Washington Palefaces?

[ToraToraTora]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53276070

[Theland]

Sorry follks.
I did indeed treat News like CB.
Sorry.

[Mozz71]

//of snide editorial comments into threads, and calling a poster an idiot, and the use of the "word" effing is conducive to "attracting new members" either.//

I guess you're right. Any newcomers can easily make their minds up as to who the idiots are Sanmac, and tell whether AB is for them by their choices.

[naomi24]

It seems a shame when people take offence at something like this. I mean, had the team regarded ‘Redskins’ as derogatory they wouldn’t have chosen the name. Rather it conjures up images of bravery, strength, fortitude, and all that, so in that respect it’s a compliment. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery - and all that. Just another way of looking at it.

[Mozz71]

Naomi, Personally, I don't find it offensive, but many Native American groups have done over the years. They're the ones who should be listened to, not you or me.

[Theland]

I agree.
Redskins for me conjures up a mental picture of ''Indian Braves,'' truly brave warriors.
As Naomi says, another way of looking at it.

[naomi24]

Mozz, I realise that but I think it wiser to look at it from a different angle. To see what is now regarded as derogatory as a compliment instead goes much further towards winning the battle. When people make a fuss they attract detractors - and the idiots who purposefully make every effort to offend will do it all the more. For example, if someone calls a black man a ‘black ***’, the black man usually objects to the word ‘black’ - but why? He is black - so instead of jumping up and down about the use of the word ‘black’ far better to meet that with ‘Yes, I am black but I’m not a ***’. Where does that leave the racist? Floundering - because what he regarded as a racist comment fell flat on its face. Just my thoughts on the matter.

[Mamyalynne]

I have seen that done Naomi in a most calm manner and yes it does shut them up, a bit clever for them.

Saw a lady being heckled with 'You fat ***' do much the same - her detractors wandered off looking bemused.

[Mozz71]

I see your point, and I guess that is why the N word has been reclaimed by black culture, in music especially, but I feel we are not in the position to tell other races what they should find offensive, and what they shouldn't. As I said, there has been campaigns by Native American tribes and societies against the Redskins brand for 40 years, this is nothing new. I think after such a long period of time, we should accept that, to them, the word is racist.

[naomi24]

Mozz, we can’t legislate against thought and we can’t change spiteful people. The only way to combat hatred is to outsmart it.

[Mozz71]

It's difficult to outsmart a brand name.

[Togo]

//I think 'Washington Braves' sound good as well.//

It does indeed Tigger......but it is patently untrue. Washington would have to be Washington "Speaks with forked Tongue" to be nearer or Washington "No Fire Water Allowed", Or maybe Washington "Scalpers" .........that'll make their hair stand on end. Meanwhile.....Onto Toronto, pronto, Tonto.

[Peter Pedant]

// he continual interjecting of snide editorial comments into threads,//
is the only thing that gets me reading the posts

most of the time the content in the posts is - Nil

[CrapAtCryptics]

Washington indigenous residents

[Togo]

Washington Rats it is then.

[Peter Pedant]

\\ Washington "Speaks with forked Tongue" //
confucius he thay - then washington must not kiss balloon !

and you cannot change spiteful people
how true how true - - - point in expecting
Trump to change then

[Peter Pedant]

hey yeah !
washington winkers ?
and wags cd quip: oh you will find them all in the Capitol building

( er this is a family site )

[Mamyalynne]

Well, the escape from comic cuts didn't last long did it?

[Togo]

Comedy and satire has a habit of flushing out the thin lipped and pinch faced. That is why it is useful.

[Peter Pedant]

as the sun goes down beneath the horizon on this damp day - I try to bring a twitch of a smile to readers lips

[david small]

Gosh, darn it. I’m going to have to throw away all of my coloured pencils.