Megan Rapinoe Slammed After Ignoring National Anthem As ‘F You’ To Trump

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  1. Tim15856

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    The IOC took action.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Olympics_Black_Power_salute
     
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    I don't see any mention of them being stripped of their awards in the link.

    I could argue that the U.S. boycotted the Olympic games in Moscow for political reasons as well with no back-lash that I am aware of, but that's a subject for another thread.
     
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    Yeah, I was going by memory, that's why I used (IIRC). They were kicked off the team though.
     
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    I didn't know until now what IIRC means.

    This is a very interesting subject. The link mentions that the Nazi salute was accepted by the officials because it was the national salute at the time. That then could excuse the OC for allowing the Americans to hold their hand over their heart during the Vietnam War, the CIA political coup in Iran, the illegal invasion of Irak, etc. etc. etc. because it was the national norm of the U.S. That is to say the OC refrains from sticking its nose into national political-military issues. Sounds good to me. But if that is OC policy why then did they make a fuss over the black power salute? And what would they say if the Americans were to stand still like everyone else without the hand and heart crap?

    "This threat led to the expulsion of the two athletes from the Games.[11]"

    Well, it is a bit more complex than that. According to the link the OC told the Americans they wanted Smith and Carlos tossed off the team but the Americans (believe it or not) said no! It was only when the officials replied that it was either toss those two off or all of the Americans would be sent home that they relented. Now THAT was quite an event and I still don't get it. Why should the OC care what salute (or none at all) the athletes honour?

    If it is true that the American team first refused to kick Smith and Carlos off the team then I have enormous respect for the Americans and it is a pity it ended the way it did.
     
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    As I said you blew it with your last post unable to debate on the merits.
    And message #175 in response to you.
     
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    I'm not sure what you're barking about, but for the record:

    1) I didn't blame Obama for Rapinoe's attitude and actions

    2) I do hold Obama responsible for his own attitude and actions
     
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    Why do I have to tell you her gripes?
    She stated her gripes and it's quoted in links within this thread.
    But she mentioned injustices in the USA as one.
     
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    The thread title blew it with basically posting an untruth.
    No one has showed she is in any way, shape, or form, protesting the NA because of tRUMP.
     
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    Msg #213
     
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    So why are you ragging me for agreeing with what's-his-name? That's what it amounts to. You are upset because I agreed with someone.
     
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    Megan Rapinoe scored twice today in the USA victory over Spain. She has brought more glory to the USA than did that arse Trump.
     
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    Laughable! :roflol::roflol::roflol: The team is more popular than ever.
     
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    True they were stripped of their medals - but they brought glory to the USA and have been honored for their stance ever since

    Avery Brundage (may he rot in Hell) was known for his Nazi sympathies in the 1930s.

    Megan Rapinoe is also bringing glory to the USA.
     
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    Why would you assume that she brought glory to the US? She seems to hate the rest of us, so why does her performance bring any glory to us? Doesn't her stupendous selfishness only glorify herself?
     
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    In comparison to that Treasonous, America-Hating, IMBECILE Trump...

    ..Even a dIseased Sewer Rat could bring "glory to the US".

    Glad to see Megan doing her thing.:flagus:
     
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    Just an observation but dude, your blood pressure must be killing you... are you just jealous that orange man bad clashes with your full flushed redface??
     
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    You can't stand the fricking truth!
     
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    I have stated the truth ... and the obvious. It is you who cannot stand it.
     
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    You waited for 213 posts before you actually linked the interview?
    The OP would have been the proper place for it. Since it is referenced.
     
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