got started.
What's wrong with the old one?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/ls1YVhcLD2cPeople will call BS but when I see a person I don’t see a white person or a black person I just see a person
Please God in heaven let a white dude have the balls to take a knee... but wait that would make him a racist I bet 🤔
They can play anything they want as long as the national anthem is in there some place.
It's literally their choice, and it's a song.
Not sure why people care so damn much when they can literally mute the TV or just change the channel if they want.
The NFL can do whatever the hell it wants. It's called being a private entity.
And you can watch whatever the hell you want on television. It's called freedom.
Case closed.