George Floyd murder | Clashes between US police and protestors

[Tugay One Cup]

Drew Brees appears to be in hot water after rather surprisingly misguided take






Brees appears to be a genuine passionate person, who is charitable and, more importantly, socially aware and understanding. He is, by all accounts, a huge asset to the city of New Orleans. It is precisely because of this that his misguided comments, obfuscating the real intentions behind Kaepernick's protest is disappointing eliciting such a visceral reaction. Several teammates have called him out, including Jenkins above, and the 2nd most important player on the team Michael Thomas.


https://twitter.com/Cantguardmike/status/1268240391561773057

I have no idea who any of these people are other than NFL players but I've now got a whole lot of respect for Malcolm Jenkins.

To be able to articulate his point of view while being visibly upset at his colleague's ignorance is really impressive.

Fuck LeBron though. That guy will pipe up when it suits him and not damage his wallet. Same goes for Michael Jordan who all of a sudden has decided he's got something to say about racist republicans.

 

[Bigga]

Quite shocking when you see the whole episode and how the police just didnt give a shit

Shocking video!

 

[Dirty Harry]

I have no idea who any of these people are other than NFL players but I've now got a whole lot of respect for Malcolm Jenkins.

To be able to articulate his point of view while being visibly upset at his colleague's ignorance is really impressive.

Fuck LeBron though. That guy will pipe up when it suits him and not damage his wallet. Same goes for Michael Jordan who all of a sudden has decided he's got something to say about racist republicans.

Extremely moving, and he's bang on, I watched the Jack Johnson documentary before all this happened, and that's a fuckin tough watch at times, REALLY tough, and yet it seems, some 120 years on, at grass roots level, nothing has changed at all.

 

[Bigga]

Haha, I cant believe you fall for this shit, it takes two to tango... No wonder we're all in this sorry state :(

"Two to tango" in what way? Years of instigation spilling into reaction? "Sorry state" caused by whom?

Clarify, because you're making it seem that George Floyd brought things on himself and the consequential 'final straw' for Black people is unwarranted.

 

[Vialli98]

I have no idea who any of these people are other than NFL players but I've now got a whole lot of respect for Malcolm Jenkins.

To be able to articulate his point of view while being visibly upset at his colleague's ignorance is really impressive.

Fuck LeBron though. That guy will pipe up when it suits him and not damage his wallet. Same goes for Michael Jordan who all of a sudden has decided he's got something to say about racist republicans.

Yeah Jenkins was one of the few who originally stood with Kaepernick and took a knee during the anthem. He initially uploaded a video of him saying something to the effect of "with all due respect Drew, shut the fuck up". Brees apparently reached out to him and they talked. The above video was then posted after that conversation. I was really impressed with his ability to even openly criticise the most important player and the face of his team, to openly criticise your friend - some of the other Saints players tried to muddy the water and make excuses for their teammate. I respect Jenkins fearless approach.

I have no real issues with Lebron other than the fact that it took an incredibly long time to start lending his voice and influence to social issues. I think it was the Trayvon Martin case that finally brought it out of him - he had spent nearly decade being the face of the league up until that point without as much as a peep.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

See John Boyega not social distancing by engaging in the protests, what hope do we have for future generations or becoming a more tolerant, inclusive society when people like him are supposed to be role models yet publicly disrespect the sacrifices made by the rest of the country to keep people safe?

 

[The perfect fumble]

See John Boyega not social distancing by engaging in the protests, what hope do we have for future generations or becoming a more tolerant, inclusive society when people like him are supposed to be role models yet publicly disrespect the sacrifices made by the rest of the country to keep people safe?

Yeah, even Collymore has stopped dogging to support the NHS.

 

[mat]

See John Boyega not social distancing by engaging in the protests, what hope do we have for future generations or becoming a more tolerant, inclusive society when people like him are supposed to be role models yet publicly disrespect the sacrifices made by the rest of the country to keep people safe?

He’s got The Force, he’s protected.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

See John Boyega not social distancing by engaging in the protests, what hope do we have for future generations or becoming a more tolerant, inclusive society when people like him are supposed to be role models yet publicly disrespect the sacrifices made by the rest of the country to keep people safe?

John Boyega is setting a brilliant example right now. It's unfortunate that this is all happening with the Covid crisis happening simultaneously but it's not as if they can reschedule the protests for whenever people are told it's fine to gather outside.

It's not as if he's been caught shagging a prostitute or having a kick about with strangers on the beach, he's actually fighting for a cause he believes in.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Extremely moving, and he's bang on, I watched the Jack Johnson documentary before all this happened, and that's a fuckin tough watch at times, REALLY tough, and yet it seems, some 120 years on, at grass roots level, nothing has changed at all.

I've just looked that up and I'll have to give it a watch. Although I'm not sure it will be great for my blood pressure right now.

 

[mexico1970]

John Boyega is setting a brilliant example right now. It's unfortunate that this is all happening with the Covid crisis happening simultaneously but it's not as if they can reschedule the protests for whenever people are told it's fine to gather outside.

It's not as if he's been caught shagging a prostitute or having a kick about with strangers on the beach, he's actually fighting for a cause he believes in.

What he's been doing bud is putting a lot of people at risk, the news is ramped with just how susceptible BAME people are with this virus but thousands of them will be taking a chance with their families lives by congregating in huge numbers.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

What he's been doing bud is putting a lot of people at risk, the news is ramped with just how susceptible BAME people are with this virus but thousands of them will be taking a chance with their families lives by congregating in huge numbers.

It's odd then, that the first and only criticisms I've seen of his actions have come on this website. You'd think if the matter was as straight forward as you're making it out to be then he'd be widely condemned but that's the exact opposite of what is happening.

 

[PannickAtTheDisco]

John Boyega is setting a brilliant example right now. It's unfortunate that this is all happening with the Covid crisis happening simultaneously but it's not as if they can reschedule the protests for whenever people are told it's fine to gather outside.

It's not as if he's been caught shagging a prostitute or having a kick about with strangers on the beach, he's actually fighting for a cause he believes in.

He's campaigning for police to play by the rules through breaking them himself, hardly setting a positive example. There are thousands of families who've either lost loved ones or are shielding vulnerable people and are playing by the rules, do their lives not matter too?

 

[Dirty Harry]

I've just looked that up and I'll have to give it a watch. Although I'm not sure it will be great for my blood pressure right now.

It's brilliant mate, it's fuckin horrible, sad and heartbreaking brilliant, but brilliant, and informative none the less, 3 1/2 hours long, you'll see that I'm not under playing my comment about nothing changing at grassroots level, not in attitudes anyway, good luck with it.

 

[Vialli98]

It's brilliant mate, it's fuckin horrible, sad and heartbreaking brilliant, but brilliant, and informative none the less, 3 1/2 hours long, you'll see that I'm not under playing my comment about nothing changing at grassroots level, not in attitudes anyway, good luck with it.

Thanks for the recommendation. It's 3.5 hours long, so might have to watch it in segments over the next couple of days.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

He's campaigning for police to play by the rules through breaking them himself, hardly setting a positive example. There are thousands of families who've either lost loved ones or are shielding vulnerable people and are playing by the rules, do their lives not matter too?

There are two separate issues here happening simultaneously.

The true resolution to one of those problems can only be seen solved by scientists and the other has to be resolved by the common people.

Inactivity might slow the spread of Covid but it won't solve anything.

And I'm not sure you're fully aware that you are equating flouting social distancing guidelines to literal murder but I want to make you aware that by saying "he's campaigning for police to follow the rules but breaking them himself", you're straying awfully close.

 

[Gelsons Dad]

 

[Gelsons Dad]

 

[BluechesterCity]

Seeing all these protests and the lack of social distancing really bothers me.

we’ve all been sat in the house for months now trying to keep the death figure down, checking the reports everyday and praying it will fall and if one of those protestors have the virus thousands more could catch it and die.

we’ve all be applauding NHS workers every Thursday for them risking their lives and dying in some cases but if one of those protestors have the virus it will have been in vein.

I respect everyone’s right to protest, I respect the cause but I’ve already had one death in my family from COVID19, I wish everyone would try to remember that we’re in the thick of a global pandemic and the need to keep our distance.

Well said. The protesters are unwittingly becoming the second wave of the pandemic by the look of things.

 

[PrestwichBlue2]

He's campaigning for police to play by the rules through breaking them himself, hardly setting a positive example. There are thousands of families who've either lost loved ones or are shielding vulnerable people and are playing by the rules, do their lives not matter too?

We are all equal, some including a millionaire celebrity actor are more equal than others.