Redskins Not Racist

[baddog]

anymore. To me it never was.

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[tvc184]

I said it in another thread.

If you are looking to be offended, you will be offended.

Even if it has to come from someone telling you that you are to be offended. 

[baddog]

1 hour ago, tvc184 said:

I said it in another thread.

If you are looking to be offended, you will be offended.

Even if it has to come from someone telling you that you are to be offended. 

I have heard that the Commander of the 5th Fleet is offended by the current name. 

[5GallonBucket]

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[UT alum]

On 8/14/2023 at 3:48 AM, baddog said:

anymore. To me it never was.

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If it is a term offends indigenous people, then it’s racist. You have to believe African Americans have no right to be offended by use of the pejorative “N” word if you think that way. You have no clue.

[baddog]

10 minutes ago, UT alum said:

If it is a term offends indigenous people, then it’s racist. You have to believe African Americans have no right to be offended by use of the pejorative “N” word if you think that way. You have no clue.

Typical liberal mind showing the gears attempting to turn. You draw conclusions where they are not warranted. The Indians are NOT offended by the term redskin. It’s the snowflakes pushing a narrative…..and yet you call me clueless. Sure am glad you keep up with current posts. The one you quoted is almost 2 years old. Try and keep up.

[Reagan]

I wonder how many people through the years who never gave the name Redskins a thought are now outraged because someone told them to be?  And BTW -- what's wrong with calling Indians Indians?  

[tvc184]

30 minutes ago, Reagan said:

I wonder how many people through the years who never gave the name Redskins a thought are now outraged because someone told them to be?  And BTW -- what's wrong with calling Indians Indians?  

Since it’s how they refer to each other and their own organizations…… 

[Big girl]

5 hours ago, UT alum said:

If it is a term offends indigenous people, then it’s racist. You have to believe African Americans have no right to be offended by use of the pejorative “N” word if you think that way. You have no clue.

It is laughable how they try to tell someone not to be offended. Ridiculous. They don't think it is offensive because they are not Indians. Duh.

[Big girl]

28 minutes ago, tvc184 said:

Since it’s how they refer to each other and their own organizations…… 

Redskins is a derogatory term.

[Big girl]

28 minutes ago, tvc184 said:

Since it’s how they refer to each other and their own organizations…… 

They should rename the team the Cleveland Whities

[Big girl]

4 hours ago, baddog said:

Typical liberal mind showing the gears attempting to turn. You draw conclusions where they are not warranted. The Indians are NOT offended by the term redskin. It’s the snowflakes pushing a narrative…..and yet you call me clueless. Sure am glad you keep up with current posts. The one you quoted is almost 2 years old. Try and keep up.

Yes, they are.

[baddog]

12 minutes ago, Big girl said:

They should rename the team the Cleveland Whities

Cleveland Caucasians, but this is about The Washington Redskins.

[baddog]

4 minutes ago, Big girl said:

Yes, they are.

Here you go. Tired of doing your research. 
 

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[Reagan]

[Big girl]

2 hours ago, baddog said:

Cleveland Caucasians, but this is about The Washington Redskins.

Why not Whities

[baddog]

3 minutes ago, Big girl said:

Why not Whities

I was trying to be politically correct. Doesn’t bother me but you wouldn’t like the equivalent. Again, this is about the  Washington Redskins. 

[tvc184]

11 hours ago, Big girl said:

Redskins is a derogatory term.

I didn’t mention Redskins.
 

i answered a comment about Indians.
 

Reading is FUNdamental. . 

[tvc184]

11 hours ago, Big girl said:

They should rename the team the Cleveland Whities

Yet another post where you demonstrate a lack of being able to follow along.

I will give you the benefit of the doubt and assume that you meant to quote someone else. 

[thetragichippy]

20 hours ago, UT alum said:

If it is a term offends indigenous people, then it’s racist. You have to believe African Americans have no right to be offended by use of the pejorative “N” word if you think that way. You have no clue.

I don't get offended by Redneck or Coonazz - I could fit both of those categories. 

 

[Big girl]

23 minutes ago, thetragichippy said:

I don't get offended by Redneck or Coonazz - I could fit both of those categories. 

 

Some might

[Big girl]

The Cleveland Indians changed their name to the Guardians due to decades of criticism surrounding the "Indians" name and the "Chief Wahoo" logo for being culturally insensitive and offensive to Native Americans. The decision to change the name was also influenced by the national conversation around racial justice and the removal of offensive mascots and team names following the death of George Floyd. 

 

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  The Cleveland Indians had faced increasing criticism and protests for decades regarding their name and the "Chief Wahoo" logo, which were seen as perpetuating harmful stereotypes and caricatures of Native Americans. 

   
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  Native American groups and activists had been advocating for a name change for a long time, arguing that the name and logo were disrespectful and demeaning to their culture and heritage. 

[Big girl]

Look at the logo

[thetragichippy]

9 minutes ago, Big girl said:

Some might

where do we draw the line? If 1 person in a million does not like something we say, we have to stop saying it?

I believe we need to go back to sticks and stones....

[Big girl]

Yes, the name "Redskins" is widely considered offensive, particularly by many Native Americans, and has been a source of controversy for decades. The term is viewed as a racial slur and a derogatory term for Native Americans, and its use as a sports team name has been protested by Native American groups and activists. 

 

Here's why it's offensive:

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  The term "Redskins" is rooted in a history of violence and discrimination against Native Americans, including the practice of offering bounties for the scalps of Native Americans. 

   

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  Many consider "Redskins" to be a racial slur, similar to other derogatory terms for racial groups, 

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  Studies have shown that the name can negatively impact the self-esteem and identity of Native American individuals, especially youth, according to a UC Berkeley study. 

   

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  The use of "Redskins" as a sports team name perpetuates harmful stereotypes and reinforces negative imagery of Native Americans, says the National Congress of American Indians.