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View Poll Results: Thoughts on the pending Redskins name change? | |||
It’s time, the name is offensive | 4 | 9.52% | |
I’m tired of hearing about it so change it | 17 | 40.48% | |
Keep the name at all costs | 16 | 38.10% | |
No strong opinion either way | 5 | 11.90% | |
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll |
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06-08-2020, 07:08 AM | #1 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
This name thing has been going on a long time ... a long time ..whatever they change it to unless it’s total away from a persons ethnic or race or whatever it Won’t work ..warriors etc promotes violence .. you get the idea ..I’ve pulled for the Redskins my whole life If they change name I’m done because if won’t be the team I love ... if it’s that easy why not all of us just pick another damn team 😀.. I get it if you live in DC it’s your home however I don’t have that connection.. Washington congressionals, Washington Monuments, Washington freedom, that’s what I’m afraid of .. the name is going to be changed I hope they can somehow keep the Native American legacy in the name .. I’m not sure . Question for you .. if the redskins were to move to another city like the browns did and changed the name (ravens) would you follow them ? Unless the team keeps the identity with a mild tweak ( just drop the redskins ) just be known as Washington put the feather on helmet and let each individual decide if they want to use the nickname ...
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06-08-2020, 08:57 AM | #2 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
Just the viewpoint from an educated Brit with a mixed race family. Don't shoot me down, these are just musings, and as I'm a) not an American and b) I picked the Skins when the sport became popular in the UK, I have less of a vested interest.
I can't help thinking this is a minority of parties stirring the pot up every year or so. I mean, if you want to get into semantics and imagery, maybe the retort is "well rename/image the Patriots then too?". I mean you can easily argue that their name and logo (especially the old one) implied that only white men can be patriots. I don't believe that was the intent but it's a valid argument. Having spent nearly a day next to a blue collar native American on a Greyhound bus discussing it among a few topics, I got the distinct impression he felt that most NA's would suggest they have far more/bigger issues than the naming of one sports team. If I recall, and it was quite a while ago, he said that maybe if there was a mass protest or the like then they should change it, but he would rather the effort go into improving job opportunities etc. than changing a brand name. Unlike Rocnrik, I'd still follow the team, but I can see both sides of the coin. It can be construed as derogatory in a historical context, but it can also be construed as celebrating a people that should be proud of their heritage that was all but destroyed. If they did change the name, I'd have no issue as long as the new name carried that same message of pride in a culture rich in heritage. |
06-08-2020, 05:00 PM | #3 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
Change it to Skins....its what we call em anyway. It goes from racist to all encompassing.
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06-09-2020, 08:00 AM | #4 |
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06-08-2020, 08:10 PM | #5 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
I call them that anyways... just keep logo drop the nickname and let folks call them whatever .. hopefully in the near future we can call them Winners!!
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06-11-2020, 03:00 PM | #6 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
As long as they keep the name Redskins its not going to matter what logo is used, its going to be a problem. I wouldn't be surprised if Goodell and the league pressure the Skins to change the name within the next few years. Hopefully when they change the name its not something stupid like the River Dogs.
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06-11-2020, 03:15 PM | #7 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
I think the name and logo will both need to go.
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06-11-2020, 03:31 PM | #8 |
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06-11-2020, 03:36 PM | #9 | |
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06-11-2020, 03:41 PM | #10 |
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06-11-2020, 03:46 PM | #11 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
Your lucky MTK isn't Morty Seinfeld. If you compound interest that initial 100 quarterly, you would owe him even more now.
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06-11-2020, 06:08 PM | #13 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
I'll pay you guys a beer is that bet is honored next time I come to DC.
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06-11-2020, 03:25 PM | #14 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
If I'm Snyder and I'm forced to change, I'm changing name to:
Washington Manifest Destiny Logo is a wagon. Alternate, a train.
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06-13-2020, 10:24 PM | #15 |
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Re: Skins getting heat again over name issue
I’ve said if they ever do change it, Washington Pigskins. Good ol American football lingo. Lol
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