So it could be asshole coworkers rather than bridge dwelling....

1700 posts, and this one went apeshit over a Redskins post? What a buffoon.

Obama's currently kicking their ass, so you'll see plenty of these tantrumy unmaskings over the next view days.

Obama has these imbeciles wrapped around his little finger.

GD has one in particular.

Still active though.

Hmmm

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=328542

Unlikely.

he went for a pee and they were on the floor in tears.

If he has been wading through 1700 gun posts I doubt he lost it on the Redskins.

Usually it's a bad election night.

He has respect for all people, does not consider himself above others and has sincere and true Christian empathy and compassion for all humanity.

Who can fault that?

Just because someone doesn't understand or able to appreciate why someone may be offended, doesn't mean that they should ignore and negate the offense.

as usual

the name of the Kansas City Chiefs. Until they do they aren't going anywhere!

do the "tomahawk chop"

the tomahawk chop !!!!!

I was soooooo happy to see the L.A. Dodgers shut them up in the first game of the NLDS the other night.

Just take a look at these savages!!!

eom

all the worst fears about the Obama dystopia are coming true!

they must know what their readers are capable of...

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/10/05/obama-open-to-name-change-for-washington-redskins/

" Redskins’ Name Only Offensive If You Think About What It Means"

http://www.theonion.com/articles/report-redskins-name-only-offensive-if-you-think-a,33449/

...as a derogatory term for the Indians ?

On edit: And why ? I thought that true Indians had a red cast to their skin. ?
Some dark-colored people LIKE to be call "Black"

Sorry...some of the American terms are still not clear to this Australian.

name for Native Americans dating way back to the 19th century. I suppose it's probably as offensive to them as "nigger" is to African-Americans.

Their tribes have very specific names that they use with pride, and the term Native American is generally considered the most appropriate and least offensive label for them as a whole.

I was friends with, told me "Redskin" is about the same as the "N" word to them. Frankly never to use it. It's highly insulting.

And if your ever in Ruidoso, NM go here, "Inn of the Mountain Gods" it's awesome! I would go hang out there all the time. Got nostalgic...

http://www.booking.com/hotel/us/inn-of-the-mountain-gods-resort-and-casino.en-us.html?aid=330632;label=msn-IZQ30nBWm3oyidq8VvNwkQ-2343068494;sid=2d025ae64f5969bfbd8ba4e040480a26;dcid=1;srfid=39fe85c22096bcd33163aaf4299cd5c9986d0ab7X1

Thank you both for the info.

Although it does stir up a few activists.

"Abbo", I think.

Skin coloration actually varies a great deal from tribe to tribe and even person to person.

Black and redskin have different histories. "Black" replaced other, far more racist terms. Redskin was the old racist term. The comparable term to "Black" would be "Indian". Redskin pretty much started out a slur and remains a slur.

I am deeply offended by that name!

If you're just making a point, I will say it's a bit different than the Redskins, because that term is actually considered derogatory. Although I'd agree with the viking (and others) points when it comes to names like The Chiefs.

I'm not sure you belong here. You probably spend a lot of time complaining about "political correctness", don't you?

That phrase should be banned from this site. It's a passive aggressive way of telling someone you don't agree with their opinion. The poster has been here since 2007, which is only 3 fewer years than you. How about you show the poster some respect and actually engage him or her in a debate instead of using that tired line.

I notice that you and he don't seem to show up much. Other than perhaps to post flamebait when somebody tells you to.

...and so was her response to your post.

Florida State Seminoles, Chicago Blackhawks, and others.

... such as the Central Michigan University Chippewas. The Saginaw Tribe of the Chippewa and CMU has had a long standing relationship that has gone beyond sports for many years. Actually, they are neighbors in Mt. Pleasant. The Tribe informed the NCAA that CMU has their approval to use their name and the NCAA granted an exemption from the ban on that basis. I believe that FSU has the same arrangement. CMU does not use any indigenous imagery on their helmets/uniforms, nor do they have a 'mascot' per the Tribe's stipulations. As part of the Soo Tribe of the Chippewa I myself totally approve. CMU honors their friends and neighbors and the Tribe accepts that honor. It's a mutually beneficial arrangement.

Sports teams are supposed to be like warriors, so in addition to Indian names, we get stuff like Pirates, Buccaneers, Raiders, Patriots, Fightin' Irish...

And fierce animal names: Lions, Bears, Eagles, Seahawks, Rams, Jaguars, Ravens

I like names that are descriptive of the city or region: 49ers, Packers, Cowboys, Steelers

So, I'd like to propose that the Redskins be renamed: The Washington Filibusterers, The Washington Fightin' Politicians, The Washington Bureaucrats...

... The Washington Stonewallers?

We're talking about the color of their skin.. how would it be if other people's color of skin was inserted instead? Whiteskins, Blackskins, Brownskins, etc.. you get the picture.

And, apparently there have been enough people offended by it to warrant a debate.

thanks IDemo

they wouldn't suck.