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Post by missiontrails on Jun 24, 2020 15:05:33 GMT -8
How did we suddenly get a handful of tin foil hat wearing loonies posting on this board?
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Post by mactec on Jun 24, 2020 15:13:10 GMT -8
Being one of the first people to use a hashtag 7 years ago does not make you the "leader" of BLM. If you go to a BLM protest, you won't see a single sign for Patrisse Cullors (the "BLM Leader") to become President, so what does it matter what her views on Marxism are? BLM is a movement about Black Lives Mattering, not Marxism.
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Post by jdaztec on Jun 24, 2020 15:29:11 GMT -8
One of the reasons I get on this board is because it is politics free. A breath of fresh air .
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Post by mayham81 on Jun 24, 2020 15:34:42 GMT -8
Some people live for conspiracy theories. Oh, and BLACK LIVES MATTER.
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Post by hoobs on Jun 24, 2020 15:42:31 GMT -8
One could posit that the most American thing possible would be to get Trump out of office... Also, put down the tin foil and turn off Fox News, Alex Jones, and whatever other conspiracy-theory laden media you're consuming. BLM has absolutely NOTHING to do with a "Marxist agenda," that's just hilarious and sad. The BLM leaders admitted to it in many interviews. Facts are facts but I guess since it doesn't fit your agenda then they must be lying. Sorry, but a movement isn't beholden to the ideological trappings of any one (or two, or three) person(s). Ask anyone who actually protests, engages in activism, and more broadly supports BLM to explain what it means to them and the explicit consensus you'll get is that the movement is all about addressing the institutionalized racism that exists in this country. Absolutely nothing to do with Marxist theory, destroying the US, or anything else the right-wing tinfoil brigade is led to believe. BLM as a movement is defined by the millions of people who support and drive the issue(s) forward. If "ending racism" is revolutionary... well then okay, maybe it's a revolutionary group. And if that's the case, then sign me up as a revolutionary. Perhaps you're desperate to cling to snippets and clickbait headlines that fit YOUR agenda? |
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Post by hoobs on Jun 24, 2020 15:50:30 GMT -8
Burning the flag of any individuals home country is a very sad act. In the case of the United States of America, many individuals of all races, nationalities and gender have fought and died for the RIGHT of our citizens to burn our flag. In my eyes, those that take advantage of that right should be ashamed of themselves. People feeling so desperate to end the unequal treatment they receive through institutional racism and other forms of discrimination is also pretty sad. If burning some flags brings that reality closer to fruition... then burn away. Also, if we're proud as an American people about the freedoms afforded to us by the Constitution, and those who died protecting "it", then we can't be upset about people actually exercising those freedoms. A freedom that you're not allowed to actually exercise is just bullsh*t. |
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Post by KDub on Jun 24, 2020 15:54:27 GMT -8
Burning the flag of any individuals home country is a very sad act. In the case of the United States of America, many individuals of all races, nationalities and gender have fought and died for the RIGHT of our citizens to burn our flag. In my eyes, those that take advantage of that right should be ashamed of themselves. People feeling so desperate to end the unequal treatment they receive through institutional racism and other forms of discrimination is also pretty sad. If burning some flags brings that reality closer to fruition... then burn away. Also, if we're proud as an American people about the freedoms afforded to us by the Constitution, and those who died protecting "it", then we can't be upset about people actually exercising those freedoms. A freedom that you're not allowed to actually exercise is just bullsh*t. I feel differently but I respect your point of view. |
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Post by hoobs on Jun 24, 2020 16:29:03 GMT -8
People feeling so desperate to end the unequal treatment they receive through institutional racism and other forms of discrimination is also pretty sad. If burning some flags brings that reality closer to fruition... then burn away. Also, if we're proud as an American people about the freedoms afforded to us by the Constitution, and those who died protecting "it", then we can't be upset about people actually exercising those freedoms. A freedom that you're not allowed to actually exercise is just bullsh*t. I feel differently but I respect your point of view. Triple thumbs up. I feel SUPER uncomfortable when I see someone burning a US flag. When I worked for the US Govt, I swore an oath, and meant it. Some people who burn the flag are utter and complete A-holes. Other people who burn the flag are hurting so much they don't know what else to do to express their upset and frustration at how the system F's them. I prefer to more or less ignore the former, to ensure that I respect the perspectives of the latter. The flag can mean so many things to so many different people. Fair play to difference perspectives. |
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Post by tmy49 on Jun 24, 2020 17:07:16 GMT -8
The one thing that all people here , black , white green or purple agree on is that we are all Aztec fans . Don't bring this stuff in here. Move it to the political zone
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Post by AztecD on Jun 24, 2020 17:48:10 GMT -8
Peace out!
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Post by gocoaztec on Jun 24, 2020 18:15:54 GMT -8
End the politics of division - all lives matter.
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Post by aztecking on Jun 24, 2020 18:51:42 GMT -8
There is an instagram post on the goaztecs.com website with the hashtag before the blm words. On tuesday night in washington dc, a group of rioters and their mob celebrated the burning of the U.S..Flag. I am calling on the goaztecs.com website to remove that instagram post and blm support. If they don't, I will retire as an aztecs fan. The aztecs have done so much good for the military over the years. This hashtag before blm means the aztecs athletic department supports U.S. Flag burning with their blm statement. Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out. |
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Post by aztecnails on Jun 24, 2020 20:24:07 GMT -8
Rick Monday became a hero when he stopped the burning of the American flag in 1976. I would act the same way if given the chance. When it is posted on the goaztecs.com webpage, it means pro and con arguments belong on the main Aztecmesa sports page and not the political page.
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U.S. Flag
Jun 24, 2020 20:33:44 GMT -8
via mobile
Post by sleepy on Jun 24, 2020 20:33:44 GMT -8
That was easily the most incoherent, random and rambling thing I've read on here since JOC was a regular. That's saying something.
Well done, OP!
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U.S. Flag
Jun 24, 2020 22:56:46 GMT -8
via mobile
Post by fisher1fan on Jun 24, 2020 22:56:46 GMT -8
One of the reasons I get on this board is because it is politics free. A breath of fresh air . Agreed. I also like dialogue, since there are no sports, to me this is a fine substitute. As a “kid” (freshman at SdSU), I noticed MTV stopped showing music videos the days after 9/11. World events change the narrative for a while, but it should and will go back to a politic and virus free haven. These are both world events, and therefore unavoidable. The election, Supreme Court, and a variety of topics should still be excluded MLB is “back”, so hopefully SDSU can find a way to play too. The virus has a big impact on it and somehow the virus and health care is political nowadays. I can’t wait to watch some sports on TV, with no crowds! |
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Post by PAC12 Aztec on Jun 25, 2020 6:18:36 GMT -8
🍿🍿🍿🍿
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Post by zollner on Jun 25, 2020 7:58:18 GMT -8
I may be wrong but isn't burning the flag a protected free speech expression. It has been ruled on by the Supremes several times even after Congress passed a law criminalizing the act. Again protected free speech!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by mayham81 on Jun 25, 2020 8:28:21 GMT -8
End the politics of division - all lives matter. Hot tip, saying "Black Lives Matter" doesn't mean "only black lives matter". Just like saying "Boston Strong" doesn't imply that the city you live in is not also strong. You say end the politics of division and then follow it up with a very divisive and political statement. |
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Post by Cwag on Jun 25, 2020 9:15:56 GMT -8
End the politics of division - all lives matter. Hot tip, saying "Black Lives Matter" doesn't mean "only black lives matter". Just like saying "Boston Strong" doesn't imply that the city you live in is not also strong. You say end the politics of division and then follow it up with a very divisive and political statement. You are correct sir! It's like saying starving people need food and someone replies all people need food. |
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Post by zurac315 on Jun 25, 2020 10:05:26 GMT -8
Oh, Lordy, I can't take this any more!
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