Obama: If I were Snyder, I’d think about changing Redskins’ name
Source: NBC News
President Obama thinks Redskins owner Dan Snyder should consider changing the teams name.
In an interview with the Associated Press, Obama was asked what he makes of the controversy surrounding the Redskins nickname. Although Obama said he doesnt believe the Redskins or their fans are trying to offend anyone, he did say he believes that enough Native Americans are offended by it that its something the team needs to weigh.
If I were the owner of the team and I knew that the name of my team, even if theyve had a storied history, that was offending a sizable group of people, Id think about changing it, Obama said.
Obama did not say he believes the Redskins need to change their name, and he did not suggest that the government should take any action to compel the Redskins to change their name. But the mere fact of the President of the United States suggesting that changing the name might be a good idea shows just how hot a topic this has become.
Read more: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/05/obama-if-i-were-snyder-id-think-about-changing-redskins-name/related/
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alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)Thor_MN
(11,843 posts)So it could be asshole coworkers rather than bridge dwelling....
Kingofalldems
(38,469 posts)alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)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.
Kingofalldems
(38,469 posts)GD has one in particular.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)grantcart
(53,061 posts)Still active though.
Hmmm
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=328542
alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)Unlikely.
grantcart
(53,061 posts)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.
geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)ProudToBeBlueInRhody
(16,399 posts)Usually it's a bad election night.
Isoldeblue
(1,135 posts)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.
riverwalker
(8,694 posts)as usual
Seedersandleechers
(3,044 posts)the name of the Kansas City Chiefs. Until they do they aren't going anywhere!
penultimate
(1,110 posts)Seedersandleechers
(3,044 posts)do the "tomahawk chop"
Ranchemp.
(1,991 posts)unionthug777
(740 posts)the tomahawk chop !!!!!
Ranchemp.
(1,991 posts)I was soooooo happy to see the L.A. Dodgers shut them up in the first game of the NLDS the other night.
K.O. Stradivarius
(115 posts)Just take a look at these savages!!!
Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)Mean Gene
(65 posts)MyNameGoesHere
(7,638 posts)eom
Enrique
(27,461 posts)all the worst fears about the Obama dystopia are coming true!
Enrique
(27,461 posts)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/
iandhr
(6,852 posts)" 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/
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)...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.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)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.
Katashi_itto
(10,175 posts)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
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)Thank you both for the info.
Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)Although it does stir up a few activists.
JoeyT
(6,785 posts)"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.
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)whistler162
(11,155 posts)I am deeply offended by that name!
penultimate
(1,110 posts)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.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)I'm not sure you belong here. You probably spend a lot of time complaining about "political correctness", don't you?
Brooklyns_Finest
(789 posts)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.
kestrel91316
(51,666 posts)I notice that you and he don't seem to show up much. Other than perhaps to post flamebait when somebody tells you to.
Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)...and so was her response to your post.
JRLeft
(7,010 posts)Florida State Seminoles, Chicago Blackhawks, and others.
BadtotheboneBob
(413 posts)... 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.
Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)Comrade Grumpy
(13,184 posts)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...
BadtotheboneBob
(413 posts)... The Washington Stonewallers?
Cha
(297,574 posts)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
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)they wouldn't suck.