[–] pepepepepe 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
No. It's just another meaningless PC proxy war between different groups of white people. If you really care about the plight of Native Americans, football teams are the furthest thing from your mind. There are very real issues to be discussed with respect to their communities. This is a sideshow that takes away from the real issues, something we're seeing again with Zimbabweans and the Cecil the Lion media circus.
Even worse is the fact that the federal government and political parties keep butting in on this issue which reeks of dishonesty, government overreach, and problems with priorities. Their federal trademark registration was denied and the appeal upheld just because some busybodies in DC decided they should make the decision for them. Why is this acceptable? Why is this their job? People say the poll of Native Americans favoring the name when the controversy started is flawed but nobody followed up so how do they even judge its offensiveness? Do you even hear anyone talking today about "them fuckin' Redskins takin' er jerrrrrbs"? The whole issue is just a shitshow.
[–] pizza_mine 1 point 3 points 4 points (+4|-1) ago
No: it's not a derogatory term, it's descriptive, nothing more. It refers to the natives living in the Americas. There is nothing insulting to have the color of your skin described or addressed. It's just a fact.
Yes: The Savages or The Primitives, The Backwards People. Or The Redskins, who where the people found here who thrived and survived and where doing quite well until Europeans arrived.
[–] dualplains 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I think it'll pass. This isn't the first time that name has been an point of controversy and it won't be the last, but I think it'll blow over.
[–] feedingofthe5000 2 points 6 points 8 points (+8|-2) ago
Inncorect, it's a descriptive derogatory term. Would any of these team names fly? The Yellows The Blacks The Jews Just because you are used to hearing "The Redskins" doesn't mean it's not derogatory. Things like Braves, Chiefs, Seminoles on the other hand I think are fine.
[–] Maskedsaturn 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
THE BROWNS!? Oh crap... Watch out Cleveland!
[–] pizza_mine 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
I see your point, but there is inconsistency in your rebuttals "the Reds" fits in the list of what you said is derogatory yet it isn't. What about "the blues?" Definitely refers to a certain race, but no one is offended by the term. I think the real solution is how about we start thinking "the Redskins" is not derogatory, guess what happens? It is no longer derogatory. Lets rein in the political correctness and stop trying to find offense in everything.
[–] pepepepepe 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
The New York Jews has a nice ring to it. I'd totally get behind that. The headlines and banter would be hilarious.
Jews reign in spending, stay far below salary cap for free agent hunt
Jews crash the Jets in New York rivalry, 43-14
Jewgate? Leaked document exposes NY Jews' collusion with Patriots organization
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[–] Maskedsaturn 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
And would be very economical. You could keep the same jerseys, if there is print that says "Redskins" switching it out shouldn't be a problem.
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[–] dualplains 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Hey, and the field naming rights just sell themselves!
[–] Maskedsaturn 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
Nope, I have said this once, I will say it again, change the logo to a potato. It offends no one that can file a lawsuit.
[–] Maskedsaturn 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Don't! We are all terrible people sometimes!
[–] thegoldenboy 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
Nope, I don't think they should, but I think they will be forced too.
[–] BloodPool [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I'm starting to think it's leaning that way as well. First the Washington "Bullets" had to change their name because "Guns are bad.", and now the DC area has to change another name. Soon, they'll think the "Wizards" is too Satanic of a name, and have that changed. This sucks.
[–] DrunkenGoblin 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
The Washington Bullets weren't forced by anyone to change their name. Owner Abe Polin made the decision on his own to drop the Bullets name from his team.
[–] Hey_Sunshine 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Nisqually here, off the rez. Nobody I know gives a damn about that team.
[–] onesidedsquare 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
The Capitals, Monuments, or ..i dunno Stags?
[–] BloodPool [S] ago
The Capitals are our hockey team. I was thinking Warriors, as there isn't a pro NFL team with that name, and it may fit with the song "Hail to the Warriors"...maybe...I don't know!
[–] onesidedsquare 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
yeah not bad,
[–] mikron2 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
I want the Monuments so bad, but for unrealistic reasons. I'd want their logo to be the Washington Monument in the center, with two domes, one on either side representing the White House dome, and say the Capitol dome. Whichever of the domes you prefer from buildings in DC really, so it would look like a cock and balls. but with monuments. That way it would really get people's panties in a wad and I would laugh hysterically because I'm not really a nearly 30 year old man.