Native American group threatens Washington Commanders with boycott over name change

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,370]

Lordy lordy what do the libs do know. I will admit out of all the PC nonsense, I can admit that I could possibly see how Redskins could be offensive.  Kind of like if it was the Washington darkies. 

 

Now Braves Seminoles etc. No way.

 

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[Ban Hammer 13,327]

group name:  Native American Guardians Association
abbreviation:  NAGA
in d&d, a naga is this

[Pooky 3,780]

3 hours ago, Ban Hammer said:

group name:  Native American Guardians Association
abbreviation:  NAGA
in d&d, a naga is this

Out of the dim and distant past, memories emerge 😎

[TBoneTX 45,248]

I never really understood what was offensive about "Redskins" in the first place.

The fight song, Hail to the Redskins, was actually pretty cool.

I look forward to hearing about this lawsuit as it proceeds.

The decision to return to the name might be based on how many season tickets NAGA buys.

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,370]

17 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

I never really understood what was offensive about "Redskins" in the first place.

The fight song, Hail to the Redskins, was actually pretty cool.

I look forward to hearing about this lawsuit as it proceeds.

The decision to return to the name might be based on how many season tickets NAGA buys.

I am different than many, in that I usually try to understand why someone thinks a certain way even if I don't agree with their opnion. 

 

You seriously can't understand why some would find the term Redskins offensive even if you don't agree? 

 

 

[TBoneTX 45,248]

10 hours ago, Nature Boy 2.0 said:

You seriously can't understand why some would find the term Redskins offensive even if you don't agree? 

It wouldn't bug me if a team were named the Palefaces.  It's descriptive.

[Dashinka 24,479]

On 8/10/2023 at 2:01 PM, Nature Boy 2.0 said:

I am different than many, in that I usually try to understand why someone thinks a certain way even if I don't agree with their opnion. 

 

You seriously can't understand why some would find the term Redskins offensive even if you don't agree? 

 

 

I am sure anything can be offensive to someone.  The question is are we a country that placates everyone that feels offended?  If it is, we are in a sad state of decline to oblivion. 

[Ban Hammer 13,327]

i'm still waiting for my favorite team to appear "the grumpy old farts"

[TBoneTX 45,248]

4 hours ago, Dashinka said:

The question is are we a country that placates everyone that feels offended?  If it is, we are in a sad state of decline to oblivion. 

This offends me.  Bad Bill!  Bad, BAD Bill!

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,370]

On 8/11/2023 at 12:12 AM, TBoneTX said:

It wouldn't bug me if a team were named the Palefaces.  It's descriptive.

it wouldn't me either, but the American idioms in this county have a wee bit different history than us palefaces.

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,370]

9 hours ago, Dashinka said:

I am sure anything can be offensive to someone.  The question is are we a country that placates everyone that feels offended?  If it is, we are in a sad state of decline to oblivion. 

By no means and it has gotten way out of hand. My point was this is the only one of the many, that may have some validity. However the ol cry wolf thing

[Ban Hammer 13,327]

23 minutes ago, Nature Boy 2.0 said:

By no means and it has gotten way out of hand. My point was this is the only one of the many, that may have some validity. However the ol cry wolf thing

i am offended that you are not offended!

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,370]

1 hour ago, Ban Hammer said:

i am offended that you are not offended!

I think now that I am a crusty old poot, I honestly dont think I can be offended.  I dont really follow the news much anymore and honestly I am not read in on most of what yall talk about here. I certainly now look back at how worked up we use to get about the foolishness in here as quite absurd. I can say the only time I really saw red in here is one someone called a certain poster a war criminal. That got me triggered. If that had happened in person it would have been a problem

 

 

 

-----Anger is the punishment we give ourselves for someone else's mistake-----

[TBoneTX 45,248]

1 hour ago, Nature Boy 2.0 said:

crusty old poot

1.  Isn't it "crusty old coot"?

B. Maintain better personal hygiene.

[TBoneTX 45,248]

Whitesplaining the 'Redskins' Mascot Controversy to Native Americans

 

[...] NAGA, representing Native Americans, wants the Redskins name.  A vast majority of Native Americans polled not only want the name but actually are proud of the name.  And the majority of Washington football fans want the name to revert back to The Redskins.

 

So, the obvious question is:  Who is offended by the name?  [...]

 

https://townhall.com/columnists/larryoconnor/2023/08/15/whitesplaining-the-redskins-mascot-controversy-to-native-americans-n2627047