R.I.P. Scout26
I'm trying hard to think of a more ridiculous name for a football (as opposed to futbal) team, but it's difficult.The Washington Cherry Trees, perhaps? The Washington Monuments?
Washington Swampies
A group called the Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) is demanding the Washington Commanders change their name back to the Redskins, organizing support for the name reversal with a petition that has gained more than 90,000 signatures.“We invite all Americans to stand up for the dignity of EVERY AMERICAN under assault in today’s increasingly nonsensical culture wars,” the petition says.“This ‘LINE IN THE SAND’ moment reinforces undeniable history of the NATIVE AMERICAN assisting the FOUNDING OF AMERICA, with NATIVE AMERICAN principles used by the FOUNDING FATHERS in the US Constitution – and, EVERY AMERICAN’s right to the 1st and 14th Amendment and not to be targets of cancel culture or ESG.“This is not a simple left or right issue for Americans; it reaches across the political spectrum dating back to our Founding Fathers.”
“As the NFL franchise representing the nation’s capital, you have a distinct opportunity to recognize the history and value of the American Indian,” the letter continues.
And this just in
And this just in Native American group demands Commanders reinstate ‘Redskins’ name https://nypost.com/2023/08/14/native-americans-calls-for-commanders-name-change-to-redskins/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=nypost
That's a brave move.
Native American group demands Commanders reinstate ‘Redskins’ name
According to them, the term "redskins" was invented by American Indians to identify themselves. It refers to Indian warriors who would paint their skins red. They say that 90% of American Indians like tribal sports team names. They believe that ending Indian names is an attack on native culture... with the end goal being to homogenize their nations, and destroy their reservation lands. Many American Indians actually have dual citizenship- they are not only citizens of the USA, but also legally citizens of their tribal nations.
