# Tweet by [@keefmoon](http://twitter.com/keefmoon) on 2018-08-25 12:19:40 > [!INFO] Archived from [original tweet](http://twitter.com/keefmoon/status/1033328050308608000) The idea that NFL players are protesting the anthem is so utterly ridiculous that the only explanation is that either it’s a convenient excuse to continue to oppress the oppressed, or it shows how successful the Fox News brainwashing has been. https://t.co/4S0Sw90mIB