Burning Shoes is not like burning crosses

D. T. Steele Jr
Sep 8, 2018 · 2 min read
Just do it indeed

So…it seems like a great many people are pissy because Nike decided to choose Colin Kaepernick as a spokesperson. Disgruntled folks are burning shoes, cutting up socks, tearing up posters, and swearing off the brand forever. A few things

One: You paid already. Nike has your cash, and you won’t get a refund. Believe that.

Two: Nike is not pressed that you won’t buy any of their gear. Look and see how much money that company make, who it sponsors, and the revenue it generates. Also, you REALLY think the rest of the planet cares? Nope.

Three: If you are one of these people throwing a tantrum, you are using your right to peaceful protest….just….like…those….who….kneel. How bout that?

Save your false outrage, sudden Nike haters. We see through the bullshit.

Lemmie ask ya something…

AND, while I am at it, let me ask a few of the fake outrage ass Nike haters a few questions:

Are you still eating at Chik-Fil-A?

Do you still put Round-Up on your weeds?

You still bank at Wells Fargo?

You still eating Papa John’s pizza?

If you answer yes to ANY of these, I would kindly ask you to donate your Nike gear to the local vets’ center or homeless shelter, and kindly shut WAY the hell up.

#FakeOutrage

D. T. Steele Jr
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