Posted on 05/04/2011 10:30:59 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Congress to Examine "Inappropriate" and "Devastating" Use of "Geronimo" Codename in bin Laden Mission
May 04, 2011 10:25 AM
ABC News’ Matthew Jaffe (@jaffematt) reports:
The Senate Indian Affairs committee will hold a hearing Thursday on racist Native American stereotypes, a hearing that will now also address the Osama bin Laden mission and the code-name Geronimo.
While the hearing was scheduled before the mission, a committee aide today said the linking of the name Geronimo with the world’s most wanted man is “inappropriate” and can have a “devastating” impact on kids.
“The hearing was scheduled well before the Osama bin Laden operation became news, but the concerns over the linking of the name of Geronimo, one of the greatest Native American heroes, with the most hated enemies of the United States is an example of the kinds of issues we intended to address at Thursday's hearing,” Loretta Tuell, the committee's chief counsel, said in a statement.
“These inappropriate uses of Native American icons and cultures are prevalent throughout our society, and the impacts to Native and non-Native children are devastating,” Tuell said. “We intend to open the forum to talk about them.”
The Senate committee is chaired by Sen. Daniel Akaka, D-Hawaii. Thursday’s 2:15p hearing will examine how Wild West shows, Hollywood films, and Indigenous-themed sports mascots have shaped the perception of Native Americans, according to a press release. Witnesses include Tex Hall of the Great Plains Tribal Chairman’s Association, Suzan Shown Harjo of the Morning Star Institute, Charlene Teters of the Institute of American Indian Arts, Stephanie Fryberg of the University of Arizona, Chaske Spencer of Urban Dream Productions, Jim Warne of Warrior Society Development.
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Welcome to the Age of Hurt Feelings.
for crying out loud, now this.
We had the liberals softy girlie men saying we should give him OBL a respectful religious sending off after we killed, we should respect the religion he used to be responsible for thousands of deaths, then we have no cheering we should not cheer or make it look like we’re happy and NOW THIS
This country has become so pussified,
Congress, stick it up where the sun don’t shine. None of your damn business. Get to work on the economy, stupid jackasses.
Oh. Just. Plain. S—T! At one time the great ‘hero’ Geronimo WAS one of the most hated enemies of the US. History can’t be changed even though they try.
Our esteemed congress again shows just how irrelevant is there understanding of the United States of America.
“Congress to Examine “Inappropriate” and “Devastating” Use of “Geronimo” Codename in bin Laden...”
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Another signpost along the path of the unceasing downward spiral.
Turn out the lights.
Western Civilization is over.
Bizarro World
WOW! These people are freaking insane!
Maybe the investigation isn’t so bad. Remember, they are investigating the Obamalini regime’s racial “insensitivity”.
Eeek, s/b their not there.
Our esteemed congress again shows just how irrelevant is their understanding of the United States of America.
They can’t take it back now or they will be Indian-givers
Our Special Forces routinely analogize their operations with the Indian Wars. These boobs have just discovered this? I don’t think so. This is just their “look at me!” moment.
I was wondering how long it would take.
BTW, as an Irish American, I want to say how offended I am by General Mill’s Lucky Charms cereal and that stupid leprechaun. It’s offensive, I tell you! And what’s with that “They’re Magically Delicious!” cr*p?!
Do they realize how many hours of therapy my Irish American children have had to have to repair their self esteem?!
And don’t get me started on those “Irish Spring” commercials!
“The Senate committee is chaired by Sen. Daniel Akaka”
Well, when you grow up with a name like that you’re bound to end up with a chip on your shoulder.
The advocates of identity politics, victimization, and political correctness can always be counted on to take sides against the United States of America. Not surprising here since Geronimo was a terrorist and enemy of the United States.
Since the Indians are just Chinese with a bad sense of direction, they should have used the code name “General Tso’s Chicken”. Oops. I offended the Chinese.
Cry me a river...right
How much do you want to bet that a few million dollars will somehow make it all better?
Will the Right Righteous Rev? Jackson be there?
Nah, he is probably just their consultant.
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