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The Washington Redskins May Finally Change Their Name

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  • Originally posted by KingsGambit View Post
    It was certainly a positive at the time but it seems obstinate to ignore the changes in connotation the name has experienced over time, such as what occurred with the term "Christian".
    Sorry... but, do you consider "Christian" to be a negative term?
    Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
    But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
    Than a fool in the eyes of God


    From "Fools Gold" by Petra

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    • Originally posted by Mountain Man View Post
      Sorry... but, do you consider "Christian" to be a negative term?
      The term was initially meant as a pejorative but was embraced by the faithful.

      I'm always still in trouble again

      "You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
      "Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
      "Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman

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      • I'm always still in trouble again

        "You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
        "Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
        "Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman

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        • Originally posted by rogue06 View Post
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          Shouldn't that be bunches of rabbits?
          The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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          • Originally posted by Mountain Man View Post
            Sorry... but, do you consider "Christian" to be a negative term?
            Silicon Valley had a huge joke about this.

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            • Originally posted by Cow Poke View Post
              Shouldn't that be bunches of rabbits?
              Don't overthink it

              I'm always still in trouble again

              "You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
              "Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
              "Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman

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              • Originally posted by rogue06 View Post
                The term was initially meant as a pejorative but was embraced by the faithful.
                Was it? I remember looking into the origin recently and there really isn't much evidence as to exactly where it came from. Sure, Acts says they were first called Christians in Antioch but there's no reference as to who came up with it or why it was chosen. The claim it originated as a pejorative appears highly speculative.

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                • Originally posted by Thoughtful Monk View Post
                  I really don't care one way or the other. Admittedly, Dallas and Washington games won't be the same if they do change their name.

                  How about the Washington Gridlocks? It's more accurate and describes Washington these days.
                  The Washington formerly known as the Redskins have made it official. New name to be announced later. I'm still holding out for the Washington Gridlocks.
                  "For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and acknowledgment of God rather than burnt offerings." Hosea 6:6

                  "Theology can be an intellectual entertainment." Metropolitan Anthony Bloom

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                  • Originally posted by Thoughtful Monk View Post
                    I'm still holding out for the Washington Gridlocks.
                    The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.

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                    • Originally posted by Thoughtful Monk View Post
                      The Washington formerly known as the Redskins have made it official. New name to be announced later. I'm still holding out for the Washington Gridlocks.


                      The Bloodsuckers FTW.

                      I'm always still in trouble again

                      "You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
                      "Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
                      "Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman

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                      • Originally posted by rogue06 View Post


                        The Bloodsuckers FTW.
                        That is so racist! Against mosquitoes!



                        Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.

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                        • Originally posted by Thoughtful Monk View Post
                          The Washington formerly known as the Redskins have made it official. New name to be announced later.
                          Maybe they'll go with a logo featuring a nice, clean white man so that nobody could possibly be offended.
                          Some may call me foolish, and some may call me odd
                          But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of man
                          Than a fool in the eyes of God


                          From "Fools Gold" by Petra

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                          • Originally posted by mossrose View Post
                            That is so racist! Against mosquitoes!

                            Politics

                            Poly (many)

                            Ticks (bloodsuckers)

                            Politics = many bloodsuckers







                            I kinda fear it'll be something like the Washington Woke or Inclusives.

                            I'm always still in trouble again

                            "You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
                            "Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
                            "Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman

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                            • Originally posted by rogue06 View Post
                              Politics

                              Poly (many)

                              Ticks (bloodsuckers)

                              Politics = many bloodsuckers
                              I know that's what you meant.








                              I kinda fear it'll be something like the Washington Woke or Inclusives.
                              Well, then all the girly men could be on the team!


                              Securely anchored to the Rock amid every storm of trial, testing or tribulation.

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                              • The Navajos suggested that they name them the "Code Talkers." It doesn't really roll off the tongue, but I like it - the Code talkers have a storied history in the Marine Corps. As did the Navajos in general...
                                Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...

                                https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s

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