Two Dolphins kneel for anthem, and Kaepernick tweets to thank them

[Scurrilous]

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"No longer welcome on an NFL sideline, Colin Kaepernick turned to social media to make his point on the NFL's opening Sunday.

In a tweet, Kaepernick gave a shout-out to "my brothers," Dolphins teammates Kenny Stills and Albert Watson, who were the only two players in the league to take a knee during the national anthem during Sunday's early games.

"They have not backed down, even when attacked and intimidated," Kaepernick said in the tweet , which was accompanied by a picture of the Dolphins kneeling before their game. "Love is at the root of our resistance."



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"While Stills and Watson were kneeling during the anthem, teammate Robert Quinn raised his fist. Niners receiver Marquise Goodwin did the same at San Francisco's game at Minnesota. Jalen Ramsey and linebacker Telvin Smith Jr. of the Jaguars stayed in the locker room while the anthem was played."

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24625848/colin-kaepernick-tweets-thank-two-players-kneeling

~ Kenny Stills has the only TD of the game so far.

[stonecutter357]

1. peaceful protest are so peaceful !

[Demovictory9]

2. tweet

Link to tweet

[AZ8theist]

16. Yeah, EXACTLY..

Especially coming from a MORAN that doesn't even know the words to "God Bless America"....

[niyad]

41. that phony jerk can shut up forever about patriotism in any form. actually, he should STFU

in general., except for two words, "I resign" --on second thought--just write it, bloato.

[Coventina]

3. Embarrassing admission: I initially thought this was about the sea mammal.

You can probably tell I'm not a big football fan....



Kudos to those brave men, though!!

[Rorey]

4. I'm going to go out on a limb here

And also assume that you aren't real familiar with the sea mammal dolphins either.

No knees, so they can't kneel.



(Just joking around.)

[Coventina]

17. Hee Hee, yes, I was also puzzled by that!

I pictured more like a bowing motion.

[Rorey]

19. I've got to admit

Football is no longer the first thing I think of when I hear "dolphins". I watched ALL of the Denver Broncos games for a lot of years. It was the one thing that my husband and I made sure to do together every week, no matter what was going on. Then he voted for trump. We now do practically nothing together. I stopped watching football.

He was pretty sad about it. I don't care.

[Coventina]

22. Ouch! My heartfelt sympathies!!

[Rorey]

23. Our anniversary was yesterday

It wasn't celebrated. I'm just making my own life now.

[Coventina]

31. That is the best thing to do at this point.

You will emerge with strength and a feeling of integrity.

[japple]

11. Yes, I admit it took me a minute to realize the post was about a football team.

I am not a fan of sports, esp. football. But I applaud Colin and these two (human) dolphins.

[betsuni]

24. So did I.

I wondered: How could anyone tell they were kneeling? Was this in the stadium or the aquarium? Did someone read the tweets to them or just hold the phone in front of them? How did they know about kneeling in the first place?

[Ms. Toad]

36. Me too. N/t

[niyad]

42. my first thought as well-- "how could dolphins kneel???"

[USALiberal]

5. brave men!! nt

[GWC58]

13. Yes they are!

Trumpus takes the standing a bit further, of course. Now he wants players standing, at attention with “right hand over heart!” Maybe next it’ll be right arm outstretched at an angle. The never ending story. 😧🤢😱

[USALiberal]

14. +1000! nt

[spanone]

6. K&R...

[yuiyoshida]

8. yes..

Link to tweet

[GWC58]

9. Our Grand Poobah

wants NFL players standing, not in the locker room, for the anthem. He also wants the networks televising said anthem. 👿👎🏻🖕🏻!!

[Different Drummer]

10. NBC did just that last Thursday night for the Falcons/Eagles game.

NBC showed the Anthem and if any of the players were kneeling on either side, I failed to spot them.

[iluvtennis]

12. I applaud these men for their stance. well done! nt

[Cha]

15. Good on the Dolphins!

Mahalo, Scurrilous

[Scurrilous]

18. ....

Kenny Stills Carries Colin Kaepernick’s Torch by Continuing to Kneel

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"As the N.F.L. season gets underway, Colin Kaepernick, a quarterback who has not taken a snap in nearly two years, is back at center stage, his presence looming over the league because of Nike’s dramatic ad campaign featuring his willingness to sacrifice his career for his political beliefs.

All but a few players have returned to standing or raising fists during the playing of the national anthem, but Kenny Stills, a wide receiver on the Miami Dolphins, continues to kneel and has quietly become the on-field face of the movement Kaepernick started in 2016."

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/07/sports/kenny-stills-national-anthem-protest.html

[peekaloo]

35. I was just about to post that Kenny Stills has been consistent in his protest.

On another front it appeared the Saints secondary spent yesterday's game on their knees but not in protest.

[Le Grand Pronounceur]

20. AMEN!

Keep on keepin' on, guys!

[warmfeet]

21. Nice to see actual patriots,

even if they are dolphins.

[yardwork]

25. These men are true patriots. I'm grateful to them.

I admire their courage.

[sheshe2]

26. ;)

Kaepernick said in the tweet , which was accompanied by a picture of the Dolphins kneeling before their game. "Love is at the root of our resistance."

[diverdownjt]

29. True democratic sentiment....

I'll make it longer...

"Love for our country is at the heart of our resistance"

[Scurrilous]

27. Dolphins win longest game in NFL history 27 - 20.

7 + hours start to finish thanks to 2 lightning delays.

Kenny Stills scores two TD's including a 75 yarder.

I love happy endings.

[Awsi Dooger]

33. Dolphins also won longest game in minutes played

1971 famous Christmas Day double overtime game at Kansas City. Yepremian with the winning field goal.

Both of the kneelers today had excellent games. Stills isn't heard from often but he makes lethal big plays.

Wilson seems like a no-nonsense improvement over Jarvis Landry. Wilson catches the same underneath passes but can do more with them, due to burst speed. He's one of the best free agent acquisitions Miami has had in years.

[Scurrilous]

43. I sense a trend...

Anyway, it's good to see the Dolphins do well again, however briefly it'll last.

[Enoki33]

28. As a lifelong Dolphins it was uplifting to see peaceful resistance to injustice.

[Johonny]

37. All offseason Trump idiots have been calling to cut Stills because he kneels

No calls post game yesterday because he scored two TDs. Funny how that is...

[Enoki33]

39. The idiots think it is about the anthem.

[Peaceful Protester]

30. They kneel and bow their head to express prayer for peace and love, not in disrespect to the flag.

The American flag is a symbol that stands for freedom. The first amendment guarantees the freedom of speech. Exercising our guaranteed freedoms strengthens our commitment to continue to honor those freedoms.

The Right to Peaceful Protest: What the Constitution Says

Just one sentence comprises the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, granting people the right to various forms of free expression. In addition to freedom of speech, religious expression, and the press, the amendment prohibits Congress from "prohibiting ... the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." After all, dissent in the American colonies was harshly punished by the British monarchy prior to independence, often through violent means.
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They kneel and bow their head to express prayer for peace and love, not in disrespect to the flag.
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The Bible says there is no fear in love. Stereotypes, prejudice, bigotry, are fear-based emotions. Fear is nothing to be ashamed of unless you harm others. Overcome fear with courage and action, and be the change that you wish to see in the world. Spread light not darkness, love not hate, truth not lies.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
-- Martin Luther King, Jr.

[Scurrilous]

32. ...

[zentrum]

34. They look very

...resepectful of the country.

[greymattermom]

38. So when Catholics kneel in church

is that disrespectful? I always think the kneeling football players look like they are praying.

[mountain grammy]

40. Peaceful protest.. can't fail.