Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker delivers controversial commencement speech

[@stevensawyer5784]

He has the right to say what he wants but all the people criticizing also have the right to criticize him for thinking that way.

[@user-malachi]

Then can criticize quietly and to themselves, When it comes to jeopardizing someone's career

[@jenn9027]

​@@user-malachihis career is fine, but people are allowed to disagree and not be silenced just because he's a sports player, he's in the spotlight, he's going to be scrutinized more than a typical person. He even reduced Taylor Swift to his teammate's girlfriend, now I'm no swifty fan, but I know who she is, a kicker for a football team, I do not. The problem with his speech is that it's more divisive language, in a country that's splintering much to politician's delight, this is more fuel for the fire. In a commencement speech, you just congratulate them on their accomplishments and end it there, they don't need to hear about his wife, his political views, none of that. He wants to talk about it, find another time and place. I do not care about a celebrity's views, any of them, but they're shoving them in wherever they can find an audience.

[@zigfaust]

Based and neutral pilled. Keep it up king.

[@kawika2974]

@@jenn9027 _"In a commencement speech, you just congratulate them on their accomplishments and end it there"_ But it's clearly a conservative university. Conservatives have faced no end of angry and often unhinged criticism and outright lies for at least the past two decades. His speech fit that context. Moreover, truth, by its very definition, is divisive. It excludes everything false. So if his words seem divisive to you, it's only because they highlight the contrast between his view and your own.

[@talllady1yt]

People can criticize/comment but it doesn't deserve front page news or top story for the televised news. This is Don Henley's "Dirty Laundry" song! "kick 'em when their up. kick 'em when they're down" report on the negative news with "a gleam in their eye". You wouldn't be happy without someone to bash. Such a sad society

[@aboutface102]

Telling women that they are better off without careers at graduation, the irony

[@LP_0820]

That's not what he said. He said women are being lied to. We are told that our careers should be our main focus and is the only way we can find worth. It's not true. Carrying, birthing, and raising a child is the most fulfilling thing we can do.

[@aboutface102]

@@LP_0820 He’s projecting his own opinions onto intelligent women who are perfectly capable of deciding what they want for their own lives. And his opinion is that they should get out of the workforce and back in the kitchen

[@shitsureishimasu.13611]

​@@LP_0820Modern men aren't ready for being the sole provider of the family that's the issue😂 harrison can say that cause he's a millionaire. He's judgement are not aligned to this era😂

[@nonexistent2335]

@@LP_0820 In YOUR opinion. Not every woman wants to have a traditional family. Let people live how they want to live, and don't force your opinions onto others. Also your name is dude bro, i highly doubt you're a woman. Also, sorry to say this, but with today's economy, it's practically impossible, unless the man is a millionare or has six digits, to be financially stable and have kids. Houses cost $500,000 for a house built in 1987, imagine newer houses. You expect the woman to just have no money to her name and only help with the kids while the husband is struggling to pay the bills? How's that gonna help their kids? Also careers are not the only way to find worth, he was just running his mouth if he said that because nobody said that even once. People have worth in multiple different things and have different viewpoints on what is worthy, so again, keep your opinions to yourself; nobody asked. Man was acting like he was holding a political presentation, rather than congradulating everyone for their accomplishments, yet felt the need to put down women for no reason? Also, did you know that his mom is in the medical field? To his own logic, her work was for nothing, but that said work helped her husband with the bills right? Which helped them both raise a child because they had the money to do so? The fact that he's so emasculated by his own mother is embarrassing. Not to mention the fact all he does is kick balls for a living (which he isn't even good at), so I don't know why he's running his mouth.

[@ndumisomthembu2601]

⁠​⁠@@nonexistent2335wdym he’s not good at his job😂he’s the kicker for the best team in the nfl and top 3 kicker in the league.And he’s talking to a Christian catholic college and when he was finished with his speech ,he got a round of applause from the women in the crowd so…😊

[@Xkittyloverr1997]

He has every right to say what he wants, and we have every right to have things to say back

[@lizc.671]

Perfect response

[@CL2-]

Except that you are saying he does not have the right to say what he wants

[@lizc.671]

@@CL2- We are saying that he does. No one's stopping him from saying that and he's not getting any punishment for his speech. We are just responding because we have the right too

[@Jeremyho439]

I have been in dog meat diet since I was a kid. I believe it is strictly personal preference. So as sexual preference. Even some people find dog eaters are offensive.

[@casimiracastro2737]

I meeeean, thinking women's only value is as wife and mother is inherently wrong and downright petulant... but at least it's not illegal!😃

[@JanBee1122]

He's entitled to his opinions but I seriously doubt the women who are up there graduating are mostly thinking about marriage and children. Why would they bother to get a degree? And even if they do become wives and mothers, I hope as a Catholic dad, he doesn't neglect his duties as a husband and father in favour of HIS career.

[@Colby-yg7nj]

Hey dumbass, you can't have a degree and think about having kids and a family? Fucking idiot

[@pamgessler5923]

Women today don't feel like they matter unless they have a degree and a career. They'll sacrifice almost everything to have one. And most of them wish they could just find a faithful man who will love and protect them and their children.

[@commandery3574]

@@pamgessler5923that’s not true lmfao. women find real satisfaction in having a career. come on, you should know this.

[@SlimeyBaron]

@@commandery3574 it depends on the person- and that's the big issue here. People keep talking about women like they're not people, like they're some different thing entirely. They're not one big hive mind. Some of them want to go to college, some want to get married, some want both

[@RichardTavilla]

One and four American women are on antidepressants and men ism is rotting their brains

[@redheadredemption3]

His mom was a successful physicist... he clearly doesn't have mommy issues.

[@KiLewi]

Who's fault is that other than your own mom? Why do yall say you have mommy issues or "who hurt you" when yall actually do and bring forth the issues? You are proud af to be a lunatic 😅

[@brandonriordan2837]

get back into the kitchen heathen

[@zigfaust]

His mom ignored him for her work and he became a jock incel. It basic maths.

[@rollin60z]

He didnt grow up with a dad, he's always been a weak boy

[@fisterhr]

@@zigfaust It's very common this day in age. That's why our society is collapsing little by little.

[@Gen_-6012]

I mean if I just graduated college I’d probably be annoyed if someone was saying how my future family is more important.

[@MelissaCapen]

There are so few years spent with our little ones. Yet their most vital years are spent in daycare. Our children should be prioritized over careers. Maybe ease into our careers until they are in school.

[@kingofcrows8829]

​@user-th5zb4mo8n yeah, there's this thing called money. If you don't work, you don't get it and it's kind of important in life. THAT'S why a career is prioritized. People like to eat and live inside

[@hk2trappy651]

​@@kingofcrows8829yh but for the man cuz that's his role and duty and honestly if he had no career or ambition no woman would take him seriously, but the other way round, no man gives a flying fuk abt his womans ability to provide cuz that's the man's duty he ain't gonna leave her cuz of that so, the main priorities in a marrige should be for the development of the kids into functional adults. That means they should be with the mother and not in a day care for their early years untill primary or elementary, that's the womans duty and role and if she wants to pursue a hobby or career during the child's education that's fine too cuz then the burden of raising them and educating them about the real world goes onto the father predominantly to dicipline and guide and develop skills, qualities, traits and characteristics

[@3HorsemenOfMovingPictures]

@@hk2trappy651 In today's age, nobody would gaf about a man's role or a woman's role, because all of us are given the right to decide what would be better for us. A proper traditional household is hard to maintain given the economy.

[@tonyfuri9693]

@@kingofcrows8829ok king of rats 🐀 Haha 🤣

[@nixfb8576]

Men could probably stand to prioritize marriage and babies throughout life as well..just provably not at their damn graduation?!!.

[@nonexistent2335]

Right!!! There's nothing wrong with a family, but saying a woman's worth is solely based on being married with kids or not is ridiculous.

[@AsgarnianAle]

Men can't have babies

[@dumpster_diver_dan]

the fact that he referred to taylor swift as “my teammates girlfriend” and the comment about how the women in the crowd are going to be more excited about their relationships, just shows that he only views woman as valuable through their relations to men

[@A-RedHerring]

Is he wrong? A females relations to a man can do the most important thing for our entire species.

[@dumpster_diver_dan]

@@A-RedHerring although i do think that humans in relation to each other is important and probably one of the most important things, the difference is that he sees her only of importance through relation to him and the men around her, she’s her own person, thats my point, that he could’ve simply called her by her name, she’s a multimillionaire not just somebody’s girlfriend, and is of importance regardless of whether she gives birth or not

[@A-RedHerring]

@@dumpster_diver_dan So you're tone policing him?

[@dumpster_diver_dan]

@@A-RedHerring can you explain how im tone policing him? i understand the term but i dont know what you’re referring to

[@flowerchild8450]

@@A-RedHerringdoesn’t even make any fuckin sense

[@Xkittyloverr1997]

"Freedom of Speech" is not the argument that people seem to think it is. People seem to forget that freedom of speech is a right extended to everyone, and it means that yes, you have the right to say things publicly that others may or may not agree with. But it also means that those of us listening to you have the right to respond both in and out of favor. As long as no one is getting arrested, we're all exercising our 1st ammendment right here, regardless of how heated it's getting.

[@nonexistent2335]

THANK YOU FOR HAVING BRAIN CELLS OMG THE AMOUNT OF COMMENTS WHO DONT UNDERSTAND THIS AND JUST TALK ABOUT "THEY'RE SILENCING OUR OPINIONS" OR "HE'S ALLOWED TO SAY THAT" LIKE BROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@barahng]

Okay so what's your response? Currently you've said (in two separate comments now for some reason) that you have the right to respond, but nothing beyond that.

[@mruparsons7336]

I think Mr. Butker likes living in his all male-dominated power world, so much so that he thinks he has the right to tell female grads what they should do. I suspect he is somewhat insecure with any competition he might encounter with women in his career after football. I feel sorry for any daughter he might have or will have, as she will be second to the support his son will get from their dad. Sad.

[@itstheclarks]

It’s called freedom of religion and freedom of speech

[@starmouseking9310]

Then we also have the freedom to criticize his speech.

[@ruffmadman]

You're so close. Freedom of religion and freedom of speech more specifically refers to the fact that the government cannot retaliate against you for following a specific religion or stating your opinions. It doesn't mean that you get to say anything without consequences from others. And if you can't stand the consequences of your actions, then you're the "snowflake" as you guys love to call it.

[@jenn9027]

That extends to anyone who disagrees as well. If you're going to be making speeches and you're a public figure, leave your politics at home and just say congratulations on your hard work. He made it about him, not the graduates.

[@SlimeyBaron]

Freedom of speech for you doesn't mean freedom to silence me.

[@SeshatPG82]

@@jenn9027 I agree. He has every right to believe what he believes (and his beliefs absolutely do not line up with mine) but he made their graduation about himself. He should have saved his speech for a political event and made a speech that united people, focused on and encouraged the graduates instead of dividing people.

[@TheJessieShow24]

I saw Harrison Butker's jersey sold out in female sizes. What's that tell you about his statements?

[@imaclownlockmeup9219]

Oh is that what you saw? Then it must be true. That must mean something deep. That must mean that so many women out there agree with him. Or wait .. maybe it means insecure white (faithful?😂🙄) husbands bought their wives (property?) some overpriced shirts.

[@rena6895]

That WE support him!!!

[@fearthemunky1]

I would bet that female grads that had to listen to that aren’t the ones buying them. I bet they felt denigrated in that moment being told they essentially should aspire to be barefoot and pregnant and obey their husbands.

[@lovesfireflight]

I bought one!! 🤗

[@TheJessieShow24]

It's a Catholic university, and he was talking about Catholic beliefs and values. So you are wrong. I bet most of them bought one. If not all of them.

[@midgecarstensen6075]

WOW, just, WOW. Well, we do have free speech in this country, thank God, so this young man can express this anywhere and at any time. As a Christian there are a few things he stated that I agree with. However, it's sad to me his statements about women, gay peoplet, aking us backwards to the early pre-Vatican II church and its traditions and "staying in your lane" philosophy. I grew up in the 1960s and 70s in the Episcopal church in Dallas, TX and while my congregation was more up to date and modern it was still pretty steeped in the Catholic tradition. I was baptized at 2 y. o and Vatican II had just been established. Our priests were. married, had families, and were absolutely wonderful men (our head priest and his wife were my Godparents). I attended a parochial school, chapel each morning (with chapel caps), mass every Sunday, children's choir, youth program, church camp and Catechism class/ confirmation at 15 y. o., I was an acolyte (first class for girls!), and had my marriage with pre-marital cou counseling. My parents are buried there in the chapel columbarium and I will be as well. Over the years my church has evolved as many other protestant denominations are SLOWLY but surely doing. God gave us a brain and I believe an open mind to new ideas and to, most of all, embrace all His children no matter who they are. Jesus taught us two main principles: love God and love your neighbor as yourself so, to not love yourself is to not love God since we are made in His/Her image. This young man is so afraid of not "staying in his lane" that he condemns those who don't. I've known people like him throughout my lifetime and I have always felt sorry for them. They are so dead set on what they perceive as wrong that they cannot see beyond their own fears. His passive aggressive and black and white attitude is what's been a constant downfall for all of us human beings on this earth since the beginning. He's not alone in his opinions and beliefs . However, those that don't hold these beliefs need to continue to speak out loudly, boldly and often if we are to love one another and survive as a species. His words smack of hatred and for this we should be both alarmed and extremely sad.

[@A-RedHerring]

You're that brand of weak Christian he was eluding too. Placating degeneracy and sin gets you KNOWHERE with degenerate sinners.

[@mruparsons7336]

@midgecarstensen6075 Thank you. Well spoken. I feel much the same way and feel sorry for his wife and daughter who will likely take second place to he and any sons in his household. It's the white, power male syndrome.

[@jamesflannery-serle3489]

Sin is black and white

[@jamesflannery-serle3489]

He is not hateful and neither are his words

[@UnknownToYou-h2k]

*This is LONG but IMPORTANT to understand* For all you guys saying hes right for this because its a catholic audince then your wrong. His catholic audince is made up of what I can only assume is 50% women, most of which have worked their butts off to get a 4 year degree, and now simply because they're female and catholic, He claims that the majority of them are most likely only looking forward to staying home and making babies, even though four years of their lives has been dedicated to getting a college degree, and this very moment, only to be disrespected by him. (there is nothing its todays catholic beliefs That says that women should only strive to have children even after spending four years of their life working for a a future career) therefore this was inappropriate and unnecessary for the occasion. Secondly onto the "pride" part. While being gay is seen as a sin in Catholic belief, it does not change the fact that it is not, seen as a deadly sin because all sins are equal in the eyes of God (that is a real catholic belief) Even the Catholic pope himself said that we have no right to judge because God judges for us. There was absolutely no need for him to mention them in the first place, and it was also incorrect for him to call being part of the pride community, a deadly sin, when its just a sin. Equal to all other sins. Once again making this comment homophoic, unnecessary, and somewhat extremist. Disclaimer: might have written things incorrectly or had bad grammar, sorry I guess.

[@mruparsons7336]

The Catholic Church has always taught that God is in charge of what happens with life on earth. We don't know His reasoning, but He has made all life. Are all of you who are intollerant of LGBTQ people ready to face God and explain why you disapprove of and had no tolerance for lives that God made? Explain it.

[@geot4647]

"Familiarity breeds contempt" is hardly a Taylor Swift original line!

[@ChiquitaSpeaks]

He was buttering it up obviously

[@RuReady115]

He’s weird

[@jamesflannery-serle3489]

You are weird​@@RuReady115

[@lindawilson6966]

I highly doubt all the women that have worked their behinds off to get their degree are going to walk across the stage thinking about marriage and children! They're thinking about their career goals and where it will take them which is why they went to get a degree in the first place. Why do some men feel that women have two choices education/career or marriage/children you can't have both that is basically what he is saying. If I was a female graduate in that audience I would get pissed!!!

[@mark8012]

Catholic school, Catholic beliefs and he’s not wrong. It may not be your life, or your aspirations but for some, it truly is. That’s what’s great about our country. Both views can live in harmony with one another without impacting the other.

[@AA-xo9uw]

Butker received a standing ovation. Highly unlikely that a woman like you would have chosen to attend Benedictine College to begin with.

[@Jeje-rb1vu]

and that's fine.. but you are not catholic so it really does not matter what you think ( to them ) and what they think is foreign to you. Move on.

[@Lucky-r6j]

Then get pissed because you missed the message. He said that they would be the most proudest of….not that they can’t do anything else. Pull your head out of your woke butt. Stop hearing with blinders.

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

So admitting your degree was basically useless is somehow empowering? Benedictine college is a bunch of crazies.

[@aistoskinas]

I find it a bit harmful. I understand the importance of tradition and raising a family, but the amount of abused women who are totally deoendable on men is insane. It's amazing if you manage to create a family with a man that will forever love you, care for you, and cerish you, but the reality for the majority of couples is different. First of all, the cost of living is getting higher and higher, and not every man will be making enough to be able to support a numerous family. Second of all, nobody can guarantee that the man won't fall out of love and leave you for somebody else or might become abusive. I experienced abusive family firsthand where my father was abusive towards my mother and she could not leave because she was financially dependent on him. That is why I believe every woman should be able to fend for herself in case anything happens. And even if you do have the most loving husband and can be a stay at home wife/mom, your husband can get sick, lose his job, and many other things. Always be ready. And don't impose your views onto others. You have no idea what they have been through.

[@hk2trappy651]

Number 1 he said this in a fkn Catholic school, religion puts roles and duties on men and women in fact suited to the biological realities, men lead, protect and provide, women follow the man, nurture the children and take care of the house make it a home, marrige is about roles and dutiies for the kids, we r not the same, ones not better than the other, both r better at different things, happiness is fleeting, fulfilment is the optimal pursuit. If she wants a career or pursue a hobby, she can do it when the kids r in school, but her role and duty to the infants development comes first and shouldn't be put in a day care. These traditional gender roles have ensured our survival since the dawn of time, look at every poorer country and they prioratise the nuclear family and traditional roles and religion, nowadays in the west we're too comfortable, deluded and egotistical for social constructs that dont adhere to biological reality but u conquer and control a society by distracting them on countless options of entertainment and food choices, dividing them over stupid wars, indoctrinating, brainwashing and socially engineering femnist zionist propaganda so they chase careers and this ends up destroying the nuclear family, traditional roles, religion and we've been going on a decline ever since.

[@VampiraVonGhoulscout]

Bruh. Did this guy seriously tell all the women in the room that their achievements were pointless?

[@eudaenomic]

Like a trans player on a woman's team.

[@KpK1Cioby]

You clearly are leftist since you ain't got a brain or ears to listen. He kinda said that many of them are prouder or consider their marriage a bigger achievement. There was some good looking but way too much makeup girl complaining online recently that she can't find a proper man, so I would guess a happy family is a bigger achievement?

[@deverhart13]

No, how obtuse can you be? He said what "most" women actually do desire most. Marriage and family. All the other stuff pales in comparioson. You are the one saying that our families are not the greatest acheivements. Shame on you!

[@gesi7072]

​@deverhart13 You're downplaying the "most" part. How does he know what they want? Why does he need to reaffirm to women that they dont need to be anything but homemakers? Its stupid and poorly worded. Then the remark about pride month only cements his bigotry and what can be inferred by his prior "encouragement" for women in the room. Get a clue

[@thomiste_1]

​​@@gesi7072good strawman. He didn't say the needed to be homemakers, he only inferred that the first duty of a woman is as a mother and wife. Why are you so dishonest in distorting what he actually said for the sake of opposition to a worldview?

[@EdwinMarin]

“Familiarity breeds contempt” -6th century BCE storyteller Aesop

[@ember13dp]

"No, he quoted Taylor Swift!!" 😑😑

[@markmower6507]

Freedom of Speech. Freedom to say any Stupid stuff you want to say...

[@jarynn8156]

Everyone does have freedom of speech. Freedom of speech does not mean freedom of consequences.

[@markmower6507]

@@jarynn8156 Very True.👍

[@RichardTavilla]

One out of four American women are on antidepressants. Feminism is rotting the brains of young woman.

[@nonexistent2335]

@@markmower6507 Also we have the right to criticize him too.

[@TheArbiterOfTruth]

The only thing wrong with his speech is that he said he “hopes to attain salvation through his marriage”. That’s heresy.

[@doyouseethis5527]

I don't have a problem with what this man said. Just because those are his thoughts and feelings does not mean that's the way you have to feel. He has a right to his feelings. He didn't call anyone out of their name. He didn't make any threats. He didn't use any hate speech. He wants his wife at home tending to the home and the kids. Why is that wrong? Stop being so offended about everything. If you don't think this way, brush it off. If you want a degree and a career go get one. He can't stop you. Duh!! LOL!!

[@mayj257]

whats wrong with it is that he is preaching to educated women , telling them that they should stay home and have children

[@pureogkush4207]

Freedom of speech Move on....

[@Nohzl]

How is this “controversial”what so ever. He said what his beliefs are. Even if you don’t believe in this, there is no reason to call this controversial. Free speech is great until the left don’t like your views and like what you are saying. Amen to Harrison Butker, may God Bless Him. Also, FJB

[@rjagad]

How did Joe win the election? Suspicious

[@nonexistent2335]

Defenition of controversial: giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement. Did the public disagree? Not everyone, but a lot of people did. Therefore it is controversial by definition.

[@Psyi1]

These Russian trolls don’t understand the first amendment which is freedom of speech and press; go ahead and express your opinions but expect a different opinion in return.

[@Easttowest45]

Your opposite opinion is irrelevant. This conversation was between a Catholic and his fellow believers. You were never part of the conversation.

[@nonexistent2335]

@@Easttowest45 No it's relevant when it's broadcasted so everyone can see it regardless of faith. Also nuns (Catholic obviously) have disagreed with him. Also women at the graduation have boo'ed him. If everyone is allowed to have a say, then it doesn't matter if "you're not a part of this because you're not Catholic" which is not necessarily true, but irrelevant within itself because again, everyone can watch this.

[@nmlwheels6596]

When people like Harrison Butker show you their true colors, believe them the first time.

[@scratchpenny]

That's why he's getting so much support. This guy has one of the highest-selling jerseys in the league now. There are consequences for this failed modernist revolution that tries to silence everyone into submission. It would be one thing if society was improving, but by most metrics, it's not, so expect a new wave of traditionalists to right the ship.

[@BFTBisaGod]

He was speaking at a Catholic church tf do u ppl expect him to say🤡

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

Something dynamic for once. Maybe telling men to take accountability for their own actions, for once.

[@daviddibble2744]

Evil has its way. They hate religion and church

[@Mr.Perry33]

@@user-lt1jd1ye3vYeah cause woman take accountability lol

[@yishnir]

LOL. His service to the continued decline in American religiosity is appreciated. ;-)

[@nonexistent2335]

A Catholic college, but he could've just said his congradulations without telling women that they're not valuable unless they have a man and kids?

[@clinthumphrey3379]

Outdated or not if you are a Christian, you have to agree that he was just telling the truth

[@angelinatedesco112]

That the pursuit of higher female education/success is a “diabolical lie” ?? I think not. 😂

[@SeshatPG82]

He was expressing his opinion, not telling the truth. Opinions are neither true nor false and may or may not be based on facts or knowledge.

[@nonexistent2335]

@@SeshatPG82 His opinion lacked factual evidence even within the Bible. When did the Bible say anything about "women shouldn't be knowledgeable"?

[@SeshatPG82]

@@nonexistent2335 Exactly my point that his opinions were opinions, not facts or truth. I was responding to a commenter who wrote that he was telling the truth. His opinions may be based on his truth but they're not based on THE truth and they're definitely not facts.

[@clem8475]

First thing he said is something I agree with and is a perfectly acceptable opinion to have. The second thing he said I don't agree with, but is also an acceptable opinion to have given his religious background. Harrison Butker didn't do anything wrong. He expressed his conservative views, that is all.

[@nonexistent2335]

Okay but many don't like his views and are expressing their own opinions on his opinion. Why are you surprised?

[@kowbtww]

just because society is changing doesnt mean catholic beliefs change. He is allowed to criticize something he doesn't believe in.

[@theusernameicoodfind]

If this is/isn’t a problem for you how did you react when Kaepernick spoke out?

[@jovanhernandez9032]

Difference is that Kaepernick spoke out on the field rather than a event that he was specifically invited to talk at.

[@rena6895]

@@jovanhernandez9032WHAT?!?

[@jovanhernandez9032]

But, I basically wanted him to talk about it off the field rather than during the game.

[@Apricotwarrior]

@@OOL-UV2something wrong with him doing the same expressing his beliefs and not backing down, we can’t have our cake and eat it, if this gets a pass in which he should because it’s freedom of speech, shouldn’t kapernick or am I on another planet?

[@Apricotwarrior]

@@OOL-UV2 gotcha I see what you’re saying I don’t agree with majority of what he said but he was at the right college for it and I feel he has the right to state how he feels!!

[@janetjohnson6897]

As a woman I’m not at all offended . Good for him .

[@IndiGeaux]

Men can’t even pick up the tab on a dinner date, let alone provide for a woman and family. Not everyone is a football star. Some women have to support themselves or not eat.

[@Lucky-r6j]

With an attitude like yours no man will want you, no doubt you’d murder your fetus.

[@user-lt1jd1ye3v]

Facts girl

[@Tiffronee]

Exactly, most of these men can’t lead themselves and he needs to get real. Why should a woman follow a man without leadership skills and who is not a true provider?!?! He can speak that way cause he provided for his wife with his big NFL salary-she didn’t have to work. She probably had nannies too--she had help. See, this is why women have to use discernment when a guy speaks….he’ll always tell on himself.

[@desilorajr2713]

Ok but he isn’t telling women yo stay at home and do nothing. Women are only hear what they think he said . He clearly said that women will find more joy in having a family over their career.

[@mcc1172]

All men? These kind of overgeneralized comments don't help anyone.

[@piijay14]

He didn't say anything wrong! Y'all act as if he made some Anti -Semetic comments!

[@nonexistent2335]

It wasn't wrong to you, but to many it was.

[@piijay14]

@nonexistent2335 Then that makes it perceptive, interpretive! So what exactly did he say that was so Wrong? Please enlighten me!

[@Gav_Noctem]

@@nonexistent2335it’s okay to disagree with it, it’s also okay to agree

[@TheMCNanno]

Butker is fully Correct in all he said in his speach, not a view point, just the Truth. And if it hurts peoples feeling it’s just because they love their sin

[@Thumpasaurus69]

If you’re a normal human being, nothing would make you more excited than creating children, and knowing what that love can feel like. Man or woman.

[@hawkeye9793]

Ah ! I geuss I was never a " normal human being " then. Considered children, the right partner was too busy being emasculated to ztep up. They did goose step up later though. "New texas, " you get it, right ?

[@A-RedHerring]

​@@hawkeye9793What are you even on about? Make a coherent point for once in your life.

[@marieandrade7924]

😂 😂

[@nonexistent2335]

As a robot, this spoke to me, I would never imagine that humans would love the make kids, but last time i checked, they're a bit discouraged because of the economy right now, it would be great for my AI training bots to know what's going on with human reproduction right now. Please respond asap so I know what to add to my database. Thank you.

[@KevinJones100-5d]

He spoke at a catholic University. What do you expect?

[@nonexistent2335]

Congradulations everyone, God bless you! Not, hey ladies, you're useless without a husband and kids. That's what I expected, but I was wrong, unfortunately.

[@Bulldawg491]

@@nonexistent2335 he didn’t say anything like that

[@tonymaxey1311]

Great speech!

[@Chrially2931]

Some women or men would love not to have to work. Just how many homes can survive on one income nowadays. Mr. Butler makes $3 million a year as a kicker. His wife can afford not to work if he or she chooses. Most couples or average households need two incomes coming in because they cannot get by on one.

[@blastermaster5039]

Blame the Demoncrats, Bankers and the War profiteers for this one.

[@BeanBossing]

@@blastermaster5039 You do realise bankers and war profiteers support the conservatives right? Sure some may support the democrats but the Dems voter base are more adamant against those doners then Conservative voters are against theirs. Not to mention which party would be willing to raise wages and which party would put that money into millitary spending?

[@nonexistent2335]

@@blastermaster5039 Blame it on my nuts too while you're at it. If something is bad you always blame it on the other party, who cares? Everyone does that. The economy is crap regardless of who did it, since "facts" are debated regardless if they're true or not.

[@N-VAMusic]

Whatever have your views but if you could stop pushing your religion into law that'd be greaaaattt.

[@TraditionalSSPXMonarchist]

No. We will not stop trying. God wins in the end, whether you like it or not. Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is prudence.”

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

The laws of nations have almost always been based on moral codes derived from one set of religious beliefs or another.

[@TraditionalSSPXMonarchist]

@@mayLibertyprevail1a That’s what makes God so important. A civilization who backs away from God falls.

[@mayLibertyprevail1a]

@@TraditionalSSPXMonarchist AMEN

[@carteradam2849]

If you’re upset from this, grow up

[@gearsocfenix]

Currently he has the highest selling jerseys of all players!

[@ambozz3726]

God, right wingers are so easily parted from their money.

[@scratchpenny]

@@ambozz3726 No, it's because many "right-wingers" have money in the first place. Let's not pretend that there aren't just as many idiots on the left.

[@ASRMN27]

@@ambozz3726 yes they must all be right wingers. Whatever you need to tell yourself so you can sleep at night.

[@badimagerybyjohnromine]

@@ambozz3726 Well they are pretty smart and usually obtain a lot of money. Maybe there is a correlation here lmao

[@SM-hn7sh]

What did Butker say that's offensive?

[@geenz1815]

He's an ignorant prick.

[@elexustharpe1434]

People are miserable

[@nonexistent2335]

He basically said women don't have real worth until they have a husband, which is VERY incorrect.

[@everett23-ct9ic]

@@nonexistent2335not what he said but ok

[@Bulldawg491]

@@nonexistent2335 why lie

[@rocklobster5074]

"conservative Catholic liberal arts school" that's an oxymoron 😂

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

Harrison Butker said nothing wrong!

[@notsolukky2934]

Listening to Taylor swift isn’t homework, it’s torture

[@daviddibble2744]

You’re a loser. She’s the best dating the best who plays for the best.

[@tadmckowski3348]

Absolute cringe. That was not the time or place to try to make that point.

[@SlimeyBaron]

Yeah, whether you agree with it or not. It's like going to someone's wedding and having your best man speech be about inflation prices or how much you dislike some people who didn't attend this wedding

[@nonexistent2335]

@@SlimeyBaron Okay, doesn't excuse his bullsh!t.

[@justinfendelet8675]

Not controversial at all he was expressing his beliefs " in god we trust"

[@TheVanillaViking]

Protect him at all cost. He’s a true hero. This stuff needs to be said. Gods speed

[@mcscott5244]

My only problem with the speech is he gave a mediocre singer credit for a quote that has been around since at least 1539.

[@daviddibble2744]

She’s the best. Dating the best. Who plays for the best. You saying “mediocre” only proves you are just hating. Lmao 😂 fans don’t lie and the majority of the planet knows she’s the best. Haters go away

[@somethingtojenga]

Ahhh, right, mediocre singer... right, because she believes different things than you do, yeahhh... her beliefs probably, like, reshape her vocal folds in ways that mute the sound, should we run with that one?

[@daviddibble2744]

@@somethingtojenga blah blah blah that’s all I read

[@rena6895]

@@daviddibble2744obsessed Swifties worshipping their Queen. It’s the latest pandemic.

[@daviddibble2744]

@@rena6895 people always hate success and the BEST ~ jus the way it will always be

[@ElMencho.]

He spoke his mind like anybody can it’s called your first amendment. And if y’all didn’t know he has already said this few years ago but it’s 2024 everyone is soft.

[@tristansmith9198]

Cry about it he believes in real world values

[@nonexistent2335]

"Real world values" if that were true, everyone would be in agreement.

[@AveMaria-wu1rt]

Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when they have slandered you, and persecuted you, and spoken all kinds of evil against you, falsely, for my sake:be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

[@artwatson9161]

the kicker is right

[@hobsdigree2]

Starting a family is a great thing to look forward to.

[@nonexistent2335]

In your opinion, telling other women that they only are valuable if they have a family isn't true. That's the issue with his speech, he's incorrect as fuck.

[@hobsdigree2]

@@nonexistent2335 they aren't ONLY valuable if they have a family. That is you projecting your opinion on what you think other people think. You are the problem here.

[@maltomilto]

​@@nonexistent2335that's not what he said.

[@daniboy4153]

Ok if that rings true, why does my mom tell me she wishes I was dead and that I and my siblings ruined her life? Also how come my dad left the family then huh?

[@mruparsons7336]

@@hobsdigree2 No that's pretty much what he said. Women should not pursue a career, even if they want to, because their role should be at home being a mother.

[@romeblaze1292]

Anyone thinks this is controversial is apart of the problem and you need a realty check

[@nohype1749]

What a king 👑

[@liambrooks8696]

Holy shit they edited out the laughter when he made the pride month joke. What kinda 1984 ass world are we living in

[@rjagad]

We're living in 1984 that's for sure. You can't say anything about them anymore.

[@nonexistent2335]

@@rjagad Are we? Because it's 2024, also um, gay people were killed in the 80s and still lacked basic human rights, still do in most of the world. Also gay people were blamed for the hiv/aids epidemic before people gained common sense. Gay people in america have just gotten more rights, that are constantly being threatened, espically with project 2025. Nothing has changed.

[@autumndays1]

Shouldn't every parent be more proud of raising their children than of their career, if not that's what's wrong with America.

[@ClaireEmilia]

Why aren’t men staying at home and taking care of their children then?

[@A-RedHerring]

Secularism, late stage capitalism and feminism. Have poisoned this nation down to the deepest levels of institution.

[@nonexistent2335]

He told women to be mothers and that they were lied to only focus on their careers and then said that women were basically useless without a family. That's the issue.

[@dannyphantom3090]

This was a good speech i don't see what was so controversial. Some people will complain about anything

[@nonexistent2335]

Yes I love complaining about sexism!!!

[@Smith1820Gaming]

We need more people like Butker. God first, family second, and only allowing God to judge him. Hate him all you want, go ahead and hate me too. Just know, we view your hate as a peasantry act. Peasants = anyone who feels offended by his speech and or this comment. Stay blessed. News Flash: Opinions are like assholes.

[@nonexistent2335]

And you're a peasant because you agree with him. see i can assign things too thinking im doing something, look peasants: people who agree with his sexist remarks (men do usually, not surprised). News Flash: people have opinions of other people's opinions. freedom of speech goes all ways i dont understand how y'all don't get that. Stay blessed :)))

[@TheLateBloomerOfMystreet]

“You don’t agree with me so I’ll insult you” ahh comment

[@thomasfisher9938]

The truth is never outdated.

[@frenchfan3368]

Truth is timeless indeed. "Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever." - Hebrews 13: 8

[@ninabickell5776]

religion is quite literally the opposite of truth.

[@Raymond-gs5nd]

He’s not wrong

[@kellyb3375]

He spoke the opposite of what the NFL believes. That tells you what the NFL is , NFL says his views dont represent the NFL...lol

[@scratchpenny]

I think a huge percentage of "the NFL" aligns with most of his beliefs, but the corporate suits know better than to say that. That's why you can't suppress these ideas or people and pretend they don't exist. Real change happens through free speech out in the open.

[@bboyudon]

@@scratchpenny that's exactly right. Real change is happening now, through free speech, as the world takes off the blinders of religious fervor. Through free speech, we're finally seeing the oppressive grip of Christianity loosen, as followers who refuse to be fooled depart the church in record numbers.

[@tf2engineer]

yeah like show me a gay cornerback and I'll show you someone who doesn't exist

[@somethingtojenga]

@@scratchpenny And where do you get these statistics of a 'huge percentage' from, your head?

[@scratchpenny]

@@somethingtojenga It's just my experience of being around those types in high school and college. I never claimed it was factual data. I said, "I think," which is perfectly reasonable speculation in a KZbin comment section where you can't easily post sources anyway. But this is evident from countless times we've heard from men's sports figures over the years, with many holding very traditional views and often being Christians. The reality is that social media gives a false impression of the country being more progressive than it really is. And most of what Butker stated in this speech was mainstream only 20-30 years ago. For example, people forget that Obama and Biden were against gay marriage less than 20 years ago because it violated their religious beliefs.

[@JJ2222W]

It would be more controversial if there was compassion in his speech rather than entitlement, judgement, or separation energy which is what all sides are doing now. People really don’t know the teachings of Jesus.

[@notacreativehandle]

It’s clear you are unfamiliar with the teachings of Jesus…

[@Arcticroberto9376]

Where do you see entitlement? Judgement is the precursor to justice. What is separation energy?

[@notacreativehandle]

@@Arcticroberto9376 There is no entitlement. And separation energy is just nonsense to justify stupidity. Don’t waste your time.

[@brianawatkins5076]

Lmao​@@notacreativehandle

[@XmonstermanX]

The man was crying at one point because of the passion he was feeling towards the woman who supports his every step. Doesn’t know the teachings of Jesus, did you even listen to the same speech?

[@TherealHazlett]

Yeah, because he has such an important job. Give me a break.

[@PWEmulator-ul7ef]

I mean really. Looking for media fame to supplement his league-minimum salary.

[@nonexistent2335]

His job isn't really important lol (I can't tell if you're sarcastic or not).

[@Beast1CocoPuffs]

I’m not sure what was so controversial.

[@nonexistent2335]

Telling women they're only valuable if they have a family is the issue. There was no need for him to say that, he could've just wished everyone a blessed life.

[@pinksmokeysmash1482]

I don't know why the ladies even went to college, as soon as they graduated high-school they should've just gotten married and started having children 🙄

[@TraditionalSSPXMonarchist]

What is wrong with that?

[@pinksmokeysmash1482]

@@TraditionalSSPXMonarchist if that is the woman's choice for her life than ok. The footballer makes it seem like that should be the woman's only choice in life. He makes it seem like a woman's only "true" path in life is wife and mother. Like why should woman even continue on past basic education, they are never going to use it.

[@TraditionalSSPXMonarchist]

@@pinksmokeysmash1482 No he doesn’t because if he did, he would be contradicting the church, because a woman can also become a nun. He’s talking about the women who are married. Also, again, there is nothing wrong with staying in the comfort of your home and cleaning, teaching the children at home, or cooking.

[@pinksmokeysmash1482]

@@TraditionalSSPXMonarchist the Nuns released a statement following his speech on reasons why they disagreed. In the speech he said something along the lines of the woman being "excited about getting married" ? ... he was speaking to the ladies that weren't yet married but just graduated. Listen to the speech. ALSO nothing wrong with it IF that is HER choice but then why accumulate the student loan debt.

[@nonexistent2335]

Because women are allowed to go to college and they're not just gonna "I need a prince charming" soon out of high school when they don't even have money to provide for themselves, let alone a family. You're funny!!! Why don't you apply the same logic to men? Oh, you wouldn't like that then, would you? Always wanting to control women, when will men not speak over women for once.

[@michellewilliams8337]

If they take Harrison…I will NEVER watch or support the chiefs again! Reid…don’t go woke! Leave politics and religion out of your choices!! I’m not alone in this. I almost didn’t watch, because of Patrick speaking his political views. And I don’t care if Travis is dating Taylor fam or not!!! Leave Harrison alone! OR Better yet maybe it’s time for Harrison to go to a good team and the Chiefs to go back to their DECADES of losing …you can’t please everyone Reid …leave it alone!

[@usernameisinvalid1052]

Mahomes and Reid already responded about this they said that they support butker

[@animalmania1637]

May God bless Mr. Butker, very good and strong speech. We need more kind and knowledgeable professional athletes in this world

[@mddell58]

Some people need to STOP overreacting! “The idea behind this expression “familiarity breeds contempt” has been around for thousands of years. In ancient Rome, the writer Publilius used the expression. Over a thousand years later, Pope Innocent III repeated the expression. The English writer Geoffrey Chaucer was the first to use this expression.

[@lindamandell5305]

Great speech

[@VG-rj8pn]

He has every right to say what he wants

[@yeomama8424]

In every report I’ve seen, the audience’s applause is cut out.

[@YeesusnoKanyeOver]

He is right

[@ZidaneTribal-hu8mf]

Of course the NFL had something to say. Smh

[@mattmaccaronio5990]

This dude brought a level of respect to an NFL player which hasn’t been seen in over a decade

[@mattmaccaronio5990]

@@mrmcclory1964 red blooded americans

[@DanielSanchez-mi7be]

I SUPPORT HARRISON BUTKER I BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST AND THAT IS HIS WORD.

[@ConsiderIt]

The fact that this is “controversial” shows how far society has fallen.

[@mruparsons7336]

@Considerlt It shows how few little men feel that women have a right to chose their own path in life.

[@Hagfan789]

Good for him. What he said was completely accurate. Much of the nation feels this way.

[@TyGetsPaid]

Butker W

[@df6148]

1:25 dismissive condescension is what we’re seeing here from this lady. “Outdated” 😂.

[@kawika2974]

Indeed. I just mentioned in another comment how the "outdated" criticism is a logical fallacy. It happens when someone can't form a viable argument, they just resort to ridicule.

[@df6148]

@kawika2974 very true

[@nonexistent2335]

@@df6148 It's outdated because it is? Women today are less likely to have children and get married, this isn't new information, so yes, this way of thinking is outdated because nobody cares about "traditional family values" when they're too broke to even rent an apartment. You think young women who are going to college want a family as soon as possible? With this economy, and the amount of men who think women only belong in the kitchen? No. Like honestly, try talking to women with the same type of mindset this man has, and see if you get any of them because I doubt you will. Times change, too bad. I don't know what to tell you.

[@epipd5712]

Butker seems highly intelligent, and he put his heart into his speech. I do not agree with everything he said, but we do have freedom of speech in the USA. I only wish him the best in life. Thanks to the Youngbloods for singing the great song, 'Get Together'.

[@RovingRoninEDC]

He’s speaking his mind and sharing his views. When ANYONE on the left does it , it’s celebrated. When anyone on the right does it’s not just condemned like it used to be … but all the “1st amendment for me and me only” voices start talking about consequences. One woman , the next day, even went as far as to say “He can’t say that”. Well he did , enjoy your summer

[@apslife1989]

Love how she calls it “outdated” as if everyone is onboard now. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@pamgessler5923]

It's a form of bullying.

[@RichardTavilla]

@@pamgessler5923 feminism is the real bully here .one out of four American women are on antidepressants. I mentor young men and I tell them all to get their passports out to stay away from feminist American women

[@leblockbuster]

@@pamgessler5923yeah and saying we can’t say anything about your ideals is a form of oppression, if you can have your ideas we can have ours. you can’t just say “its bullying so you can’t think that. If you’re allowed to voice what I think is wrong, we can voice what you think is wrong.

[@KayCeesFinest]

good man

[@kg8815]

Lol nut job more like

[@nsajimwasege68]

And the spoiled wicked ones feel offended when righteous ones reminds them of their tresspassing that threatens humanity! Wake up,get off the evil paths and repent so you can be saved as a people and as a nation!!!

[@commandery3574]

you’re experiencing religious psychosis.

[@nonexistent2335]

@@commandery3574 I find it funny that those who disagree with a religous person's opinion are labeled as wicked. Especially in this case when nuns have said that this man was speaking bullsh!t lol

[@joegaines9375]

We’re actually talking about a Pro God perspective being outlawed or Banned. There talking about should this be fired which is crazy.. The Bible speaks to a time where good will be called evil and evil being called good. Amazing to see in real time. I salute this guy for speaking Truth.

[@joebriggs5781]

What's truth about believing in an invisible sky daddy? I don't care about his speech...but the "Truth" stuff is pure nonsense. It's his opinion based off a man-made fiction book.

[@nonexistent2335]

Funny how there are no laws that prohibit freedom of religion at all. Also if the Bible is okay with those being celibate, which means they don't need to be married, that proves that you don't need kids. Therefore, him talking about women wasting their time because they have no husband and kids is completely opinion-based, and not factual.

[@joebriggs5781]

@@nonexistent2335 right, there is nothing outlawing these views. Imagine if religious people had to ever actually battle against the prohibition of their freedoms and rights like gay people did with marriage? Christians are complaining about people’s reaction to a speech, they’ve never actually had to go through any kind of fight for rights.

[@TheLtrain2010]

Nothing he said was wrong

[@nonexistent2335]

So instead of wishing everyone a blessed life, it was good for him to tell only the women that they spent their time for a degree for nothing because they don't have a family of their own? He could've just said God bless you all, but no, he had to make the women there feel like crap. Graduating is supposed to be motivational to go get a job and enter the workforce, not be discouraged by a FOOTBALL PLAYER. LOL man can't even kick good and he wanna shame women while his mother is in the medical field, yikes!!!

[@mruparsons7336]

Yes it was. He said the graduating females were told lies. What does he know what they were told. He's pushing his own beliefs on to others. It's ignorant.

[@petertaras7743]

Butker is a courageous man willing to speak truth and people don't like it. Good is being called evil and evil is being called good.

[@enden6963]

You'd expect this from Brian Moorman, not Harrison Butker. Lol

[@nonexistent2335]

Honestly, the fact that they let a FOOTBALL PLAYER who didn't even go there talk, is crazy. Who let bro in

[@TheeRomantic]

Highest selling jersey rn

[@MichaelJones-ys4xc]

I don't see the controversy here, other than a few people acting insulted. If this is all it takes to send you to victimville, have fun!

[@Alfredo-di7kh]

God bless this Man, big balls big heart

[@Endothelia]

Small brain

[@herbertbell9438]

Hope my phone isn't dead, I've got to call the based department right away.

[@tonyarinker364]

I still don't understand people. He spoke from the heart, said his truth. He is entitled to do that. Why do these other groups have to even get involved? He didn't call them out. He didn't make derogatory comments. He didn't scream, go crazy, try to hurt anyone physically. Why are they so defensive? Truth be told, NO ONE cares who you love or what you do behind closed doors...do your thing, just don't put it in everyone's' faces all the time nor involve our children. That is where you cross the line. We are just as entitled to our opinion, speaking our minds & protecting OUR children as you are for wanting to be who you believe you are. they aren't your children. Ones who have parents that love them. Some of you must not have had that at home & it shows.

[@mruparsons7336]

Because Butkner decided what he thought women graduates should be. He gave no consideratiion to what their career goals may be. He demeaned their dreams because he has a different ideology. It was rude and inconsiderate. Did he once speak about what he thought male grads should be.? It would be the same as a speaker speaking in front of the NFL telling them how thoughtless their high paid, adulation-filled career was because they weren't devoting their careers to the priesthood or world hunger or they weren't devoting their career to living and working in poor areas of the country.

[@kimstults505]

Harrison's comments aren't "antiquated", they are eternal truth. One day, EVERY KNEE WILL BOW. This man is very bold, and i am thankful for him.

[@nonexistent2335]

What does being a housewife have to do with religion? Society forced us all to accept the nuclear family value at one point. It's not against the Bible or God/Jesus for women to be in the workforce. I don't get the problem y'all have with non-traditional women.

[@jsmith43894]

What's sad is that youtube comment threads are a more efficient way of understanding what actually took place in any given situation than it is from reading the mainstream media articles.

[@williampelfrey9159]

Good for Harrison!!

[@alimarie67]

What a beautiful speech. May God bless and protect him.🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️