And just like all activists, no one asked the people directly involved what they thought, reason being that activists know what it is best for everyone.
People don’t name teams after something that they abhorr. Teams are named after what is admired.I don’t know of any teams named “The Low-Lifes”, “The Yellow Bellies”, “The Skunks”, or “The Chicken Hearts”!(Not that there’s anything wrong with being a low-life, yellow-belly, chicken-hearted skunk, mind you.)
A lot of “redskin” tribes, weren’t all that red. I don’t think the owners ever intended the name a slur, but if you really want to see something interesting, check out the list of geographic place names in the country, especially the west, that USGS had to change in the last few decades!
As to Columbus Day, if only the Caribe indians had possessed two M-16s to “greet” Columbus with a little less respect, and a lot more “attitude”!
How about the Washington “chalk outlines”? Think of the cool logo on the helmet. Oh wait, they might be saving that one for the next Chicago franchise.
“When I get a sunburn I’m a redskin. I don’t find the term offensive but I’m not a screaming liberal.”~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.I agree with you; I don’t find the name offensive at all — and I’m a quiet liberal.What I DO find offensive is your calling liberals ‘screaming’ liberals. I might just call you a ‘screaming right-wing-nut-job.’ How does that feel?
marilynrknits over 10 years ago
They could change the name to the Rednecks and see who would start screaming.
dogday Premium Member over 10 years ago
IT’S THE 12TH!!! WE ONLY REMEMBER IT ON A CONVENIENT MONDAY. IT’S THE 12TH!!!!
Enoki over 10 years ago
Ah, just give them each a quart of whiskey and they’ll leave! ..(And, yes that is a politically incorrect as they come)
dogday Premium Member over 10 years ago
And just like all activists, no one asked the people directly involved what they thought, reason being that activists know what it is best for everyone.
Fourcrows over 10 years ago
How about the D.C. Honkies? Or perhaps something that reflects the city more accurately, like the Washington Pork Barrels?
pirate227 over 10 years ago
This toon was tailor made for churchillwasright. LOL!
cheetahqueen over 10 years ago
People don’t name teams after something that they abhorr. Teams are named after what is admired.I don’t know of any teams named “The Low-Lifes”, “The Yellow Bellies”, “The Skunks”, or “The Chicken Hearts”!(Not that there’s anything wrong with being a low-life, yellow-belly, chicken-hearted skunk, mind you.)
lonecat over 10 years ago
That’s very funny. Thanks. Not very politically correct, but very funny.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
A lot of “redskin” tribes, weren’t all that red. I don’t think the owners ever intended the name a slur, but if you really want to see something interesting, check out the list of geographic place names in the country, especially the west, that USGS had to change in the last few decades!
As to Columbus Day, if only the Caribe indians had possessed two M-16s to “greet” Columbus with a little less respect, and a lot more “attitude”!
SpicyNacho Premium Member over 10 years ago
I suppose that is the Republicans fault too?
SpicyNacho Premium Member over 10 years ago
How about the Washington “chalk outlines”? Think of the cool logo on the helmet. Oh wait, they might be saving that one for the next Chicago franchise.
Dtroutma over 10 years ago
^Nope, check out the stats on Miami, far more dangerous! Goodbye dolphins!
goweeder over 10 years ago
“When I get a sunburn I’m a redskin. I don’t find the term offensive but I’m not a screaming liberal.”~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~.I agree with you; I don’t find the name offensive at all — and I’m a quiet liberal.What I DO find offensive is your calling liberals ‘screaming’ liberals. I might just call you a ‘screaming right-wing-nut-job.’ How does that feel?