Have you heard that Russia started the whole upset about taking a knee?

The athletes who took a knee during the National Anthem before football games, supposedly the outrage was started by Russia on social media. Do you think it is true, and do you think all outrage about anything political should be dismissed? I don’t mean issues should be dismissed, but the outrage, the level of anger or offense needs to be toned down?

Does is matter if Russia starts the outrage, if they are talking about facts? Individuals can still choose not to be outraged.