OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national anthem

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  1. magnifier661

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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Good points!

    I hate how so many think our country's enterprise needs to change their ways? This country has become diluted to a point of Canada and Swiss standards!
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    It ain't about the quality of the tune dude. Perhaps your opinion of the tune has merit, as I don't think Vivaldy ever played the piece nor should you expect a rendition from Itzak Perlman anytime soon.

    It is simply a song played for Americans to come together for a moment of solidarity. The ritual has been practiced every since our national games have been played. I don't recall seeing anyone bitch before these times.

    It seems to me if some SOB wants to forgo the moment because it offends him in his religious beliefs, that is a fucking clue we should take seriously that about 10% of the Muslims have indeed declared war on us as Americans. A small minority of the Muslims is one whole hell of a lot of them and I find no reason to tolerate this sort of disrespect (shit). It is not his religion that has insisted he not act like an American, it is his desire to show solidarity with those Muslims wishing Americans all sorts of grief. That is the clue.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Damn that was a hard foul. I bet his butt/side is fuuuucked up after that.

    As for his belief and stuff. I think it's all just dumb. They listen to 82 NA's a season, over and over, at some point I guarantee it's lost its meaning to some, just by sure overload. I don't agree with him not being with his team; but it is America and it's his choice. We all have our opinions on it just like him, that's how it works here.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    ...

    I've never quite understood the "that's a lie" defense when you're quoted. :dunno:
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    I have informed Denny that I am now a Doglim and I will not stand during the game thread.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    because it was a lie that he was going to refrain from being present during the anthem. That's the lie he's referring to (at least, imho). The link from realgm showed that there was a difference in the quotes.

    One implies he said he would excuse himself for the rest of the time he plays, the other says he excused himself for the one game due to religious beliefs.

    He could be covering his ass, but maybe there was a reason. No idea what the reason could be though. Maybe it was time for prayer?
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Mags facebook post scared Waiters into ending this foolishness.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    More to the point - who cares?

    Aren't there also Christian sects (7 Day Adventists?) who also refuse to participate in the flag salute?
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Jehovah's Witness refuse to salute the flag because they believe it is similar to worshiping a
    an idol. Confusing a customary show of respect for worshiping is rather odd. I don't think anyone has a problem with participating in the National Anthem. err except Muslims.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Exactly how I feel.

    Some want to buy more guns because they are afraid that Waiters is a jihadist disguised as a basketball player.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    You say that like it's a bad thing.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Read it how you want.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    I'd figure a crotchety old man such as yourself would be up in arms over such an ordeal...
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Well will he fast for Ramadan even though he's scheduled to play that week?
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    I see you did get the clue.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    i haven't posted here in some time but this thread brought me back like MJ in 96 baby....

    dion waiters, is, in fact, a dumbass. but i just wanted to say that there are millions upon millions of regular, super chill muslims who don't preach their religion and live life like everyone else. i come from a muslim household (my family is quite agnostic, to be honest), so it'd be quite sad to see americans falling back into the trap of muslim bashing and ignorance. what a few governments and extremists do is not representative of the vast majority of people (the US government, ahem...), so let's all relax and enjoy dion waiters' inefficient ass and be happy the blazers never drafted him.
     
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    Re: OT - Dion Waiters informs Cavs that he is a Muslim and plans to skip national ant

    Rep'd and it's nice to see you. Post more.
     
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