1. 08-10-16 09:47 AM #1
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    Gabby Douglas Total Disrespectful

    Did anyone else notice how she failed to place her hand over her heart during the medal ceremony?
    The other 4 all did during the National Anthem.

    Poor excuse for an American Gold Medal Winner!

    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/greates...000000792.html
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  2. 08-10-16 10:07 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by sam9ball View Post
    Did anyone else notice how she failed to place her hand over her heart during the medal ceremony?
    The other 4 all did during the National Anthem.

    Poor excuse for an American Gold Medal Winner!

    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/greates...000000792.html
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  3. 08-10-16 10:09 AM #3
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    She is probably protesting all of the terrible racism she has suffered in this horrible country.
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  4. 08-10-16 10:13 AM #4
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    Team USA gymnastics superstar Gabby Douglas says she never meant any disrespect by not placing her hand over her heart during the national anthem Tuesday ... saying, "I apologize if I offended anyone."
    Douglas took some heat following the team's gold medal victory in the All-Around competition -- when she stood next to teammates Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Laurie Hernandez and Madison Kocian ... but didn't put her hand over her heart.
    It didn't take long for Gabby to head to Twitter to explain herself ...
    "In response to a few tweets I saw tonight, I always stand at attention out of respect for our country whenever the national anthem is played," Douglas wrote.
    "I never meant any disrespect and apologize if I offended anyone. I'm so overwhelmed at what our team accomplished today and overjoyed that we were able to bring home another gold for our country."
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  5. 08-10-16 10:14 AM #5
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    She was probably pondering which nba star she was hooking up with
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  6. 08-10-16 10:20 AM #6
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    yes this is a huge deal let me tell you!!
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  7. 08-10-16 10:22 AM #7
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    I would pull her medal
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  8. 08-10-16 10:27 AM #8
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    i wish her and simone woulda threw up a fist
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  9. 08-10-16 10:28 AM #9
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    relax guys, it does not seem like it was intentional
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  10. 08-10-16 10:38 AM #10
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    She was pissed because she wasn't needed. Her time has passed and she knows it.
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  11. 08-10-16 10:48 AM #11
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    Typical anti-american behavior.
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  12. 08-10-16 10:49 AM #12
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    never heard of her

    lol a nobody

    Let me know when Durant does something bad a real star

    God Bless
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  13. 08-10-16 11:13 AM #13
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    Stop giving her a rough time. Probably stressed or not gotten enough sleep. Blowing this way out of proportion which media tend to do just to gets ratings
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  14. 08-10-16 12:46 PM #14
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    This thread is yet another reminder of how stupid nationalism is.
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    Nothing meant by it. Probably was just caught up in the moment. Let it go.
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  16. 08-10-16 01:37 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by sam9ball View Post
    Did anyone else notice how she failed to place her hand over her heart during the medal ceremony?
    The other 4 all did during the National Anthem.

    Poor excuse for an American Gold Medal Winner!

    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/greates...000000792.html
    last time i checked wasnt the pledge of allegiance you idiot
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  17. 08-10-16 02:02 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by sam9ball View Post
    Did anyone else notice how she failed to place her hand over he during the medal ceremony?
    The other 4 all did during the National Anthem.

    Poor excuse for an American Gold Medal Winner!

    http://sports.yahoo.com/news/greates...000000792.html

    Why must we bitch about every damn thing? We American have become the most whiny ass bitches On the planet. Easily offended about every damn thing Al Sharpton wannabees.

    She most likely did not know protocol, just like most kids can't name the Vice Pesident. Next time she should give the middle finger salute to all the butt hurt Sharptonites.
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    Not intentional....moving on
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  19. 08-10-16 02:28 PM #19
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    Not to be a dick or anything, but it's funny a Costa Rican would bitch about what Americans are doing.
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    What a broken logic ...She made America proud by winning the GOLD! What else can you ask for?
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  21. 08-10-16 02:35 PM #21
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    Animal!
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  22. 08-10-16 02:40 PM #22
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    She knew what she was doing. Didn't know the protocol? Please. Unless she's a complete fukkin retard, certainly she knows that's what you do when the anthem is played. All she had to do was look at her other 4 teammates. And the olympics of all places?

    Sammy is right. Extremely disrespectful. Don't think this wasn't planned and done on purpose. It was.
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    Classy girl, apologizing to a bunch of morons over a non-issue. If I was her and anybody questioned my patriotism, I wouldn't say a word and would just show them all my gold medals.

    And since when is placing your hand over heart (which I've always found really weird anyway) mandatory? As long as your standing at attention and facing the flag, what's the problem?
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    Quote Originally Posted by bigtymer56 View Post
    Classy girl, apologizing to a bunch of morons over a non-issue. If I was her and anybody questioned my patriotism, I wouldn't say a word and would just show them all my gold medals.

    And since when is placing your hand over heart (which I've always found really weird anyway) mandatory? As long as your standing at attention and facing the flag, what's the problem?
    Its not mandatory. It's simple respect. And why have you always found it "really weird"? The only thing I find classy about this is the 4 other teammates showing the proper respect.
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    Quote Originally Posted by opie1988 View Post
    Its not mandatory. It's simple respect. And why have you always found it "really weird"? The only thing I find classy about this is the 4 other teammates showing the proper respect.
    I'm not sure if it was classless or not on her part...but I definitely know who's fault this is

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  26. 08-10-16 03:37 PM #26
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    People want to complain about everything. People get caught up in the moment, and forget to do little things like put your hand over your heart.


    I wish the white girls put their fists up in the air.
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  28. 08-10-16 05:34 PM #28
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    Andy just killed the thread
    Let the backtracking/disappearing begin
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy117 View Post
    Let's see Sammy and Opie back pedal now. They'll never say Trump was disrespectful too.

    Most people in the US do not know you're supposed to put your hand on your heart for the anthem. Most think you only do it for the Pledge of Allegiance. Protocol is to do it for both BUT over the years it's been said, improperly at times to do it only during the pledge of Allegiance. It's best to just let people know if they don't and not ridicule them. Even Obama had his hands down during the anthem when he first took office. He was told by his grandfather to only do it during the pledge of allegiance. Common mistake, not enough to get your panties in a bunch.
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  30. 08-10-16 05:37 PM #30
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy117 View Post
    OP and Dopie1988 caught out as subtle racists

    I hear their clan memberships are up for renewal...
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    What part of the law did she break?
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    Non issue. Since when is it a rule you have to put your hand on your heart for the national anthem? I was always taught to face the flag and stand still.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andy117 View Post
    http://www.snopes.com/donald-trump-flag-salute/













    Just sayin
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    She seems like a good girl. Give her a mulligan. Not a big deal
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    We've blamed Obama twice so far
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