What the cartoon fails to illustrate, probably responsibly too, is that the last item, the Constitution is oft, almost exclusively quoted very selectively by the right-wing nut-jobs. They only quote the parts that support their meme-du-jour and ignore all of the rest, especially the parts that specifically contradict the lies the RWNJs are trying to spew..A barely related but still relevant fact, the Constitution guarantees us the right to be free from ramifications from the government for exercising our free speech rights (unless you were a dissenter during the baby bush years). The Constitution does NOT however free us from repercussions from private entities, such as our employers, for exercising our Constitutional rights. .Does anyone else see the hypocrisy of the right-wing in all of this? When the ducky dude spewed his hate filled bigoted homophobia the righties were all up in arms and screaming that the network removed him from the show. They were screaming that the ducky dude had the right to say what he said, believe what he believed and that his employer was wrong for protecting itself by detaching itself from him. But now these very same people are screaming that the NFL isn’t suppressing the dissent and protest of one of its employees for expressing his disagreement with the evident still present racism in America. Seems that not only are they right-wing nut-jobs hypocrites when it comes to the exercise of the freedom of speech, they are also hypocrites when it comes to their HATE. It is okay for someone to spew their hate but when someone acts out against that hate (or express “hate” for the mistreatment and discrimination), then that person is wrong according tho them. And when someone says something appalling, disgusting and hate-filled and their employer “punishes” them for it, that’s terrible, because they agree with and embrace that appalling, disgusting and hate-filled expression. But when someone, with minimal disrespect expresses dissent with the evident status quo and some sensibilities are offended, then that person must, simply must be punished mercilessly.Am I the only one to see the hypocrisy here by the right-wingers? It’s just another example of how double standards are the ONLY standards the right-wingers have.
It’s called Fake Outrage…people getting outraged for stupid causes. Put your outrage energy into more productive things like…how about all those innocent black children killed by gunfire in the hoods? Anybody a taker…..anybody.???…yeah…cricket sounds
I respect their right to make a statement. Just do it on your own time.When you’re wearing your employers uniform, you are representing the company, not yourself.
It is my first amendment right to sit, kneel, stand or rant during the National Anthem. It is not your first amendment right to make me sit, kneel, stand or rant during the National Anthem. It is my right to be as respectful or disrespectful to the flag as I choose. that is what freedom is. It is not my first amendment right to make you respect or disrespect the flag as I choose. Ranting about the position of someone else’s body during a song does not mean you get to exercise your second amendment rights if they are not doing it to your liking. I know how you gun clingers like to think the Bill of Rights is a list, and if your first amendment doesn’t work you go to the second. But is it really worth is to show how free you are by limiting other’s freedoms?
Actually, I’m retired military, I have lost friends in combat, and I support the freedom to point out the problems in our society. Indeed, I consider it a responsibility to point out the problems in our society. Kneeling during the national anthem in order to make this point seems an effective statement.
This is just another version of Republican BS. “Love it or leave it”. We saw it after Vietnam, 9-11, now anytime some one or group stands up or sits to point out a societal issue- the Right Wing starts their Un-American chant. Go ahead -start another war in the Middle East. I’m sure another 4-5,000 young Americans will be happy to die for your jingoist bullshit.
i would be a lot more sumpathetic to these millionaires if they put their money where their mouth is. at least poor colin was shamed into saying he would donate a bit of his riches. has he yet?
The only constant is change … http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2013/12/economist-explains-9https://www.quora.com/Have-any-countries-ever-officially-changed-their-national-anthems
Yeah, fight the patriarchy! We all should kneel during the time when the fascistic national anthem used to be played. Y’all can’t force us to conform with your outmoded nationalism. We’re citizens of the world, not of this blighted, piece of filth country.
deadheadzan over 7 years ago
More and more sports players are kneeling in support of Kaepernick, and I can see why.
TheTrustedMechanic over 7 years ago
What the cartoon fails to illustrate, probably responsibly too, is that the last item, the Constitution is oft, almost exclusively quoted very selectively by the right-wing nut-jobs. They only quote the parts that support their meme-du-jour and ignore all of the rest, especially the parts that specifically contradict the lies the RWNJs are trying to spew..A barely related but still relevant fact, the Constitution guarantees us the right to be free from ramifications from the government for exercising our free speech rights (unless you were a dissenter during the baby bush years). The Constitution does NOT however free us from repercussions from private entities, such as our employers, for exercising our Constitutional rights. .Does anyone else see the hypocrisy of the right-wing in all of this? When the ducky dude spewed his hate filled bigoted homophobia the righties were all up in arms and screaming that the network removed him from the show. They were screaming that the ducky dude had the right to say what he said, believe what he believed and that his employer was wrong for protecting itself by detaching itself from him. But now these very same people are screaming that the NFL isn’t suppressing the dissent and protest of one of its employees for expressing his disagreement with the evident still present racism in America. Seems that not only are they right-wing nut-jobs hypocrites when it comes to the exercise of the freedom of speech, they are also hypocrites when it comes to their HATE. It is okay for someone to spew their hate but when someone acts out against that hate (or express “hate” for the mistreatment and discrimination), then that person is wrong according tho them. And when someone says something appalling, disgusting and hate-filled and their employer “punishes” them for it, that’s terrible, because they agree with and embrace that appalling, disgusting and hate-filled expression. But when someone, with minimal disrespect expresses dissent with the evident status quo and some sensibilities are offended, then that person must, simply must be punished mercilessly.Am I the only one to see the hypocrisy here by the right-wingers? It’s just another example of how double standards are the ONLY standards the right-wingers have.
woodwork over 7 years ago
or, you COULD reflect on the folly of said war (I lost some in combat also) and wonder where this world is headed
alexzabala over 7 years ago
It’s called Fake Outrage…people getting outraged for stupid causes. Put your outrage energy into more productive things like…how about all those innocent black children killed by gunfire in the hoods? Anybody a taker…..anybody.???…yeah…cricket sounds
sandflea over 7 years ago
I respect their right to make a statement. Just do it on your own time.When you’re wearing your employers uniform, you are representing the company, not yourself.
Mr. Blawt over 7 years ago
It is my first amendment right to sit, kneel, stand or rant during the National Anthem. It is not your first amendment right to make me sit, kneel, stand or rant during the National Anthem. It is my right to be as respectful or disrespectful to the flag as I choose. that is what freedom is. It is not my first amendment right to make you respect or disrespect the flag as I choose. Ranting about the position of someone else’s body during a song does not mean you get to exercise your second amendment rights if they are not doing it to your liking. I know how you gun clingers like to think the Bill of Rights is a list, and if your first amendment doesn’t work you go to the second. But is it really worth is to show how free you are by limiting other’s freedoms?
fuzzybritches over 7 years ago
Actually, I’m retired military, I have lost friends in combat, and I support the freedom to point out the problems in our society. Indeed, I consider it a responsibility to point out the problems in our society. Kneeling during the national anthem in order to make this point seems an effective statement.
Mr. Blawt over 7 years ago
The founding fathers didn’t fight and die for the rights of every citizen of this country to be told we have to stand for nationalistic symbolism.
JohnHarry Premium Member over 7 years ago
This is just another version of Republican BS. “Love it or leave it”. We saw it after Vietnam, 9-11, now anytime some one or group stands up or sits to point out a societal issue- the Right Wing starts their Un-American chant. Go ahead -start another war in the Middle East. I’m sure another 4-5,000 young Americans will be happy to die for your jingoist bullshit.
louieglutz over 7 years ago
i would be a lot more sumpathetic to these millionaires if they put their money where their mouth is. at least poor colin was shamed into saying he would donate a bit of his riches. has he yet?
CatStaff Premium Member over 7 years ago
PS: Well done with this cartoon.
keith w boone over 7 years ago
that includes the 2nd amendment as well.
superposition over 7 years ago
The only constant is change … http://www.economist.com/blogs/economist-explains/2013/12/economist-explains-9https://www.quora.com/Have-any-countries-ever-officially-changed-their-national-anthems
daddyvortex over 7 years ago
Yeah, fight the patriarchy! We all should kneel during the time when the fascistic national anthem used to be played. Y’all can’t force us to conform with your outmoded nationalism. We’re citizens of the world, not of this blighted, piece of filth country.