Team America Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Predictor - You cant be serious. Team America, You have not helped this situation one bit. Over 90% of native Americans are not offended by the Washington Redskins. Just an additional tidbit. And Native Americans make up less than 1% of the total population of the US. 10% of 1% of the population is still a good amount of people. And as long as there are people offended then why keep the name? Because it sounds cool? Well that isn't selfish at all...I mean seriously, to those who are actually offended, "Redskins" is like the "N word". On top of that, those polls are suspected by many to be incredibily flawed. In one poll it is just 10% and all of a sudden it is 25% in another. Fishy, to say the least. Isn't this just a logical sort of thing? Do you really think so many real Native Americans are okay with the term "Redskins" being used? Just like the with the N word, it's the history of the word that makes it so controversial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsuapex Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Because? This topic has been discussed on this board several times already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 This topic has been discussed on this board several times already.So has Mike Nelms, but when was the last time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjester75 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 No, I didn't see the Sun report, but i did just get finished reading about it on BA. Marshall would have had no way of knowing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jempet Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 10% of 1% of the population is still a good amount of people. And as long as there are people offended then why keep the name? Because it sounds cool? Well that isn't selfish at all...I mean seriously, to those who are actually offended, "Redskins" is like the "N word".On top of that, those polls are suspected by many to be incredibily flawed. In one poll it is just 10% and all of a sudden it is 25% in another. Fishy, to say the least. Isn't this just a logical sort of thing? Do you really think so many real Native Americans are okay with the term "Redskins" being used? Just like the with the N word, it's the history of the word that makes it so controversial. And following that logic, the word cheese bothers me very much. If hundreds others like me hate that word, shall we all cease to say it? It's land of the free, not control what we call our sports teams. Some people are way over sensitive. Being politicly correct isn't in anymore. If so many are offended, let those that actually matter (like Indians) decide. Everyone else should just mind their own business. That's the problem in our country today. Everyone worried about what everyone else is doing. If we minded our own business, names of football teams wouldn't matter to us. Stop the madness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 PREDICTOR, I have already given the reason in why I posted this article. It definately wasn't to call out racist cowards like yourself who hide behind your keyboards and say things that you damn well wouldn't say in public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ax Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 The name shoulda been thrown out YEARS ago. How sad...I am not even a Redskins fan and I am disappointed. Just weak... A quick search on this site will teach anyone who wants to learn that there is nothing racist about our use of the name Redskins. Furthermore there Slappy. In case you didn't know, one of the first uses for the term "Cowboy" was to describe the lowlife criminal element that existed at the time. It was used to describe the murderers, thieves, etc... It obviously still holds true today. Cowboy fan = Richard Whiskey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 A quick search on this site will teach anyone who wants to learn that there is nothing racist about our use of the name Redskins.Furthermore there Slappy. In case you didn't know, one of the first uses for the term "Cowboy" was to describe the lowlife criminal element that existed at the time. It was used to describe the murderers, thieves, etc... It obviously still holds true today. Cowboy fan = Richard Whiskey Slappy :laugh:. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flexxskins Posted October 18, 2005 Author Share Posted October 18, 2005 And following that logic, the word cheese bothers me very much. If hundreds others like me hate that word, shall we all cease to say it? It's land of the free, not control what we call our sports teams. Some people are way over sensitive. Being politicly correct isn't in anymore. If so many are offended, let those that actually matter (like Indians) decide. Everyone else should just mind their own business. That's the problem in our country today. Everyone worried about what everyone else is doing. If we minded our own business, names of football teams wouldn't matter to us. Stop the madness!So thats how people should run their lives now, according to whats in and whats not? So if it's not in to open the door for your wife any more, are you going to stop? If it is not in to take the bus to school any more, are you going to take your kids to school everyday? :doh: I'm going to lay down...I have a headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panel Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I thought the term "redskin" came from Christipher Columbus, when he first arived on the contitnet, met a native tribe that whore red clay on it's body, and immiditly called them redskins, which stuck. Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjester75 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 I found that definition also. Also natives using red paint to decorate themselves before battle. Still can't find the one about scalps. Actually I don't care anymore. A rose by anyother name..........If it offends you write your congressman/woman. whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scruffylookin Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Of course 'Skins fans don't care about intelligent opinions. Or this thread wouldn't be an issue in the first place, would it? "The Redskins"...and we get called "hicks". :laugh: Pathetic...I am appalled. Shame shame shame. Yeah, and Cowboy fans have shown so much "class" over the years with their "Scalp the Skins" signs at Texas Stadium.......now also known as SANTANA'S HOUSE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsuapex Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 So has Mike Nelms, but when was the last time? What the hell does anything I have said in this thread have to do with Mike Nelms?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Vet Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Could you imagine if a similar story was published at http:///www.whiteathlete.net ? I guess I'm just too naive for my own good - I don't understand the need for such divisiveness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 And Native Americans make up less than 1% of the total population of the US. Well, that's kind of irrelevant...Blacks are a minority, and that doesn't justify calling all of them ******s. EDIT: By the way, don't listen to anything PREDICTABLE has to say, just add him to your ignore list...trust me. That being said, a study was recently published (and posted on this board at least twice) that said the roots of the word Redskin are not racist. In fact, its the term that the Indians themselves used to refer to themselves. It may have something to do with scalping, but that came afterwards, and is not the intention of the name. And Team America is just trying to troll and cause trouble. He's still upset by the Redskins win: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsuapex Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrockster21 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight...okay then, way to contribute. :ciao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLusby Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 What a weannie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cphil006 Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 The term "redskin" is not a racial, ethnic, or any type of slur. The term "redskin" as defined by the Smithsonian Institute, originated from the act of Native AMericans smearing or coloring their faces with red clay or red paint in war and ceremonial purposes. Thus making it a "badge of honor" so to speak. Nothing negative of being a redskin, only positive and honorable... Do your research before making false statements. Know the history... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 This is just disgusting. And some of the responses to this article are even more disgusting. Blondie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themurf Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 10% of 1% of the population is still a good amount of people. And as long as there are people offended then why keep the name? It's people who think like that who should never be allowed to leave the house. One fat kid gets picked on in school, and gym classes can no longer play dodgeball or any sports where the little tubs of lard actually burn a calorie. The bottom line is that someone is offended by everything. No one can please everyone. When a Pennsylvania poll says that 90% of the people who should have a say in the subject are fine with the Washington Redskins name, then that should be the end of the subject. No one stepped back and said "The small number of people who voted for Ross Perot were unhappy he didn't become president. We should be more sensitive to their thoughts and concerns." Oh, and for the record - :dallasuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceman Spiff Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Team America, STFU and go back to porking your sister in your trailer park. I'm offended that your team with the queer little stars is considered "America's Team" but you don't hear any of us ****ing about it. You're just a crosseyed yokel who doesn't really care about the name of the team, you're just here to cause trouble. If there wasn't a rivalry between the Cow****es and the REDSKINS I'm sure you wouldn't give two ****s about the name. You're not ****ing about the Chiefs, are you? I seriously doubt that you care about other teams like them, the Atlanta Braves, Chicago Blackhawks or any of the many college teams with Indians, excuse me NATIVE AMERICAN nicknames that are used. I have an idea, if you're so offended next time the REDSKINS come to Dallas, why don't you round up a bunch of Indi..er, NATIVE AMERICANS and have a rally outside of the stadium picketing our name instead of going inside to watch the game. I mean, since you're so OFFENDED and all, you might want to stand up for your stance on the view instead of coming to our site and just starting ****. :helmet: :logo: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: :finger: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted October 18, 2005 Share Posted October 18, 2005 Oh boy. Goodnight thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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