26CornerBlitz Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 @AP_NFL British lawmakers complain to #NFL about #Redskins nickname ahead of London visit http://apne.ws/1XP2qyb Two British lawmakers have written to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to complain about the nickname of the Washington Redskins ahead of the team's visit to London next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 They need to worry about their own issues of which there's plenty. Glass houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir andrew Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Nah. They just don't like Kirk Cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Nah. They just don't like Kirk Cousins. So you're saying when he yelled "You Like That?!?" their answer was an emphatic No! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFunPolice Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Snyder missed the boat on this one. The name is changing. Period. It might not be this year or next year, but there will be a name change. In today's political climate there is no way the name survives. Snyder could have come out a few years ago when this started to become an issue, acknowledge the problem, get out front and change the name, look like the good guy, and make millions of dollars on merchandise. Instead, he will fight this one to its inevitable conclusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 The British are sick of Indians... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Snyder missed the boat on this one. The name is changing. Period. It might not be this year or next year, but there will be a name change. In today's political climate there is no way the name survives. Snyder could have come out a few years ago when this started to become an issue, acknowledge the problem, get out front and change the name, look like the good guy, and make millions of dollars on merchandise. Instead, he will fight this one to its inevitable conclusion. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Snyder missed the boat on this one. The name is changing. Period. It might not be this year or next year, but there will be a name change. In today's political climate there is no way the name survives. Snyder could have come out a few years ago when this started to become an issue, acknowledge the problem, get out front and change the name, look like the good guy, and make millions of dollars on merchandise. Instead, he will fight this one to its inevitable conclusion. ...and make millions of dollars on merchandise. Edited February 25, 2016 by Acantha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 They need to worry about their own issues of which there's plenty. Glass houses. The British are sick of Indians... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) The British don't want the Patriots either. Edited February 25, 2016 by DDD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Maybe they'd prefer a tea gift set to present to their government. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 It warms the heart that British futbol fans have taken a break from throwing bananas on the pitch, making ape noises, and beating up 'pakis' for fun long enough to express their outrage with the Redskin moniker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 A bunch of blowhard politicians trying to show their moral outrage over a non-issue. The owner has the right to retain the name, and there are many chiefs of various tribes who didn't want it changed because of a bigger problem. I actually understand their point. They worry their cultural imprint on this American culture is eroding, and by even these namesakes, it is a remembrance of their great culture. I've asked several friends who are part or 100% American Indian, if they were offended just to be sensitive to the issue, and none took offense. There are some in the media who are offended, but again it is a private industries choice to keep their name and live with the consequences. It's funny as i don't see any dip in their ticket sales, sales of jersies and so on. My advice to Roger is ignore it. It will go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 A bunch of blowhard politicians trying to show their moral outrage over a non-issue. The owner has the right to retain the name, and there are many chiefs of various tribes who didn't want it changed because of a bigger problem. I actually understand their point. They worry their cultural imprint on this American culture is eroding, and by even these namesakes, it is a remembrance of their great culture. I've asked several friends who are part or 100% American Indian, if they were offended just to be sensitive to the issue, and none took offense. There are some in the media who are offended, but again it is a private industries choice to keep their name and live with the consequences. It's funny as i don't see any dip in their ticket sales, sales of jersies and so on. My advice to Roger is ignore it. It will go away. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 The British don't want the Patriots either. I was going to ask, "Shouldn't they be more offended by the Patriots?" I know I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 We should change our name to the Buffalo Redskins then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane nelson Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Clearly the Brits need to protect all of their Native Americans. It is time to change their name how about The Washington Redskin Potatoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dulles Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Maybe they'd prefer a tea gift set to present to their government. +1 I think we have an national obligation to keep the name just to show the English who's boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm curious if behind closed doors this is strictly a business decision for Snyder or an emotional point of pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm curious if behind closed doors this is strictly a business decision for Snyder or an emotional point of pride. I could really only imagine it being the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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