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FedEx asks Redskins to change name
Here we go. I think part of the reason we’ve been safe from this kind of stuff is because the Redskins have always been a bigger target. Now that there’s pressure from sponsors Snyder is going to feel the heat like never before. If they go down, make no mistake, the mob will come for us next. |
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07-03-2020, 11:10 AM | #123 |
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So if they change the name. Anybody can make Redskins apparel, which fans will want.. Talk about lost revenue.
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07-03-2020, 11:13 AM | #124 | |
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07-03-2020, 11:14 AM | #125 |
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I'm not sure why anyone has an issue with this (although it's humorous watching white people try to defend it). This isn't a flattering name, like "braves". It doesn't denote leadership, like "chiefs". It doesn't denote a group nationality, like "indians" (which, sure, is technically incorrect, but it's not our fault the dumbasses who first landed here thought they'd made it to India... so, "Indians" it is, for Native Americans, like it or not). The word "redskins" is literally nothing but a derogatory term for their skin color. Why don't we have a southern team called the Blackskins or Darkies, doesn't that sound good? Hey, San Fran has a huge Asian population, how about we change their name to the Yellows or Chinks? There is not one good brain cell of a reason to defend the name "Redskins". Change it back to Braves, change it to Nationals, whatever. ****ing team's only been around since 1937 and some of you act like they want to tear down Confederate war statues...
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07-03-2020, 11:18 AM | #126 |
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They should change it to the most powerful group in America: the Washington Lobbyists.
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07-03-2020, 11:20 AM | #127 | |
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I understand that concern. I get it. Because their WILL be some bitch from some organization that claims to be offended. And yeah, maybe "they" will try to go after the Chiefs once the Redskins cave. But my hope is that common sense will prevail for the majority, and the nuance we've pointed out regarding the names would be understood. Redskins SHOULD be changed. But teams like the Braves, Chiefs etc shouldn't. Hopefully society can tell the difference. |
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07-03-2020, 11:20 AM | #128 |
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You can't take Alex Smith any where without controversy.
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Since being gay is cool now how about the dc dicklickers?
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07-03-2020, 11:25 AM | #131 | |
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I could however see them go after the Native American imagery associated with Chiefs like the Arrowhead and Drum stuff, etc. I thought the Chiefs organization had attempted to tone this down anyways in recent years? |
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07-03-2020, 11:29 AM | #132 |
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They are now pushing for the Indians, Braces and Chiefs to change their names
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07-03-2020, 11:31 AM | #133 | |
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I have faith that it will. But i understand those that think it won't. |
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07-03-2020, 11:50 AM | #134 | |
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What about the Natives.?
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