The only word offensive in the name WASHINGTON REDSKINS is WASHINGTON!!!!!
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Washington Redskins will appeal trademark office ruling over 'disparaging' nickname. By Frank Schwab 2 hours ago Shutdown Corner
Most of the major blows to the supporters of the Washington Redskins' name have been just words. Now, there's a significant action against the nickname.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has canceled the Redskins' trademarks. The petitioners, consisting of five Native Americans, sought to cancel the trademarks based on a section of the Trademark Act that "prohibits registration of marks that may disparage persons or bring them into contempt or disrepute."
Six trademarks for the team were canceled in a divided ruling by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The team has said it plans to appeal the decision.
The USPTO said in its ruling that "these registrations must be canceled because they were disparaging to Native Americans at the respective times they were registered, in violation of Section 2(a) of the Trademark Act of 1946, 15 U.S.C. § 1052(a)." http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/.....marks-144712305.html
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
as i have much respect for the eagles that are left here in the united states of america ,i think philly should also change thier name...to the philadelphia losers..
eagles have suffered much humiliation due to the constant losses of thier namesake team
I object to Cracker Jacks, Graham Crackers and Saltine Crackers.
Might be able to get rich with a lawsuit on that one, eh?
We are advised NOT to judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
And they are now suing the Cleveland Indians for 10 billion dollars over the Chief Wahoo logo and the Indian team name.
I'm Polish and Dutch... should I sue Norman Lear for calling Mike a Pollack on All in the Family? Or should I sue Union College for using the phrase "dutchmen" as a mascot? as they say, I'm a person, not a Mascot!
The bottom line is all of these suits is MONEY, plain and simple...taking away all the "derogatory names" will not make their plight any better. The people that get the money will not share it with the oppressed..that's a bigger tragedy than any team mascot name
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
And they are now suing the Cleveland Indians for 10 billion dollars over the Chief Wahoo logo and the Indian team name.
I'm Polish and Dutch... should I sue Norman Lear for calling Mike a Pollack on All in the Family? Or should I sue Union College for using the phrase "dutchmen" as a mascot? as they say, I'm a person, not a Mascot!
The bottom line is all of these suits is MONEY, plain and simple...taking away all the "derogatory names" will not make their plight any better. The people that get the money will not share it with the oppressed..that's a bigger tragedy than any team mascot name
The Honkey Speaks!!! Oh wait... that might be taken as offensive!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
The Honkey Speaks!!! Oh wait... that might be taken as offensive!
Still doesn't change the truth of these lawsuits...MONEY!!!
I could care less what a sports team or tv show says about my heritage... heck, comics have been making money on my heritage for years. The sad irony is all these Native American hypocrites want money from the rich white man, while not mentioning the cash they rake in from Casinos that NEVER seem to improve their peoples plight...
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
I could care less what a sports team or tv show says about my heritage... .
Yup, that's often how it goes when you're in the majority.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
The Redskins name isn't going anywhere. This was tried in '99 under the exact same reasoning and was ultimately shot down in court.
"Approval ratings go up and down for various reasons... An example is the high post 911 support for GWB even though he could be said to be responsible for the event." --- Box A Rox '9/11 Truther'
Melania is a bimbo... she is there to look at, not to listen to. --- Box A Rox and his 'War on Women'
Yup, that's often how it goes when you're in the majority.
didn't know the Poles were the majority here, thanks for the update genius!
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
using the term American will soon be considered offensive by the UN.....
using redskin is meant to invoke strength and fear into their opponent as was the case back in the day....it COULD either be used offensively depending on the context used....
however, this is a SPORT of strength and fear invoking.....Tebow prayed to 'god' to win....what difference does it make using the term redskin or praying that your god is bigger than the other team's abilities....
seriously folks, this is getting WAAAAAAY out of hand.....no wonder there are knifings and shootings....and the use of drugs on young school age humans.....
this is a pit we are digging for ourselves, remember, you are just a human resource and nothing else because everyone is the same and programmed with the same instructions...
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
didn't know the Poles were the majority here, thanks for the update genius!
LMAO@ Genius!!! At least the POLE knows who is smarter than he is!
BTW... Polish American TBird is (I assume) White, Christian and Male. Not exactly a minority!!!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
LMAO@ Genius!!! At least the POLE knows who is smarter than he is!
BTW... Polish American TBird is (I assume) White, Christian and Male. Not exactly a minority!!!
You're nothing but a flaming, trolling assclown, Box..and frankly, not worth my time. All you proved on this board is that you're very quick to get the talking points from the DNC and Obama admin...You have no objectivity at all... the world isn't black and white.. Carry on with your trolling drivel...
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
You're nothing but a flaming, trolling assclown, Box..and frankly, not worth my time. All you proved on this board is that you're very quick to get the talking points from the DNC and Obama admin...You have no objectivity at all... the world isn't black and white.. Carry on with your trolling drivel...
... and TBird runs off with his tail between his legs!
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
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