no psls Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Controversy continues to swirl aroundBeyonce’s Super Bowl halftime show performance. The pop superstar is being accused of using her performance to attack police officers. “I think it was outrageous that she used it as a platform to attack police officers, who are the people who protect her and protect us,” former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani told CBS2’s Dick Brennan. Beyonce and her dancers were wearing leather and black berets, which was apparently a nod to the Black Panthers movement. One dance formation seemed to acknowledge Malcolm X, and other dancers had fists in the air, which was reminiscent of the black power salutes of the 1960s and 70s. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., told CBS2 that the NFL should have canceled her appearance. “I found the entire show objectionable. It was extolling the Black Panthers who were a terrorist organization, killing police officers in the 60s and 70s,” King said. A protest is even being held against Beyonce next week outside NFL’s headquarters in New York. According to an Event Brite page, an Anti-Beyonce Protest rally will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. “Are you offended as an American that Beyoncé pulled her race-baiting stunt at the Superbowl? Do you agree that it was a slap in the face tolaw enforcement? Do you agree that the Black Panthers was/is a hate group which should not be glorified? Come and let’s stand together. Let’s tell the NFL we don’t want hate speech & racism at the Superbowl ever again!” the page reads. Despite the criticism, Beyonce has seen her share of supporters for her performance. Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah praised her for being like artists who “are willing to raise social consciousness and use their artistry to advance social justice.” Some New Yorkers also sided with the superstar. “If you gonna read a million and one things into what comes out of people’s mouth, we would never leave our homes in the morning,” Eleanor Smith of Canarsie, Brooklyn, told CBS2. Brian Wolfe of Bensonhurst said people need to “get a life.” “Beyonce is in the best interest of everybody and she’s been around forever and never shown any signs of any prejudism and hate,” he told CBS2. Beyonce has yet to comment publicly about her Super Bowl performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Controversy continues to swirl aroundBeyonce’s Super Bowl halftime show performance. The pop superstar is being accused of using her performance to attack police officers. “I think it was outrageous that she used it as a platform to attack police officers, who are the people who protect her and protect us,” former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani told CBS2’s Dick Brennan. Beyonce and her dancers were wearing leather and black berets, which was apparently a nod to the Black Panthers movement. One dance formation seemed to acknowledge Malcolm X, and other dancers had fists in the air, which was reminiscent of the black power salutes of the 1960s and 70s. Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., told CBS2 that the NFL should have canceled her appearance. “I found the entire show objectionable. It was extolling the Black Panthers who were a terrorist organization, killing police officers in the 60s and 70s,” King said. A protest is even being held against Beyonce next week outside NFL’s headquarters in New York. According to an Event Brite page, an Anti-Beyonce Protest rally will be held Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. “Are you offended as an American that Beyoncé pulled her race-baiting stunt at the Superbowl? Do you agree that it was a slap in the face tolaw enforcement? Do you agree that the Black Panthers was/is a hate group which should not be glorified? Come and let’s stand together. Let’s tell the NFL we don’t want hate speech & racism at the Superbowl ever again!” the page reads. Despite the criticism, Beyonce has seen her share of supporters for her performance. Black Lives Matter activist Melina Abdullah praised her for being like artists who “are willing to raise social consciousness and use their artistry to advance social justice.” Some New Yorkers also sided with the superstar. “If you gonna read a million and one things into what comes out of people’s mouth, we would never leave our homes in the morning,” Eleanor Smith of Canarsie, Brooklyn, told CBS2. Brian Wolfe of Bensonhurst said people need to “get a life.” “Beyonce is in the best interest of everybody and she’s been around forever and never shown any signs of any prejudism and hate,” he told CBS2. Beyonce has yet to comment publicly about her Super Bowl performance.
dbatesman Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 It makes me feel good to know that this gen is willing to take on a worthy protest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeacon Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 People still watch the halftime show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 To me she looked more constipated than anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I wouldn't want my kids being raised by this lady. @BrianWolfeofBensonhurst needs to be more understanding, folks are outraged and offended here. If people are offended this Beyoncé owes not just an explanation but also an apology. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohio State NY Jets fan Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I was not offended by the performance at all, this is just silly people trying to make news for themselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFCEastFan Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I love this quote: "Beyonce is in the best interest of everybody" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T0mShane Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Should be protesting the fact that Jay Z is a terrible rapper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Brown Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 My father was an Anti-Organized Crime Commanding officer in the South Bronx and drug dealers put a potential hit on my father threatening my house when I was a kid and this is utterly preposterous!!!! Good Grief!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Of all the things to complain about. Who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Beyonce and Jay-Z are pathetically terrible at their trade. Like hurt your ears type music produced by both. Like god awful. Yet, they're 2 of the most successful people in their trade. God Bless America! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 13 minutes ago, JiF said: Beyonce and Jay-Z are pathetically terrible at their trade. Like hurt your ears type music produced by both. Like god awful. Yet, they're 2 of the most successful people in their trade. God Bless America! If they were protesting because Beyonce were terrible it would be one thing. This is just ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 3 minutes ago, Klecko73isGod said: If they were protesting because Beyonce were terrible it would be one thing. This is just ridiculous. People stupid. They protest because it's cool and everyone else is doing it. Protest to protest and sh*t. I hate people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 #WhiteOutrageMatters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 To compare Bey to the Black Panthers is preposterous. She can't even hit a high note properly. If all these guys noticed that they wore berets and waved their fists says a great deal here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetdawgg Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 4 minutes ago, gEYno said: #WhiteOutrageMatters Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 8 minutes ago, JiF said: People stupid. They protest because it's cool and everyone else is doing it. Protest to protest and sh*t. I hate people. There's no right to not to be offended. But because of social media people think their complaints matter. Pu$$ies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I'm offended by that Coldplay drummer pretending to do something for 10 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustInFudge Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Just now, HessStation said: I'm offended by that Coldplay drummer pretending to do something for 10 minutes. They were terrible too. Bruno Mars is cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 The music was awful-goodmusicmatters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 14 minutes ago, gEYno said: #WhiteOutrageMatters It's pretty much the only kind that really does, amirite?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, JiF said: They were terrible too. Bruno Mars is cool though. I can agree with that. I feel bad because my daughter really likes Coldplay but all I kept thinking was how they destroyed the Flower of Life symbol, which is or was one of the coolest symbols in the world. That was making me really...secretly angry as my kid was enjoying the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 2 minutes ago, JiF said: They were terrible too. Bruno Mars is cool though. Funny because he is not anyone I would go out of the way to listen to. But every time I see him I groove to the dude. Should have had him and a surprise appearance by Prince. Then have Dave Chapelle show up and do the Basketball skit from his show. Be so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriot Killa Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I personally thought it was a terrible half time show not only because of the music but because it was hypocritical. We would be GRILLED as white people if we pulled this. Double standards are alive and well boys. Alive and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Look I can't stand Beyoncé's music. Can't stand it at all. But music should push barriers and raise questions and inspire. Could you imagine for a second a SB during Vietnam and Country Joe and the Fish are doing halftime? Whole bunch of folks would be going insane about how dare we put that out there. No matter your position on the "meaning" I'd say be thankful somebody is actually challenging the system, because without challenge the system will take advantage. Maybe I' just a hippie though lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snell41 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 1 minute ago, Patriot Killa said: I personally thought it was a terrible half time show not only because of the music but because it was hypocritical. We would be GRILLED as white people if we pulled this. Double standards are alive and well boys. Alive and well. Well with all due respect white people have had the upper hand for quite some time now. What exactly would we pull, "we are the champions" in 1960's police uniforms holding firehoses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colgateman Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Honestly, I wasn't paying attention to sh*t she said I just liked the way she was dressed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colgateman Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Jesus Christ there's so much stuff supporting white power in this country who cares that black people have pride in their race? White people defend the confederate flag but then get mad at a black person for celebrating their own culture. And no I am not a liberal pc scum I am just looking at this realistically Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Sad part is nowadays people with money stealing previous gens legit protestations and turning them into fashion statements. Tommy Smith and John Carlos would have kicked right on her cellulite filled azz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 39 minutes ago, gEYno said: #WhiteOutrageMatters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Klecko73isGod Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 7 minutes ago, Colgateman said: Jesus Christ there's so much stuff supporting white power in this country who cares that black people have pride in their race? White people defend the confederate flag but then get mad at a black person for celebrating their own culture. And no I am not a liberal pc scum I am just looking at this realistically Sorry, I couldn't hear you over your liberal, PC scumminess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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