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Ridley Simon

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Could we talk about the Skins/WFT? This threads trash already.

Jason Wright is amazing. I don't think I could be any happier with the work he's doing to help restore our "damn good" culture. From hanging out with fans to making fun of himself on Twitter. He genuinely cares and wants to help the organization change. Don't know the last time I can say I felt that from anyone sitting that high up in the organization.
Here here!

we have a COVID thread. I’m not choosing sides with this, just choosing which thread I need to read it on
 

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Well this is certainly a good sign.

Source: WFT vaccination rate climbs to 84%

On Saturday, they had the 31st rate in the league, believed to be 70%. That would have left them 19 percentage points behind the league average. They're now six points shy of the league average of players receiving at least one shot.

They're now just slightly below average. Still pathetic though for a team with a HC that is immune compromised.
 
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Here here!

we have a COVID thread. I’m not choosing sides with this, just choosing which thread I need to read it on
There’s a thread?? I don’t think the Caps winning another cup can even stop the amount name calling and embarrassing lack of content from this board now. This used to be thee place for breaking news ect but it’s evolved into a bunch of people’s political opinions I don’t care about. Yes I’ve received my vaccination. Who do I need to show proof of this to so that I may post here again?
 

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Why are we crying about this? Believe it or not this board is more active this summer than in years past, except maybe the Cup year. Used to go weeks with hardly any posts and the ones we did get were far worse. Chara discussion in the other thread seems pointless but is more relevant than some of the nonsense we've had filling space and time over the summer dry spell.

This is a discussion board last I checked, not a headline ticker. There are plenty of those out there if opinions are not your thing.
 

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There’s a thread?? I don’t think the Caps winning another cup can even stop the amount name calling and embarrassing lack of content from this board now. This used to be thee place for breaking news ect but it’s evolved into a bunch of people’s political opinions I don’t care about. Yes I’ve received my vaccination. Who do I need to show proof of this to so that I may post here again?
Not sure why I’m getting this — but it’s obvious there is a COVID thread. This WFT thread doesn’t need that as part of the discussion.

frankly, none of the threads should promote that part of the discussion.
 
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Not true.

You can definitely go there, as long as you pay like 400 bucks for the privilege.

Need to register and give them $$$. As long as you pay the $$$, anyone is ok.

Not altruistic, but capitalistic

Ah still oof.

I thought you could apply for an exemption, but I didn't know it was for $400. Not bad if you are staying there for an extended period of time, but for a day or two on top of your travel expenses?

Not that I would have had a problem but I remember some planned trips with friends have been canceled.
 

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Why is that infantile? It would be pretty damn stupid to go through all this name change stuff and then allow people to prance around dressed like Native Americans wouldn't it?
 
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Why is that infantile? It would be pretty damn stupid to go through all this name change stuff and then allow people to prance around dressed like Native Americans wouldn't it?
Seriously. To go to all the trouble and cost to rebrand and then still have people engaging in the very disrespect that made it necessary in the first place would be a truly epic fail.

I assume people can still wear their jerseys, t-shirts, hats, etc with the Redskins name and logo?
I thought they said previously they would permit that, but maybe I’m misremembering.
 

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Seriously. To go to all the trouble and cost to rebrand and then still have people engaging in the very disrespect that made it necessary in the first place would be a truly epic fail.


I thought they said previously they would permit that, but maybe I’m misremembering.

Disrespect lol
 
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Disrespect lol
yes, disrespect. elaborate headdresses are sacred regalia for the leaders of certain tribal peoples. and those people have for decades said that the use of that regalia for something as trivial as a football team is disrespectful. now maybe you don’t care about that, but those are in fact sacred symbols.
 
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Seriously. To go to all the trouble and cost to rebrand and then still have people engaging in the very disrespect that made it necessary in the first place would be a truly epic fail.


I thought they said previously they would permit that, but maybe I’m misremembering.
I think the point was that we are at a point where dressing up as somebody is now offensive. I’ve seen it banned at Halloween parties too. I get why the formerskins are doing it, they almost have to. It would be nice if they would have already come out with the new name and put out such a product that people would rather embrace the new name, but you know that isnt happening.
 

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yes, disrespect. elaborate headdresses are sacred regalia for the leaders of certain tribal peoples. and those people have for decades said that the use of that regalia for something as trivial as a football team is disrespectful. now maybe you don’t care about that, but those are in fact sacred symbols.
Not if you do it right.
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That’s why I put this on Danny. Coolie has talked about this in the past, every time they would reach out to engage Native American tribes it turned out to be more of a publicity stunt and not genuine. It could have been a partnership if we didn’t have a tool as an owner.
 

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I think the point was that we are at a point where dressing up as somebody is now offensive. I’ve seen it banned at Halloween parties too. I get why the formerskins are doing it, they almost have to. It would be nice if they would have already come out with the new name and put out such a product that people would rather embrace the new name, but you know that isnt happening.

Well you know, these are the times in which we live.

People are selective about what they find offensive. Some get twisted over perceived slights against Christmas. For others it's "disrespect" to the flag, or the anthem, or police. Or maybe it's hurt feelings because someone belittled the South, or people who live in very rural areas. There are times when a discontinued book or toy triggers outrage. It's a seemingly neverending list that changes every day!

But one thing most civilized, educated people have in common is the belief that making fun of people for their RACE is not OK.

People who dress up as "a black guy" for Halloween are going to look pretty bad, right? So why is it good to dress up as a generic Native American for a sporting event? It's not the 1950s. By now everyone knows the history of Native Americans in this country, and what was done to them. Even though they represent a minority in our society today there's still moral baggage and risk if you ignore that history.

I can see some creative, artistic license being allowed for various performances for sure. Attacking that goes too far at times. But random drunk sports fans painting themselves like Native Americans and faking tomahawk chops or whooping pretend war cries? Pretty hard to defend, and maybe a little infantile.
 
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Not if you do it right.
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That’s why I put this on Danny. Coolie has talked about this in the past, every time they would reach out to engage Native American tribes it turned out to be more of a publicity stunt and not genuine. It could have been a partnership if we didn’t have a tool as an owner.

Do you think there's a difference between a specific, local tribe having a relationship to a public institution in the area, and some rich asshole owner with a team based on a generic term that some consider a slur?
 

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Not sure why I’m getting this — but it’s obvious there is a COVID thread. This WFT thread doesn’t need that as part of the discussion.

frankly, none of the threads should promote that part of the discussion.

When we are discussing the teams vaccination rates, then it’s 100% relevant conversation. I don’t get why people are getting so pissy.

Its literally educated scientists/doctors vs qanon idiocy/foolishness. It’s not political.
 
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