Ravensmash
Member
Wait.
Wait.
I know the joke (and reality) is that there's always a contradictory tweet but what's the context on this?
Truly the most bizarre timeline, haha!
Edit: Fake - too good to be true!
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Trump takes shots at Kaepernick, Get that son of a bitch off the field
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Wait.
Wait.
I know the joke (and reality) is that there's always a contradictory tweet but what's the context on this?
Truly the most bizarre timeline, haha!
Edit: Fake - too good to be true!
RPGCrazied
Member
Bummer. Hope it gets captured so I can see it.
The_Shepherd
Neo Member
I wonder if this is more Tomlin than Rooney
Also the Penguins statement on this left a sour taste in my mouth. I was expecting more from the teams after the way the mayor stood up.[/QUOTE]
I had to look up what the Pens said. Disappointing they could've taken a stand like the Warriors but honestly I doubt the NHL, the players, and a good portion of its fanbase would be in the camp that support this protest.
Yes, and the people who are trying to appear "in the middle" will use every excuse to live their lives in ignorance. Bubbles are being popped though, and the less ambiguity in these actions the better. I hope they clarify their intent, I'm guessing they'll issue a statement of some kind.
On another note, fun to see "unity and respect" turn into the new "thoughts and prayers".
Lol!!Live look in at Pittsburgh....
Fuck you Trump....
IMO staying in the locker room during the anthem is bigger, because them doing this is unprecedented.
So apparently Tomlin is doing it to "not play politics" and so that players "don't have to choose sides".
Blegh.
At least I can go back to disliking the Steelers.
Blegh.
At least I can go back to disliking the Steelers.
TangoAlphaLima
Member
That's a fake tweet.
http://www.snopes.com/trumps-flip-flop-on-flag-burning/
Trump's always been a piece of shit.
Wow what a joke.
Link
The Autumn Wind
I mean, he is a fat, balding tub of shit.
Boooo Steelers
TangoAlphaLima
Member
Oof. This is the worst decision possible. I thought Tomlin was better than this...
swing and a miss
Great gifLive look in at Pittsburgh....
Fuck you Trump....
But also ironic since Vince donated 6 million to Trump and his wife Linda is in the Trump administration.
Crimson_Gold
Member
You had one job...
GoldenEye 007
Member
At the very least we'll see how much more important some Steelers fans will rank racism over their fandom.
ShadowKingpin
Member
What a fucking coward.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
Yup, lost all respect. Still crybaby handling of this. Pathetic
Lol fuck the Steelers.
TheCochese
Banned
Dammit.
How About No
Member
hehehehhehaHAHHAHAHAA
God damn it. Pretty cowardly shit right there. Come on Tomlin, what the fuck.
TangoAlphaLima
Member
TheCochese
Banned
Facebook page had them loosing their minds over starting 0-3 in the fucking preseason. Fucking snowflakes, don't really care to be associated with most.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Probably to do with the fact most of the league is not US born than anything else
Whether this is real or not, people have been pointing out all his hypocritical tweets from the past and it just falls on deaf ears.
The_Shepherd
Neo Member
Of course this organization has tried its hardest to not talk about or acknowledge this protest for over a year now. What a joke
Megalosaro
Banned
Kudos to Bob Kraft and the Patriots for issuing a statement condemning Trump.
Jerm411
Member
Eh that was kinda why I searched a Vince gif out lol....
Oh and really Tomlin...? Jesus....
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Does he not realize this is sending a bigger message than anything?
Kraft just falling in line with the other owners right. His golden boy supports him and Kraft donated money
doctordoak
Member
Yep, this is what I'd guessed all along. Bah
Pai Pai Master
Banned
Yeah fuck that shit.
Fuck Robert Kraft. Dude already showed his true bigoted colors during the Trump campaign.
BoogieWoogie
Banned
I don't care why Tomlin did it, the message is loud and clear to viewers when they won't see the team out there when the anthem is playing.
Right? Steelers have been standing for the anthem anyway this whole time right?
So not going out and staying in the locker room so you don't play politics? That's just some mental gymnastic bs.
True.
MarauderShields
Member
Yeah he is a buffoon but Trumpers will hate it
RPGCrazied
Member
I'm feeling he just said that to take the heat out from the backlash they will receive. Playing politics or not, its the image that will be seen when the entire team isn't out there.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Exactly what I was thinking. People aren't going to look at the 'why', they'll just see no one out there and fly off the handle. I understand Tomlin's position here, but I don't think he's grasping the perception from others. Unless his comments on the why are just his way of playing nice with the owners.
Kaep being hired or not frankly isn't the goal. I would love it if he was just to see him kneel every week. But hiring him back won't end any of this.
Adam Sadler
Member
Lmao at "don't have to chose sides" fuck outta here
Shadow Puppetry
Member
It's his life battery. According to his wacky doctor, he's the perfect specimen and exercising would only drain his amazing life battery faster.
You know, Mike Tomlin sitting the fence is bad, but it's kinda hilarious, because he chose the absolute worse way to be a fence sitter. Because there's no move more profound in the midst of this protest than to not come out during the anthem at all.
So, congrats to taking a stand against Donald Trump & police brutality, Tomlin. You made a good choice to stand with us, even unintentionally.
So, congrats to taking a stand against Donald Trump & police brutality, Tomlin. You made a good choice to stand with us, even unintentionally.
ShadowKingpin
Member
Welp. Mad props for being right.
Actually, I started boycotting the league this year because I was angry that Kaepernick was unsigned. The NFL is actually doing a great job of pissing off everybody.