Springfield Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The Post just announced their editorials aren't using "Redskins" any more. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/washington-post-editorials-will-no-longer-use-redskins-for-the-local-nfl-team/2014/08/22/1413db62-2940-11e4-958c-268a320a60ce_story.html?utm_content=buffer745f2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer It's a shame they just don't stop covering the team as a whole. That might actually take some balls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soup's Uncle Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'm especially troubled by the idea that "But as Mr. Carey noted, every time the R-word is used, something disrespectful is happening." Yeah, so when my family is getting together (my NA family members) and my 2 year old son, and all of us who love this team are doing something wrong by celebrating our team. That bothers me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFKFedEx Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 It'll be interesting to see if CC47 continues to defend the name if he takes a national gig at ESPN. A new contract may require him to cut ties with Ashburn. Chris appears to be on the brink of something bigger after guest appearing on several ESPN programs this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConcordNCSkinsFan Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 One of the oldest and most recognized news outlets in the country practicing blatant censorship now. Hope people are enjoying more and more of Big Brother America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 i wish everyone would stop announcing and talking about the Redskins. Finally get to watch the game in peace without having to listen to a bunch of crap being spewed. How great would it be to just watch the sounds of the game? controversy comes up? Guess what, no ones going to talk about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USS Redskins Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Wow. If its a slur why allow any reporter to use it at all? that's pretty cowardly. traitors. they had huge circulations promoting the redskins for decades and now they jump on the pc bandwagon. I guess I will do what I have been doing... not reading the post at all. F them and UnWise Mike, tony dungy, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The Post boycott smells like UnWise Mike. I wonder if he has scandalous photos of Mr. Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfootballer Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I just took the Washington Post "app" off my phone. Good riddence. If I were Snyder, I'd revoke all their press passes to the games. This is one newspaper I wouldn't mind seeing him go to war against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Colony Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 The Post just announced their editorials aren't using "Redskins" any more. http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/washington-post-editorials-will-no-longer-use-redskins-for-the-local-nfl-team/2014/08/22/1413db62-2940-11e4-958c-268a320a60ce_story.html?utm_content=buffer745f2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Just to be clear, this only applies to their editorial page. The sports page will continue to use it. If you go online, there are three or four articles with "Redskins" in the headline, but the editorial page won't use it. This, in my opinion, makes them look worse. If you really feel strongly about something (as they say they do), then don't do it half-assed. Classic example of trying have their cake and eat it too. But still **** 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawBBQSauce Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'd rather read about farts. I lol'ed slightly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 **disclaimer** NSFW & possibly racist and offensive I'm not sure what correct words are anymore so it may be a good idea to set disclaimers to all posts as to not offend anyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskin Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 WARNING: Disclaimer- This post is NSFW, possibly racist, evil and meany-pants I can't seem to get on to the comments section for the Post. I hope they read this board. I'll ride with the Redskins. I'm done with the pantywastes at the Post. I will no longer click on anything there, including news and entertainment. You have the Examiner and the Times for sports coverage. The Post can go to hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Just to be clear, this only applies to their editorial page. The sports page will continue to use it. If you go online, there are three or four articles with "Redskins" in the headline, but the editorial page won't use it. This, in my opinion, makes them look worse. If you really feel strongly about something (as they say they do), then don't do it half-assed. Classic example of trying have their cake and eat it too. But still **** 'em. It actually is totally crazy. The oped page is where discussing the name makes the most sense. How do you discuss the controversy without discussing the name itself. Seems short sighted. I guess they'll have to come up with a psuedonym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 **disclaimer** NSFW & possibly racist and offensive I refuse to read anything WaPo or PFT. Florio won't use Redskins but he uses Redskins tags for his articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueskin Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 I'd like to make a motion to the mods: I hearby move that the ExtremeSkins Message Board forthwith, and with all haste, refrain from use of any source material that emanates from the 'Washington Post' fishwrap, to include both the Editorial and Sports sections; until such time as they get their heads out of their collective rectums and stop this asinine and hypocritical policy. I also request that stories dealing with our beloved Burgundy and Gold only be drawn from sources who haven't followed in this stupidity. Piss on the Washington Post and all who write for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 my twitter handle is blowing up since i started a conversation with bomani jones and called him out and he said he read that one article explaining the origin of the name. He said he didn't care and i mentioned i don't want to live in a PC world lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshile Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 more reason to not read anything washington post related. if you care about keeping the name then don't click on the links. don't buy the paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mexaskin Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Why isn't espn posting excerpts from the Cooley debate. They wouldn't push an agenda would they?. Nah. Not espn. Last year they did a poll on the name and it was 80% for keeping and they pulled the poll the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
respectgibbs Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 This issue is draining on the soul. The way the media is trying to twist the word Redskins into revisionist racism really makes my blood boil. This false, phony groundswell of offense. As a cradle-to-grave Redskins fan, I don't think I'll ever understand this cause. I mean, I used to cry as a child when the Redskins would lose football games. This is a lifelong obsession, with nothing but love, respect, and honor behind the name "Redskins" when I've used it. And for someone to look me in the eyes and tell me I'm being racist for using the term, it's like living in the twilight zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throwback37 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 "We were impressed this week by the quiet integrity of Mike Carey, who recently retired after 19 seasons as one of the NFL’s most respected referees.... Mr. Carey asked the league not to assign him to officiate any Washington games and, since 2006, the league granted his request. He never made any announcement about it. “It just became clear to me that to be in the middle of the field, where something disrespectful is happening, was probably not the best thing for me,” Mr. Carey said." Washington Post says they are impressed by QUIET INTEGRITY and NOT MAKING AN ANNOUNCEMENT, then turns around and makes an announcement about their stand on the same subject. #hypocrisy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spjunkies Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 If you're a redskins fan you will immediately cancel your subscription to the Washington **** . This bull is getting out of hand and if these ******** want a war they have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boss_Hogg Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I also propose we stop posting articles from WaPo and Pro Football Talk on ES. They don't deserve our clicks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWFLSkins Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 Chris Cooley @thecooleyzone 8h I'm happily cancelling my subscription to the Washington post. (Phone can't auto correct that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander PK Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 While the Washington Compost grandstands, nearly 5000 people liked "Redskins Facts" on Facebook in the last 24 hours. Today's count is 52,177. https://www.facebook.com/Redskinsfacts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I suggest the next time the Post writes "Buffalo Bills" on it's pages, they get hammered for their insensitivity toward native Americans. The Post and it's pissing match with dan Snyder,, THIS is what it comes to. No integrity. Petulant, ignorant caterwauling children. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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