Kapernick and Nike Deal......

By today's standard, that is not many. I remember my first pair of suede cons. Dyed my socks blue.

 

Maybe not, but back then...
I wish Bata still made canvas court shoes. Those did my feet right.

 

But Al Bundy has more class.

 

Colin's new Nike shoe ...

https://twitter.com/Talkmaster/status/1146855595364016128

 

From Mike Rowe:

Off the Wall

Why would anyone in their right mind support Nike after this latest round of nonsense? Why would any public company with an image to protect take advice from an athlete? How can our attention be sucked up by people with nothing better to do than complain about fireworks and tanks on the fourth of July? Our country seems be losing its mind, or at the very least, its sense of history and perspective. As a man who has always seemed comfortable with our country’s flag, I was hoping you might have some insight to share on this, especially today.

Karen Murphy

Hi Karen

I think Nike has the right to decorate their shoes with whatever flag they desire. I think Kaepernick has the right to offer marketing advice to any company that'll take it. And I think you and I have the right to purchase whatever brand of tennis shoes we choose. The reason these rights exist, is because we live in the United States, and the reason the states are united, is because we decided, two and a half centuries ago, to be free of our British masters. So, we fought a war. Happily, the results of that war made us a free country. Then, four score and seven years later, we decided we could not call ourselves a free country, as long as slavery existed. So, we fought another war. Happily, the results of that war made us freer still. Had either conflict gone the other way, our county would not exist – not as we know it, anyway. And the flag we fly today would look nothing like the one I’m proud to stand for.

In other words, I’m tempted on this day to remind you that there’s nothing inherently dangerous about a sneaker company currying favor with a woke athlete, or fellow citizens complaining about displays of patriotism and military might. On the other hand, I think Ronald Reagan was right when he said we’re always one generation away from losing the freedoms we currently enjoy. Along with the siren song of socialism, the persistent promise of “free” stuff, and the breathtaking level of censorship on our college campuses, I worry about the growing belief among many that we can somehow improve our present by erasing our past; by toppling statues, outlawing “problematic” symbols, or rewriting specific pieces of our history in ways that leave us feeling less offended. George Orwell said it best…

“The most effective way to destroy a people is to deny and obliterate their understanding of history.”

Of course, Orwell also said this...

“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.”

In other words, we can’t deny Kapernick’s right to speak his mind, but we shouldn't ignore the flaws in his thinking. He has argued that the Betsy Ross flag is “racist,” because it flew at a time when slavery was legal in America. By that definition, aren’t crosses are also racist? Weren’t they on churches attended by slave-owning congregants? Why not demand their removal? What about the Bald Eagle? Wasn't our national bird flying around when slaves were held? Why not protest it as well? What about the Great Seal? E Pluribus Unum? The Liberty Bell? It rang countless times while slavery was still the law of the land. Why not demand its removal? Kaepernick's argument is unpersuasive, not because it's unpopular, or unpatriotic. It's unpersuasive because it's completely void of logic.

As for the presence of tanks in parades, I’ll triple down with Orwell, even though its somewhat suspicious to quote an English writer on the occasion of our independence. But it’s tough to argue with this one.

“People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”

Sleep well, Karen.
And Happy Independence Day

Mike

 

Flag on a shoe, who gives a shit. Right wing snowflakes.

 

I would not have bought one because it is over priced and under performing from people that hate me. Lots of decent people to deal with.

 

Oh I agree, I wouldn’t buy that shit either. It’s just hilarious to see an uproar from the same quarters that call leftist morons “snowflakes” because they’re getting huffy about black hockey pucks or whatever it is they cry about. It’s just the same pathetic virtue signaling behavior, from a different direction. Wipe your ass with the flag if you want, just don’t cry if someone beats your ass for it. That’s what’s wrong with America. Lots of virtual jerking off on Twitter, not enough people punching each other in the mouth.

 

I also agree. The whole Betsy Ross sneaker thing deserved one short quick laugh and then forgotten. Same thing about the tanks (all 4 of them) on the mall. I do like the fly overs, however. The pilots are going to get their hours anyways so might as well show off a little.

 

Is he even signed with a team?

 

Cute meme. Anyone who can start at QB for the NFL doesn’t suck at football.
But your meme selection does. Is this your cognitive thought process at work that no one else sees but you.
LOL.

 

Ryan Leaf started at QB in the NFL. So did Tim Couch and Jamarcus Russell.
And Tony Romo.

 

And everyone of them didn’t suck at football.

 

Yeah... they did. At the level at which they were "playing" (and I use that term loosely) they all sucked.

Everything is relative. At the high school level, maybe even college, they were stars. At the pro level, they sucked. Fact.

 

So football is now defined by the NFL. Lots of very talented racers never race or very limited race MOTO GP but I would never say they suck. Relative or not, if you make it to the NFL, you don’t suck. Never mind the aspect, especially with team sports, with the dynamic of being in a system that fits your individual skill sets. Fact.
Troy Corser sucks. LOL

 

If I recall he had a decent season but never kicked it up to the next level in football. However in whiner he excelled as he turned a back up QB slot into a large payout and sponsorships. Kind like Honda in WSB now....... (yes I am a hater as I think they sold Hayden a tale then thumped him)

 

It is defined by the pinnacle of the sport the are playing, in this case, the NFL.

Motorcycle circuit racing is defined by MotoGP, baseball is defined by MLB. Just because you have the talent in AAA ball, doesn't mean you will make it in the majors. A player hitting .300 in AAA ball but hits .200 in the majors indeed sucks at playing in the majors. No one is discounting the talent, which is what you seem to be focusing on. Talent and performance are two different aspects. If you don't perform, you suck, it doesn't matter how much talent you have.