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In reply to the discussion: White America, Its Time to Take a Knee [View all]rainin
(3,012 posts)Plain and Simple --
The propaganda machine established the "meaning" of the Kaepernick's bended knee gesture.
On it's face, it is an action without meaning.
It had meaning to Kaepernick -- he wanted to use his position to draw attention to violence against the black community. But the action had many possible interpretations.
"Meaning" from FOX and propaganda universe: He was "disrespecting the flag".
"Meaning" we could have had: He was "bending the knee to show respect for the flag and the Constitution/Bill of Rights which protects the rights of all." After all, isn't "bending the knee a sign" of respect?
We ended up with division because the propaganda machine decides what everything means. Now, everyone who considers themselves patriotic, i.e. veterans and active military are angry that he "disrespected the flag".
See how this works?
Our ONLY hope is to take back the media starting with buying back local radio stations.
P.S. I'm white. Please know we are not all victim blaming. I honestly don't know what to do.