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rogue emissary

(3,221 posts) Tue Aug 21, 2018, 09:24 PM Aug 2018

Beto O'Rourke on NFL players taking a knee. [View all]

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‘I can think of nothing more American.’ — Beto O'Rourke — the man taking on Ted Cruz — brilliantly explains why NFL players kneeling during the anthem is not disrespectful

A little long, but his answer is well worth watching. I haven't been this impressed with a new up and coming politician in a long time.

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Beto O'Rourke on NFL players taking a knee. [View all] rogue emissary Aug 2018 OP

gonna give again samnsara Aug 2018 #1

felt and thought the same thing. rogue emissary Aug 2018 #3

Brilliant, heartfelt response. volstork Aug 2018 #2

Perfect! nature-lover Aug 2018 #4

Beto O'Rourke's Straight Answer to a Tough Question: Kneeling in the NFL Gothmog Aug 2018 #5

Wish I lived in Texas so I could vote for him. Bluepinky Aug 2018 #6

I wish I was that eloquent! cpamomfromtexas Aug 2018 #7

If players wanted to be disrespectful they turn their back or show a moon. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #8

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