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Why is the Washington Redskins Name/Logo Being Singled Out?
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:53 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:53 pm
I understand how it can offend people. That's not the issue.
As I watch the Stanley Cup finals, I became curious why the Chicago "Blackhawks" and the Cleveland "Indians" go unnoticed, while the "Redskins" are under PC fire.
As I watch the Stanley Cup finals, I became curious why the Chicago "Blackhawks" and the Cleveland "Indians" go unnoticed, while the "Redskins" are under PC fire.
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Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:54 pm to Degas
Because the owner doesn't give all of his money to Democrats / progressives.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:55 pm to Degas
In
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:55 pm to Degas
its not that i dont get why the redskins get shite, i just dont get why the indians dont get shite with this fricking logo
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:56 pm to Degas
What about the "fighting irish"? It directly implies the stereotype of a drunken irish man who wants to fight at the bar.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:56 pm to Degas
For one thing, the NFL is the #1 sport in the US & Washington DC in a major TV market.
As far as I know, "Blackhawks" isn't a slur among Native Americans.
The only controversy I remember about the Cleveland Indians is this photo.
As far as I know, "Blackhawks" isn't a slur among Native Americans.
The only controversy I remember about the Cleveland Indians is this photo.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:56 pm to Degas
Redskin was a racial slur used to describe Native Americans. I don't think people should care, but its not close to the same as the others.
Blackhawks:
and Indians is a generic term created by people that were confused what continent they were on (and has gotten some shite before).
Blackhawks:
quote:
"The Blackhawks’ founder was Maj. Frederic McLaughlin, whose family owned Manor House Coffee, a popular brand in the first half of the 20th century. McLaughlin named the team after the Blackhawk division, a unit he helped lead as an officer in the Army. It was formed during World War I, but the war ended before the unit, or McLaughlin, saw action. The unit was named for a Sauk and Fox American Indian leader, Chief Black Hawk, who fought against the United States government in the War of 1812 and in 1832."
and Indians is a generic term created by people that were confused what continent they were on (and has gotten some shite before).
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 3:00 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:58 pm to HailHailtoMichigan!
Idiots got mad at Mr. Cajun so they changed to this stupid pepper.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 2:59 pm to Degas
Awesome! Glad we have this fresh hot take! 
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:00 pm to TheCaterpillar
Then why did the Marquette "Warriors" need to change their name to the "Golden Eagles"?
Everything is getting so PC. The next thing you know, the Washington Bullets will need to change their name...oh wait.....
Everything is getting so PC. The next thing you know, the Washington Bullets will need to change their name...oh wait.....
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:02 pm to Degas
quote:
Then why did the Marquette "Warriors" need to change their name to the "Golden Eagles"?
Are you asking me? I have no idea.
Out of all this dumb sensitive mascot shite, I actually, somewhat, understand how "Redskins" can be offensive. According to Native Americans they interviewed on ESPN, its the equivalent of calling a team "Ni***rs" or "Zipperheads". People in this country are so separated from Reservation society that I think we just don't realize it maybe?
I don't know. Nor do I care.
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:05 pm to Jamohn
Left coast madness to this
East coast has theirs
to this degenerate
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:08 pm to Degas
I agree. I'm disappointed there aren't more colorful team names like the New Orleans Negros, Seattle Slant Eyes, Los Angeles Chinamen, Brooklyn Hymies and San Francisco figs. Political correctness sucks.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:12 pm to TheCaterpillar
quote:
According to Native Americans they interviewed on ESPN, its the equivalent of calling a team "Ni***rs" or "Zipperheads".
There's the problem, "according to Native Americans they interviewed on ESPN". ESPN=ABC, if you research it you'll find that 95% of native Americans don't find it offensive and actually use the nickname at their schools and came up with the name for themselves.
LINK
Now you can look on some white guilt (ESPN) sites for the SJW / progressive (see Bench McElroy above) view of the name, but remember you're reading some liberal diatribe.
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 3:16 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:15 pm to Degas
quote:
I became curious why the Chicago "Blackhawks" and the Cleveland "Indians" go unnoticed, while the "Redskins" are under PC fire.
The reason Red Skins is a news story is because somebody put in the time effort and money to file a grievance with the US Patent and Trademark office. I don't remember the exact details but IIRC the NFL was able to stall this in the system for a fairly long time, like over 10 years. It's not just some random protestors, it's a well organized and funded legal campaign against it. Makes me wonder if Jerry Jones isn't behind it
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:16 pm to 91TIGER
quote:
There's the problem, "according to Native Americans they interviewed on ESPN". ESPN=ABC, if you research it you'll find that 95% of native Americans don't find it offensive and actually use the nickname at their schools and came up with the name for themselves.
if you want to bitch about slanted reporting how about you dont use a site that is clearly slanted as your source?
This post was edited on 6/10/15 at 3:17 pm
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:22 pm to Dr RC
HuffPO/DailyKOS/MSNBC/CNN/ABC/CBS/NBC/NYT/DU/PBS
10/1 SJW sites, but believe them if it makes you feel any better. They can't find more than 5% of native groups that are "offended", but they plaster it all over the media they own to make you believe it is so.
10/1 SJW sites, but believe them if it makes you feel any better. They can't find more than 5% of native groups that are "offended", but they plaster it all over the media they own to make you believe it is so.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:26 pm to 91TIGER
Teams like the Seminoles, Illini or whomever give teams permission to use it. Using a distinct tribe name that usually has no problems, as it the tribes usually supports it.
I think the bland Indians or Warriors gives some a problem, and Redskins is what it is.
I think the bland Indians or Warriors gives some a problem, and Redskins is what it is.
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:26 pm to 91TIGER
Great this will become another SJW thread on TD... 
Posted on 6/10/15 at 3:27 pm to Degas
quote:
"Blackhawks"
Blackhawks are a tribe from the area. As long as they don't create caricatures of natives, it's not really a matter of racism.
Redskin is an inherently racist term. Indians, although rooted in a certain level of ignorance, is also nowhere near as offensive as Redskin.
Imagine if the NFL had a team called the Memphis Darkies and had a drawing of a delta bluesman as the logo. This is tantamount to that.
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