Following the tragedy in Las Vegas on Sunday, liberal sports network ESPN agreed to broadcast the National Anthem prior to Monday night’s Kansas City Chiefs-Washington Redskins game. Unfortunately, two Chiefs players decided to make the moment about themselves and sat during the Anthem.
Two Chiefs, Marcus Peters and Ukeme Eligwe, sitting during national anthem.
— Lindsay Jones (@bylindsayhjones) October 3, 2017
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There’s no video showing Eligwe sitting during The Star-Spangled Banner, but Peters faced heavy criticism online after footage emerged of him sitting during the the anthem.
There’s a 101% Marcus Peters doesn’t know what he’s sitting for. FYI this is the same guy who got kicked off his college team.
— Dakota Truitt (@TruittBoyy) October 3, 2017
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On a day of tragedy when everyone should come together, Marcus Peters still acts like a piece of shit and sits for the anthem. Smh
— NVP (@Nick_Prav21) October 3, 2017
Marcus Peters congrats on being a piece of shit
— Justin (@jcue1002) October 3, 2017
Not on this night Marcus Peters…
— Michael Davis (@PowerLinem4n) October 3, 2017
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Real classy Marcus Peters sitting during the anthem after a national tragedy. What a joke.
— Chung (@chung_cr) October 3, 2017
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This was a completely classless move on behalf of Peters and Eligwe. When our country faced tragedy in the past, sports was a way we banded together. Just look at George W. Bush’s post-9/11 ceremonial first pitch during Game 3 of the World Series: everyone was behind him, whether they voted for him or not. What mattered was that we came together in the face of tragedy and showed that we were not afraid.
Fifty-nine people lost their lives in Las Vegas, making it the deadliest mass shooting in United States history. If there was ever a night we needed to put petty politics aside and come together, it was last night. Instead, Peters and Eligwe decided to make it about themselves, and a protest that they likely don’t even fully understand.
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These actions simply show an illiterate inqualifydividual that makes you wonder how on earth he ever learned enough to become a Football Player. He certainly never learned anything about manners, sportsmanship, citizenry, or patriotism. What qualify s him to receive a paycheck of any amount?
Somebody needs to punch that stupid black idiot right in his face. Strip him from his uniform and take away his millions of dollars he makes for doing what?……protesting for himself. Stupid Ni**er! Go F**k yourself. Nobody cares about you, you bastard!
BYE, BYE NFL.
Typical Ni**er move I’d say…..BOYCOTT NFL them complete LOSERS on the Chief team need to be stripped of their uniforms and their million dollar pay. FIRE THEIR ASSES
This past week there have been only minor and insignificant “protests.” This thing is played, so played. These couple of true nutters, here and there, their brains scrambled by steroids, drugs, alcohol and far too many bumps on the head, are alone, all alone. And they were the only ones who bothered this week.
I disagree. Throughout the NFL the players were interlocking arms in a sign of unity rather than holding their right hands oveer their hearts. While not quite as visible as kneeling or sitting, the failure to hold your hand over your heart is just as disrespectful as kneeling. These primadonnas want to continue their whining but don’t want to lose their paychecks. I will continue my refusal to watch them play their child’s game and am really curious what they will do for a living when the NFL folds. Most of them attended college and got through it with tutors and special classes. I just don’t know how many “basket weavers” the world needs.
Trump doesn’t put his hand over his heart.
Except when Melania reminds him to “act the part”.
How about the members of Congress stand up for America and do something about gun violence in our nation?
That would have more effect than standing up at a football game.
What else can be expected from a ghetto monkey? Overpaid ungrateful filth, I will NEVER watch anything even associated with the National Felon League.
I am boycotting the whole season. These clowns are overpaid punks.
Stating what I wish there is certain censorship here thus the spelling I used. “Punks” hardly. They are worthless terds. Terds get flushed down the toilet.
I have boycotted the Negro Fellon Losers for the past 2 seasons starting when Kapperchit disrespecting our National Anthem and flag. These $poiled letchers could never have the life they live today in any other country in the world and should respect both the National Anthem and our flag.
Bye you worthless scumbags!
This democrat on republican crimes has got to stop!
white on white. Where are them protesters when we need them?
Free Speech? Well here goes! Just a bunch of over paid black boys playing on a manicured field. And if black kids look up to them and imitate them they’ll grow up dead in the ghetto gutters. Remember under obama’s regime his greatest accomplishment was he put the “N” word back in America’s vocabulary. And he promoted Black LIves Splatter (at the hands of other blacks).
The tragedy in Las Vegas has nothing to do with what is going on with the NFL. And honestly those players have rights just the same as we do. I do not usually comment on this type of stuff,but people needs to quit being so racist, not only with African Americans but with people in other countries as well. They are good and bad in all people!!
Having a right to do something does not make it the right thing to do. Shame on these rich and foolish brats.
Peters needs to have his butt stuck to the bench, throughout the rest of the season. He should not be allowed on the playing field if he is going to continue his disrespectful behavior. Same goes for any other pro-sport individuals who think they are bigger than the country that gives them all the perks.
While reprehensible, the sitting is REAL protest. It doesn’t any stronger than that. Even Kaeperdink realized that sitting might be over the top and quickly switched to the goofy kneeling thing. Shut up and block for your QB and tight end. I have lost interest in NFL pregame shows, game coverage, post game shows. I will miss C’on Man! though.
I will not watch nor support either the NFL nor the NBA, I find I have nothing in common with the many thugs who play these games. Fortunately Major League baseball has a better class of individuals who play their sport, and I can enjoy their games.
Exercising their right to peacefully protest to bring awareness to a social problem they felt deeply about is one thing. And while many did not like the forum they chose, I never thought kneeling was disrespect, more of a display of sadness for their feelings of injustice.
This is something completely different. More of a way of saying, “who cares what happened to these folks, pay attention to us.” I hope they gets the attention they deserve for classless display.
I try really hard to keep hate out of my heart, but it’s getting harder and harder when I see hatred for America and our dear Flag and National Anthem. I hope he knows that when anyone in his family him or someone else needs help, I’m going to sit down!
JUST ANOTHER IGNORANT CLASSLESS Athelte that hasn’t got a clue what reality ACTUALLY is!!
The little game these man-children are playing will result in them holding a cardboard sign that states the following:
NFL football player – will work for food
When enough Americans turn their backs on these sub-normal IQs, the NFL may finally “get it”. The supposedly victimized players need to find themselves other lines of work.
Maybe we get lucky and the next shooter works from the top of an NFL stadium picking off the kneeling…………
When enough Americans turn their backs on these retards, the NFL may finally “get it”. The supposedly victimized players need to find themselves other lines of work.
HE IS WHY THE NFL IS FALLING APART. THE OWNERS ARE AFRAID OF THIER OWN PLAYERS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEM.
Those fifty-nine people didn’t die so you could win an argument you’ve been having for months with the NFL. Pretending this “tragedy” is the thing that should end this protest is just shallow, cowardly opportunism. This shooting victims are not your political chess piece. Disagree with this protest all you want. But to mention those victims, as though somehow being the first to do so will win you the argument, is crass. This protest has nothing to do with victims of mass shootings. The writer of thisn pinion piece clearly has no idea what the protest is about.
As for all the people saying these athletes should “go back to Africa…” tell me again how your disagreement with this protest isn’t about race.
Actually, Lincoln wanted to send them back to Africa. The best thing ever to happen to the slaves was that they remained in the United States where people are all equal under the law.
Not Anymore……..”Social Justice” means that some classes of people are way above the law.
MOST people DO UNDERSTAND that there IS some racisism still prevalent in this country, BUT IT GOES BOTH WAYS!! AND showing DISRESPECT to the Flag and The COUNTRY, AND THE MEN & WOMEN who have FOUGHT & DIED to give us ALL THE RIGHT we hold dear, IS NOT THE WAY to start the discussion about it!!
The athletes have explained often enough that their protest is not about the US Military. Why would anyone continue to pretend that they did not understand?
Many of them self deported to Liberia. Which ones are better off now?
The owners, managers and NFL organization are responsible for allowing such misguided behavior. It show’s a lack of character. Abraham Lincoln said “Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” Obviously they have the power but failed the character test.
WELL SAID!….I WATCH NASCAR
Am an independent voter and don’t like Trump’s delivery of his views much, but he’s right about firing this spoiled overgrown ignorant players. Perhaps too many blows to the head have affected their ability to use common sense and exhibit common decency- whatever, they’re brats who need to go. They could simply stand, not recite the anthem but no, they’re too ignorant to behave appropriately. It’s shameful, particularly in light of the tragedy.
Remember their names, don’t buy anything they endorse and boo them off the field. We know what these people are and they ought to be happy the bulk of Americans are not like me, never watch the games on TV and wouldn’t spend a penny to see them in person play. Besides if I did go and saw this you can bet I would start a riot in the stands calling them out.
You mean to say there’s still some idiot watching this garbage!?
totally disgusting…fire them…stop watching football….
The players do what the slave owners tell them to do. Kneel, they kneel. Sit, they sit. Roll over, they roll over. They do not want to loose their position on the plantation.
GrZZ Slavery is over has been for years. It’s just an excuse for you people are doing. Most ALL of us don’t give a shyt about your lame brain comments. You’re uncivilized & disgusting.
“over”??? Nah, when they act in the manner they do in the “hood” and black on black murder, they deserve to be returned to slavery. They have been here 400+ years and still cannot speak our language but still use Ebonics. SMH
IGNORANT=PETERS AND ELIGWE.
I once cried when I had no shoes. Then I saw Peters and Eligwe who have no class. I expect some day soon to read that one or both of these low-lifes have been arrested for beating their wives/girlfriends, DUI, etc. Or, maybe these poor dears have early onset CTE!!
Just another ignorant thug from the National Felon League! Stick it you jerk!
Neither the NFL or Hollywood are worthy of any kind of support.
Yep, you are so right! I’m not watching either anymore.
#BoycottNFL #BoycottHollwood
Yes, he showed just what a disgusting piece of crap he is. I personally have absolutely no respect for any sports figures condoning or participating in these anti-American activities. If I owned any of the sports franchises, I’d fire the first Jack*ss who did this. Especially when their contract stipulates that they are required to stand face the flag and hand over their heart during the playing of the National Anthem.
Don’t you understand? The Las Vegas massacre interfered with their First Amendment “right.”
I have a dolphin license plate. The other week, I purchased a new tag. Did it cost more? Yes, but I will not support an organization that disparages my flag, my national anthem and my country. The national football losers can stick it. I am protesting with my wallet.
I have joined millions of others who have boycotted the NFL until they take the politics out of it. Budweiser is considering pulling their sponsorship and wants to hear from you! https://winningamericanow.com/2017/10/02/budweiser-is-considering-dropping-its-nfl-sponsorship/
Wouldn’t it be great, the next time he opens his locker door, he found it was completely empty, except for a one-way ticket to a mud hut in deepest, darkest Africa.
That might shake these overpaid, over privileged player back to reality?
Rich, has it Right !!! send them back to Africa
Rich, most likely their ancestors were working in America when your ancestors came to America in steerage.
Son grandes Pendejos y Bolsas de Ducha! Esos malos perdedores extremos.
They are such loosers
Looking at this mans demeanor indicates to me that he just hates his world. I don’t think he really knows what to hate more, his country, or himself. In college he was prone to throwing tantrums and eventually was thrown off the team for discipline issues. He’s a great football player, but I’ll never see him play, because I don’t watch football any more.
He hates white people most of all. That’s what it is about.
Sit away! No one cares about what you do.
Just send these animals back to the ghetto or the jungle….
It doesn’t matter to this household, none of us watch football any more.