Redskins Trademark Cancelled

saintsfan1976 · 06-19-2014, 07:44 AM

Wow.

Our GOVERNMENT has time to deal with this? Really??

So let's get this straight - not enough evidence (or support) to FORCIBLY remove the name, so they go after the team's right to earn money...(!!!)

NFL: "No Comment"

Bull - F'n - CRAP!

This has got to be the most hypocritical use of power I've seen since Adam Silver announced Donald Sterling's ban.

rezburna · 06-19-2014, 08:49 AM

Lol.

SapperSaint · 06-19-2014, 09:11 AM

I think it's horse poop myself.

I've seen too many Native Americans that have stood up for the Redskins then what I've seen standing against them. For Jeebus' sake, their logo was drawn by a Native American, for them to use.

I could understand if it was about changing a name like the "Mississippi Slavers". If the Redskins don't fight through this, a whole lot of other changes in sports is coming. The Braves, The Fighting Illini, The Indians, The Saints; yes, The Saints. The Saints refers to a Christian belief and it's offensive to non Christians.

I hope all sports fans stand with Washington. The Washington Redskins, that is.

rezburna · 06-19-2014, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by SapperSaint

I think it's horse poop myself.

I've seen too many Native Americans that have stood up for the Redskins then what I've seen standing against them. For Jeebus' sake, their logo was drawn by a Native American, for them to use.

I could understand if it was about changing a name like the "Mississippi Slavers". If the Redskins don't fight through this, a whole lot of other changes in sports is coming. The Braves, The Fighting Illini, The Indians, The Saints; yes, The Saints. The Saints refers to a Christian belief and it's offensive to non Christians.

I hope all sports fans stand with Washington. The Washington Redskins, that is.

I doubt it opens up Pandoras Box. Braves is pretty much a tribute. Redskins is kind of like being the Washington Pale Faces or the Washington Colords. Braves falls along the lines of Seminole or Warriors, or even something like Red Tails or Mayflower. I don't see this being a problem for many other teams. Now that Cleveland Indians logo...idk man. Lol.

saintsfan1976 · 06-19-2014, 09:39 AM

Indians logo is about as dumb as "black face" from the early 1900's.

It's that bad.

But Redskins? C'mon man... The Native Americans THEMSELVES voted on this.

burningmetal · 06-19-2014, 09:46 AM

I just want to know why it's offensive. I don't see it, I don't get it, and I'm hearing that a lot of the Indian community is either for it, or at the very least they are not against it. So for those who say it IS offensive I want to know why. I'd love to see a team called the whiteskins or the white guys, just for comic relief. I can't imagine being mad about it.

But no matter which side of the fence you're on with the name, I think we can all agree that taking their trademark rights away is the dumbest possible thing they could have done. All it means is that anyone can use the logo without fear of being sued. They think this is going to pressure the Redskins, but in actuality it doesn't matter what it does to the team, because it will only encourage a broadening of redskins merchandising.

I don't care about it. But if you're trying to solve what you think is already a problem then you've just made it worse, almighty government.

SapperSaint · 06-19-2014, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I doubt it opens up Pandoras Box. Braves is pretty much a tribute. Redskins is kind of like being the Washington Pale Faces or the Washington Colords. Braves falls along the lines of Seminole or Warriors, or even something like Red Tails or Mayflower. I don't see this being a problem for many other teams. Now that Cleveland Indians logo...idk man. Lol.

I just see this as an opening to change a lot of team names, Rez. I don't see anything good coming from it.

Originally Posted by saintsfan1976

Indians logo is about as dumb as "black face" from the early 1900's.

It's that bad.

But Redskins? C'mon man... The Native Americans THEMSELVES voted on this.

I'll agree, the Indians logo is hidious.

rezburna · 06-19-2014, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

I just want to know why it's offensive. I don't see it, I don't get it, and I'm hearing that a lot of the Indian community is either for it, or at the very least they are not against it. So for those who say it IS offensive I want to know why. I'd love to see a team called the whiteskins or the white guys, just for comic relief. I can't imagine being mad about it.

But no matter which side of the fence you're on with the name, I think we can all agree that taking their trademark rights away is the dumbest possible thing they could have done. All it means is that anyone can use the logo without fear of being sued. They think this is going to pressure the Redskins, but in actuality it doesn't matter what it does to the team, because it will only encourage a broadening of redskins merchandising.

I don't care about it. But if you're trying to solve what you think is already a problem then you've just made it worse, almighty government.

Racism imparted on whites was usually imparted by other whites. It was really pretty much nationalism and religious beliefs. There's never been any negativity in America for being white. That's probably why it would just be funny to you. Nothings happened, so it's nothing for you to be sensitive about. When I was finishing up x ray school we watched a video on the origins of the discover of x rays. There was a segment in there where in the early 1900's they were exposing black people to inordinate amounts of radiation because it would burn the melanin out of their skin and make them white as far as complexion goes. This is how the people of the time decided to fix the "problem." So of course they'd die from radiation poisoning. Then being from New Orleans, it's a lot of really light skin people down there such as my self. I've got blonde haired, blue eyed, black cousins who are the exact same color as any average white person. The term is pas on blanc, I'm pretty sure I spelled it wrong, but it means passing for white. People used to do that to try and escape the ridicule of the times. If they were light like that, they'd just pretend. We got a complex man. We're pretty ****ed up off a lot of that. The people who went through that stuff and dealt with that stuff are still alive. So I'm pretty sure their are some over sensitive Native Americans too. That race is pretty much obliterated. Don't take this as an argument though. Just dialogue.

Audiotom · 06-19-2014, 03:28 PM

whatever you think of the offensiveness of the Redskins name

this is a major infringement on free speech and the first amendment
you don't have rights to your commercial trademarked property
your livelyhood

this pc crap has gotten out of control

this is unconstitutional and opens a whole floodgate for what the Government can dictate

I would love to see people rush out and buy Redskin gear and attend games throughout the nfl this season

AlaskaSaints · 06-19-2014, 04:22 PM

Haha.

We have a High School in AK with the mascot,... ready for this...

"Half-Breeds"

No shat

06-19-2014, 07:44 AM	#1
saintsfan1976 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 10,832 Blog Entries: 3	Redskins Trademark Cancelled Wow. Our GOVERNMENT has time to deal with this? Really?? So let's get this straight - not enough evidence (or support) to FORCIBLY remove the name, so they go after the team's right to earn money...(!!!) NFL: "No Comment" Bull - F'n - CRAP! This has got to be the most hypocritical use of power I've seen since Adam Silver announced Donald Sterling's ban. AlaskaSaints likes this.

06-19-2014, 08:49 AM	#2
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Redskins Trademark Cancelled Lol.

06-19-2014, 09:11 AM	#3
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Redskins Trademark Cancelled I think it's horse poop myself. I've seen too many Native Americans that have stood up for the Redskins then what I've seen standing against them. For Jeebus' sake, their logo was drawn by a Native American, for them to use. I could understand if it was about changing a name like the "Mississippi Slavers". If the Redskins don't fight through this, a whole lot of other changes in sports is coming. The Braves, The Fighting Illini, The Indians, The Saints; yes, The Saints. The Saints refers to a Christian belief and it's offensive to non Christians. I hope all sports fans stand with Washington. The Washington Redskins, that is. OldMaid likes this.
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06-19-2014, 09:31 AM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Redskins Trademark Cancelled Originally Posted by SapperSaint I think it's horse poop myself. I've seen too many Native Americans that have stood up for the Redskins then what I've seen standing against them. For Jeebus' sake, their logo was drawn by a Native American, for them to use. I could understand if it was about changing a name like the "Mississippi Slavers". If the Redskins don't fight through this, a whole lot of other changes in sports is coming. The Braves, The Fighting Illini, The Indians, The Saints; yes, The Saints. The Saints refers to a Christian belief and it's offensive to non Christians. I hope all sports fans stand with Washington. The Washington Redskins, that is. I doubt it opens up Pandoras Box. Braves is pretty much a tribute. Redskins is kind of like being the Washington Pale Faces or the Washington Colords. Braves falls along the lines of Seminole or Warriors, or even something like Red Tails or Mayflower. I don't see this being a problem for many other teams. Now that Cleveland Indians logo...idk man. Lol.

06-19-2014, 09:39 AM	#5
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06-19-2014, 09:46 AM	#6
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Redskins Trademark Cancelled I just want to know why it's offensive. I don't see it, I don't get it, and I'm hearing that a lot of the Indian community is either for it, or at the very least they are not against it. So for those who say it IS offensive I want to know why. I'd love to see a team called the whiteskins or the white guys, just for comic relief. I can't imagine being mad about it. But no matter which side of the fence you're on with the name, I think we can all agree that taking their trademark rights away is the dumbest possible thing they could have done. All it means is that anyone can use the logo without fear of being sued. They think this is going to pressure the Redskins, but in actuality it doesn't matter what it does to the team, because it will only encourage a broadening of redskins merchandising. I don't care about it. But if you're trying to solve what you think is already a problem then you've just made it worse, almighty government. OldMaid likes this.

06-19-2014, 10:12 AM	#7
SapperSaint Pink Nightmare Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Mississippi Posts: 3,028 Blog Entries: 7	Re: Redskins Trademark Cancelled Originally Posted by rezburna I doubt it opens up Pandoras Box. Braves is pretty much a tribute. Redskins is kind of like being the Washington Pale Faces or the Washington Colords. Braves falls along the lines of Seminole or Warriors, or even something like Red Tails or Mayflower. I don't see this being a problem for many other teams. Now that Cleveland Indians logo...idk man. Lol. I just see this as an opening to change a lot of team names, Rez. I don't see anything good coming from it. Originally Posted by saintsfan1976 Indians logo is about as dumb as "black face" from the early 1900's. It's that bad. But Redskins? C'mon man... The Native Americans THEMSELVES voted on this. I'll agree, the Indians logo is hidious.

06-19-2014, 10:29 AM	#8
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,903	Re: Redskins Trademark Cancelled Originally Posted by burningmetal I just want to know why it's offensive. I don't see it, I don't get it, and I'm hearing that a lot of the Indian community is either for it, or at the very least they are not against it. So for those who say it IS offensive I want to know why. I'd love to see a team called the whiteskins or the white guys, just for comic relief. I can't imagine being mad about it. But no matter which side of the fence you're on with the name, I think we can all agree that taking their trademark rights away is the dumbest possible thing they could have done. All it means is that anyone can use the logo without fear of being sued. They think this is going to pressure the Redskins, but in actuality it doesn't matter what it does to the team, because it will only encourage a broadening of redskins merchandising. I don't care about it. But if you're trying to solve what you think is already a problem then you've just made it worse, almighty government. Racism imparted on whites was usually imparted by other whites. It was really pretty much nationalism and religious beliefs. There's never been any negativity in America for being white. That's probably why it would just be funny to you. Nothings happened, so it's nothing for you to be sensitive about. When I was finishing up x ray school we watched a video on the origins of the discover of x rays. There was a segment in there where in the early 1900's they were exposing black people to inordinate amounts of radiation because it would burn the melanin out of their skin and make them white as far as complexion goes. This is how the people of the time decided to fix the "problem." So of course they'd die from radiation poisoning. Then being from New Orleans, it's a lot of really light skin people down there such as my self. I've got blonde haired, blue eyed, black cousins who are the exact same color as any average white person. The term is pas on blanc, I'm pretty sure I spelled it wrong, but it means passing for white. People used to do that to try and escape the ridicule of the times. If they were light like that, they'd just pretend. We got a complex man. We're pretty ****ed up off a lot of that. The people who went through that stuff and dealt with that stuff are still alive. So I'm pretty sure their are some over sensitive Native Americans too. That race is pretty much obliterated. Don't take this as an argument though. Just dialogue. saintfan likes this.
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06-19-2014, 03:28 PM	#9
Audiotom 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 1,094 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Redskins Trademark Cancelled whatever you think of the offensiveness of the Redskins name this is a major infringement on free speech and the first amendment you don't have rights to your commercial trademarked property your livelyhood this pc crap has gotten out of control this is unconstitutional and opens a whole floodgate for what the Government can dictate I would love to see people rush out and buy Redskin gear and attend games throughout the nfl this season saintsfan1976, SmashMouth and OldMaid like this.

06-19-2014, 04:22 PM	#10
AlaskaSaints 1000 Posts + Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 2,484 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Redskins Trademark Cancelled Haha. We have a High School in AK with the mascot,... ready for this... "Half-Breeds" No shat Attached Thumbnails exile likes this.

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