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Black national anthem sends MAGA into meltdown
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This is such a non-thing that it hurts to even consider how stupid it is.
But, let’s consider:
The Super Bowl is a private corporate event; any song may be performed ceremoniously. That’s protected speech.
Not standing up for the Black National Anthem is whatever. That’s protected speech.
The Black National Anthem is a colloquial title and has no legal status. That’s protected speech.
While there is a statute outlying etiquette for performances of the National Anthem, there are no penalties for not adhering. That’s protected speech.
“America the Beautiful” was also performed and there’s no legal basis for etiquette or participation. This song also has a long history of being performed alongside the Star-Spangled Banner to the point that it’s sometimes referred to as the National Hymn, even though that is a colloquial and non-legal designation. That’s protected speech.
This is apparently the fourth year that “Lift Every Voice and Sing” has been performed at the Super Bowl. That’s protected speech.
They didn't, at least not in what I read.
They're just outlining how stupid the argument is.
All of those six statements were predicated with “This is such a non-thing that it hurts to even consider how stupid it is.“
Ergo, let’s not make it a thing…
No, they didn't. The point that were made all stated that everything's protected by free speech. No one here is upset about the Black National Anthem being sung, you're just trying to stir up shit. Ergo, DON'T MAKE IT A THING.
Oh look, someone trying to stir up a dumb argument on the internet because they need attention.
ooh look, another strawman argument. strawman arguments all over the place today!
I understand perfectly. It means this is not a thing, and you never should have tried to make it one.
still wastin' that time I see
Are you actively trying to give us an example of what MAGA outrage actually looks like? Because from here, reading your rants…. You’re coming off like a very upset Trump supporter.
Oh I forgot, as long as you add a laughing emoji, you’re completely fine…. bud.
You don't know what a straw man argument is do you?
You missed statement 0.
Oh okay so you chose to ignore it and draw your own conclusions at what point they were making, got it.
Dog they just listed reasons they think the maga reaction is stupid and you've got a whole write up as to why maga doesn't care about legality. You missed the plot it's okay.
We know that though. We know they only care because they're racist. The commenter doesn't care if it's a legal issue or not. They just think it's stupid and listed 6 reasons they think that. Move on it ain't that deep.
Because it highlights a very obvious reason they have no reason to complain other than racism. This is like the fucking "I like waffles" tweet manifesting itself.
Are you suggesting there is a non-racist reason to be upset about the black national anthem?
In this context "that's protected speech" means roughly, "STFU maga, nothing you can do about it, and you have no basis for your tantum."
this pedantic bullshit isn't worth your time. don't let them distract you from important work.