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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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[–] feedingofthe5000 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

Shoot, do a caricature of a black guy like that for a mascot and how much hell would be raised.

mascots/name is apples/oranges though.

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

My wife is part Apache and takes absolutely no offense to the name. As soon as you start calling something "politically incorrect" and offensive, the more it will be. The team itself has never once condoned racism and, like all other teams, strives to be Super Bowl Champions. If they were I don't think there would be as big a fuss...but that's just my opinion.

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

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