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streamofthesky 07/02/20 8:46:36 AM #1:	https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29358399/source-redskins-removing-name-former-owner-george-preston-marshall-ring-fame ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. Good to know the grievances of some racial minorities matter, I guess? <cite>streamofthesky posted [p:941563685] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29358399/source-redskins-removing-name-former-owner-george-preston-marshall-ring-fame ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. Good to know the grievances of some racial minorities matter, I guess? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 07/02/20 8:51:25 AM #2:	Yeah that is pretty nuts --- The Betrayer <cite>Mead posted [p:941563791] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Yeah that is pretty nuts </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 07/02/20 9:07:51 AM #3:	Ah, the joys of corporations making token efforts to seem socially aware without actually caring enough to make real changes. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:941564215] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Ah, the joys of corporations making token efforts to seem socially aware without actually caring enough to make real changes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/02/20 9:14:56 AM #4:	I'm Choctaw native American. My ancestors walked the trail of tears. I don't think "redskins" is offensive. But that owner was clearly racist. --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:941564389] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>I'm Choctaw native American. My ancestors walked the trail of tears. I don't think "redskins" is offensive. But that owner was clearly racist. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 07/02/20 9:19:50 AM #5:	SunWuKung420 posted... I'm Choctaw native American. My ancestors walked the trail of tears. I don't think "redskins" is offensive. But that owner was clearly racist. Youre Native American? --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:941564539] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>SunWuKung420 posted... </cite> <quote>I'm Choctaw native American. My ancestors walked the trail of tears. I don't think "redskins" is offensive. But that owner was clearly racist.</quote>Youre Native American? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/02/20 9:21:53 AM #6:	FatalAccident posted... Youre Native American? And Mexican with some English and Spanish to round it off. --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:941564606] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted... </cite> <quote>Youre Native American?</quote> And Mexican with some English and Spanish to round it off. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 07/02/20 11:20:54 AM #7:	The last time the Redskin thing came out all the people on this board with Native blood in them were cool with the name but of course other people were like, "well it doesn't matter that you guys are okay with it, it's still offensive" lulz. --- The doll's trying to kill me and the toaster's been laughing at me! If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:941568901] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>The last time the Redskin thing came out all the people on this board with Native blood in them were cool with the name but of course other people were like, "well it doesn't matter that you guys are okay with it, it's still offensive" lulz. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solid Sonic 07/02/20 11:54:12 AM #8:	adjl posted... Ah, the joys of corporations making token efforts to seem socially aware without actually caring enough to make real changes. What's a "real change" that corporations could even make? --- "It feels like I'm always wrong." "Nah, that's not true...I mean you just made that statement, didn't you?" <cite>Solid Sonic posted [p:941570323] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>adjl posted... </cite> <quote>Ah, the joys of corporations making token efforts to seem socially aware without actually caring enough to make real changes.</quote> What's a "real change" that corporations could even make? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blightzkrieg 07/02/20 11:54:27 AM #9:	darcandkharg31 posted... The last time the Redskin thing came out all the people on this board with Native blood in them were cool with the name but of course other people were like, "well it doesn't matter that you guys are okay with it, it's still offensive" lulz. But there are also examples of those with native ancestry who do find it offensive. I'm not really sure if it speaks to the content of the name one way or the other. --- https://imgtc.com/i/sIhpHts.jpg <cite>Blightzkrieg posted [p:941570335] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>darcandkharg31 posted... </cite> <quote>The last time the Redskin thing came out all the people on this board with Native blood in them were cool with the name but of course other people were like, "well it doesn't matter that you guys are okay with it, it's still offensive" lulz.</quote>But there are also examples of those with native ancestry who do find it offensive. I'm not really sure if it speaks to the content of the name one way or the other. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GanonsSpirit 07/02/20 11:57:08 AM #10:	SunWuKung420 posted... I'm Choctaw native American. My ancestors walked the trail of tears. I don't think "redskins" is offensive. But that owner was clearly racist. You're white. We've all seen you. --- https://imgur.com/tsQUpxC Thanks, Nade Duck! [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] <cite>GanonsSpirit posted [p:941570460] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>SunWuKung420 posted...</cite> <quote>I'm Choctaw native American. My ancestors walked the trail of tears. I don't think "redskins" is offensive. But that owner was clearly racist. </quote> You're white. We've all seen you.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/02/20 2:12:01 PM #11:	Using skin tone to assume ethnic background is very woke, ganon. I'll be sure to let my black cousin know she isn't Mexican. --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:941576535] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Using skin tone to assume ethnic background is very woke, ganon. I'll be sure to let my black cousin know she isn't Mexican. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
faramir77 07/02/20 3:38:27 PM #12:	They've asked native Americans how they feel about the name. A sweeping majority are cool with it. The Cleveland Indians mascot is way worse. --- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiCtAUrZbUk -- Defeating the Running Man of Ocarina of Time in a race since 01/17/2009. -- <cite>faramir77 posted [p:941580576] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>They've asked native Americans how they feel about the name. A sweeping majority are cool with it. The Cleveland Indians mascot is way worse. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lord_Shadow 07/02/20 4:10:55 PM #13:	I'm half native who doesn't give a Fuck about my native heritage that being said Fuck the redskins change that name --- GT My Lord Shadow "Your Grace, please, the people have surrendered..." "I didn't offer surrender." <cite>Lord_Shadow posted [p:941582090] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>I'm half native who doesn't give a Fuck about my native heritage that being said Fuck the redskins change that name </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 07/02/20 4:16:35 PM #14:	faramir77 posted... They've asked native Americans how they feel about the name. A sweeping majority are cool with it. have they asked them lately? Which did they ask? It isnt just a singular community --- The Betrayer <cite>Mead posted [p:941582329] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>faramir77 posted... </cite> <quote>They've asked native Americans how they feel about the name. A sweeping majority are cool with it.</quote> have they asked them lately? Which did they ask? It isnt just a singular community </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 07/02/20 4:22:03 PM #15:	Lord_Shadow posted... doesn't give a Fuck about my native heritage okay there --- The doll's trying to kill me and the toaster's been laughing at me! If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:941582567] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Lord_Shadow posted... </cite> <quote>doesn't give a Fuck about my native heritage</quote>okay there </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 07/02/20 4:24:19 PM #16:	Mead posted... have they asked them lately? Which did they ask? It isnt just a singular community I can't talk for everyone but most of my relatives or friend don't care in Canada, only a few people who are the usual "jump the current political injustice" people" --- The doll's trying to kill me and the toaster's been laughing at me! If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:941582664] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Mead posted... </cite> <quote>have they asked them lately? Which did they ask? It isnt just a singular community</quote>I can't talk for everyone but most of my relatives or friend don't care in Canada, only a few people who are the usual "jump the current political injustice" people" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/02/20 4:27:08 PM #17:	The Indian's mascot is hilarious! --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:941582801] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>The Indian's mascot is hilarious! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 07/02/20 4:28:45 PM #18:	Redskins are the best potatoes, tho. they bake really nicely compared to the yellow, gold or white ones. Of course, the traditional "baked" potato is the brown one, but meh... they're dry and starchy --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:941582888] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Redskins are the best potatoes, tho. they bake really nicely compared to the yellow, gold or white ones. Of course, the traditional "baked" potato is the brown one, but meh... they're dry and starchy </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeus 07/02/20 4:30:01 PM #19:	streamofthesky posted... https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29358399/source-redskins-removing-name-former-owner-george-preston-marshall-ring-fame ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. Good to know the grievances of some racial minorities matter, I guess? That's the difference between actual racism and having an arguably-insensitive team name (that apparently bothers whites more than any other group). He had a pretty explicit, long-running policy regarding not drafting black players which he stunningly explained by asking: He was quoted in stories wondering why, if "[a]ll the other teams we play have [plural n-word], does it matter which team has the [plural n-word]?" The Redskins were the last NFL team to sign a black player, which they didn't do until 1962. --- (\/)(\/)\|-\| There are precious few at ease / With moral ambiguities / So we act as though they don't exist. <cite>Zeus posted [p:941582953] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>streamofthesky posted... </cite> <quote>https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29358399/source-redskins-removing-name-former-owner-george-preston-marshall-ring-fame ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. ...The Washington Redskins are removing the name of their former owner...because he was racist. Good to know the grievances of some racial minorities matter, I guess?</quote> That's the difference between actual racism and having an arguably-insensitive team name (that apparently bothers whites more than any other group). He had a pretty explicit, long-running policy regarding not drafting black players which he stunningly explained by asking: <quote>He was quoted in stories wondering why, if "[a]ll the other teams we play have [plural n-word], does it matter which team has the [plural n-word]?"</quote> The Redskins were the last NFL team to sign a black player, which they didn't do until 1962. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 07/02/20 4:30:11 PM #20:	darcandkharg31 posted... I can't talk for everyone well then find me someone who can --- The Betrayer <cite>Mead posted [p:941582957] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>darcandkharg31 posted... </cite> <quote>I can't talk for everyone</quote> well then find me someone who can </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RedPixel 07/02/20 4:30:21 PM #21:	streamofthesky posted... How am I not reading an Onion article I ask this every day in 2020 now. <cite>RedPixel posted [p:941582968] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>streamofthesky posted... </cite> <quote>How am I not reading an Onion article</quote> I ask this every day in 2020 now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LB1 07/02/20 4:36:49 PM #22:	Who the fuck cares if some people aren't offended, it's a racial slur regardless and would be so easy to just change it to something that doesn't offend anybody. If you want to play the game of finding whose level of consensus opinion is the "valid" one you'll never get anywhere with that <cite>LB1 posted [p:941583315] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Who the fuck cares if some people aren't offended, it's a racial slur regardless and would be so easy to just change it to something that doesn't offend anybody. If you want to play the game of finding whose level of consensus opinion is the "valid" one you'll never get anywhere with that </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 07/02/20 4:42:10 PM #23:	Mead posted... well then find me someone who can lulz, no one can, most you'll get is a vocal minority people , while the rest are doing their own things They dont't even leave political panphletes in peoples mail in the reserve which means they know but who cares? --- The doll's trying to kill me and the toaster's been laughing at me! If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:941583579] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Mead posted... </cite> <quote>well then find me someone who can</quote>lulz, no one can, most you'll get is a vocal minority people , while the rest are doing their own things They dont't even leave political panphletes in peoples mail in the reserve which means they know but who cares? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SunWuKung420 07/02/20 4:45:23 PM #24:	LB1 posted... it's a racial slur Historically, the natives choose redskin themselves since Europeans constantly referred to white skin and black skin. --- Align your chakras, it starts with your breathing. http://www.arfalpha.com/ScienceOfBreath/ScienceOfBreath.htm <cite>SunWuKung420 posted [p:941583731] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>LB1 posted... </cite> <quote>it's a racial slur</quote> Historically, the natives choose redskin themselves since Europeans constantly referred to white skin and black skin. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darcandkharg31 07/02/20 4:50:00 PM #25:	@Lokarin you're native what u say --- The doll's trying to kill me and the toaster's been laughing at me! If you take 110% of what I say seriously then you're gonna have a bad time. <cite>darcandkharg31 posted [p:941583945] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>@Lokarin you're native what u say </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 07/02/20 5:02:05 PM #26:	darcandkharg31 posted... @Lokarin you're native what u say I'm very much what you'd call an intersectional minority... being part several things, part-trans, disabled, handicapped... I'm even in the 1% of men by shortness. ... But I've never felt marginalized. --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:941584470] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>darcandkharg31 posted... </cite> <quote>@Lokarin you're native what u say</quote> I'm very much what you'd call an intersectional minority... being part several things, part-trans, disabled, handicapped... I'm even in the 1% of men by shortness. ... But I've never felt marginalized. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 07/02/20 5:09:44 PM #27:	Mead posted... well then find me someone who can https://tinyurl.com/z4arjz3 They literally do a survey like this every time changing the name comes up, and every time it produces the same result. I have only followed sports for the last 10 years and I can count at least 3 instances of it happening in that time. edit: And here is the poll they conducted last year when the topic came up again, same results: https://tinyurl.com/y8bwk3k2 --- I am a Contract Software Developer. What does that mean? I don't know, let me know if you figure it out. <cite>Dikitain posted [p:941584771] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>Mead posted... </cite> <quote>well then find me someone who can</quote> https://tinyurl.com/z4arjz3 They literally do a survey like this every time changing the name comes up, and every time it produces the same result. I have only followed sports for the last 10 years and I can count at least 3 instances of it happening in that time. edit: And here is the poll they conducted last year when the topic came up again, same results: https://tinyurl.com/y8bwk3k2 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SKARDAVNELNATE 07/02/20 5:31:53 PM #28:	https://i.redd.it/dosfg2mp2v741.jpg --- No locked doors, no windows barred. No more things to make my brain seem SKARD. Look at Mr. Technical over here >.> -BTB <cite>SKARDAVNELNATE posted [p:941585643] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>https://i.redd.it/dosfg2mp2v741.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GanonsSpirit 07/02/20 9:56:56 PM #29:	SunWuKung420 posted... Using skin tone to assume ethnic background is very woke, ganon. I'll be sure to let my black cousin know she isn't Mexican. My bad. What's your blood quantum? --- https://imgur.com/tsQUpxC Thanks, Nade Duck! [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|\|]]]]]]]]]]]]]]]] <cite>GanonsSpirit posted [p:941596784] in How am I n... [t:78818917]...</cite> <quote>SunWuKung420 posted...</cite> <quote>Using skin tone to assume ethnic background is very woke, ganon. I'll be sure to let my black cousin know she isn't Mexican. </quote> My bad. What's your blood quantum?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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