The mainstream media did this to America

[Gallowmere]

Agreed.

Well speaking of circuses and the role of the media. I think it took a little over a year for the trial of the officers for Rodney King. The summer next year could be pretty intense & it’s going to be a media field-day.

This trial will be not quite as notorious as O.J.’s imo, but it’s going to be an intense time in the USA (damn, they could sell it as PPV). And, if the decision is not what is anticipated, it’s going to make these protests & riots look like nothing. The only “good” thing about O.J. getting off, was that Los Angeles didn’t burn to the ground.

I’m definitely not looking forward to next year if even one of those officers completely walk, but ESPECIALLY if Dereck whatshisnuts does.

[Proximal]

I’m definitely not looking forward to next year if even one of those officers completely walk, but ESPECIALLY if Dereck whatshisnuts does.

Yup.

And damn it, now we have to hear about how Kapaernick was ok protesting during the anthem after all & now should be forgiven.

[Gallowmere]

Yup.

And damn it, now we have to hear about how Kapaernick was ok protesting during the anthem after all & now should be forgiven.

I never had a gripe with it to begin with, but was guilty in the other direction. I just didn’t pay attention, because I put precisely zero stock in symbolism, which is all a flag and anthem are.
To me, a nation is defined by it’s population, not by some patterned cloth and musical wankery. I think that’s part of why the whole “patriot” thing pisses me off. I feel that it’s usually misguided. We barely interact with our neighbors anymore, we’re assholes to each other online, we constantly tell people they’re wrong for exercising the very freedoms that our nation was founded upon, we can’t be fucked to actually help anyone outside of our monkeysphere, yet all too many are more than happy to take pride in some shit that they themselves hardly represent, except when it’s convenient to prove their argument.

[Proximal]

I never had a gripe with it to begin with, but was guilty in the other direction. I just didn’t pay attention, because I put precisely zero stock in symbolism, which is all a flag and anthem are.
To me, a nation is defined by it’s population, not by some patterned cloth and musical wankery. I think that’s part of why the whole “patriot” thing pisses me off. I feel that it’s usually misguided. We barely interact with our neighbors anymore, we’re assholes to each other online, we constantly tell people they’re wrong for exercising the very freedoms that our nation was founded upon, we can’t be fucked to actually help anyone outside of our monkeysphere, yet all too many are more than happy to take pride in some shit that they themselves hardly represent, except when it’s convenient to prove their argument.

Agree with much G. I’m just into some symbolism & protocol. I thought it was poor etiquette and in that sense, disrespectful. Thought it was overblown and should have been dealt with differently, just my opinion.

Sorry guys, was trying to add “humor”, did not intend to introduce another hit button topic.

[Gallowmere]

Agree with much G. I’m just into some symbolism & protocol. I thought it was poor etiquette and in that sense, disrespectful. Thought it was overblown and should have been dealt with differently, just my opinion.

Sorry guys, was trying to add “humor”, did not intend to introduce another hit button topic.

Oh, not at all. Looking back now, I see what your intention was.
I just find the whole thing weird, because we keep telling people “you need to talk, violence and destruction aren’t the answer”. Then every time someone tries to use their platform to speak, they get told “just shut up and (do whatever said platform involves)”.

[Proximal]

Oh, not at all. Looking back now, I see what your intention was.
I just find the whole thing weird, because we keep telling people “you need to talk, violence and destruction aren’t the answer”. Then every time someone tries to use their platform to speak, they get told “just shut up and (do whatever said platform involves)”.

Very valid point in light of current circumstances.