[–] BlueGold 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago (edited ago)
I like the Redskin team - I loved the Hoggs back in the day. But the name is absolutely racist - its the definition - referring to a group generically by the color of its skin. Washington - Warriors or Natives or Americans or Tribe or Champions or Soldiers or Choctaw or Captains
[–] [deleted] 2 points 0 points 2 points (+2|-2) ago
[–] dualplains ago
but for purely economic reasons they need to change it.
Agreed. I keep hearing people trying to make an argument that they'll make a killing selling replacement gear and memorabilia to fans, but people don't seem to understand that many if not most of those fans wouldn't buy the new stuff. Loyalty doesn't work that.
[–] RobotVagina 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I don't think that they should have to change it, but realistically, it's unlikely that they will be able to retain it much longer.
After having a similar conversation with my coworker about this last year, my choice for the new name would be the "Washington Potomacs". I also like the idea of stealing the Nationals old name (since they aren't using it anymore) and calling the team the "Washington Senators".
[–] Maskedsaturn 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
By the way, would you like a Redskins flair?
[–] Hey_Sunshine 2 points 0 points 2 points (+2|-2) ago (edited ago)
I'm actually an Indigenous American by blood and I really couldn't give two liquid shits about the mascot of the national hand-egg team.
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[–] BloodPool [S] 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago (edited ago)
You're the second Native American in this thread that has said this. I'm beginning to think that this may just be a PC ploy.
Edit: The name change idea, not you.
[–] Hey_Sunshine 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
What I find most hilarious about the whole issue is the fact that this gets more public attention than the chronic drug and alcohol problems that have real casualties beyond the gridiron.