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Tokyo Olympics Athletes Barred from Wearing 'BLM' Apparel...at ceremonies
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:30 pm
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:30 pm
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Tokyo Olympics athletes will NOT be allowed to wear "Black Lives Matter" apparel at Games ceremonies this summer ... officials have confirmed that's part of the ban on protests and political messages.
The IOC revealed its broad policy two weeks ago on no demonstrations on the field of play, during an official ceremony or at the podium ... but the Associated Press reported this week officials have now confirmed "BLM" apparel is included in that ban.
Officials, though, say "BLM" slogans will be allowed during at least some parts of the Games -- such as at press conferences, during interviews and at team meetings.
But, they stressed if the messaging comes during official ceremonies, at the podium or during competition ... athletes could be subject to punishment.
The IOC has said the ban on protesting was put in place after a "majority" of 3,500 athletes it polled were in favor of strict rules against demonstrations.
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Ben Crump
The Olympics will now BAN any athlete who wears a BLM shirt, kneels during the national anthem or raises a fist to oppose racism. This sends the WRONG message about basic human rights & I urge the Olympic Committee to reverse this decision!
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This post was edited on 5/7/21 at 1:40 am
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Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:31 pm to RLDSC FAN
Well I’ll be damned
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:32 pm to RLDSC FAN
Given their love of seafood, it's no surprise that brackish lives aren't that important to the Japanese.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:32 pm to HempHead
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:33 pm to RLDSC FAN
Props to the IOC/USOC. If you are going to be part of the Olympics you should keep your personal politics out of it. It was right in Mexico City and it's right in Tokyo.
This post was edited on 5/6/21 at 8:34 pm
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:34 pm to RLDSC FAN
How about “Brack Rives Marrer”
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:34 pm to MSUDawg98
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Props to the IOC/USOC. If you are going to be part of the Olympics you should keep your personal politics out of it. It was right in Mexico City and it's right in Tokyo.
I’m in support of the ban but doesn’t mean some, especially now that it’s banned, won’t still make a statement
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:35 pm to RLDSC FAN
I think I’m ready to move to Japan!!!
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:37 pm to biohzrd
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I think I’m ready to move to Japan!!!
You will not be welcome, nor should you be. Nippobaws are probably good allies, but that doesn't mean we should go and frick up their culture by living among them.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:37 pm to RLDSC FAN
I love how the BLM people think they are special
There have been a couple of people that werent violent felons that needed put down that were tragically shot by police by accident.
This is the Olympics. Some of these countries are absolute shitholes. They laugh at what BLM thinks is terrible.
There are no shortages of messages that everyone could be wearing from around the world.
The Olympics isnt the place. Thats all.
There have been a couple of people that werent violent felons that needed put down that were tragically shot by police by accident.
This is the Olympics. Some of these countries are absolute shitholes. They laugh at what BLM thinks is terrible.
There are no shortages of messages that everyone could be wearing from around the world.
The Olympics isnt the place. Thats all.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:39 pm to RLDSC FAN
Mother of god how will we ever survive.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:39 pm to RLDSC FAN
Because of all the black on Asian crime
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:40 pm to Giant Leaf
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Some of these countries are absolute shitholes. They laugh at what BLM thinks is terrible.
Very true
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:40 pm to rowbear1922
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I’m in support of the ban but doesn’t mean some, especially now that it’s banned, won’t still make a statement
Ban them from competing and send them to the house. It is that simple.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:45 pm to LegendInMyMind
Wanna bet someone still does?
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:45 pm to RLDSC FAN
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:48 pm to LordSnow
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Wanna bet someone still does?
I refer you to my original response. It really isn't a difficult issue to navigate.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:50 pm to Tigerbait357
Cleavage thread! Damn, so nice!
Posted on 5/6/21 at 8:53 pm to HempHead
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You will not be welcome, nor should you be. Nippobaws are probably good allies, but that doesn't mean we should go and frick up their culture by living among them.
Yeah they are great with visitors, not so much with people wanting to stay there.
I love their ability to shame fat people in public to their face as well.
Posted on 5/6/21 at 9:03 pm to biohzrd
quote:I could handle it but fair warning, you better be a Type A personality and play by the rules.
I think I’m ready to move to Japan!!!
They ALL play by the rules there.
And as a foreigner, you’ll be under scrutiny aplenty.
It is the cultural conceptual opposite of this:
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