Oh No They Didn't? Kaepernick the face of New Nike Just Do It Ad Campaign?

douglas burke wrote:

In the Jesse Owens movie The 2nd Place Long Jumper Luz Long told Owens he did not like Hitler and did not like what was happening, Yet he still got on the Podium and gave the Nazi Salute, I guess Kaepernick had more courage (Even though he is wrong to attack his own countries Symbol) in going against President Trump then Long had going against Hitler. Long should NOT have used the NAZI salute on the podium if he was truly against what was going on, even if it meant losing some sponsors.

Look at you, being all heroic.

Luz Long died in action in the war. Where did you serve?

TheOhioState wrote:

douglas burke wrote:

In the Jesse Owens movie The 2nd Place Long Jumper Luz Long told Owens he did not like Hitler and did not like what was happening, Yet he still got on the Podium and gave the Nazi Salute, I guess Kaepernick had more courage (Even though he is wrong to attack his own countries Symbol) in going against President Trump then Long had going against Hitler. Long should NOT have used the NAZI salute on the podium if he was truly against what was going on, even if it meant losing some sponsors.

Look at you, being all heroic.

Luz Long died in action in the war. Where did you serve?

dont be so mean. serving in the military and war is actually not hard. as the president of the US. said, dating in NYC is harder than fighting in the vietnam war.

I don't care about a company's politics. I just want them to make good stuff. And Nike some decent racing shoes.

I don't need to work wrote:

I find it interesting that Kaep is claiming that he was blackballed by the NFL, when Elway replied, under oath, that the Broncos offered him a job.

https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/16/nfl-news-john-elway-colin-kaepernick-turned-down-denver-broncos/

Wait, what did he give up then? Sounds like this guy just stopped working or trying to get a job and is blaming it on his political stance.

douglas burke wrote:

In the Jesse Owens movie The 2nd Place Long Jumper Luz Long told Owens he did not like Hitler and did not like what was happening, Yet he still got on the Podium and gave the Nazi Salute, I guess Kaepernick had more courage (Even though he is wrong to attack his own countries Symbol) in going against President Trump then Long had going against Hitler. Long should NOT have used the NAZI salute on the podium if he was truly against what was going on, even if it meant losing some sponsors.

I think he was certainly worried about losing sponsors, he was probably also concerned he would lose Twitter followers and Facebook friends.

Surely that was about as bad as it got for German people who openly spoke against the Nazi regime in the 30s.

Curious to those that always bring up Nike's labor practices in China... do you keep this mind when buying other products or is it just an issue when looking for an excuse to bash Nike?

My anger? lol Talk about denial and delusion^^^

Here's the audience, DunceKap...

I went to the Catholic Church . During prayer I decided to take a knee to protest the Popes lack of a response to the sexual allegations in the parish. Suddenly I felt the whole church take a knee with me.

BigHair wrote:

I don't need to work wrote:

I find it interesting that Kaep is claiming that he was blackballed by the NFL, when Elway replied, under oath, that the Broncos offered him a job.

https://broncoswire.usatoday.com/2018/08/16/nfl-news-john-elway-colin-kaepernick-turned-down-denver-broncos/

Wait, what did he give up then? Sounds like this guy just stopped working or trying to get a job and is blaming it on his political stance.

The Elway story is a red herring to the collusion case ... it happened before Kaep became a free agent in 2017 and couldn't get a job.

I'm neutral on the whole NFL and protesting the anthem BS. However, I have to give it to Nike. They are marketing geniuses. They have all have us talking about Nike (free advertisement) and there large demographics are now more likely to buy Nikes now. They don't care if they triggered a few old GOP voters who probably wear New Balances or ASICS, because that isn't there main demographics that they are trying to reach.

Do what I can wrote:

I’ll never buy another Nike product.

There's a long list of flag etiquette. Many of these rules are disregarded or broken on on a daily basis by people wearing the flag on their clothing, people who have the flag painted on their cars and trucks, or the president in trump not initially lowering the flag following McCain's death. Where is the daily outrage from the respect our flag and troops crowd? How do those burning their Nike socks feel about our draft dodger president? Why take particular issue with this instance...

Flag Etiquette

STANDARDS of RESPECT

The Flag Code, which formalizes and unifies the traditional ways in which we give respect to the flag, also contains specific instructions on how the flag is not to be used. They are:

The flag should never be dipped to any person or thing. It is flown upside down only as a distress signal.

The flag should not be used as a drapery, or for covering a speakers desk, draping a platform, or for any decoration in general. Bunting of blue, white and red stripes is available for these purposes. The blue stripe of the bunting should be on the top.

The flag should never be used for any advertising purpose. It should not be embroidered, printed or otherwise impressed on such articles as cushions, handkerchiefs, napkins, boxes, or anything intended to be discarded after temporary use. Advertising signs should not be attached to the staff or halyard

The flag should not be used as part of a costume or athletic uniform, except that a flag patch may be used on the uniform of military personnel, fireman, policeman and members of patriotic organizations.

The flag should never have placed on it, or attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, number, figure, or drawing of any kind.

The flag should never be used as a receptacle for receiving, holding, carrying, or delivering anything.

When the flag is lowered, no part of it should touch the ground or any other object; it should be received by waiting hands and arms. To store the flag it should be folded neatly and ceremoniously.

The flag should be cleaned and mended when necessary.

When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by burning in a dignified manner.

Note: Most American Legion Posts regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony, often on Flag Day, June 14th. Many Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, and Girl Scout Troops retire flags regularly as well. Contact your local American Legion Hall or Scout Troop to inquire about the availability of this service.

Displaying the Flag Outdoors

When the flag is displayed from a staff projecting from a window, balcony, or a building, the union should be at the peak of the staff unless the flag is at half staff.

When it is displayed from the same flagpole with another flag - of a state, community, society or Scout unit - the flag of the United States must always be at the top except that the church pennant may be flown above the flag during church services for Navy personnel when conducted by a Naval chaplain on a ship at sea.

When the flag is displayed over a street, it should be hung vertically, with the union to the north or east. If the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag's union should be farthest from the building.

When flown with flags of states, communities, or societies on separate flag poles which are of the same height and in a straight line, the flag of the United States is always placed in the position of honor - to its own right.

..The other flags may be smaller but none may be larger.

..No other flag ever should be placed above it.

..The flag of the United States is always the first flag raised and the last to be lowered.

When flown with the national banner of other countries, each flag must be displayed from a separate pole of the same height. Each flag should be the same size. They should be raised and lowered simultaneously. The flag of one nation may not be displayed above that of another nation.

Raising and Lowering the Flag

The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously. Ordinarily it should be displayed only between sunrise and sunset. It should be illuminated if displayed at night.

The flag of the United States of America is saluted as it is hoisted and lowered. The salute is held until the flag is unsnapped from the halyard or through the last note of music, whichever is the longest.

Displaying the Flag Indoors

When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should be to the left.

The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of states, localities, or societies are grouped for display.

When one flag is used with the flag of the United States of America and the staffs are crossed, the flag of the United States is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag.

When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally, the flag's union (stars) should be at the top, to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left.

Parading and Saluting the Flag

When carried in a procession, the flag should be to the right of the marchers. When other flags are carried, the flag of the United States may be centered in front of the others or carried to their right. When the flag passes in a procession, or when it is hoisted or lowered, all should face the flag and salute.

The Salute

To salute, all persons come to attention. Those in uniform give the appropriate formal salute. Citizens not in uniform salute by placing their right hand over the heart and men with head cover should remove it and hold it to left shoulder, hand over the heart. Members of organizations in formation salute upon command of the person in charge.

The Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem

The pledge of allegiance should be rendered by standing at attention, facing the flag, and saluting.

When the national anthem is played or sung, citizens should stand at attention and salute at the first note and hold the salute through the last note. The salute is directed to the flag, if displayed, otherwise to the music.

The Flag in Mourning

To place the flag at half staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position half way between the top and bottom of the staff. The flag is to be raised again to the peak for a moment before it is lowered. On Memorial Day the flag is displayed at half staff until noon and at full staff from noon to sunset.

The flag is to be flown at half staff in mourning for designated, principal government leaders and upon presidential or gubernatorial order.

When used to cover a casket, the flag should be placed with the union at the head and over the left shoulder. It should not be lowered into the grave.

You can only call someone unprofessional and disrespectful as long as you don’t support Donny. The bar has been set for the Trumpsters. Supporting Donny and claiming any moral high ground cannot be done with a straight face.

TheOhioState wrote:

douglas burke wrote:

In the Jesse Owens movie The 2nd Place Long Jumper Luz Long told Owens he did not like Hitler and did not like what was happening, Yet he still got on the Podium and gave the Nazi Salute, I guess Kaepernick had more courage (Even though he is wrong to attack his own countries Symbol) in going against President Trump then Long had going against Hitler. Long should NOT have used the NAZI salute on the podium if he was truly against what was going on, even if it meant losing some sponsors.

Look at you, being all heroic.

Luz Long died in action in the war. Where did you serve?

I tried to get in all the services, but was rejected, because of having been in Mental Hospitals 11 times, I told the truth got rejected, went to different locations and tried to get in, I am a greater patriot than John McCain could ever be, dont hold it against me what I cant control (Military Policy) my parents kept putting me in mental hospitals to get better, but the Military still rejected the better version of me, what can I do, I am a hero for trying as much as Patton Eisenhower or anyone else .

The eyes of texas are upon you. The Texas flag can and will be flown at the same height.

Asdfghjkl wrote:

You can only call someone unprofessional and disrespectful as long as you don’t support Donny. The bar has been set for the Trumpsters. Supporting Donny and claiming any moral high ground cannot be done with a straight face.

Asdfghjkl wrote:

You can only call someone unprofessional and disrespectful as long as you don’t support Donny. The bar has been set for the Trumpsters. Supporting Donny and claiming any moral high ground cannot be done with a straight face.

Where's 'whataboutism' when the 'what about Donny?' strikes???

To some the Bill of Rights only applies if it doesn’t go against their own opinion.

I might not like flag burning, having an arsenal of weapons, or kneeling in protest of American policies or police action, but the people’s right to do so is protected.

Alan

Doesn't Nike realize this will guarantee Repub success this fall, and a 2020 reelection for Trump?