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Maybe that’s why the lions never win... quick rename them... go!Jacques Strap wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2020 11:58 amThe time for a major clean up in the naming of sporting teams is long overdue.
Miami Dolphins, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions. - Animal exploitation
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Pittsburgh Pirates. - Glorification of piracy
Blue Jays, Orioles, Penguins and Cardinals. - Appropriating the names of bird species without any compensation.
Canucks. - A racial epithet.
L A Dodgers.- Mocks the President's military record.
It would be interesting if someone Irish said the name offends them because their ancestors had to flee Ireland due to persecution.MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:48 pmIf "Cleveland Indians" is unacceptable, I don't see how "Boston Celtics" is acceptable.
I think you'll see all 3 change names before it's said and done. The media is on a mission. They're not going to let up.MasterB wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:36 amCleveland has retired Chief Wahoo with the lame C logo I have no problem with the Indian's name just need a way better logo is all. The Redskins are changing the name which when I have ever heard Redskins was the football team in Washington and not as a racial slur what it was hundreds of years ago. I believe the Blackhawks will be on the PC culture/madness phony outrage list next to get a name change just my opinion.
I would agree, the logo is really the problem and while it has been "officially" retired, it's inextricably tied to the club's name. I say "officially" because there's a sizable contingent of refuse to accept that the Chief Wahoo character is/was/will for ever be a horribly racist depiction of native Amercians. There's still a brisk trade in items bearing the logo. That bell can't be unrung, so maybe just clean house entirely.MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:48 pmIf "Cleveland Indians" is unacceptable, I don't see how "Boston Celtics" is acceptable.
The problem with Cleveland's MLB team isn't the name, it's the hideous cartoonish logo. It should be changed to something more dignified.
But if we're talking name changes - here's a nomination I'd like to submit: Cleveland Steamers.
Washington Post polls from 2016 & 2019 said that 90% of Native Americans don't find the Redskins name offensive.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:43 amI think you'll see all 3 change names before it's said and done. The media is on a mission. They're not going to let up.MasterB wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:36 amCleveland has retired Chief Wahoo with the lame C logo I have no problem with the Indian's name just need a way better logo is all. The Redskins are changing the name which when I have ever heard Redskins was the football team in Washington and not as a racial slur what it was hundreds of years ago. I believe the Blackhawks will be on the PC culture/madness phony outrage list next to get a name change just my opinion.
Correct me if I'm wrong. When this Redskins thing popped up a few years ago, didn't Native Americans come out and say they didn't really care. And it doesn't offend them?
The majority owner has created a standoff. Let's see if the NFL has the balls to finally do what's respectful...MasterB wrote: ↑Tue Jul 07, 2020 8:30 pmWashington Post polls from 2016 & 2019 said that 90% of Native Americans don't find the Redskins name offensive.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:43 amI think you'll see all 3 change names before it's said and done. The media is on a mission. They're not going to let up.MasterB wrote: ↑Sun Jul 05, 2020 12:36 amCleveland has retired Chief Wahoo with the lame C logo I have no problem with the Indian's name just need a way better logo is all. The Redskins are changing the name which when I have ever heard Redskins was the football team in Washington and not as a racial slur what it was hundreds of years ago. I believe the Blackhawks will be on the PC culture/madness phony outrage list next to get a name change just my opinion.
Correct me if I'm wrong. When this Redskins thing popped up a few years ago, didn't Native Americans come out and say they didn't really care. And it doesn't offend them?
Top sponsors have taken a public stance. Minority owners are trying to jump ship, according to multiple reports. And as a new week begins, the Washington Redskins continue to face simmering — and steadily building — pressure to change their team name, which critics have long decried as a racial slur.