PILOT SPIN
Spin Zone => Spin Zone => Topic started by: Anthony on July 13, 2020, 07:18:56 AM
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The Washington Redskins announced Monday they will change their team name and logo after about 87 years of using it, in the wake of corporate and public pressure to ditch the moniker over racial connotations.
The Redskins did not announce a new name.
“On July 3rd, we announced the commencement of a thorough review of the team’s name. That review has begun in earnest. As part of this process, we want to keep our sponsors, fans and community apprised of our thinking as we go forward.
“Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review.
“Dan Snyder and Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years.”
Well, I for one am glad I am totally out of the NFL scam. A long term American tradition GONE. They want to kill everything decent in this country.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/washington-redskins-retire-team-name
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This is an e-mail sent to Clarence Page of the Chicago Tribune after an article he published concerning a name change for the Washington Redskins. Very appropriate with what’s going on these days...
Dear Mr. Page: I agree with our Native American population. I am
highly jilted by the racially charged name of the Washington Redskins.
One might argue that to name a professional football team after Native Americans would exalt them as fine warriors, but nay, nay. We must be careful not to offend, and in the spirit of political correctness and courtesy, we must move forward.
Let's ditch the Kansas City Chiefs, the Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Indians. If your shorts are in a wad because of the reference the name Redskins makes to skin color, then we need to get rid of the Cleveland Browns.
The Carolina Panthers obviously were named to keep the memory of
militant Blacks from the 60's alive. Gone. It's offensive to us white
folk.
The New York Yankees offend the Southern population. Do you see a
team named for the Confederacy? No! There is no room for any reference to that tragic war that cost this country so many young men's lives. I am also offended by the blatant references to the Catholic religion among our sports team names. Totally inappropriate to have the New Orleans Saints, the Los Angeles Angels or the San Diego Padres.
Then there are the team names that glorify criminals who raped and
pillaged. We are talking about the horrible Oakland Raiders, the
Minnesota Vikings, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Pittsburgh
Pirates!
Now, let us address those teams that clearly send the wrong message
to our children. The San Diego Chargers promote irresponsible fighting or even spending habits. Wrong message to our children.
The New York Giants and the San Francisco Giants promote obesity, a
growing childhood epidemic. Wrong message to our children. The Cincinnati Reds promote downers/barbiturates. Wrong message to our children.
The Milwaukee Brewers. Well that goes without saying. Wrong message
to our children.
So, there you go. We need to support any legislation that comes out
to rectify this travesty, because the government will likely become
involved with this issue, as they should. Just the kind of thing the
do-nothing Congress loves.
As a die-hard Oregon State fan, my wife and I, with all of this in
mind, suggest it might also make some sense to change the name of the Oregon State women's athletic teams to something other than "the
Beavers (especially when they play Southern California. Do we really
want the Trojans sticking it to the Beavers???
I always love your articles and I generally agree with them. As for
the Redskins name I would suggest they change the name to the
"Foreskins" to better represent their community, paying tribute to the
dick heads in Washington DC
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It'll just have to be
New York NLF Team (no name, no mascot, no cheerleader)
Altanta NFL Team
and so on
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It'll just have to be
New York NFL Team (no name, no mascot, no cheerleader)
Altanta NFL Team
and so on
I agree. No team names, just call them by their city. But they can wear "Social Justice" statements on their uniforms and promote BLM, right? Won't watch it anyway, so they can go eff themselves.
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I agree. No team names, just call them by their city. But they can wear "Social Justice" statements on their uniforms and promote BLM, right? Won't watch it anyway, so they can go eff themselves.
This will be a problem when they figure out the names of many cities are those of Catholic saints (religion!) or "Native American" tribes or locations.
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Heard they'll change their name to 'Foreskin' to better fit our politicians in DC. ;D
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He should now move the team.
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He should now move the team.
Oh yeah. That would do it. But, they'd probably get another franchise anyway, but still.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/07/23/washington-football-team-redskins-2020-rebranding-logo-dan-snyder/5494337002/
Washington's NFL team to be called 'Washington Football Team' in 2020
But I thought George owned slaves and ordered Indians killed. Better think up a new name again
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/07/23/washington-football-team-redskins-2020-rebranding-logo-dan-snyder/5494337002/But I thought George owned slaves and ordered Indians killed. Better think up a new name again
Booker T Washington
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Booker T Washington
He's busy playing with the MG's.
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I wonder if this is a stalling tactic and one day in the future they'll just revert to the Redskins.