The Avenger Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Keep the name. Change the mascot and logo to a potato. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Just stop. People like him don't want to learn. Apparently... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 So it was intended originally for respect, then keep it and change the attitude, including yours. change the words meaning vs change the name of one of the last hold outs hanging onto the name.... one of those seems like a more obvious course of action as its an individual making as choice as opposed to creating a cultural shift... but whatever. I suspect snyder will at somepoint cave, as writers start switching to "washington football team" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 change the words meaning vs change the name of one of the last hold outs hanging onto the name.... one of those seems like a more obvious course of action as its an individual making as choice as opposed to creating a cultural shift... but whatever. I suspect snyder will at somepoint cave, as writers start switching to "washington football team" Better to cave to Political Correctness, which in itself is a oxi-moron, than to stand for tradition. I guess Seneca NY will have to change it's name to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Better to cave to Political Correctness, which in itself is a oxi-moron, than to stand for tradition. I guess Seneca NY will have to change it's name to. Out of curiosity, at what point would the situation be about common decency, instead of political correctness? For example, I would imagine you would agree that if the team name was the Washington N*****rs, you would consider a name change to be simple, common decency. What level of negative connotation would "redskin" have to possess before a name change became a question of common decency, and not political correctness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Better to cave to Political Correctness, which in itself is a oxi-moron, than to stand for tradition. I guess Seneca NY will have to change it's name to. if you want to hang your argument for political correctness ruining the nation on the term "redskin" so be it. i think there is a balance to be had between the two sides on a wider level, but this specific term seems like an obvious one to simply move on from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisonbrigade Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) Out of curiosity, at what point would the situation be about common decency, instead of political correctness? For example, I would imagine you would agree that if the team name was the Washington N*****rs, you would consider a name change to be simple, common decency. What level of negative connotation would "redskin" have to possess before a name change became a question of common decency, and not political correctness? common decency. You mean like Miley Cyrus, Katie Perry, Desparate Housewives, Modern Family and anything on HBO. LOL Edited June 11, 2014 by bisonbrigade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 common decency. LOL It seems like a simple question. What level of negative connotation would "redskin" have to possess before a name change became a question of common decency, and not of political correctness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 if you want to hang your argument for political correctness ruining the nation on the term "redskin" so be it. i think there is a balance to be had between the two sides on a wider level, but this specific term seems like an obvious one to simply move on from. Always remember that regardless of any particular political persuasion, a fallback position allows one to not participate in any serious critical thought or discourse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Better to cave to Political Correctness, which in itself is a oxi-moron, than to stand for tradition. I guess Seneca NY will have to change it's name to. Right, standing for a tradition of racism is the only way this country will survive. Seneca is not derogatory. If you don't see the difference then you don't see the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) It's a shame this always devolves into "stupid right wing bigots" against "whiny liberal know it alls." I get fans like having history and tradition and the team likely thinks it's more profitable. I get that many Native Americans don't care or even like it. I get that there are a lot of people, including native Americans, that do not feel comfortable about it. Just as Snyder is allowed to name his team, those that don't like the name have the right to pressure him to change it. I happen to think that the courteous thing to do is change the name - I don't think there's a reason to talk about fox news or obamacare here. what is this sensible reply. You are correct though: Snyder has the right to keep the name, and those who dislike it can oppose it. This name has been around for so long, it raises the question of whether those against it are actually offended or simply looking for a cause. Either way, I really don't care. Up to Snyder and those who are allegedly offended to hash it out. Keeping the Bills in NYS is the biggest NFL issue for me. Edited June 11, 2014 by RyanC883 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 common decency. You mean like Miley Cyrus, Katie Perry, Desparate Housewives, Modern Family and anything on HBO. LOL Do you realize how old you sound? I bet the ten year old version of yourself would wedgie the adult version of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 i'm stunned that the usc trojans weren't included in that list. I think they are on the list of the Catholic Church - since they oppose the use of condomns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metzelaars_lives Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 common decency. You mean like Miley Cyrus, Katie Perry, Desparate Housewives, Modern Family and anything on HBO. LOL Dude you are the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Dude you are the worst. To sum up the argument to keep the name the Redskins: Miley Cyrus and Desperate Housewives are on TV and people in Texans are offended by the name Texans. Case closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtbag Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 To sum up the argument to keep the name the Redskins: Miley Cyrus and Desperate Housewives are on TV and people in Texans are offended by the name Texans. Case closed. that's a misrepresentation of his argument. he also cited tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Caveman Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 that's a misrepresentation of his argument. he also cited tradition. Thanks Dirtbag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Do you realize how old you sound? I bet the ten year old version of yourself would wedgie the adult version of yourself. Haha. They're stealing our country!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 To sum up the argument to keep the name the Redskins: Miley Cyrus and Desperate Housewives are on TV and people in Texas are offended by the name Texans. Case closed. 'MURICA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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