Posted on 10/13/2013 8:17:06 PM PDT by i88schwartz
BOB COSTAS: Think for a moment about the term Redskins and how it truly differs from all the others. Ask yourself what the equivalent would be if directed toward African-Americans, Hispanics, Asians or members of any other ethnic group. When considered that way, Redskins can't possibly honor a heritage or a noble character trait, nor can it possibly be considered a neutral term. It's an insult, a slur, no matter how benign the present day intent. It's fair to say that for a long time now, and certainly in 2013, no offense has been intended. But if you take a step back, isn't it clear to see how offense might legitimately be taken?
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How did they get their name?
Bob should ask some real indians, I mean the ordinary folk who don’t work for the tribal governments.
I would guess because he never thought to be outraged about this issue until someone else told him he should be.
its time for the conservative reaction...its time for “CUT-COSTAS” and demand that all NBC advertisers get boycotted until costas is fired...
they went after rush, now its our time...to invade a football game to push a personal political agenda isnt worth watching NBC for anything except LENO as long as hes on TV...this is what happens when NBC goes GAY
now were talking
Nah, I love this.
The home of political correctness has a sports team with a name that’s politically incorrect.
And Prezzy Barrycades doesn’t even have the guts to say he would change it if he owned the team. He would “think about changing thge name”. Well hell, the owner has thought about changing it. He decided against it.
I love the irony.
“Chief Chefs”
I know! We were watching that game today and I heard the crowd doing that war chant (whatever you call it, like they do for the Braves) and I was like hey! They’re the Chiefs, like Indian Chiefs, why isn’t that a problem?
But I too will always think of them as the Chefs, from that old commercial where the guy has screwed up the name in the end zone.
With all the cooking shows nowadays it might prove popular!
Being part “Redskin” Costas makes me sick! There is not a damn thing wrong with the name of a freaking SPORTS TEAM being named that!
Maybe he should save his outrage for something important like the bankruptcy of America by a freaking IDIOT!
I’m holding out for the more fitting Washington Pork Barrels
Fightin’ Whities in our Whity Tighties! HA
But what’s even funnier is that IU’s basketball team are the “Hoosiers.” Indiana natives (hah!) don’t mind being called Hoosiers, but there was a time when it was considered rather cutting.
But I’d rather be a Hoosier than a Bob Costas any day.
Costas has no credibility at our house. Ever since his attack on the Bambino, I would urge him to a slow boat to China and remain there.
I saw that idiot leftist Costas doing his PC bit at half-time. NBC should just fire the guy. He’s constantly doing this crap to promote the left agenda, like he did regarding his rant in favor of greater gun control.
Don't be a fool - whites aren't an ethnic group. Whites are the enemy. Just ask any self-loathing white liberal.
Hey Bob, STFU. Football is no place for political commentary.
from that Wiki link:
>> The term “cracker” is derived from the Gaelic “craic”, meaning entertaining conversation or boasting
There was a Van Morrison song about 20 yrs ago where he does a bit of talking and says, “...and the crack (craic) was good...” in that sense.
Coney Island
Coming down from Downpatrick
Stopping off at St. John’s Point
Out all day birdwatching
And the craic was good
http://www.lyricsaholic.com/van-morrison-coney-island-lyrics.html
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