Senate to NFL: Change Washington's moniker

[Ellsworth]

It's about 50 years past due.

[Drama Queen]

Goodell thinks that since the word has been used so often, it should be acceptable.

[iowaigglefan]

why

if you know the history of the word redskin and how it came about you might change your mind

[Overbrook]

Howe's that?

if you know the history of the word redskin and how it came about you might change your mind

Did it originally mean something like ignorant douchebag sitting in a cornfield

[Susquehanna Birder]

Is it or is it not used as a racial epithet?

[JDuggernaut]

Did it originally mean something like ignorant douchebag sitting in a cornfield

Haha. I believe it originally meant "ignorant douchebag sitting in a maizefield."

The Cherokee in me thinks they should change it. The non-politically correct part in me doesn't care one way or the other. The Eagle fan in me hopes they keep it so we can continue to deride them as racists.

[common wealth]

I believe the origin of the word is probably benign, but it has changed since then. There is no reason to keep the name "Redskins" when it is now almost universally considered a slur.

[Susquehanna Birder]

I don't care how they try and spin it; it's indefensible.

[3rd & Inches]

if you know the history of the word redskin and how it came about you might change your mind

How long before you post your "I'm not a racist" reply?

[Brandonn]

Congress has a 13% approval rating.

[JuTMSY4]

Congress has a 13% approval rating.

Each member of Congress was elected by a majority.

[Mt Iggle]

So, related, The Grandson just graduated HS in Havre, Mt and they had their senior party down at the local ski area, on the Res. south of town, since the County Sheriff can't go there, and the Indians don't care about white kids in an isolated area of the Res.

[Two Gap Penetrator]

Oh no. Here we go.

Buckle up.

[SCREAMIN EAGLE]

[Two Gap Penetrator]

I blame this all on Obama

BLOW IT UP!