A Low Life

[Nucky]

First the National Anthem and disrespect of our Flag and now Socks that send a message to Law Enforcement Personnel throughout our country. This is just the beginning with this guy. Wait there's more coming while he still has a platform to transmit his point of view. Google if you wish...I won't type his name....a real piece of garbage.

[Taltarzac725]

First the National Anthem and disrespect of our Flag and now Socks that send a message to Law Enforcement Personnel throughout our country. This is just the beginning with this guy. Wait there's more coming while he still has a platform to transmit his point of view. Google if you wish...I won't type his name....a real piece of garbage.

LOOK: Colin Kaepernick's practice socks appear to disrespect the police - CBSSports.com (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-colin-kaepernicks-practice-socks-appear-to-disrespect-the-police/)

That does seem kind of a bone-headed thing to do. The man has been making some truly awful wardrobe choices of late.

[dewilson58]

Again, I never heard of this guy prior to his squatting event. He has had his five minutes of press. I won't Google the guy either. Thanks for sharing the second example of what he is. Just confirmed my original thoughts.

[Taltarzac725]

Again, I never heard of this guy prior to his squatting event. He has had his five minutes of press. I won't Google the guy either. Thanks for sharing the second example of what he is. Just confirmed my original thoughts.

I went to the University of Nevada, Reno thirty years before he was the Quarterback for the Wolfpack in the late 2000s. So, I have heard of him. He is also very good at baseball and could probably get a job with MLB.

Some of the University of Reno, Nevada alumni magazines have featured Colin Kaepernick.

And I lived in the SF Bay area from 1984-1986 and late 1991-mid 1996 and would follow the 49ers which was also a favorite team of many people in Reno, Nevada along with the Oakland Raiders.

I still believe he has a right to make a complete ass of himself which is part of the First Amendment of the US Constitution.

[billethkid]

He is entitled as every one states. But there is a limit to stupidity.

This is another minority, islolated case case, being amplified by the media for the sensational appeal to the uninformed.

When all gets said and done he is setting himself up to claim racism or dicrimination if and or when he gets canned.

Because he saw the potential for being cut, he just thought he should get the needed notoriety to go with it, to facilitate in the use of a lawsuit.

Flash in the pan, nobody will even remember him in a couple of weeks.

And if he does get to play we will be able to see whether he is just all mouth and lack of sense or capable.

[Taltarzac725]

He is entitled as every one states. But there is a limit to stupidity.

This is another minority, islolated case case, being amplified by the medai for the sensational appeal to the uninformed.

When all gets said and done he is setting himself up to claim racism or dicrimination if and or when he gets canned.

Because he saw the potential for being cut, he just thought he should get the needed notoriety to go with it, to facilitate in the use of a lawsuit.

Flahin the pan, nobody will even remember him in a couple of weeks.

And if he does get to play we will be able to see whether he is just all mouth and lack of sense or capable.

He played in one Super Bowl. He is not a flash in the pan. Super Bowl History (http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/history)

[2BNTV]

Tony Dunghy is his book, asked his son, "instead of getting mad at a problem, what are you going to do to fix it"?

I think this player needed to start a charitable organization or work in the community to resolve some of these issues. He doesn't give himself credibility to show disrespect for our country by not standing for the national anthem. IMHO

He has the right to express his opinion as this is a free country, right or wrong. I think his form of expression left a lot to be desired. Some people will be for his right to express himself and some people will not like the way, in which he expressed it. I'm sure he will like the $140M he is getting in salary. We all had things we didn't like with our jobs but we kept our mouths shut to ensure future employment.

Hopefully, he will be relegated to a second stringer and be eased out of his job in the near future. Most football organizations don't agree with the way he expressed himself.

Unfortunately, some other team will want to win so badly, they will sign him, assuming he doesn't stick with SF.

[MrGolf]

This bonehead will never see a snap in a regular season game for the 49 ER's and no one else should pick him up either. Everyone has a right to their opinion but we also have a right to voice our objection to this type of garbage

[Taltarzac725]

This bonehead will never see a snap in a regular season game for the 49 ER's and no one else should pick him up either. Everyone has a right to their opinion but we also have a right to voice our objection to this type of garbage

We will see. He does have supporters.

[Two Bills]

One thing for sure, he better make sure all his lights are working on his car, and he is not a yard over the sped limit.
In fact if I was him, I would stick to cabs for quite a while.

[Taltarzac725]

One thing for sure, he better make sure all his lights are working on his car, and he is not a yard over the sped limit.
In fact if I was him, I would stick to cabs for quite a while.

That's unfortunately true. He may have a hired limo though take him around places. Or maybe a bodyguard/driver. He is going to have to increase his bodyguards and how well he treats them.

[golfing eagles]

First the National Anthem and disrespect of our Flag and now Socks that send a message to Law Enforcement Personnel throughout our country. This is just the beginning with this guy. Wait there's more coming while he still has a platform to transmit his point of view. Google if you wish...I won't type his name....a real piece of garbage.

Sorry my friend, but I think you are doing an injustice. To call him a "low life" and "garbage" is truly a tremendous insult---------to all the other low lives and garbage out there:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Nucky]

I've been on TOTV a year and a half. I love the give and take of people's opinions and the friendly banter that goes on. I also have crossed the line with my words several times and smoked someone and left them in a pile of ashes only to have my post removed. I am trying to learn from that and control myself on this issue. I can't remember starting a thread in a long time because I am basically a laid back easy going person. This is not an issue where being quiet works or clowns like this will invade the minds of my grandchildren and the way I see it if we don't respect than all is lost. The need for respect of each other has already slipped away, in this case the respect for the very people who keep us safe is being subliminally poked by this man. He made his Constitutionally Protected Point. Have I made mine?

Different people have things and projects in their life that are important. This is important to me. I wouldn't dream of disrespecting something that was important to any person. If I don't defend my beliefs than all is lost. So many people believe what I believe, I don't have a number to back me up but I would think 4 out of 5 people Respect those who Protect our Country and Protect us everyday.

He is protecting himself because his playing ability is slipping, he is getting ready for his career to end. Should those who protect his speech take into account his record? Clearly showing he is not stable. He was fined for racial slurs. He is also reportedly dating a girl whose beliefs may have helped him to turn his back on our country for a little romp. Check it out!

[Fredster]

He played in one Super Bowl. He is not a flash in the pan. Super Bowl History (http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/history)

If I remember correctly, he didn't do very well in that game!

[Taltarzac725]

If I remember correctly, he didn't do very well in that game!

Watch Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers [02/03/2013] - NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013020300/2012/POST22/ravens@49ers#menu=gameinfo&tab=analyze&recap=fullstory&analyze=boxscore)

Not too bad. They lost 31-34 to the Baltimore Ravens.

[rubicon]

Tony Dunghy is his book, asked his son, "instead of getting mad at a problem, what are you going to do to fix it"?

I think this player needed to start a charitable organization or work in the community to resolve some of these issues. He doesn't give himself credibility to show disrespect for our country by not standing for the national anthem. IMHO

He has the right to express his opinion as this is a free country, right or wrong. I think his form of expression left a lot to be desired. Some people will be for his right to express himself and some people will not like the way, in which he expressed it. I'm sure he will like the $140M he is getting in salary. We all had things we didn't like with our jobs but we kept our mouths shut to ensure future employment.

Hopefully, he will be relegated to a second stringer and be eased out of his job in the near future. Most football organizations don't agree with the way he expressed himself.

Unfortunately, some other team will want to win so badly, they will sign him, assuming he doesn't stick with SF.

2BNTV: Great response and on target. If this guy believes what he is saying then since has the power of celebrity and the time afforded a multi-millionaire to do something positive he ought to use his energy into creating then trying to destroy.

In my humble view far too many celebrities in entertainment, sports, music are way over paid . I do not based that on sales receipt but as to their contribution to society. Guys on the front lines military police fire contribute, etc,etc.....

Its ironic that guys like this who are the greater recipients of the benefits derived from living in our free society bad mouth this nation more. so when guys like this say things like this I take my cue. they do not appreciate me and I do not appreciate them so I tune them all out because if it weren't for guys like us this bozo would be plying his sport in sandlot games only

[John_W]

Watch Baltimore Ravens vs. San Francisco 49ers [02/03/2013] - NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2013020300/2012/POST22/ravens@49ers#menu=gameinfo&tab=analyze&recap=fullstory&analyze=boxscore)

Not too bad. They lost 31-34 to the Baltimore Ravens.

The final score doesn't tell the story. The third quarter score was Ravens 28 to 49ers 6. With 13 minutes to go in the third quarter a 34 minute power failure hit the Super Dome. Call it a conspiracy, an attempt to retain the viewers who hadn't changed the channel, whatever, after the black out the 49ers finally came alive and made a decent game of it. However, in the end the right team prevailed.

Here's a photo of the one-hit wonder, while calling Donald Trump a racist and spouting off about blacks being oppressed, he's wearing a t-shirt with fidel castro's picture. The dictator of one of the most oppressive governments in the western hemisphere is not the world. The other person in the t-short photo is Malcom X, who famously said "If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything", so apparently Kaepernick who was raised by white parents, has fallen for the black lives matter trap. Now, with flights available to Cuba, he can go and play for the Castro team.

http://www.trbimg.com/img-57c56feb/turbine/os-colin-kaepernick-castro-t-shirt-20160830

[Walt.]

Does anybody really care if this guy remained seated during the National Anthem? I don't.
If he stole my wallet... sold out America for $25M... married my daughter... then I care.
This is just some guy who's paid a ridiculous amount of money to play a game.
Now he wants attention without doing anything worthwhile to earn it.
He does nothing... he means nothing... he is nothing.

[manaboutown]

His communist sympathizing muslim girlfriend/fiance might have been behind this. Was Colin Kaepernick's Muslim Girlfriend Behind Protest? | The Daily Caller (http://dailycaller.com/2016/08/29/kaepernicks-communist-sympathizing-muslim-girlfriend-believed-to-be-behind-protest/)

[Taltarzac725]

His communist sympathizing muslim girlfriend/fiance might have been behind this. Was Colin Kaepernick's Muslim Girlfriend Behind Protest? | The Daily Caller (http://dailycaller.com/2016/08/29/kaepernicks-communist-sympathizing-muslim-girlfriend-believed-to-be-behind-protest/)

Could be. Some women can make a men do many foolish things for being in love with them.

[debow]

First the National Anthem and disrespect of our Flag and now Socks that send a message to Law Enforcement Personnel throughout our country. This is just the beginning with this guy. Wait there's more coming while he still has a platform to transmit his point of view. Google if you wish...I won't type his name....a real piece of garbage.

We all need to quit paying any attention to this idiot. We just play into his attention getting antics.

[Topspinmo]

I don't understand this pro sports idols thing. The NFL and NBA has not made dime off me. People say his salary or contract is outrageous, but they will spend 200 plus to see stupid game you can view better on TV. You want to stop this. Stop supporting there program, that's the only thing that will get there attention when money lost. I loss insterest in pro football, baseball, and basketball around 1980. Haven't missed it all all. Bunch of over paid men playing child games.:popcorn:

[kcrazorbackfan]

We will see. He does have supporters.

Yea, but you folks are real few and real far between; I guess you and those others would be considered a minority.

[Nucky]

After years of working like a dog everyday and having to be on the ball for 8 to 16 hours a day plus the commute I now am lucky enough to be able to rest a little and try and relieve the pain from those years of giving my all to my job. I sometimes realize that I get it wrong on my view on things. I went from no time to deeply examine issues to having as much time as I need to think things thru. Realistically my opinion matters to nobody just like De Niro's recent outburst doesn't matter to me. When anyone famous or not does wrong as a Dad and Grandfather I have to lead by example and not walk around mad about the things that others do. I had it backwards for a while but I'm on the rite track now. So kneel if you must you dirty mutt, I'll teach my grandkids what's correct and what's not when we're on Skype!

[debow]

After years of working like a dog everyday and having to be on the ball for 8 to 16 hours a day plus the commute I now am lucky enough to be able to rest a little and try and relieve the pain from those years of giving my all to my job. I sometimes realize that I get it wrong on my view on things. I went from no time to deeply examine issues to having as much time as I need to think things thru. Realistically my opinion matters to nobody just like De Niro's recent outburst doesn't matter to me. When anyone famous or not does wrong as a Dad and Grandfather I have to lead by example and not walk around mad about the things that others do. I had it backwards for a while but I'm on the rite track now. So kneel if you must you dirty mutt, I'll teach my grandkids what's correct and what's not when we're on Skype!

Agree love it or leave it.

[debow]

Agree love it or leave it.

PS. No longer watching NFL.

[Allegiance]

If that 2nd rate rat starts Sunday for the niners, I hope the offensive line let's him get pummeled.

[rubicon]

The better play would have been to have totally ignore this guy. He is a hateful individual who is imploding

[Buffalo Jim]

The subject of this Thread San Fran 49ers Quarterback Colin Kaepernick will get his first start of the season this Sunday Oct. 16th
vs The Buffalo Bills . The game will be played at " New Era Field " in the quaint town of Orchard Park , NY at 1:05 PM .

{ Note : The population of Orchard Park a Town founded originally by Quakers is about 29,000 . A Buffalo Bills game swells the population to over 100,000 temporarily } .

In response to the controversy surrounding Mr. Kaepernick`s decision to express his feelings about America during the National Anthem , Bills starting Star Running- Back LeSean McCoy , a child of poverty and an urban setting , is paying for about 30+ Police Officers from surrounding communities to attend the game as his guests and hopefully in uniform if OK by their Departments .

LeSean , a former Philadelphia Eagle , stated that he is not doing this as a counter-demonstration to Mr. Kaepernick but to make a positive gesture to all uniformed Law Enforcement who he feels are getting a great deal of negative press because of as he stated " a few bad ones " .

Finally , as the late Tim Russert , a Buffalo Native , used to say when he signed off his Sunday Morning Broadcast on NBC during the NFL Season : " Go Bills ! " .

[Bay Kid]

Spoiled brat

[kcrazorbackfan]

Bet his white adoptive parents are real proud of the POS.

[redwitch]

CK has made some awful choices of late. I do understand the BLM movement. It has some valid points, whether we like to admit it or not. I love this country and its people. I am happy and proud to respect our flag. However, I firmly believe that it is important to speak out about wrongs and injustices. While I wish CK would find another way to protest, I respect his right to do so and his willingness to take the heat. (And I still think most of this is more of a publicity stunt that standing up -- or kneeling in his case -- for your beliefs.)

For those who have commented that he should use his money to help inner city kids, he has. He just recently announced a $1M donation to that cause. He participates in several charitable functions in the Bay Area and has donated a great deal of his time and money to several different children's causes. He may be misguided and making bad choices but do give him credit where due.

[Barefoot]

We all need to quit paying any attention to this idiot. We just play into his attention getting antics.:agree:

[Nucky]

So many great people with so many great views on this issue. For me what it boils down to is as my grandchildren come of age if I still can I will teach them the proper way to respect our country. I never knew how much the message got thru to our son Charles until he came back from Boot Camp and told me of his love for our country. I want that for all youngsters but wasn't dealing in reality when I was so heated at this clown, he has his rites and I have mine. Its is what it is, my watch is sorta over, I did my best when I could it's time to chill.

[RickeyD]

Don't know who this guy is and I don't care what he thinks or says. In the grand scheme of things he is a spec of dust and will be forgotten soon enough.

[Steve32162]

Here's an idea: STOP WATCHING FOOTBALL!

[Bay Kid]

Didn't watch that game he played. Lots of other teams to watch.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I wouldn't worry too much. After yesterday's game I'd say that it's a safe bet that he won't be around too much longer.

[ColdNoMore]

I can't help but wonder how many hypocrites on here sit in their easy chair, with beer at hand...while the National Anthem plays on television?

At least Kaepernick is expressing his Constitutional rights to protest something important to him...not just because he's lazy. :shrug:

[OhioBuckeye]

First the National Anthem and disrespect of our Flag and now Socks that send a message to Law Enforcement Personnel throughout our country. This is just the beginning with this guy. Wait there's more coming while he still has a platform to transmit his point of view. Google if you wish...I won't type his name....a real piece of garbage.

Thank you, NUCKY! Any Professional Football player that can't stand & show there respect to our flag for all of Men & Women that died for them & I mean all races & nationality's, they are garbage. I can't believe that the American people that pay big bucks to go see garbage get thrown all over the field, don't have more respect for our flag than they do to support these teams.

[graciegirl]

I can't help but wonder how many hypocrites on here sit in their easy chair, with beer at hand...while the National Anthem plays on television?

At least Kaepernick is expressing his Constitutional rights to protest something important to him...not just because he's lazy. :shrug:

I never thought to stand if I was not present. Never have even considered not doing it as I watched it on television as a lack of patriotism. I am amazed that you would call us hypocrites for not standing at home.

You learn something new everyday.

Do you stand CNM?????

[Allegiance]

I never thought to stand if I was not present. Never have even considered not doing it as I watched it on television as a lack of patriotism. I am amazed that you would call us hypocrites for not standing at home.

You learn something new everyday.

Do you stand CNM?????
You can't see the entire living room in picture, but said totv member is watching a niners football game, rooting for his favorite quarterback, ashtray off to side has Cuban cigars as well as a fireplace burning U.S. Flags, all while the national anthem is playing.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161017/719be00c7eb797f5a5dac293a60d0dae.jpg

[redwitch]

I remember the Mexico City Olympics where Smith and Cruz gave the Black Power salute when our anthem was played. I was livid! My brother, who had just returned from his second tour in Nam, said this is what he fought for -- the right of ALL Americans to peacefully protest. He was sure our father had fought in WWII and Korea for the same reasons. Shut me up then, keeps me from being upset about it today. I'm proud that we live in a country where we can say what we think and protest when we perceive something is wrong. I don't agree with CK but I'm proud that he can make his statement without being jailed.

P.S., I don't stand when the anthem is played on television. I do sit quietly.

[redwitch]

Forgot this point. What bothers me far more than CK protesting is seeing the athletes and fans talking and moving around while the anthem is played. This seems to have gotten better in the past few years but still occurs. This, to me, is far more disrespectful.

[rothbear]

Bunch of over paid men playing child games.:popcorn:

My sentiments exactly. I have lived near Pittsburgh and near Philadelphia and have never, EVER been a sports fan. People don't understand. But my opinion is that they are a bunch of overpaid, whining babies and will never get a penny from me. I will never understand the adulation, especially from those who will never make in a lifetime what these guys make, and squander, in a year while acting as though they are gods and can do anything they want.

My support goes to the police, military, fire personnel, EMTs, medical personnel and all the people who are out there everyday making a positive difference.

[JoMar]

We may not like it but to condem him from doing what we all do in this forum is bit hipocrital, IMO. You either have Freedom of Speech or you don't. The exceptions, such as yelling fire in a crowded room, are designed to protect the masses, but the expression of one's personal opinion are protected. I choose to disagree with his tactics but respect his right to express his position through them.

[xcaligirl]

He has supporters but people won't stick with him when he's losing games..... I'm a 49ers fan but not a fan of his!

[jtdraig]

What is interesting to me is that none of these "heroes" seem to be the slightest bit interested into going into the gang-infested areas of Chicago and other large cities to start something positive there. Statistics don't lie and aren't racist.

[Barefoot]

You either have Freedom of Speech or you don't.

Any Professional Football player that can't stand & show there respect to our flag for all of Men & Women that died for them & I mean all races & nationality's, they are garbage. Can't you believe in Freedom of Speech, and at the same time, that citizens must respect the national anthem and the flag?

[Allegiance]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161018/7e140eb464993b31c821f6d9eef6c86d.jpg

Excerpt from A Bronx Tale - Why Not to Watch Sports - YouTube (https://youtu.be/Md2vBiNm7W0)

[Nucky]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161018/7e140eb464993b31c821f6d9eef6c86d.jpg

Excerpt from A Bronx Tale - Why Not to Watch Sports - YouTube (https://youtu.be/Md2vBiNm7W0)

Great scene no doubt but you made me think of another line in this movie that is a little more appropriate....Nothing is worse than a wasted talent...or opportunity to do the rite thing. Salute the Flag standing on your feet. Not good to be a pinhead when you can be a great example to youngsters. I'm talking about the ball player being a pinhead.

[Allegiance]

A Bronx Tale - wasted talent - YouTube (https://youtu.be/dpP39q31N3o)
The Lost Soprano - How Lillo Brancato Went From On-Screen Tough Guy to Real Life Cop Killer - New York Magazine (http://nymag.com/news/profiles/16107/)
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161018/e1c3554760a03cd4ab0a733f34c4cfdc.jpg