Skinzman
10-03-2012, 06:49 AM
The Kansas City Star is now doing anything its power to not print the word "Redskin" in it's articles due to its derogatory/racist meaning. Can't say I blame them... they aren't the first and won't be the last to oppose the name. I wonder how long the NFL can continue to ignore this situation.
What's everyones opinion on a possible future name change? Ideas for new names/logos? I think anything to go along with the Nationals & Capitals would be cool. I saw Federals brought up in a blog, maybe something along those lines. The Washington Hogs would be awesome too, keeping a traditional feeling.
Funny thing this whole conversation. Go to Indian reservations and a lot of them have Redskins/Indians/Braves as the high school mascot. So if its not considered racist by the Indians, then why are we having this conversation?
I think the people who want these names to disappear are more racist to the Indians than the people who support those names being used. What better way to eliminate any Indian Heritage from the USA then to make sure you hear as little about Indians as you can. So the Kansas City Star can maintain the support for genocide of Indians all they want, it doesnt make them right.
From a person with Cherokee blood running through my veins... and proud of it.
redskins5044
10-03-2012, 07:09 AM
Funny thing this whole conversation. Go to Indian reservations and a lot of them have Redskins/Indians/Braves as the high school mascot. So if its not considered racist by the Indians, then why are we having this conversation?
I think the people who want these names to disappear are more racist to the Indians than the people who support those names being used. What better way to eliminate any Indian Heritage from the USA then to make sure you hear as little about Indians as you can. So the Kansas City Star can maintain the support for genocide of Indians all they want, it doesnt make them right.
From a person with Cherokee blood running through my veins... and proud of it.
I went on vacation this year to Arizona and was real apprehensive about wearing my redskins hat while there due to the Indian population and reservations.
We stopped at one of the Indian markets on the side of the road one day and saw a couple wearing Redskin hats. Also while driving one day to see a place called four corners, saw a high school on a reservation and their mascot was a Redskin.
I know that none of this makes it right or politically correct.
Mechanix544
10-03-2012, 07:24 AM
The Kansas City Star is now doing anything its power to not print the word "Redskin" in it's articles due to its derogatory/racist meaning. Can't say I blame them... they aren't the first and won't be the last to oppose the name. I wonder how long the NFL can continue to ignore this situation.
What's everyones opinion on a possible future name change? Ideas for new names/logos? I think anything to go along with the Nationals & Capitals would be cool. I saw Federals brought up in a blog, maybe something along those lines. The Washington Hogs would be awesome too, keeping a traditional feeling.
But I'm sure they print the word Chiefs............
Not saying the two are the same, but some native americans have some pretty thin red skin.......
FRPLG
10-03-2012, 08:33 AM
Words only have the power you give them. Seems like a few select Native Americans choose to make this an issue. The word "choose" was used specifically. Is there any great outcry about this anywhere?
mredskins
10-03-2012, 09:00 AM
some one posted a ESPN article that seemed to be a weekly installment of like a "all pro" team. I thought it was kind of neat but can't find the newest addition.
skinsfaninok
10-03-2012, 09:27 AM
Joey T bashed Tony romo said "he's not very good "
Carlos Rogers says jets quit Sunday. Duh
RedskinsInNYC
10-03-2012, 10:00 AM
But I'm sure they print the word Chiefs............
Not saying the two are the same, but some native americans have some pretty thin red skin.......
Shocked you're from Georgia.
Ruhskins
10-03-2012, 12:13 PM
Holmes out for the season (IR)
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
Jets WR Santonio Holmes out for the season, will go on IR.
Chico23231
10-03-2012, 12:33 PM
ESPN showing some Skins love:
Can Washington Redskins QB Robert Griffin III make DC a sports town again? - ESPN The Magazine - ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8448606/can-washington-redskins-qb-robert-griffin-iii-make-dc-sports-town-again-espn-magazine)
Holmes out for the season (IR)
Albert Breer @AlbertBreer
Jets WR Santonio Holmes out for the season, will go on IR.
They're done. When they lost Revis you could tell it totally burst Ryan's bubble, and it showed against the 49ers.