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[–] pizza_mine 1 point 3 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.

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[–] feedingofthe5000 2 points 6 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.

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[–] pepepepepe 0 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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[–] BloodPool [S] 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

I find this to be far more derogatory than the name Redskins.

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[–] pizza_mine 0 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.

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[–] Maskedsaturn 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

THE BROWNS!? Oh crap... Watch out Cleveland!

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[–] BloodPool [S] 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

I agree, but, in the land where "Political Correctness" was born, and reigns, we're going to have a hard time keeping that name.

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[–] dualplains 0 points 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.