[moklerman]

i think it's has as much to do with cultural appropriation (by a dominant culture) as it does with being an offensive phrase to more than a few, whatever the case both are out of step with the 21st century imo... i think many would agree that the intent of tribal branding (indians, chiefs, braves, apache, warriors, etc.) through the decades has overwhelming been about a positive brand image rather than a demeaning brand image, nonetheless i don't think that's sufficient reason not to change the thought process.


kinda seems like you're saying that a predominantly white business ownership group should be allowed to use the n-word for branding because black communities use it in a non-offensive manner?

No, I'm not saying that as that's a unique situation unto itself IMO and actually a stark contrast of what and how Redskin is used.

Where do most people ever run into a...is there an appropriate term for Indian these days? I know it isn't Indian or Native American or, not that I ever think of using it, Redskin. Isn't Indigenous People also inappropriate now? Which is a big part of the problem. There are very few agreed upon ways to refer to Indians.

Which isn't unique to Indians. There seems to be no end to the changing names you can call someone. White, black and red seemed simple and descriptive enough but most of those are taboo as well in most cases. A lot of minorities were taking pride in "brown" but I don't know if that's still the case.

As far as taking over "their" lands, that's the way of the world and not unique to the US. Every civilization everywhere ousted the previous civilization. Not sure why our country is generally held to a different standard in that regard.

[AvengerRam]

Dances with Red Wolves!

Too soon?

[Hacksaw]

Washington Wolves, , sounds about right .

[St. Loser Fan]

Washington Wolves, , sounds about right .

Where have I seen this before?

Oh yeah, the minor league hockey team in Chicago that's an affiliate of the Golden Nights NHL team.

[Elvis]

Has anyone other than Galette claimed Redwolves will be the new name?

[moklerman]

Has anyone other than Galette claimed Redwolves will be the new name?

Skeptical. Trade Rumors usually isn't too late with any breaking news and they don't rely on any particular insiders. Wherever the news comes from, they post it.

[St. Loser Fan]

Has anyone other than Galette claimed Redwolves will be the new name?

Until it comes from a blue check, I don't buy it.

BUT it's a reasonable move.

[Hacksaw]

Hail to the RedWolves!
Hail Victory!
Wolves in a bloodbath!
Fight for old D.C.!

[azramsfan93]

It shows his arrogance plus his hard headedness. But if you disagree, use your admin powers and delete my post.

First, when you first meet a prominent person you haven't met before do you call them by their given name? If you were to first meet President Obama, would you say "Hi Barack"? If you would, you are being presumptuous. Personally when I am introduced to a person in a professional setting (like this person was) I always use their family name (Mr. Snyder in this case). Many times I have been corrected, but it is usually to point out they had earned the title of "doctor".

Second, your comment about AR's admin "powers" is pissy and immature. Grow up.

[azramsfan93]

But there are also stories of Snyder pulling the same “Call me Mr” stuff with parents of children that his kids are on teams with. Some of them wealthy, powerful and/or older than him.

Like one of the parents in a respected surgeon. Synder drops the "call me Mister" stuff on the surgeon but doesn't return the favor and does not address him as "Doctor".

Why don't you post these stories?