Gene Simmons says Redskins should change name

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Gern Blansten
Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,124
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http://www.politico.com/story/2014/08/gene-simmons-slur-redskins-sports-team-109819.html?cmpid=sf

It's unusual that I agree with something that this guy says...
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  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,288
    The Washington Micks

    Done and done!
    Be Excellent To Each Other
    Party On, Dudes!
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,594
    Washington Gridlockers?
    Washington Gerrymanderers?
    Washington Know Nothings?
    Washington Do Nothings?
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,283
    JimmyV said:

    Washington Gridlockers?
    Washington Gerrymanderers?
    Washington Know Nothings?
    Washington Do Nothings?

    Washington Obstructionists.

    Can apply to all!!
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  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,124
    I like Washington Warriors....I think they could even keep the logo if the moniker was something that wasn't a racial slur
    Remember the Thomas Nine !! (10/02/2018)
    The Golden Age is 2 months away. And guess what….. you’re gonna love it! (teskeinc 11.19.24)

    1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
    2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
    2013: London ON, Wrigley; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
    2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
    2020: Oakland, Oakland:  2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
    2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
    2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana; 2025: Pitt1, Pitt2
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,288
    Washington Bullets?
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    Party On, Dudes!
  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    That's been done before, whoops.
  • callen
    callen Posts: 6,388
    edited August 2014
    Gern Blansten said:

    I like Washington Warriors....I think they could even keep the logo if the moniker was something that wasn't a racial slur

    Great name/idea Gern Been skins fan since I was a wee little lad.
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  • even flow - question mark
    even flow - question mark Posts: 1,568
    So if they don't change the name:

    I wonder how empty the stadium will be for eight Sundays this year?
    I wonder if the trace amount of fans who are going to the game will not wear their team apparel?
    I wonder those trace fans will still sing the (can I say the name) song?

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  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    edited August 2014
    Washington Reds or The Washington White. No mascot just the colors.
    There's enough warriors in DC already.
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    how about the washington ethnic cleansers? Their mascot can be manifest destiny's child.
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,594
    The Washington Gunrunners would also be apropos.
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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    I don't think he should change the name. They will still sell out every home game. Does Atlanta have the same pressure? Or Chicago? Or Kansas City?

    Side note- I hate the NFC east. All of them. I wish they all would be 0-10-6 every year.
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,594
    Washington has this problem because their name is without a doubt racist. Not sure there is another team with an equivalently inappropriate name in major team sports. Chiefs is not really different than Senators or Generals. Blackhawks can be perceived as being a tribute. Braves gets trickier, but I think the same case can be made. Indians is problematic and is probably the second most offensive, but I don't see it as a slur the way I do Redskins.

    Which is not to say they could not all be changed.
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  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,053
    Washington Oklahomans
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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    i don't see a problem other than d.c. sucks, so does gene & so does football
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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    how about the washington-bass-players-who-costume-up-like-demons-w/-huge-tall-boots&circus- clown-makeup?
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • mookeywrench
    mookeywrench Posts: 6,053
    chadwick said:

    how about the washington-bass-players-who-costume-up-like-demons-w/-huge-tall-boots&circus- clown-makeup?

    Simmons is now drooling from the potential royalties on this.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,644
    Gern Blansten said:

    I like Washington Warriors....I think they could even keep the logo if the moniker was something that wasn't a racial slur

    Great idea, Gern. I was also a bit surprised to see an issue that I side with Simmons on but I'm totally with this and very glad to see him call for an end to the racial slur. Kudos, Gene!

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  • chadwick
    chadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    edited August 2014
    mookeywrench said:

    chadwick said:

    how about the washington-bass-players-who-costume-up-like-demons-w/-huge-tall-boots&circus- clown-makeup?

    Simmons is now drooling from the potential royalties on this.
    damn it! but yep you are right, that gene wants or already has his name & likeness & fingers in everything. a kiss coffin? a kiss shower curtain? kiss totem poles? kiss kitchen cabinets set? kiss bicycles? kiss trees? kiss grass seed for the best lawn in the neighborhood & don't forget your matching kiss gardeners tools - kiss hoe, kiss rake, kiss hose & kiss limited addition lawn mowers

    kiss footballs, kiss footballs, kiss almost touchdowns, kiss fumbles, kiss interceptions, kiss wtf that hurts, kiss 4200 - 0, kiss stadium for rent & kiss my cleats

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    Post edited by chadwick on
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,990
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    i think gene simmons should change his name too...
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