DCNightHawk Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I have a friend who aboslutely despises the Redskins not because they are a dallas, giants or eagles fan because they feel that the name is offensive to Native Americans. He thinks that I should not support the skins because of such a vulgar name. How can I convince him that the name is not offensive and should be kept. Any ideas, I need all the support I can get in protecting our rightful name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 The search is strong in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 It is......................if you are a politically correct white liberal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVSkins79 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 And let me guess, this person's skin color is WHITE. That's mostly who is doing the ****ing. Just as the last guy said, they are white, "politically correct" liberals. Take away whiny politically correct liberals and Illinois doesn't have to change their "vulgar, obscene and ultra offensive nickname "Fighting Illini." Just throw him a box of tissues and tell him "GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Nostril Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Well, when it come right down to it, our nickname does has been commonly used as a racial slur against American Indians. I'm far from offended, but I can say, I understand the argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC4 Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Well, when it come right down to it, our nickname does has been commonly used as a racial slur against American Indians. I'm far from offended, but I can say, I understand the argument. Well, then why in 2004 did 90% of the 768 Native Americans from tribes across the US polled in a survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania say they were NOT offended by all Indians nicknames for sports teams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCNightHawk Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 yah that is true! thx TC4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omnishank Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I would think it would be almost an honor,im only half native american(want to say indian but may get Politically corrected),and couldnt see how it would be taken as an insult in anyway,unless the team was called The washington scalpers or savages etc.Jim thorpe never complained..only ones who do mainly are like stated before,liberals with too much time on there hands and media coverage to get.But i can see where some would have problem with term "redskin",but i dont quite understand how everyone gets worked up about such things,after all if someone calls me honkey,i jus go "yup".. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedsSKINS_7 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 The search is strong in this one. the search is strong i dont think its offendive its cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzah Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Just rename the Nationals to be the "Land Stealing Crackers" so its all even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightForOldDC21 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 ur friend is a loser for caring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCNightHawk Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 yah, my friend is very liberal and white. lol u guys called it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponXDawkins Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 the search is strong i dont think its offendive its cool If you think it's cool do this for me, the next time you see a large Native American go up to him and say " What's up Redskin!" If you come back alive maybe he wasn't offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y100Rocks Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 The is no comparison between having a team called the Chiefs, and one called the Redskins. Even the indians isn't the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 If you think it's cool do this for me, the next time you see a large Native American go up to him and say " What's up Redskin!" If you come back alive maybe he wasn't offended. I remember once I had the occassion to walk right by a large Native American out here Funny thing though, didn't have to say what's up Redskin. He was wearing a Redskins hat. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110197&highlight=blackie http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84332&highlight=blackie http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39629&highlight=blackie http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108662&highlight=Redskins http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106077&highlight=Redskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamSneed36 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I have a friend who aboslutely despises the Redskins not because they are a dallas, giants or eagles fan because they feel that the name is offensive to Native Americans. He thinks that I should not support the skins because of such a vulgar name. How can I convince him that the name is not offensive and should be kept. Any ideas, I need all the support I can get in protecting our rightful name. haha ur friend must be a vegan. well try lookin online or even on the past threads about this subject for history of the name and logo of the team, because from what I have read it is really not offensive to most, a certainly not meant to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeaponXDawkins Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I remember once I had the occassion to walk right by a large Native American out here Funny thing though, didn't have to say what's up Redskin. He was wearing a Redskins hat. Not all people are as proud of their heritage as they should be. I know if they were called the Washington Micks I would be very insulted. It's called class and the Skins obviously aren't worried about having any. http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110197&highlight=blackie http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84332&highlight=blackie http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39629&highlight=blackie http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108662&highlight=Redskins http://www.extremeskins.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106077&highlight=Redskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I wouldn't be so quick to question class considering the assumption you just made about the above mentioned Native American. . You know. It could just as easily be likely he didn't find the name offensive. Just like many other Native Americans, ( info somewhere in threads provided), who could be proud of their heritage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman80 Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 This whole issue goes back to debating wether or not, Seminoles is a PC name for a school, or wether the "Bullets" is PC as well. As a country right now, we have to take into perspective who the people are that might be offended. As for my opinion, I don't think it's that big of a deal. I mean, how many people right now are there in the U.S that consider themselves, 100% native american. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 I am a caucasian from the northeast part of the United States, and the "Yankees" nickname does not offend me at all. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannonshogs44 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 My mom was Cherokee, and in school I was called half breed. Ive been a Redskin fan for 38 years. You can walk up to me any time you want and ask me "hows it going Redskin"? And I will say, Im doing great cause the REDSKINS won Sunday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dave959 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 A few years ago, Tony Kornheiser pointed out if the Redskins were to change their logo to a redskin potato, nobody could find their nickname offensive. :logo: :logo: :logo: :logo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCNightHawk Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 lol thats funny dave959... but i like the point about the Yankee comment. I men Yankee was used as a derogatory name for a New Englander American. Now it is used as a postive word. The same thing with Redskin.. a lot of Native Americans have pride in the word and it reminds them of their heritage. The name even originated as their own word used to destinguish themselves from the white man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 My mom was Cherokee, and in school I was called half breed. Ive been a Redskin fan for 38 years. You can walk up to me any time you want and ask me "hows it going Redskin"? And I will say, Im doing great cause the REDSKINS won Sunday!!! Careful now. Maybe you aren't as proud of your heritage as you should be. ( Heavy use of sarcasm there ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCNightHawk Posted November 18, 2005 Author Share Posted November 18, 2005 wow these are some great arguments...im going to go completely shut down my liberal wiener friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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