TLH: My Kind of Rivalry

[jnday]

I have never seen Celtic or Viking defined as an offensive term. However, Redsk*n is defined that way. I don't agree with changing Braves or Warriors or even Indians. I have nothing against Seminoles, Aztecs, Chiefs, or Blackhawks. But those words are not defined as pejoratives. Redsk*ns simply is, and that is what makes it wrong. Again, if they were being organized today, in the Nation's capital, do you think that mascot name would fly? If not, then it can't be okay just because it is tradition. Washington is a town that changed a mascot name from Bullets to Wizards. Bullets is certainly less offensive in nature.

Oh, and for the record, I have not added the * to the word.

Considering the history of the term , the origins and the polls conducted, I am curious to who is this large part of the population that finds the term offensive? Ten percent of the Native Americans? I always thought of a very proud and noble people when I heard the term being used. For some reason , somebody decided that the term no longer had that meaning. My father and many more people from the older generation still considers the term to have a positive meaning. This outrage that has popped up over the last few years is just another example of the PC movement that so many has embraced that seems to make them feel good about themselves. I don't understand how so few has changed the definition of so many words. It is time to draw the line and stop the foolishness.

 

[Hostile]

Zone filter for the week. It IS Redsk*ns week, after all.

No issue. Just wanted people to know I had nothing to do with it.

 

[WoodysGirl]

No issue. Just wanted people to know I had nothing to do with it.

I'm sure no one thought you did. There's a huge Commanders thread discussing the filtering of the word. Just letting you know it was part of the filter until game night.

 

[Hostile]

I'm sure no one thought you did. There's a huge Redsk*ns thread discussing the filtering of the word. Just letting you know it was part of the filter until game night.

Didn't see the thread.

 

[dallasdave]

Didn't see the thread.

Too busy hijacking tacos,

 

[dallasdave]

http://thelandryhat.com/2013/10/12/c...-kind-rivalry/

This week the Dallas Cowboys will host the Washington Redsk*ns. I’m not even going to mince words here, I can’t stand the Redsk*ns. I pretty much despise just about everything about them. My dream was to play in the NFL. I would have bypassed that dream if the only team that wanted me was the Redsk*ns. Some people find that statement to be silly. That is their right. I could not under any circumstance play for a team that I feel clings to its racist roots. Quite frankly I wish NFL players would take a public stance against their mascot name.

Believe me when I say that I know my opinion on this topic is not the popular opinion. I know there are Cowboys fans who disagree with me, and I know how much Redsk*ns fans do as well. That is their right, I am merely exercising mine as well. I was an English Major in college, and I often find myself gravitating to the Dictionary and the etymology or source of a word to form some of my opinions. I have done this regarding the word Redsk*n. No matter which Dictionary you choose to look up this word you will find that it is considered a pejorative word or insult. If you look up the origin of the word it plainly indicates that this word was meant to be be a descriptor of a person’s race of color.

Hey, I wouldn't want to play for the deadskins or the steelers.

 

[5Stars]

I used to have a dog that I taught to piss on the Helmet of the Commanders.

 

[dallasdave]

I used to have a dog that I taught to piss on the Helmet of the Redsk*ns.

Should have got a steeler helmet for the dog to take a dump in, then you would have had a multi outdoor potty unit.

 

[dallasdave]

http://thelandryhat.com/2013/10/12/c...-kind-rivalry/

This week the Dallas Cowboys will host the Washington Redsk*ns. I’m not even going to mince words here, I can’t stand the Redsk*ns. I pretty much despise just about everything about them. My dream was to play in the NFL. I would have bypassed that dream if the only team that wanted me was the Redsk*ns. Some people find that statement to be silly. That is their right. I could not under any circumstance play for a team that I feel clings to its racist roots. Quite frankly I wish NFL players would take a public stance against their mascot name.

Believe me when I say that I know my opinion on this topic is not the popular opinion. I know there are Cowboys fans who disagree with me, and I know how much Redsk*ns fans do as well. That is their right, I am merely exercising mine as well. I was an English Major in college, and I often find myself gravitating to the Dictionary and the etymology or source of a word to form some of my opinions. I have done this regarding the word Redsk*n. No matter which Dictionary you choose to look up this word you will find that it is considered a pejorative word or insult. If you look up the origin of the word it plainly indicates that this word was meant to be be a descriptor of a person’s race of color.

Hey, remember the Cowboys and Commanders playing football, when Billy Kilmer and Sonny J. were the QBS for the Commanders.

 

[5Stars]

Should have got a steeler helmet for the dog to take a dump in, then you would have had a multi outdoor potty unit.

I will just buy a new Giants helmet and send it to Mara for his team to crap in. lol

The case is closed as far as the eagles go.

 

[CowboyMcCoy]

I can't ever finish these articles. Maybe try not writing in first person?

 

[bark]

Political correctness is very tiresome. Call me what you wish I choose not to sweat it.

 

[Deep_South]

This is 100% a political issue, and it is the Commanders' problem. Let them deal with it. A poll that came out last week said 12% think the name should be changed, 88% said no problem. I'm with the 88%.

 

[jnday]

This is 100% a political issue, and it is the Redsk*ns' problem. Let them deal with it. A poll that came out last week said 12% think the name should be changed, 88% said no problem. I'm with the 88%.

The media has stirred up some racial guilt and a few people feel likes it is their place to be offended even if the Native Americans are not.

 

[Tabascocat]

Quick story.....
worked on a NASCAR team...met JOE GIBBS...he tried to lurer me into working for his crew ...i said to him and i quote

" with all due respect i would and could NEVER work for you "
he looked at me with a puzzled look on his face, i said "I'M A COWBOYS FAN" he laughed and said " I UNDERSTAND".....

Nice, I have a similar story. Years ago, I waited tables for the Landry's corporation to get through college. We have an annual boat parade that people flock to in Kemah, TX. I was the head server, trained everyone and waited on all the big wigs. Well, this particular parade, we got a call saying Daniel Snyder was coming with 12 people and to squeeze him in. I objected because patrons made reservations a year in advance. He wanted in that night, demanded it. I said fine, but I am not waiting on him, he is Commander filth. The GM said I had too yet I held my ground. Long story short, Tillman Fertitta(Landry's CEO) said I was excused and to go to my ting with other important guests

 

[Fredd]

I don't think that PC should have anything to do with sports (for the most part)...If Washington changed their name because of political pressure, then to me, they are like the Cleveland browns who became the ravens...they lost some of their history when that occurred, the same will happen to the redskyns when that happens

personally, I don't get offended by any of this stuff, I am certainly not of "Native American" blood in any respect and don't mean to offend anyone, but this politically correct pompous society where we actually have to say "Native American" is just stupid...Washington didn't come up with the name to insult people that were here when Columbus docked on our shores, they were honoring the first inhabitants of this country....Obama (and I like him) needs to stay out of this, and so do everyone else

(I can't believe I just defended the Commanders, I can't stand the team!!!)

/end rant

 

[Prossman]

I hope Snyder gives Obama ( no I don't like him) and the rest of the politically correct bunch the finger. though I do love giving the skins fans Hell about being a racial team. It would be funny if he changed the name to the Washington Honkeys. "You want a name change... here you go"