Cam Newton Is Just A Football Player

[AceBoogie]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

So now Cam's a liar?

Wow.

We're all liars by definition, hell id be willing to bet Cam lies to his coaches multiple times a game

[csx]

4 minutes ago, truthjuice said:

LOL, it's absolutely hilarious to talk to whites about race. Even the statement "Cam is just a football player" is whack. I

they're all the same.....every one of them

[truthjuice]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Because all whites are the same, right?

Yeah. 

 

Is that what you want me to say? 

[Your GFs favorite huddler]

There is a distinct difference between being a social conservative and a political one...

[Mr. Scot]

5 minutes ago, truthjuice said:

Yeah. 

 

Is that what you want me to say? 

It's what you basically already said.

If I said "It's absolutely hilarious to talk to blacks about race" how would you take it?

[fieryprophet]

3 minutes ago, truthjuice said:

You ever heard of the term "safe black"?? That's what most people view Russ as. 

I'm almost positive that if you got Cam in a room and allowed him to just be him, his sentiments would be much different regarding police brutality and racial injustices. He may be all about peace and love but given what I know about him and his crew/family, Im positive it bothers him. No he doesn't use race a crutch and I commend him for that because I think a lot of people use the "I'm black, the man won't let me do better" too much. But as far as what's happening, I'm sure he has a stronger opinion on it. 

Oh yeah, it's one of the reasons Russell annoys me :)

And I am absolutely sure if you got Cam alone he would speak more forcefully about the police; hell, get me in a room alone and I'll rant about bad cops all day (and I understand most cops are good people, but even us white redneck progeny have stories to tell.)

But if I am being looked to as a leader in my community I would speak from the heart in a way that I would hope would help, and I am sure Cam is doing the same.

[csx]

Asians are funny to discuss math with.

[truthjuice]

3 minutes ago, fieryprophet said:

Oh yeah, it's one of the reasons Russell annoys me :)

And I am absolutely sure if you got Cam alone he would speak more forcefully about the police; hell, get me in a room alone and I'll rant about bad cops all day (and I understand most cops are good people, but even us white redneck progeny have stories to tell.)

But if I am being looked to as a leader in my community I would speak from the heart in a way that I would hope would help, and I am sure Cam is doing the same.

I think Cam does want to bridge the gap, I just think if he didn't feel conflicted or felt like he was a in a lose lose situation, he would just voice his opinions on the matter because there's a way to do that and still want to bridge the gap with love, peace and unity. I'm sure that's what he's trying to do, but he has to be honest in his feelings first. I do not want him to come out and go NWA on us because he is a leader and he is supposed to be the voice of reason :-) I hate that he feels like he can't do enough to please anyone though. But like Ace Boogie said, heavy is the head that wears the crown. 

[truthjuice]

7 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

It's what you basically already said.

Well now that we're on the same page......

[fieryprophet]

Just now, truthjuice said:

I think Cam does want to bridge the gap, I just think if he didn't feel conflicted or felt like he was a in a lose lose situation, he would just voice his opinions on the matter because there's a way to do that and still want to bridge the gap with love, peace and unity. I'm sure that's what he's trying to do, but he has to be honest in his feelings first. I do not want him to come out and go NWA on us because he is a leader and he is supposed to be the voice of reason :-) I hate that he feels like he can't do enough to please anyone though. But like Ace Boogie said, heavy is the head that wears the crown. 

Yeah, it's a tough place he's put in, hence why Rivera said he feels it's unfair that people look to athletes rather than elected representatives. We really do not hold our elected officials responsible enough as it is, it's sad that they seem to always be reacting to events around them and covering their own ass rather than taking leadership and rooting out problems in our communities before they explode.

[arbnranger]

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, truthjuice said:

Well now that we're on the same page......

See above.

Do you really think generalizing white people has a positive influence on the conversation?

Maybe Newton is wiser than you give him credit for.

[Salescall]

This is a little off topic, but I think everyone is missing the big picture. We are all being manipulated by the media. It all comes down to views and clicks. What drives those views and clicks - drama, strife, controversy - not the good in people. Just think about it, you watch TV, listen to the radio, and visit websites like this one. Do you go there for the feel good stories, or do you there to get some sort of stimulation? What type of stimulation drives the most viewers? We are all puppets whether we see it or not. They produce stories that send us to them to bring in more advertising dollars. The media hasn't done anything to make the human race better, it's just pulled us apart because that's what makes them money.

How is this related to Cam. Cam is not much different. As outsiders, we can only really speculate on his true beliefs, but I can tell you Cam is smart enough to know that he will make more money long term riding the fence on the issue. You don't maximize revenue by alienating a segment of the population. 

When you watch TV, listen to the radio, or visit a web site, take the information you receive and put a different prospective on it. Know that this information is being filtered in a way to maximize revenue for someone. Don't let your emotions take over common sense.

[panthers55]

1 hour ago, AceBoogie said:

The problem with Cam is that he's not giving his true feelings hence his "too real" comment. I'd much rather him remain silent then just say some poo he thinks people want to hear. 

Who does give their true feelings all the time. Only dumbasses, people with no filter, and children before they learn better. Most every intelligent person has a private side and a public side which is often very different. Obviously Cam has figured this out, haven't you?