"Take A Knee, My Ass" Brought This Country Singer Back Into The Spotlight
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- Опубліковано 9 лис 2024
- This past November, Neal McCoy, a country singer from Texas who had a string of hits in the nineties, decided to take a stand. During a show in Missouri, McCoy unveiled a song titled "Take a Knee, My Ass," which criticized NFL players who had decided to protest police brutality and systemic racism during the national anthem. McCoy, whose father served in the United States Army, believed that their gesture was disrespectful to the sacrifice US Army veterans had given to the country.
His song's lyrics, which include the chorus, "I think of those whose freedom was not free and I say, 'take a knee, my ass,'" were meant to be a patriotic statement and a rallying cry for conservatives and patriots, who McCoy believes have not been vocal enough on the topic.
"Take a Knee My Ass" went viral, with millions of views across streaming music platforms, UA-cam and Facebook Live. But it also generated an almost instant backlash that included veterans who did not agree with the song's message.
VICE News met with McCoy and his good friend Wayne Newton in Las Vegas to talk about the song, the meaning of patriotism, and Colin Kaepernick's place in the fight for racial justice in America.
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Am I the only one who appreciates the hilarious irony this guy's first name is "Neal"
I noticed that immediately!! Good catch!!
And ......???
Sarah Lloyd and nothing. His song is talking about kneeling...that’s all ! 😉😁
@@truthseeker9688 it's punny.
LOL
Wayne said if you can find a better place than these United States of America then that’s where you should be. Well said Wayne well said.
hell yeah brother hail h- I mean god bless america Trump 2020
If you dont support this country no matter what this country does... then your not a patriot lol
Waynes talking out of his self righteous, country spewing,chicken eatin',corn fed dribblin',smack talkin',no mask wearin',plastic surgery wearin',hair dyin',instruments playin',bad mouthin',spoiled American actin',anti knee band wagon ridin',aaaaaaaaaaaaassssss!
Wayne puts on a good show though.
😉👍
It’s not about finding a better place than America. It’s about making America better.
You can be grateful and appreciative and love your country and ALSO want things to improve.
That’s what it means to be an American.
Bunch of foreigners on stolen land telling others they dont belong on land that wasn't theirs to begin with lol gtfo
People has the right to say what on the their mind but just remember who fight for those rights with their life.
Yes, the soldiers who died in WW2. Most of the sacrifices since them have been entirely in vain and have nothing to do with protecting America
Richard M yeah and because of that right I will exercise it and if I kneel remember this you will violating a right and freedom those men and women gave me.
You can’t fight for a country’s rights by engaging in illegal offensive wars.
do you think if we didnt send soliders to Vietnam, iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan that we would no longer have our freedoms? Our freedoms were never in jeopardy and politicians sent young men to die for no reason. And the propaganda that, "they were fighting for our freedoms" ensures that more future pointless wars will happen and even more Americans will die for pointless reasons.
They also have a right doing it taking a knee!
If Neal, Wayne Newton or anyone else doesn't like freedom of speech, then, since they hate America and they should GTFO of my country! I take a knee when reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and while singing the National Anthem. And that's my right.
You're welcome!
A big thank you to every man and woman who wore the uniform. We honor and respect your sacrifice for us.
do you think if we didnt send soliders to Vietnam, iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan that we would no longer have our freedoms? Our freedoms were never in jeopardy and politicians sent young men to die for no reason. And the propaganda that, "they were fighting for our freedoms" ensures that more future pointless wars will happen and even more Americans will die for pointless reasons.
@@aaronpannell6401 Get used to being on your knees, the socialists love a groveling public.
@@ImFrelled no one in congress is socialist. Democratic socialism is closer to capitalism than it is socialism, despite the name
Thanks...a bit late. But thank you
@@aaronpannell6401 Democratic Socialism is an oxymoron. In Socialism there is no Democracy.
I'll STAND for the Flag and I'll KNEEL for the Cross. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
Robert Winters amen and may God bless you
Robert Winters Amen Amen & Amen
I will stand beside you Robert and kneel also!! GOD BLESS AMERICA!!
Amen, brother!
Robert Winters Amen I'll be there with you GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!!!
Dropped NFL like a rock when they pulled this out of there you know were.Made my wife happier. Happy wife happy life
Didn't work out so well for me... I'm a Cowboys fan, they don't kneel, my husband the 26 year Army vet found out what his Miami Dolphins thought
Johnie Riddle and yet the NFL survived without you. 😆
@@lorigravelin2081 Funded by democrats and aliens they are...HMMMM
Mountain Man and? The KKK is funded by Republicans, still rather stand next to kneeling football players.
@@lorigravelin2081 you remind me of that girl who traveled the Middle East, to prove that Muslims aren't violent towards women.
I stopped watching professional baseball when the players went on strike. Now I think it's best to stop watching all professional "sports."
Especially NFL
try watching kids play little league .
Ray S I didn't watch a lot of baseball during the strike time because I was more hardcore into football but now this year I'm no longer watching NBA basketball either so I guess I'm done with sports all the way around. You going to tell me that the Houston Rockets could not beat the Golden State Warriors after Durant went out. I believe it's rigged
Scott Caie Watch real football lad top leagues might b primadonas but the lower leagues r where u find real passion and no nonsense none of this diving bollocks Or maybe rugby even at the top levels there’s no political bollocks at all or if they r it’s dealt with swiftly
You may be correct Ray; I stopped watching professional football when all this crap started.
Correction: as it continues. I am just not interested in the politics of so called professional
athletes unless we can discuss. We do discuss; they kneel, I stay home and refuse to watch.
I think it's just time to get away from this political grandstanding this guys do and start spending more time outdoors in the REAL WORLD away from the concrete and asphalt.
outstanding mr newton,,,if you dont like this country get out,,,as a veteran,,,THANK YOU BOTH FOR STANDING UP FOR OUR BELOVED COUNTRY
Semper Fi, Glad we have entertainers that will take this to the stage and share how us Vets feel.
As a vet from the Vietnam era it is sad you have so easily forgotten the oath you took and swore to uphold the constitution.
@Mr Mr what peaceful protest? The ones in Portland, Chicago or in New York?
Why are the hypocrites SO BOLD when they pledge and don't even believe in the last four words of the pledge??
Kudos to Wayne Newton and Neal McCoy
Kudos to service people who fought for their right to SAY it.
That's what matters.
Not how we feel about taking a knee or not.
Good day. 🙂
@@richardalvarado845 all the wars post WW2 were pointless. Our freedoms werent in jeopardy and they didnt have to die to defend them. Politicians sent people to die, while wasting tax dollars for a lie. And the propaganda that, "they fought or died for our freedoms" ensures that future Americans will be sent to die in pointless wars
@don Duke
Two of the most worthless, stuck on stupid people on this planet.
Ps. Encourage Newton not to get too close to fire, his face just might melt.
@@aaronpannell6401
I understand what you are saying.
I also say in all future wars that the United States involves itself in illegally will be due to "bad foreign policy".
On the other hand when our founding fathers in 1776 wrote the Declaration of Independence and Bill of Rights, our rights were then established.
Our involvement in foreign affairs and foreign wars subsequently followed.
So our rights had long been established already.
This is what I mean by bad foreign policy:
The politicians of today USE the word "freedom" for an excuse by saying, "They are fighting for our freedom ".
Which is B.S. to the 10th degree.
They have been lying to us for so long so they can start any war in the middle east to carry out their alternative agendas.
Like control for oil, lithium, opium etc......
I agree that the United States policy makers (some)have hijacked the country to carry out agendas for the power of it and self interest.
Not my opinion because I listened to former generals explain the above.
I also believe power corrupts.
It's a human weakness.
I want to make it clear that I believe all service people join to "protect" the country.
They are only following orders.
@@aaronpannell6401
If people only knew the truth about every war we have ever fought, they would never believe it. Transparency will help it happen. I suspect people will not like what they come to learn about some of America's so called heroes.
Simply put. CORRUPTION, OIL, MONEY, IÑDUSTRY,, POLITICAL GAIN, POLITICAL FAVORS, ASSASSINATIONS.
It is not a pretty picture, a lot of people will deny.
To all out there, stay safe, wear your mask, protest peacefully and
VOTE. VOTE. VOTE. I'm out.
Peace
Neal is a true real American god bless him
@Amy Shakalis sad that this is where our country is currently,..but in the face of hatred , a new wave of patriotism will rise , 💪
I didn't know Americans have gods.
Hate has been around for ever in this country. These "individual" white guys only care now because the anger is directed towards them for the misdeeds and injustices that happen.
What does “take a knee” mean in military?
In general, taking a knee in the military is a sign of respect or simply taking a rest while on a mission. It’s a gesture that many soldiers will participate in at the foot of a fallen friend’s grave and isn’t seen as a negative at all.
Additionally, a soldier in the military might take a knee as more of a defensive maneuver. Getting on one knee allows the person to be in a better position, almost like at the start of a track meet, where they able to quickly run or pivot at the drop of a hat.
With the recent news coverage claiming that kneeling during the national anthem is disrespectful to soldiers and veterans, some service members, especially within the Army find the uproar strange.
In the Army, take a knee means that you’re pausing, taking a breather, and stepping back to consider a situation. By no means is it a disrespectful gesture.
www.ourmilitary.com/take-a-knee-military-meaning/
P.S.
*Stop trying to use us for both your political and racist agendas*
U.S. Army Veteran
12 1/2 years Honorable Service
MOS : 97B Counter Intelligence
14J ADA C4I Tactical Operator (PATRIOT)
ODS Vet : Support Garrison
OEF/OFI Vet : Deployed to Theatre
No Political Affiliation
@@TheGiftof7PRESENTS Exactly.....airforce veteran here.
"if you don't like this country, get the hell out"
I need that on a shirt
Start with you then you ain't native never did have land white people pitty, me it's our country go back to London as they say where you came from ....
One of the most Un-American things ever said.
sorry but I don't want to be a victim of the US' foreign policies
@@emmm9922 You forgot that Native Americans cut the crap during WW2 and stood up for America. If it was not for the Windtalkers we probably would have lost. So get over the dead horse already.
Damn straight I'm so sick of so called Americans putting our country and our. President. Down
I boycotted the 2017 season and now the 2018 season. I love what Neal is doing. I have very strong Patriotic opinions on this issue. I have had people I used to watch NFL games with tell me to end this non sense and come back and watch games again. I say Country First. I Stand for the Flag & I Stand in Support for the Veterans Past Present and Future.
As for me and mine ,we never liked anything to do with the NFL that didn't include at least one Manning or at least Tim Tebow and have boycotted the NFL ever since Colin Kaepernick and his Lemming-like rodent followers started showing their asses. Count me out for 2019 as well. Whatever the NFL might try to do to placate American patriots will be too little too late; the damage to their brand has been done and cemented in stone!
@Juantarde Juan you are a tard....but I guess it takes Juan to know Juan.....HAHAHAHA.....
@@jaysadler1531 well Jay.....how will the NFL ever maintain without YOUR support......hahaha...
@@russlupky3505 I guess if it was JUST @Jay Sadler doin' the boycott it probably wouldn't matter. But it's NOT just @Jay!! MILLIONS of Americans have HAD IT with these so-called "brave" men who 'take a knee'....they're nothing but SOFT, SELF-IMPORTANT people who've become enriched by America's good graces without it costing THEM ANYTHING!
@@cinderellsworth pardon me for saying this ...BUT.....if you think a million people boycotting the NFL is going to hurt the game...your incredibly dilusional......last year 103 million viewers for the super bowl....lose 1million....do you think that will impact them...not a chance...it will hurt them financially....temporarily...
But they will March on
God bless America!!🙋
God bless OUR FLAG!
Who cares about a flag
It's a flag
There have been thousands before it, and thousands after it
Its cloth on a stick
Stand up for actual things like equality and against discrimination
@@cammywammy420 You've obviously never served in the military and apparently not a patriot. Our flag is more than just a piece of cloth on a stick. Our flag is a banner of freedom, where men and women throughout the ages have died for. It's not about the flag itself, it's what it represents. Our flag has never represented racial or religious divide. The people are the ones who represent that and conform to that society. People are always crying and yelling about racial divide in this country and it's the people who do it. It's not one specific person, company or President who is responsible for this. It is the lack of respect American's have for each other. It's black people who cry injustice when they get pulled over because they are black, it is white people who cry racism when white people feel they can't be proud of their race, without being called White Supremacist. It's black people who can't stick up for a white person without being called an Uncle Tom by their own race. It's white people who can't stick up for a black person without being called a "N" lover by their own race.
As Morgan Freeman once said during an interview when asked how he thinks we can get rid of racism and he said "stop talking about it". We divide ourselves by ourselves. There shouldn't be a "Black history month", it should be black history month, white history month, Asian history month, Hispanic history month...every month. There should only be ONE race and that is the human race. Should something be done about police officers who shoot down unarmed black people? Well, yes, if they are proven guilty. Rioting and taking a knee during the National Anthem is not a constructive way to deal with this. As stated, a lot of men and women have died under that banner. To them, their family members and their fellow brothers and sisters in Uniform, it is much more than a piece of cloth on a stick.
@@JasonT850 that flag has defended slavery, marched with the Klan, flew over Japanese internment camps, is on the arms of men and women who commit war crimes, is on bombs sold to Saudi Arabia who bombs children, and is on the arms of police officers who have shot people like Philando Castille who was legally in posession of a firearm.
Morgan Freeman is wrong, to not talk about racism is to allow it to exist without resistance.
Dont put your faith in what is quite literally, cloth on a stick.
@NavyvetE5
You should learn what this Scripture means. Then maybe you wouldn't make yourself appear to be an unbeliever in Truth; or ignorant; or deceived; or proliferator of wickedness.
Psalm c96:v5
v5) all 👈👉 the gods of the other nations 👈👉 are idols~demons.
But ELOHY•M (YHWH/YAH'Salvation) made the Shahmyym (the Heavens).
@@cammywammy420..Hello, that cloth on a stick, started out as an idea to represent the people of the 13 colonies, which started this incredible country, then it stood for bravery, freedom, and strength that the people of that time would not allow anyone rule over them. Although this cloth on a stick, like the people of this country, it too over the years has been abused, used, misunderstood, burned, used by criminals, and buried. The cloth on a stick is more than that, it is a representation of this country's people who remember what those before us have done, gone through to try and leave a better country for their children, those who truly believe and care about this country will always have a Flag on a pole, and never give up the fight for freedom and our rights. The FLAG OF AMERICA IS MORE THAN A PIECE OF CLOTH ON A STICK, IT IS A REMINDER OF WHAT THIS COUNTRY HAS BEEN THROUGH OVER THE CENTURIES, THE BLOOD SHED, THE FREEDOM, THE INNOCENT, THE PEOPLE. God Bless AMERICA.
I stood and fought along other soldiers to help people who need help. I am a wartime veteran and will kneel for my countrymen who are being abused by the government. I don’t see anywhere in the constitution where it says when and where or how you can protest. Haters will always hate.
Thanks Mr. Smiths for your service.
U shouldn't take a knee ti this country and
Well said Bro. That is exactly what America is about. Empathizing with other Americans, not judging them.
God bless you Nel McCoy. So proud if what you stand for. Thank you.
God bless country. Screw the NFL.
Yep
Amen!!
NFL is in the country.
Just saying.
Okay Boomer
@@wombraider09 NFL. Big boys with little toys and little brains.
freedom is not free they fought for it
John Kaveski
They, not him.
WE Foght for THIER Freedom..........They PROTESTED AMERICA AND GOD
John Kaveski amen brother it's sad that some people forget that
Not captain bone spurs! He just pays out veterans, especially those with gold stars, or "loser" POWS 🤔
Sad.
Long live Neal McCoy, a great American!
Oh okay brainwashed girl! Using race bate to sell music!
Jen Manbegrot Nealing for the flag is wrong
@@Jen-rw7yh The brainwashed ones are you left wingnuts. Brainwashed by every teacher in every class you've ever taken.
Get used to being on your knees. The socialists love a groveling public.
Why because Neil thinks like you?
What if he didn't would you still feel the same about him?
Stupid song, stupid man.
i haven't watched an nfl game in 2 years and i won't. i won't buy any nfl gear either.
Why you get offended so easy?
We all can have an opinion.
Same here. Not one dollar of mine will go to support unAmerican Marxist athletes.
Sure can, I'm appalled that anyone would spit and disgrace the lives of the Americans who paid the ultimate price so we can have the freedoms we all enjoy.
Same here I think I'm going on 4 years soon
What does “take a knee” mean in military?
In general, taking a knee in the military is a sign of respect or simply taking a rest while on a mission. It’s a gesture that many soldiers will participate in at the foot of a fallen friend’s grave and isn’t seen as a negative at all.
Additionally, a soldier in the military might take a knee as more of a defensive maneuver. Getting on one knee allows the person to be in a better position, almost like at the start of a track meet, where they able to quickly run or pivot at the drop of a hat.
With the recent news coverage claiming that kneeling during the national anthem is disrespectful to soldiers and veterans, some service members, especially within the Army find the uproar strange.
In the Army, take a knee means that you’re pausing, taking a breather, and stepping back to consider a situation. By no means is it a disrespectful gesture.
www.ourmilitary.com/take-a-knee-military-meaning/
P.S.
*Stop trying to use us for both your political and racist agendas*
U.S. Army Veteran
12 1/2 years Honorable Service
MOS : 97B Counter Intelligence
14J ADA C4I Tactical Operator (PATRIOT)
ODS Vet : Support Garrison
OEF/OFI Vet : Deployed to Theatre
No Political Affiliation
Nor do I Too Old! I wouldn't watch an NFL game if it was the ONLY thing to watch! Never again! Count this former fan as gone, gone, gone!
bye
Snowflake huh huh huh
Snowflake. Cancel culture. If I can't be on his team, I'm taking my ball.
I won't take a knee.God bless the men and women of the military.
The flag is a cloth painted red white an blue I can take my drawers off and paint it red white blue salute that its paganism we fought in all the wars white people have a different mind set iam trying not to judge but isn't this a free country u take a stance and use your rights as a American citizens so can us
Those people are making millions of dollars and they can’t show some appreciation to the country where that is possible
You will show some respect. You're nothing but a keyboard Warrior. Since you're not behind us please go get in front of us. We that wore that uniform, Are the ones to pay the ultimate sacrifice. From Veteran!
@@SeahawkCustomsPc-qk2zn the vast majority of our military actions do nothing to protect our country and mostly just endanger it further while bankrupting us. Don't confuse good intentions for signing up with actual effects of service, our military actions by and large are not serving our national interest. If you want to support the troops then support a less aggressive military foreign policy
@james prater your friends and your arm were lost for causes that did NOT protect America. The sooner we face that unpleasant fact the sooner we will learn to avoid repeating those same mistakes with future soldiers. Those of us who actually care about you guys who are willing to sacrifice themselves don't want to abuse that noble willingness for bullshit wars
Thank You, I am glad you said it. God Bless.
Love it Neal. From Southern California.
God Bless Ya.
I have not watched a single football game since this happened...and never will again!
PSP me too what the Steelers did to Villanueva was unforgivable for me and I've watched the Steelers since the early 70s an absolutely love football but I absolutely hate the NFL
Me either and I won't.
What is the point of having rights if you damn them when they exercise them. So unAmerican says this vet.
Trust me the NFL dint miss you. The stadiums was still packed
same here.
they should play this song at every football game right after the national anthem
Maybe before.
Totally agree...... PATRIOT 🇺🇸
why not before
I don't watch football anymore...period!
never will
So proud of men like you that will make that sacrifice to take a stand for what is right.
Cute pic
I have not watched pro sports for at least the past 20yrs. Three strikes your out.
You and I too, bro.
Neal, thanks for taking the stand you did. My grandparents came from Germany just before Hitler took over. When I was about 10 I wanted to learn the German language. She told me, Dennis, I will never teach you German. You are living in a great country, learn the English language and learn it well. In fact, give this country your best, your very best. I have never have forgotten this. So Neal, my hat comes off to you sir. And to those who are serving as well as to those who have served this great country a 'GREAT BIG THANK YOU'! And may God bless America again!
Thank you Wayne and and give those Boys a big kiss from me we love you !!!!! >>>>>> and Screw the NFL and the Racist Bunch that work for them They have no shame ............
Why the hostility?
Have a Snickers.
That’s a man. Not a back up quarterback who will do anything to be in the spotlight.
God bless you sir...from a fellow filipino
Trump. 2020 MAGA! This November!
Yes
It's gonna be a blowout victory for Trump.
Awww, poor thing. .
@@ashleymeggan USA will go on with or without the leftist democrats.real Americans will defend this country. Real Republic party will prevail.
@@hwnboy925 should of been. We know what happened
God Bless Mr. McCoy and ALL U.S. Military and every First Responder n may the Holy Spirit remain Alive in Them.
Jimmy Ruger
Lot of Democrats in the military.
You ok with that?
If they want to take a knee ,send them to anouther country
No need to "send" us anywhere. We're leaving on our own. We built this place. It's time to apply our energy to the Continent of Africa.
Semper Fi. USMC Retired.
Ase'
Why dont we send back the whites to Europe where they came from. America wasnt discovered.
Is that your You Tube opinion?
@@richardalvarado845 No thats my own non youtube opinion. Whites dont have any say in this country they are immigrants too. And judging by your name it sounds like you have latino in your blood somewhere.... Is that correct?
@Mr Mr Judging that thousands of us blacks have died for the "American Flag" just to be called N words. We fought for the "Flag" only to go through jim crow laws and lynched. Do your research. You can keep "Your Flag" but someone will pay for the crimes comitted against us.
Glad to see a EX Vet and now Singing for our COUNTRY! I am very pleased to see this ! GOD BLESS Our Troops and protect them and OUR POTUS!!!
I’m the daughter of a WW II veteran, and my dear daddy had Alzheimer’s. My heart truly goes out to you watching your dear mama go through that. I love watching you, and hearing your songs, great patriot. God bless you, and your sweet Mama. Keep on saying the pledge.
I have to give the NFL teams a "thumbs-up" for not hiring Kaepernick to their rosters... for whatever reason. I have boycotted the NFL in 2017 and 2018. I'll have to see how it goes in 2019.
THANK GOD AND COUNTRY FOR A GOOD MAN LIKE HIM...AMEN BROTHER.
Like him?
God loves EVERYONE.
Even Kaepernick.
I hadn't heard this until now, could that reporter have any more condescending if he tried?
I felt the same way... probably yet another young brainwashed leftist sent to interview a discredit a patriot
It's vice news. They had to try and paint him in as bad a light as they could.
It is vice.
lefty + liberal + commie + arrogant stupidity = vice
Randall Bourque Soros props this station up with mucho funds. I like their stories on weed but you have to take the rest with a grain of salt. Oh, and their wrestling scandals series was interesting.
Its the same guy that interviewed Jordan Peterson...and tried to smear him during the interview
Neil McCoy wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the Civil Rights Movement pay some respect McCoy
Hey, I wore the uniform. Taking a knee is fine with me.
Thank you for your service & support
God bless Neil Mcoy and all those who follow ✌️💪🇺🇸
Awwwee this man seems so sweet and very grateful ♥💕🇺🇸
The man speaks for many of us but I totally agree with everyone's right to say what they want to say. I'm sorry but everyone has the right in America. It doesn't matter if it's taking a knee or shaking a fist. It's our right to stand up and say what we want to say! I don't agree with ever taking a knee during our national anthem but many people have died for the right of every man and woman to do exactly that.
Exactly. Boycotts etc are the perfect response if you don't like it, but violence and trying to ban protest is just unnacceptable
God bless you, God BLESS POTUS, God BLESSES these USA!! May the flag fly high FOREVER !! We are SO BLESS WE ARE IN THE LAND THAT IS FREE!
Thank you & God Bless you🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻🇺🇸✝️🇺🇸🙏🏻
Amen, Wayne! "let them get the hell out" #candyAsses
Love to hear neil sing, also his patriotism. Hey truth is truth .
Patriotism is supporting this country no matter what this country does or what faults she may have
Thank you and welcome back. ..my husband gave 30 yrs dead because of his service loved his county and was mixed. I know he would be right there beside you . Proud to be American was played at his funeral.
Neal is a fellow hodger, I love this guy. He's all right in my book.
Alt right*
GOD BLESS ALL PATRIOTS 🙏🦅🇱🇷🦅🇱🇷🦅
Anyone not proud enough to stand for the flag that stands for freedom... should just pack up and leave!
This veteran served so people could exercise their rights. Your attitude sucks.
Our constitution and bill of rights grants us and stands for the freedoms we enjoy, not a striped piece of cloth. Our first amendment grants us the freedom of speech which covers sitting for and even the burning of our flag. If I had a close family member die in combat I would be more offended by someone disregarding the core rights they were fighting for rather than someone exercising those rights.
Jonathan Peart, It’s his opinion and his right to express it. FYI: I agree with him. It’s called free speech, and is guaranteed by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. If you truly served, which I doubt, you’d know better. Your comment is off base.
Yes, yes good for you. I think the same exact way. God bless our military. Thank you, thank you.
Why are the hypocrites SO BOLD when they pledge and don't even believe in the last four words of the pledge??
Awsome!!! I love the USA and our soldiers. God bless them all
I love this man, God Bless
@Jack Schitt If that means you are choosing live a life of sin, Repent Mark 1:15
June of 2017, I met Neal and even got a pic with him being comical SHAKING in the pic to do THE SHAKE. He and I spoke a couple minutes and I am so proud to have met him.
I served this country for 24 years. I stand for the flag, and support every American's Constitutional rights. I love this country. I support the NFL players right to bring awareness to a cause they believe in, and one that affects communities of color around this country. I recall in the 90's when the Ku Klux Klan marched on my hometown of Washington, D.C., and as disgusting as I find them and their bigoted hatred, I support their constitutional right to free speech. How many of you denigrating the NFL and it's players are equally vociferous at the voices of racially-based hatred that seek to sow seeds of division in our great nation? Where are the true patriots who lock arms with their brothers, and stand beside them, not kick them when they're down on a knee trying to peacefully bring awareness to a real social issue?
The needle in the haystack...Thank You...From a Black Man...A Veteran..Gator Navy..
Neal McCoy and Wayne Newton two TRUE AMERICAN PATRIOT
This is America with a C not a K, love or get out.
Why the hate?
Have a Snickers.
You could tell this VICE interviewer was not impressed by this song, or the patriotism of Neal or Wayne. Came across as an SJW.
Yeah cause it's a lazy song trying to push boundaries when 1000 other people have done this same topic better
He came across even more as an SJW in his Jordan Peterson interview.
Dude he is a “journalist” for Vice.
Sounded more like a "Propagandist" from VIEW.
Well the song is not for everyone it's for true American people
Thank goodness there's more smart people speaking up. My Dad was a Marine in Vietnam. I'm tired of the disrespect.
Kapernick was abandoned by his black parents and raised by whites. Hope he remembers who cared about him and reared him.
Your part of the problem man.i bet your a Republican.
@@figbat6363 where's the problem? what is wrong with what William said? (I'm NOT a Republican btw)
@@raychelfitzgerald5308 part of the imaginary problem he made up in his head
His birth mother is white and she was the one to put him up for adoption.
Just because he was raised by whites doesn’t can’t stand for what he believes is right. Another thing his adopted parents agree with him.
@@figbat6363 God bless Neil McCoy!
God Bless this Man - Thank You!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for this Video. I Agree with you Guys. 100%
I love this country. If you don't love this country, get the hell out. USA! USA!
To fix the problems in this United States I think we should Fix the spiritual problem, and get back to the constitution. God bless America!
If he had a darker skin tone being targeted by cops and harassed, he would understand and appreciate what Kaepernick is doing. I hope he wakes up one day.
@DDOT EEL Don't worry about my people. We will outlast you.
HE DARKER THAN CAP...
IT AINT YO SKIN COLOR...ITS YALL IN GENERAL....
YALL COULD BE ANY SKIN COLOR....WITH YALL PENCHANT FOR SHTTT...YALL DESERVE YALL H8TE
A TRUE PURE AMERICAN....GOD BLESS YOU!!
God bless Neal. God bless the troops. And God bless America.
God bless you Neal!☝🇺🇸🙏🎼
No More pro football in my house. Only college.
Colleges are doing it too.
College football is better anyways.
What....
Until college takes a knee?
Richard Alvarado
Correct
You need your safe space?
I'm a retired US Army veteran and I want to thank you Mr McCoy. If you don't like this country we have open borders. In other words, GET OUT!!! if more people got down on both knees we would have very few getting down on one.
Saw this amazing man in Albuquerque last night. He is a true American and puts on one hell of a show. His support of the troops and America's first responders is second to none. God bless Neal McCoy and God bless America!
God bless you, Neal. Many Americans feel the same way that you do.
I do!!! My grandmother loved Neal and his music. He’s a patriot!!! Very sweet man.
What? That Republicans are the best for America? The Republican POTUS who said that you dead military are "losers and suckers"? That is hypocritical.
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
God Bless America
Amen...i stand for my country and stand for my GOD.
.....to those who kneel
..you don't stand for much, do ya?
Thank you Neal for bringing this song to those of us who understand how this country gained it's freedom. As for the NFL I'm through watching and supporting you. That's my right.
Why are you so offended because someone else expresses themselves in a way you that you don't understand?
That's his right to take a knee.
Service people fought long and hard to allow people to express themselves like you are now as well as Kaepernick.
We don't need to hate on each other.
Good day.🙂
@@richardalvarado845 no, he doesnt have the right to take a knee when at work. now when you are at home, i am all for him taking a knee
Thank you Neal and God Bless America, our military, our law enforcement officers, our first responders and our President. Adidas for me. And F the NFL.
I stopped watching NFL after Kaeperprick decided to insult out flag and our nation...I suppose he couldn't find a way to make a statement without insulting others. Guess all those hits playing football damaged his brain.
Thank you, Neil McCoy🇺🇸🇺🇸
I luv you Neal Mccoy!!!! Saw you in Jacksonville fl. and in waycross ga. So handsome, talented and awesome that he luvs his fans and our beautiful United States of America !!! Keep the heart you got!!! Red, white and blue!!! I luv u!!!
I believe the NFL players have a right to take a knee for the National Anthem and that's their prerogative to do so. However, I find it extremely disrespectful and misguided and I have made the choice to never watch a NFL game again.
Where did you get that they are taking a knee for the anthem?
@@web-angel Okay, I know they're protesting police brutality, but they choose to do so during the playing of our National Anthem by taking a knee. If you're a real American, that's the wrong way to protest. Happy now?
@@gabbyhayes1568 What's the right way to protest if you're a "real American"?
@@web-angel There are any number of ways to protest, at public forums , rallies, etc, to make your point. But you don't disrespect our National Anthem man, the very symbol that unites all of as Americans. It's disrespectful to all the Veterans who've paid the ultimate sacrifice. We're not perfect, but we're still the greatest country in the history of mankind.
@@gabbyhayes1568 there are indeed many ways to protest; however, the most effective ones are done in a way that garners the most attention to the issue being protested and there are fewer fora that do this than a nationally televised sports event.
As to the idea that they're somehow disrespecting the flag or the anthem, that's disingenuous at best and an insidious distraction tactic at its worst. The very idea that the flag which is supposed to be representative of a country that claims to be the bastion of freedom, is being used to suppress said freedom is sad but not at all surprising.
As for unity, if Americans can't unite behind the idea that the excessive use of lethal force against a subset of its population by state authorities is an issue that needs to be addressed, I don't know what will.
Until then those who want to see the forest, will while others will #choose to continue to focus on the trees.
Stand for our flag or get the hell out of my country I have a lot of family that died and served to give you the freedom. You go Neal. I'm 💯 for Neal
Thank you for your services and God Bless America! Respect!!!!
Why are the hypocrites SO BOLD when they pledge and don't even believe in the last four words of the pledge??
Trump had NO RESPECT for your military dead. That is why he called them "losers and suckers". And that is right? You elected a hypocrite and STILL worship the ground he walks on.
From a fellow Texapino to another…. Keep on truckin Neal! Love you brother!
nice to see Brad Paisley standing up for the flag with Neal McCoy what a heartbreaking story from Neal thank you Neil for being a patriot and showing respect for the USA and the soldiers that fight for our freedom TAKE A STAND
The man has a right to his opinion. So do the fellows that kneel protesting police brutality. Patriot My Ass...…..a real one knows these things.
God Bless America ! We stand for our flag, our country our Veterans, Military!
Neil McCoy is America!!!
LMBO.........America will fall under the judgement of THE MOST HIGH YAH.
Every knee will certainly bow on that day.
@@CG-px9qd Yes it will, all lies and deceptions will be revealed.
Tia Thompson They can t hide in the darkness forever, the funny thing is they actually believe they win. Our Father who is in Heaven hallowed be thy NAME THY KINGDOM COME. His Kingdom will have true justice for all. See you there.
@@CG-px9qd Truth and Justice for all.
Tia Thompson Be blessed Tai, good talking to you.
Neal McCoy should have been asked does he prefer kneeling or rioting.
I just got a whole new respect for Wayne Newton!
You may have low standards.
It's not about the military.
Can someone tell me when the Bill of Rights and Amendments written? I refuse to say the pledge of allegiance does that make me un-American? Why aren't people upset at the police who disrespects and violates more rights in America than anyone who takes a knee. We may not agree on said things but I will defend your right to say it. All the wars that America has been a part of had nothing to do with our rights as Americans. I've got family members who were in the military and they were not offended by what Kaepernick and others did. Was he burning the flag or pissing on the US Constitution? This debate will rage on for a while. Buckle up.
Why are the hypocrites SO BOLD when they pledge and don't even believe in the last four words of the pledge??
@@dn30001.... Good question.
The constitution gives everyone the right to assemble and protest but IMO a sports arena is not the place to do it. Professional players are payed to play the game not display their political views and opinions. If they want to protest let them do it on their own time.
@@chrisclark5204 sounds like you have to take that up with the rules of the leagues. There are petitions you can sign to get the league rules changed
@@dn30001 .... I agree. If the league has no rules regarding peaceful protests then who are we to say what can and can't be done.
The interviewer is what wrong with America.
...that boy needs his mama.
I don’t think we could depend on that interviewer to put His life on the line in defense of this country.
Matthew Neddeau yes, he’s ripped....but don’t think he would risk anything for the benefit of others.
Love this! God bless America and all of her patriots, past, present and future!
He can say that ... my family can’t & we paid dearly for it ! Our families have served we lost some. Also our son is deployed . But social media & is business had made it clear we don’t have a right to free speech. So while everyone is kneeling I choose to save lives any one who can do what my family does you can have our gear ! I’m a proud American! I know the cost and people who lay it on the line everyday ! Thanks Neil McCoy !
EXCELLENT VIDEO & SONG - Thanks!
God bless The USA from an 82 ABN VET 1963 to 1966 Thank you Neil
Freedom of expression... is absolute. If not, it's not patriotism. It's nationalism.
its not free its given by others sacrifice
I met Neal McCoy at a rest stop somewhere in Tn. Had a chance to chat with him for a few minutes while walking thru rest stop. He is exactly as shown in this video, a really nice a humble man! God Bless you Neal.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸