RurtBeynolds wrote: » https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/05/nearly-all-black-lives-matter-protests-are-peaceful-despite-trump-narrative-report-finds You're being a tad dismissive of the cause of the BLM, it's hardly because they 'don't like the voting system'. One would be forgiven for thinking you might have an issue with black people.
Man with broke phone wrote: » I think him and his brands and his politics are being forced upon us. When Vettel was winning people began to dislike him too but atleast he didnt speak like Jedward, coreograph every movement to sell us something and get behind a movement that is rioting across america every night because it doesnt like the voting system in place
rock22 wrote: » Are you seriously saying that we, all of us, should not support the BLM movement ?
Inquitus wrote: » What's the point of this thread, lets be obnoxious to Lewis, question all his achievements and hate on him as much as possible? I though boards was better than this. He's far from my favourite driver but this thread is far too OTT.
ThewhiteJesus wrote: » i did say in my opinion, so let me guess you think it's because he's black ? He's a divisive character, always has been, always will be. For the record i am a fan, well i was until recently as outlined above.
Killinator wrote: » This thread is 2 years old so no, it's not about his recent militant actions! There seems to be an inherent dislike of him by some that goes way beyond the norm.
ThewhiteJesus wrote: » it's his recent militant actions that have let him down imo, nothing to do with his driving, how could there be, he's clearly the best in this type of car.
Richard Hillman wrote: » He'll get the most race wins record this season and will be joint for most Championships. Roll on for another season. Break the Championship Record and then he can be the martyr. Leave Mercedes because they wouldn't dance to his tune. Leave himself without a team, knowing that it's too much hassle for the big teams to take him on. The smaller teams will want him but he'll issue demands that can't be met. He then becomes a martyr. The teams have Blackballed him. The Sports/Fashion brands keep him on the payroll even though he is essentially retired and he becomes a professional activist.
Killinator wrote: » That's ridiculous! He's on the cusp of becoming the greatest driver in history (talking from a championship wins perspective, before I get hounded) He ain't throwing that away by making a martyr of himself for BLM.
Gaoth Laidir wrote: » So you go off and do whatever you want, Lewis. Here are some toys and a pram.
Richard Hillman wrote: » I think Hamilton is trying to get himself Blackballed like Colin Kaepernick. He's 35, he's out of contract soon and surely Mercedes realise they can win without him and with a much cheaper driver. There has also been a lot of talk lately about Mercedes dodgy past. Not good for business. Red Bull won't touch him with the owner being critical of him, Ferrari probably wouldnt go there and then the other teams will have him coming into their teams demanding things like Diversity Quotas and promoting political campaigns. Groups like Mercedes, Alfa Romeo, Ferrari etc. Their target market isn't exactly the woke crowd. It's middle aged white men and they know that. Being Blackballed in sport can be very lucrative if you have the right profile, as Colin Kaepernick found out.
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday that Hamilton had the organisation's full support in his desire to highlight racial injustice and that it was up to him what T-shirts he wished to wear to demonstrate that. "No question - it is entirely his decision," Wolff said. "Whatever he does, we will support. The team is fighting against any kind of racism and discrimination and it is Lewis's personal fight for Black Lives Matter and with all the support we can give him. It's his call."
chopperbyrne wrote: » Yep, the t-shirt had her picture on the back with text saying "Say her name" The front said "Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor". According to some here, he's judge and jury, and said kill the cops who killed her. Boards is reflective of Ireland, and Ireland has huge racism issues.
afatbollix wrote: » The rules say, No political messages on the car not what they wear. A local car couldn't start Rally Ireland when it was here as they had 'Jesus saves us all' on the windscreen and choose to not start instead of taking it off saying they had ran with it for years in the local rallies.
Gaoth Laidir wrote: » Do a Lance Armstrong on him!
Rodney Bathgate wrote: » Disqualification from this year’s championship and all his previous results null and void going back to 2007.
