OT: Washington Admirals???
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Which is a shame because there is a right way to do it.
Funny that you think it’s really his choice.
Put me down as one of those who is surprised the name was allowed to exist as long as it has but that’s where we are/were.
“As more native Americans become aware of their heritage”. What does that mean? A bunch of people bought DNA tests online and now they think they are Native Americans that need to be offended? Guess they can always look to Elizabeth Warren for guidance.
This had nothing to Do with capitalism or what Snyder wanted. He got pressure from the league and interest groups and folded. Probably because he didn’t want people digging into all the other issues within the organization.
I'll place that in the that's a shame category, Warriors, Braves, Chiefs, Apaches, Fighting Sioux, Comanches, Wind talkers, to name a few are all great tributes.
Ironically I played on an all African American mens baseball team when I was 15, we were The Montclair Apaches....lol
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That is an interesting and creative idea. I wouldn't have thought of that.
Appeals to my affection for alliteration and history.
It was surely his choice. He’s doing it because he can make more money with a different team name. Pure capitalism. He wasn’t motivated to do this for some larger purpose.
The larger purpose was the NFL saying, “Dan, it’s time to figure out a new name.”
If you check out my earlier post in the thread you can see how this one checks a lot boxes.
Just more capitalism.
I have no problem with capitalism. But I do laugh when supposed capitalists and free-righters get up in arms and rant at leftists because other capitalists act in their own interests.
Miami University and others changed their team names because of public pressure and/or a sense of purpose.
Snyder insisted over and over again that he wouldn’t bow. He caved only because it was costing him money.
Washington Football Team + Their logo was actually pretty great imo. Very classic look and the name connects well to modern\traditional naming conventions (MLS, Premier league) that newer sports fans are connecting to.
I would love to see them get sued by the local MLQ franchise if they go with Admirals. If only because it would be hilarious.
I would love to see them get sued by the local MLQ franchise if they go with Admirals. If only because it would be hilarious.
Which is what the NFL did…play our game or will make difficult to do what you want to do.
If you believe he did it on his own, fine.
My central point was that it is capitalism at work. You indirectly agree with that by saying it was the other NFL capitalists, not protestors, that pressured Snyder to change.
The other point - which is not directed at you - is that supposed pro-capitalists are up in arms over capitalistic actions but directing their anger at protestors.
But the bottom line is it wasn’t his choice.
And while the NFL makes gazillions, let not call it a democracy. Their version of the politburo basically decided for him.
Communism more so than capitalism where the collective is more important than the individual.
There is no more Mr. Potato Head. That got canceled, Woked, PC'd , or whatever you call it. Just reporting the facts. That would be Strike Two on naming infractions... LOL.
“Hasbro is making sure all feel welcome in the Potato Head world by officially dropping the Mr. from the Mr. Potato Head brand name and logo to promote gender equality and inclusion,” the company said in an initial statement on Thursday.
Mr. Potato Head Brand Goes Gender Neutral (Sort Of) (Published 2021)
Hasbro is dropping the Mr. from the logo and overall brand to “promote gender equality and inclusion,” but clarified that Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head will still be available.
caused REALLY Red Skin down there. Hence the preference by some for Red Tails. (relax folks. I just another one of those stupid Polocks (or Polack if you want to slur me) trying to make a joke).
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No one would accuse the people who supported the old name of supporting capitalism.
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That's absolutely true. I even remember people burning football jerseys, shooting Keurigs and Yetis and boycotting the NFL over that phrase.
They crap all over Cal Berkeley but if their own kids got admitted you can bet they'd send them there over Liberty "University." Then again, no one would say they're consistent.
That really is it for me. I don't think Indians or Seminoles or Utes or Apaches is a particularly bad idea for a team's nickname.
But "Redskins" is particularly disgusting. Can you imagine another team having a name that was "(insert color)-skins" ?
Totally agree.
How about the Washington Pale Faces, or Forked Tongues
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They're gonna become Tom's River South?Still like my idea of Windtalkers:
- you honor the Native American contributions made by those in defense of our Country
- you get to keep the Native American imagery too
- the alliteration for either “Washington Windtalkers/Warriors” works very well
And they could use these sick throwbacks for either…
Learned how to spell tongue in the DC public school system? Hahaha
U know I'm just kidding Zap
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I think that name is still owned by somebody. Infact, I'm pretty sure the USFL is supposed come back in the spring with the Jersey Generals as one of the teams.
Washington TAXES .... they can then get "fiscal" with their opponents
... or it can be Accrual place to play !!
... or it can be Accrual place to play !!
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