Washington Redskins must change their offensive Name...

You want me to read what now....?

This has kept me going since yesterday, & today has been...unpleasant.
Thank you OP.

reply to post by Darkrunner


Logic and reason mean little in the light of anonymity. It is much easier to express indignation over opposing views so long as we do not have to face those with whom we disagree. ATS used to be about discussion and learning, now it seems that the 'self important' views are taking over, in fact this may be exactly one of those posts. Me, bemoaning the state of ATS. Sigh.

reply to post by Xtrozero


I think not only did you miss the point, you are at the wrong ballpark. The now most offensive part of the name of the 'Washington Redskins' is the Washington part. After what the government has done to this country, why would anyone want to connected to that governing body?

...../getting more popcorn MMMMMMM sooooooo tasty!

reply to post by whyamIhere


Well played, sir.

Also....AFC West ftw!!

reply to post by whyamIhere


What is more offensive than Washington, right now? I agree it should be removed from the team name!

Auricom


You do realize that this is a real story right? Just because the OP started a thread in a jokingly manner doesn't mean that the story itself is a joke.

Its a joke for preciely that reason. The fact that some feel that a privately owned sports team calling themselves Redskins is a tragedy, is laughable. They aren't doing it in a demeaning manner nor are they making fun of anyone. The die-hard fans actually worship their team (Illogically so).

Anyway, Tebow sucks and gets too much attention. Peyton Manning will do well most of the season but he's not going to turn water into wine or bring about the apocalypse. Denver will lose next Sunday and no team will finish the year off undefeated. That is all. Oh...and the NE Patriots suck balls.

reply to post by whyamIhere


Haha! Wow, I actually didn't mean to reply to you. I am not sure how I did that, but I was high at the time.. so that might have something to do with it. I digress.

Landover Redcoats...

Threads are a funny thing...

You can never predict what the response might be.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to reply.

whyamIhere

Auricom
I hate overly PC crap. I think it hurts more than it helps. However, that doesn't change the fact that they have a point.

I for one like the name. I don't find it offensive, but I'm not Native Indian either.

I think these examples are unfortunate.

The New York Jews? Is that really a Team?

I can see that ending up in court...

Sarge, I can picture a consortium of judges
owning them... lox stock and bagels ROFL.
God I miss Olbermann: and I don't know why.

reply to post by Oannes



booo yah excellent call amigo. the first actual meet in the middle fix.

reply to post by ObservingTheWorld



Everyone got the joke.....and yes it was funny as hell. However it turned to an actual real life conversation on the issue. How could someone possibly find that strange?

OH that's right they don't think it's a slur so they can't believe people aren't dismissing the issue completely....Now i get it.

I have to agree 100% the word "Washington" really pisses me off! I supppose it does the same thing to wanna-be NFL team owner, His Majesty the Lord of Death Obama! I mean really, if you think about it, who doesn't get nauseous or enraged when they hear the word Washington these days

reply to post by artemisminion


Nope, not everyone did. Their stupidity and self righteousness flavors my popcorn.

artemisminion
Everyone got the joke.....and yes it was funny as hell.

However it turned to an actual real life conversation on the issue. How could someone possibly find that strange?
OH that's right they don't think it's a slur so they can't believe people aren't dismissing the issue completely....Now i get it.

I agree...it's classic passive-aggressive behavior in action. "Hey...can't you take a joke?" I keep thinking back to when it was acceptable to refer to Blacks in a similar derogatory manner and they were expected to play along and suck it up.

Even if only some of what are called "Native Americans" south of our border consider 'Redskins' to be a slur...well then its usage is worthy of a re-thinking. This ain't just PC...I know from PC.

I disagree. I have no problem with the name "Redskins". I like the name. I also dislike "Chairperson", "Mail Person", etc., For crying out load, "Woman" has "man" in it. Should we call them "Wopersons"? Where does it stop? It's just a name!

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet"
-William Shakespeare

reply to post by whyamIhere


So what if you're offended? Well boo-f-ing-hoo.

What does that mean? Nothing. Who cares? No one has stopped you from breathing, living your life. No one has physically assaulted you. You simply "feel" offended.

I find many things offensive - doesn't mean everyone else does or the world has to pander to my wishes.

Why do people make such a big deal about being "offended"?

I swear....

You couldn't make this up.

This thread just keeps on giving.

Looks like you are typical politically correct modern American - spending your energy being affronted about trivia and being manipulated by the mass media while the U.S. collapses around you. This could only happen in a bored and overly fed country- congratulations-you are truly a deep thinker!