Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments

neugey · 06-03-2020, 05:47 PM

I am on Demario's wavelength, that we have bigger fish to fry just to try to keep our country out of full-blown civil disorder.

It's been a few years since the origin of the kneeling hoopla, and I'm coming to terms that this is very much a wedge issue like abortion. When you try to look at it objectively you actually do see pro's and con's on both fronts.

On one hand, the injustice is massive and it feels like we sure could use all the highly visible peaceful protests we can find. On the other hand, the kneeling vs standing is very distracting and takes away from the aspect of unity and turns the anthem time into a net-negative.

I think no one should compromise and we should just play through our disagreements. Set the example for our ineffective Congress that you can disagree and still focus and accomplish things.

AsylumGuido · 06-03-2020, 06:05 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

I am on Demario's wavelength, that we have bigger fish to fry just to try to keep our country out of full-blown civil disorder.

It's been a few years since the origin of the kneeling hoopla, and I'm coming to terms that this is very much a wedge issue like abortion. When you try to look at it objectively you actually do see pro's and con's on both fronts.

On one hand, the injustice is massive and it feels like we sure could use all the highly visible peaceful protests we can find. On the other hand, the kneeling vs standing is very distracting and takes away from the aspect of unity and turns the anthem time into a net-negative.

I think no one should compromise and we should just play through our disagreements. Set the example for our ineffective Congress that you can disagree and still focus and accomplish things.

Bravo! Couldn't agree more.

shawnkytonk · 06-03-2020, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by neugey

I am on Demario's wavelength, that we have bigger fish to fry just to try to keep our country out of full-blown civil disorder.

It's been a few years since the origin of the kneeling hoopla, and I'm coming to terms that this is very much a wedge issue like abortion. When you try to look at it objectively you actually do see pro's and con's on both fronts.

On one hand, the injustice is massive and it feels like we sure could use all the highly visible peaceful protests we can find. On the other hand, the kneeling vs standing is very distracting and takes away from the aspect of unity and turns the anthem time into a net-negative.

I think no one should compromise and we should just play through our disagreements. Set the example for our ineffective Congress that you can disagree and still focus and accomplish things.

Agreed

06-03-2020, 05:47 PM	#1
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,857 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments I am on Demario's wavelength, that we have bigger fish to fry just to try to keep our country out of full-blown civil disorder. It's been a few years since the origin of the kneeling hoopla, and I'm coming to terms that this is very much a wedge issue like abortion. When you try to look at it objectively you actually do see pro's and con's on both fronts. On one hand, the injustice is massive and it feels like we sure could use all the highly visible peaceful protests we can find. On the other hand, the kneeling vs standing is very distracting and takes away from the aspect of unity and turns the anthem time into a net-negative. I think no one should compromise and we should just play through our disagreements. Set the example for our ineffective Congress that you can disagree and still focus and accomplish things. AsylumGuido, OldMaid, ChrisXVI and 3 others like this.

06-03-2020, 06:05 PM	#2
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,622	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by neugey I am on Demario's wavelength, that we have bigger fish to fry just to try to keep our country out of full-blown civil disorder. It's been a few years since the origin of the kneeling hoopla, and I'm coming to terms that this is very much a wedge issue like abortion. When you try to look at it objectively you actually do see pro's and con's on both fronts. On one hand, the injustice is massive and it feels like we sure could use all the highly visible peaceful protests we can find. On the other hand, the kneeling vs standing is very distracting and takes away from the aspect of unity and turns the anthem time into a net-negative. I think no one should compromise and we should just play through our disagreements. Set the example for our ineffective Congress that you can disagree and still focus and accomplish things. Bravo! Couldn't agree more. neugey and OldMaid like this.

06-03-2020, 06:10 PM	#3
shawnkytonk 500th Post Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Denver>Memphis>Mississippi Posts: 741	Re: Backlash from Michael Thomas, among others, forces Drew Brees to clarify comments Originally Posted by neugey I am on Demario's wavelength, that we have bigger fish to fry just to try to keep our country out of full-blown civil disorder. It's been a few years since the origin of the kneeling hoopla, and I'm coming to terms that this is very much a wedge issue like abortion. When you try to look at it objectively you actually do see pro's and con's on both fronts. On one hand, the injustice is massive and it feels like we sure could use all the highly visible peaceful protests we can find. On the other hand, the kneeling vs standing is very distracting and takes away from the aspect of unity and turns the anthem time into a net-negative. I think no one should compromise and we should just play through our disagreements. Set the example for our ineffective Congress that you can disagree and still focus and accomplish things. Agreed OldMaid likes this.