[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by walterray1

Even being a long time baseball fan I am disheartened. Another example of removing symbols of our past. Baseball is continuing the trend. Sad.

Well, the PC wussies can call them the guardians and the Washington football team , I don't care. I will continue to refer to them as the Indians and the Redskins, even if public, and if anyone says something. I wouldn't want to be them.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by ithos

What about the Minnesota Vikings? Should people from Norway, Sweden and Denmark be offended?

I'm from Minnesota. The name "Vikings" is fine. I just find the TEAM offensive.

[graciegirl]

Growing up, the word "indian" would bring to mind an image of a strong profile against a western sky. It would make me think of a beautiful woman with her hair in braids making a meal by an open fire. It would make me think of children running about in moccasins and beaded leather clothing. It would bring to mind strong athletic men running and shooting arrows to bring home their supper. I would think of a strong group of people who had withstood the difficult life of the frontier. Every thing about the word indian was positive in my mind.

I was in my late twenties on a company trip to Arizona when I met the first person I knew to be a native American. I have not known many people who are native Americans.

It is hard for me to grasp why all this is happening. I really do not think it is doing anybody much good.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Normal

Seriously, is it bad to be an Indian? Is it bad to be a Warrior, Chief or a Brave?

And the Guardians? A statue? How about the Buzzards and WMMS?

The owners are off their rockers.

Why does eve have to be homogenized.

Well, it's official.

They're VIRTUOUS!

[Bertram00]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

The name "Guardians" replacing "Indians" makes me want to throw up!

They figured they could save some money by reusing the "dians" part of Indians from the uniforms and signage 🤣🤣🤣.

[NoMo50]

I'm sure my hometown team, the KC Chiefs, will soon be in the crosshairs of the Intentionally Offended. But, I'm equally sure the dimwitted leftists have no clue as to how the team name originated. Lamar Hunt, the original owner of the Chiefs (formerly Dallas Texans), named the team to honor Kansas City mayor H. Roe Bartle, whose nickname was "Chief." Of course, over the years there have been native American references: Arrowhead stadium, the tomahawk chop, drums, Warpaint the horse, etc. Nope...all WAY too offensive for the pantywaisted culture crew.

Maybe all sports teams should simply be assigned a letter designator. Team A, Team X, Team RR, etc. Plus, all fans attending a game at a stadium must dress in nothing but bubble wrap.

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by ithos

What about the Minnesota Vikings? Should people from Norway, Sweden and Denmark be offended?

First, when you answer a question with a question it demonstrates you do not know the answer.
Second, there are no Vikings. The term refers to pirates from Scandinavia who operated in the 8th-11th century.....or 1300 years ago......but by all means keep trying!

[Bertram00]

Originally Posted by Normal

Seriously, is it bad to be an Indian? Is it bad to be a Warrior, Chief or a Brave?

And the Guardians? A statue? How about the Buzzards and WMMS?

The owners are off their rockers.

𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙.

Because Adam wants her to be consistent.😁

[Bertram00]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Well, the PC wussies can call them the guardians and the Washington football team , I don't care. I will continue to refer to them as the Indians and the Redskins, even if public, and if anyone says something. I wouldn't want to be them.

Ooh, I'm sure they're quaking in their boots.😂

[GrumpyOldMan]

Amazing.

Everyone has a hair fire because the owners of a sports team made a business decision they didn't like.

It's called capitalism folks. NO ONE held a gun to the owner's head and forced them to change the names. The Owners decided they would make more money if they renamed the club.

I guess the government could pass a law making companies get permission before changing their names.

With all the actual issues, this is what people are mad/sad about!

[ithos]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

First, when you answer a question with a question it demonstrates you do not know the answer.
Second, there are no Vikings. The term refers to pirates from Scandinavia who operated in the 8th-11th century.....or 1300 years ago......but by all means keep trying!

Sorry dude but you are wrong. It is a race based figure many people consider an important part of their heritage.

Minnesota Vikings | Team Name Origin

Minnesota is a known hot spot of Scandinavian culture, and because of this the team's first GM, Bert Rose, chose the name Vikings to represent the many people of Minnesota and the surrounding area that could trace their heritage back to Scandinavia.

Mascots are chosen based on respect and honor. Not derision.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by Garywt

I hate all these changes that are being made with names and history. Of course Guardians is a gang name so maybe that is the direction we are going.

Guardians of the Galaxy was a gang movie? Who knew.

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by joseppe

One has to wonder how INDIAN motorcycles by Polaris Industries has not been challenged as far as I know.

They don't sell many so no one cares

[Normal]

I would like to help the owners of the Golden Staten Warriors.

How about San Francisco California rename its team the…Golden Flow Whimsy’s? Or Whitewashers maybe?

[Nick B]

Originally Posted by GrumpyOldMan

Amazing.

Everyone has a hair fire because the owners of a sports team made a business decision they didn't like.

It's called capitalism folks. NO ONE held a gun to the owner's head and forced them to change the names. The Owners decided they would make more money if they renamed the club.

I guess the government could pass a law making companies get permission before changing their names.

With all the actual issues, this is what people are mad/sad about!

Best answer yet. I'm sure the billionaire owners are not afraid of the woke crowd. They saw it as a good business move. Tons of merch to sell.