[–] reddit-is-retarded ago (edited ago)
As a non-American trying to figure this NFL stuff out, it was quite confusing. Kneeling is an act of submission before authority (in this case the principles of the anthem) so it wasn't clear why it was regarded as a defiant act.
[–] leahbettsisdead 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I'm not sure having everyone disrespect the president by kneeling is the answer.
[–] optionalfrank 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
The point is to make those who disrespect the president look like the idiots they are. They already disrespect him, and we need to make normal Americans see how crazy they truly are.
[–] leahbettsisdead ago
Soooo confused. So, normal people will think those who intended to disrespect the president are actually respecting the president, yet in the disrespectors head, they know they no longer are disrespectful, but continue regardless?
[–] worthlesshope 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
In normal societies it's respectful to kneel before your king. The thought being that you show an act of submission towards them since it's difficult to attack from a kneeling stance before the king's protectors can retaliate from their normal standing stance.
[–] Sublimesati 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
7D underwater hyperbolic chess. I see it now..