Woke up this morning and still half asleep getting dressed, looked at the Nike swoosh t-shirt I had put on.
Paused clearing the fog and thought bullshit. I just can't been seen wearing something that endorsed Kaepedick.

Love my Ducks but the swoosh is gone.

Cheers~

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Originally posted by slyguy:
Woke up this morning and still half asleep getting dressed, looked at the Nike swoosh t-shirt I had put on.
Paused clearing the fog and thought bullshit. I just can't been seen wearing something that endorsed Kaepedick.

Love my Ducks but the swoosh is gone.

I have a pair of nike shoes that I will wear until they need to be tossed, but I won't throw them away until then (I have foot problems, so when I get a pair of shoes that fit well I can't afford to just chuck them).

However, I will NOT buy nikes to replace these.

There is a price to pay foor crapping on our values.

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Originally posted by tanner:

This says it best for me. How anyone could look at this and equate the actions and behavior of a worthless, unemployed, American hating scumbag with Mr. Tillman tells you everything you need to know about many in this country.

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Originally posted by Ripley:
Nike has stirred this same pot for twenty years or more -- ads lying about Tiger Woods being denied access to golf courses growing up, Dennis Rodman pushing around Santa Claus. Sell to the right demographic, enough fools follow along because and Nike continues raking in the bucks.

This. They knew damn well what they were doing. The outrage and lost sales is worth it to them as the publicity value is enormous.

In fact, they don't give a rat's ass about Kaepernick. He is simply as useful tool for them.

See this from today's WSJ:

Colin Kaepernick and Nike, Starring You and Me

"Colin Kaepernick is the new face of Nike, and the country predictably lost its mind. Before we go anywhere, I think it’s essential to acknowledge that this freakout was 100% the intention. Whether you think Kaepernick-for-Nike is a brilliant idea, or a terrible one; whether you are offended, not so offended, or offended that other people are offended; whether you intend to buy Nike clothing in support of the move, or set fire to $180 Air Maxes atop a backyard pyre, know this: In every one of these actions, positive or negative, considered or rash, you are participating in a Nike marketing campaign."

That being said, I hope this blows up in their face and they permanently lose lots of customers.

BTW, this is also a brilliant scheme to get all that negative 'me too' publicity off the front page, that Nike has been having to deal with over the last 6 months.

My answer to Nike and their products made by child and slave labor - New Balance 990 series - Made in the USA. These are what I wear.







Joe's New Balance
https://www.joesnewbalanceoutl...roduct/mr993/mr993gl

WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Police Organizations is speaking out against the decision by Nike to include former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick in a new advertising campaign.

It was announced this week that the ex-San Francisco 49ers player who is known for his role in starting players' anthem protests, would be the face of the campaign to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Just Do It" slogan.

In response to the announcement, NAPO President Michael McHale penned a letter to Nike President and CEO Mark Parker condemning the decision.

Below is the letter in its entirety:

Dear Chairman Parker,

On behalf of the more than 241,000 law enforcement officers represented by our Association across the country, I write to you to condemn in the strongest possible terms your selection of Colin Kaepernick for Nike’s “Just Do It” ad campaign. Mr. Kaepernick is known, not as a successful athlete, but as a shallow dilletante seeking to gain notoriety by disrespecting the flag for which so many Americans have fought and died.

The inclusion of Mr. Kaepernick in Nike’s “Just Do It” ad campaign also perpetuates the falsehood that police are racist and aiming to use force against African Americans and persons of color. In reality, officers across the nation risk their lives not only protecting the athletes featured in Nike’s various campaigns, but also serve aspiring athletes across the country who use the Nike brand, through the thousands of Police Athletic Leagues, Boys and Girls Clubs and Big Brother/Big Sister programs where our officers donate their time and energy. They deserve to have the respect and full support of corporate citizens like Nike.

Adding to the insult is the image of Mr. Kaepernick from the campaign featuring the quote “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.” The fact that Mr. Kaepernick is no longer a starting NFL player does not equate to him being someone who has “sacrificed everything”. To truly understand what it means to “believe in something” and “sacrifice everything”, you should look to Arlington National Cemetery, or to the National Law Enforcement Officers’ Memorial in Washington, D.C., or to the trauma unit of a military hospital. The brave men and women of every race and color buried there, memorialized there, healing there, believed in this nation and our flag and exemplify the true meaning of “sacrifice”.

In featuring Mr. Kaepernick in the “Just Do It” campaign, Nike grossly insults the men and women who really do make sacrifices for the sake of our nation. We are calling on all our member officers, their families and friends to join in boycotting all Nike products.

Sincerely,

Michael McHale

President

Link: https://www.officer.com/comman...k-in-new-ad-campaign

Just watched the founder of Barstool Sports on Tucker Carlson. He made a good case that it’s going to work out for Nike. He said the the videos of people burning shoes (and cutting the tops off socks) aren’t destroying new gear. Anyway, he convinced me that some old guys not buying Nike aren’t going to make any difference to Nike’s profits and that they’ll probably benefit because they’ll be viewed as “edgier.”

Sorry, but I don't think ANY company should be pleased by people DESTROYING their products. It's one thing to say you won't make a future purchase; it's quite another to see this demonstration of resolve by people committed to never buying the product again after making previous purchases. . .

I do not believe the "no such thing as bad publicity" line.

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Just watched the founder of Barstool Sports on Tucker Carlson. He made a good case that it’s going to work out for Nike. He said the the videos of people burning shoes (and cutting the tops off socks) aren’t destroying new gear. Anyway, he convinced me that some old guys not buying Nike aren’t going to make any difference to Nike’s profits and that they’ll probably benefit because they’ll be viewed as “edgier.”

Nike must think that 8-year olds go out and buy their own gear. Well Nike, that doesn't happen. PARENTS are the ones footing the bill and if I personally had a household full of kids needing sports apparel, Nike would now be THE last place I'd look. My kids would wear Chinese Walmart junk before I bought Nike.

As I've said in previous threads on the subject, I'll be looking elsewhere for all my future tennis apparel. Anything that's in my closet right now is "sunk cost" and Nike has already realized the income and profits on those purchases...makes no sense to burn it. All I can do going forward is flip them the bird and buy New Balance or Asics.

Ironically, they reportedly bought new Nike shoes to off themselves in. And they made sure to have clean underwear.

Sacrificing everything for one's principles is fine, but not when one's principles are shit.

College of the Ozarks Drops Nike over Kaepernick Ad Campaign

A college in Missouri has decided to “choose its country over company,” and do away with all athletic uniforms which display the Nike logo.
The College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, has chosen to part ways with Nike over the company’s decision to make anthem protester Colin Kaepernick, the face of their new ad campaign.

“In their new ad campaign, we believe Nike executives are promoting an attitude of division and disrespect toward America,” College of the Ozarks President Jerry C. Davis explained.

“If Nike is ashamed of America, we are ashamed of them. We also believe that those who know what sacrifice is all about are more likely to be wearing a military uniform than an athletic uniform.”

This is not the first time the small private Christian college has taken a stand on the anthem issue. In October of 2017, the school made it a policy that all coaches and players had to show respect for the anthem.

According to KMBC:

Dr. Marci Linson, vice president of patriotic activities and dean of admissions at the college, oversees patriotic activities and safeguards the college’s patriotic goal: to encourage an understanding of American heritage, civic responsibilities, love of country and willingness to defend it.

‘Nike is free to campaign as it sees fit, as the college is free, and honor-bound by its mission and goals, to ensure that it respects our country and those who truly served and sacrificed,’ Linson said.

NBC plans to air the first commercial of Kaepernick’s new ad campaign on Thursday night, during the NFL season opener.

https://www.breitbart.com/spor...pernick-ad-campaign/

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Nike must think that 8-year olds go out and buy their own gear. Well Nike, that doesn't happen.

That's not where their money is being made.

We're a generation-in where a chunk of the population regards Nike as a classic streetwear brand, much of this is due to athletes and celebrities who have promoted this culture. The market for Nike is not sporting good stores or, getting Jimmy a pair of gym shoes. The market is the urban consumer who wears AND collects the re-released/retro styles, the sneaker-head, the athletic wear fashionista who seeks out the limited editions and co-labs. Europe and Japan is eating this stuff-up as their younger generations are seeking-out American streetwear fashions.

Getting placed in Eastbay and Dick's is small potatos, today it's all about getting publicity on Hypebeast. Urban streetwear boutiques like Undefeated, Hundreds, Juice, Concepts, and Wish is where Nike is making its money and, the audience that this whole Kaepernick campaign is appealing to.

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The market is the urban hood rats and gangster wannabees consumer who wears AND collects AND Steals at gunpoint the re-released/retro styles, the sneaker-head, the athletic wear fashionista who seeks out the limited editions and co-labs. Europe and Japan is eating this stuff-up as their younger generations are seeking-out American streetwear fashions so they can emulate worthless street filth too.

A few slight corrections for accuracy. The NIKE brand has indeed moved from American families to the lowest common denominator in society today. At my age, I'm neither rapper wannabee or athlete, so I'll stick with several pairs of my cost effective Skechers.

Just saw a news article that had the entire new ad. The clip had that spooge Kaepernick strutting and spouting nonsense. I have not yelled at my screen in a long time, but I yelled at that. If this is where Nike wants to go, well....reap what you sow, bitches.

I bought some Nike golf shoes a couple of months ago. I will not be burning them, but I will also never be buying anything with the stupid swoosh on it again.

And this quote from above from the College of The Ozarks bears repeating...

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We also believe that those who know what sacrifice is all about are more likely to be wearing a military uniform than an athletic uniform.

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Originally posted by corsair:
Europe and Japan is eating this stuff-up...

And that's where Nike will make all its money. I wasn't thinking globally, so Europe and Japan will keep Nike going, as they don't GAS about America. Nike MIGHT lose some market share in the U.S., but globally they'll be juuuust fine. Thanks for pointing out the overseas market...

from an earlier post:

Colin Kaepernick, 21 April 2018, Amsterdam:

“As police officers continue to terrorize black and brown communities, abusing their power, and then hiding behind their blue wall of silence, and laws that allow for them to kill us with virtual impunity, I have realized that our love, that sometimes manifests as black rage, is a beautiful form of defiance against a system that seeks to suppress our humanity. A system that wants us to hate ourselves.”

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My small protest gesture will be to write stores that sell Nike products and ask if that is their position also.

I will also write President Trump and suggest that he asks the major stores that sell Nike products if that is their position.

I hope that Nike puts large posters of Kaepernick in these stores as part of their advertisement.

Maybe a President Trump tweet should ask Nike if that quote is what they support.

I don't think this has much to do w selling shoes. This is part of the all out attack on Donald Trump and his administration's agenda.

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from an earlier post:

Colin Kaepernick, 21 April 2018, Amsterdam:

“A system that wants us to hate ourselves.”

The "system" (which, one suspects, is code for "the man") doesn't need to convince you to hate yourselves. Many of you are doing a fine job of that all on your own, with no outside encouragement at all

Snippet from a recent survey, more stuff at the link:

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A new report from Morning Consult reveals consumer opinions of Nike have shifted rapidly since announcing their new campaign with former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Across nearly every demographic, perceptions of Nike’s brand have fallen, including among key consumer groups.

The report features over 8,000 interviews conducted among American adults, including 1,694 interviews pre-campaign launch (8/26/18 – 9/3/18) and 5,481 interviews post-campaign launch (9/4/18 – 9/5/18). Additionally, Morning Consult conducted a study among 1,168 adults in the U.S. about Nike’s ad and the decision to choose Kaepernick as the face of the campaign.


Key Findings

• Nike’s Favorability Drops by Double Digits: Before the announcement, Nike had a net +69 favorable impression among consumers, it has now declined 34 points to +35 favorable.
  
• No Boost Among Key Demos: Among younger generations, Nike users, African Americans, and other key demographics, Nike’s favorability declined rather than improved.
  
• Purchasing Consideration Also Down: Before the announcement, 49 percent of Americans said they were absolutely certain or very likely to buy Nike products. That figure is down to 39 percent now.
  
• The Effect on the NFL Seems Small, For Now: Forty percent of consumers said Nike’s campaign does not make them more or less likely to watch/attend NFL games — 21 percent said more likely and 26 percent said less likely (14 percent didn’t know).
  

https://morningconsult.com/for...rt/?mod=djemCMOToday