On September 22, 2017, President Trump said to the NFL owners, of players protesting police brutality by kneeling during the National Anthem, to say, "Get that son-of-a-bitch off the field right now, you're fired." Of course it was no coincidence that Trump made such remarks in Huntsville, Alabama. For weeks thereafter, we observed a great deal of ugly rhetoric, which stirred the pot of racial tension and division. I guess Trump does not view the likes of Colin Kaepernick as "My African-American over there."
Yesterday the Michigan State Capital lobby was filled with 'white' protesters wearing the American flag in disrespectful ways, carrying assault weapons, ignoring social distancing pleas and shouting demands to remove the coronavirus 'stay-at-home' policy and re-open businesses. Nobody has referenced these protesters as "son-of-a-bitches."
Don't forget that prior to these Michigan demonstrations it was President Trump who 'baited' his base by saying, "Liberate Michigan!" "Liberate Minnesota!" "Liberate Virginia and preserve the great second amendment!" This baiting after repeated television moments showing Vice President Mike Pence holding up Trump's placard calling for social distancing.
I see a leader who promotes divisiveness and a nation that gives a nod to 'White' entitlement. However, since my Evangelical Leaders, who pontificate the 'love' teachings of Christ like Franklin Graham, John Hagee, Robert Jeffress and Jerry Falwell, Jr. remain quiet on these inconsistencies, I will conclude that I see it incorrectly due to my slightly above average intelligence.
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