WASHINGTON REDSKINS’ FOOTBALL TEAM TRADEMARKS REVOKED …
All hail Barack Obama …
Because the leader of the “free” world has nothing else on his plate, he’s re-engaging his vendetta against the National Football League (NFL)’s Washington Redskins for having what he considers to be a politically incorrect team name.
Never mind that only 30 percent of Native Americans agree with him …
Oh, and never mind that the government shouldn’t have a damn thing to do with sports.
All that is lost on Obama, apparently, who has launched a major salvo in his war against the white man (Daniel Snyder) who has a team of (mostly) black men named after red men. By a 2-1 vote, Obama’s U.S. Patent Office has ruled that the Washington Redskins’ nickname is “disparaging of Native Americans” and that trademarks for the name must be canceled.
Unreal …
This is your federal government at “work,” people.
“(Redskins owner) Daniel Snyder may be the last person in the world to realize this, but it’s just a matter of time until he is forced to do the right thing and change the name,” U.S. Senate majority leader Harry Reid said.
Ah, yes … the mantra of big government: Do what we command, or else. In fact such a negotiating position is eerily reminiscent to the terms laid out to the original “Redskins” back in the day.
The contemporary football Redskins remain defiant …
“Today’s ruling will have no effect at all on the team’s ownership of and right to use the Redskins name and logo,” a statement from the team read.
That’s true … although if the Redskins lose their appeal of this ruling, it would make it virtually impossible for them to protect the profits associated with team merchandizing.
Snyder has vowed he will not change the team’s name – and polling shows that 80 percent of Americans support his position.
Obama’s activist trademark judges apparently don’t care what the majority of Americans (or the majority of Native Americans) think.
“While this may reveal differing opinions within the community, it does not negate the opinions of those who find it disparaging,” trademark judge Karen Kuhlke wrote. “The ultimate decision is based on whether the evidence shows that a substantial composite of the Native American population found the term ‘Redskins’ to be disparaging.”
Again … unreal. This is pure thought control: Government-imposed censorship of a private entity – all to kowtow to a “minority within a minority.”
Ridiculous …
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Having some Native American ancestry, I have always thought this whining about sports team names was just silly. If it were done in a way that was derogatory of Native Americans, I could understand. Being that the idea, as I perceive it at least, is to have a team name that inspires an image of a fierce and formidable opponent, I do not see what the problem is. That they would chose a name synonymous with a people who fought bravely to defend their homeland should be a source of pride for Native Americans.
+1000 – me too, CC……
That’s the way I have always looked at it.
Not so with this particular one. “Redskins”, despite what Hollywood did with it in the past, is an extreme pejorative, worse than “brass ankle”, and actually the NA equivalent of “nigger.” It originally referred, not to our native ancestors, but to the bloody scalps that mercenary whites, Indians and “mixed-bloods” brought for monetary reward or to score points with different nationalist factions seeking hegemony in the “New World.” Most of the team nicknames, in my personal opinion, are no big deal This one is. BUT I don’t agree with the heavy-handed and over-reaching use of an office of the fed g to punish the team owner. Not at all.
Also, it should be noted that there is credible refutation of the point of view I stated. No cut and dried, black and white resolution to it all that’s entirely sane, equitable and just. But the momentum of history is toward an eventual change of name for the team. For better or worse.
What will they do about these mascots?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/18/offensive-mascots_n_4277317.html
Freeburg Midgets
Orofino Maniacs
Pekin Chinks
Centralia Orphans
Coachella Valley Arabs
Laurel Hill Hoboes
Wahpeton Wops
St. Bonaventure University Brown Squaws
Robstown Cottonpickers
Akron East Orientals
Frisco Coons
Rhode Island School of Design Nads
Go Nads!
–ya know, Smirks, I saved that one for you!
We all know he’s a secret ball juggler.
Doesn’t Benedict College’s fight song go—-
Bend an arm!
Bend a leg!
Bend a dick!
Bend a dick!
FUCKIN FUNNY
Nothing — it would not give ‘little potus’ and his backroom boys any recognition. Anyway, one school they won’t mess with is the one (I can’t remember which one) are called the “JASPERS”.
I must admit a lack of information here. Who would find the “Jaspers” derogatory or offensive? Especially if you selected it to apply to yourself.
I think the Jaspers were a Jesuit college basketball team that used to play the Gamecocks.
Did you google these? Because I know the Pekin Chinks name was changed to the Pekin Dragons, in the 1980s, because of complaints. Also are any of these registered trademarks. Because if they are not, this is not relevant to what the P&T office is doing with the Redskins.
You know if you had read the Huffington Post article you referenced you would see that almost all of these names have been changed, because people found them offensive. Only a couple remain, and those are probably the least offensive of the bunch. This does not seem to support the premise that people should just ignore names they find offensive. I personally do not care, but I am not a Native American.
Obama is a disgrace, his legacy is one of pettiness and insignificance. I’m personally offended by the national chain restaurant, Cracker Barrel. It’s clearly derogatory towards white people. Let’s add them to Obama’s list of entities to screw with. See how childish that sounds?
It sounds childish because Obama has nothing to do with TTIB’s ruling.
Sure nothing to do with the ruling, but maybe if he kept his fat nanny controversy ginning trap shut and do something presidential we could get somewhere as a country. His efforts are spent on completely narcissistic causes.
Who gives a shit if Obama voices his opinion? Get over it dude.
He should have a glass of STFU and stop being such a race baiting sociopath.
Pretty sure I have seen a lot more race baiting from folks like you on this web site than from Obama. Between your fake black accents, calling Obama half black, and references to Mayorhood and derogatory statements about minorities in general, I think its a joke for you and a few others who post here to complain about race baiting by anyone. So I guess it takes a race baiting sociopath to know one.
If an Indian Tribe is offended by the name, they have the right to complain. They did and they won. Now the team will appeal, and it will be up to a higher court to decide the result. This has all happened before. Nothing new, and long before Obama was President; even before he was a Senator.
…calling Obama half black
That’s what counts for *race baiting* these days?
Sure it is… it sets up cognitive dissonance in racists.. not knowing where on the bus Obama would sit, or how the bus driver would know, only going by sight.
Having to recode all of the IRS and unemployment forms to the thirty-seconds of a race.
Which also leads to interracial marriage confusion… “hey… I just got the DNA test back, he looks like George Clooney, but he’s 1/32 black! No daughter of MINE…”
But, you see, Obama is half black. Also half white.
Trust me, If TBG was a black man, TBG would refer to Obama as “half white”.
Where should he sit on the bus? Can he eat at Walgreens? Does he have to drink half from the “Whites” fountain, and half from the “Coloreds” fountain? Can he make a half-hearted attempt at courting a White woman?
If TBG was half black and half white, WWTBGD?
Goddamnit, Smirks! These cats don’t want to hear stuff like that…
No jackass, I’m aware that Obama didn’t have a vote… he’s just the one stoking the race fire.
I am pretty sure that is the Indian Tribe that filed the complaint.
Obama had nothing to do with this. But don’t let reality get in the way of your stupidity.
Wonder if Obama and Reid would piss in their pants if the University of South Carolina and Oregon State University played in a bowl game
They’d probably send in the University of Southern California to make sure that nothing resulted from that game.
Didn’t whites take offense to Po’ Folks?
One of the cutest and best girlfriends I dated waitressed at Po’ Folks — and I liked eating there.
…and I liked eating there.
We are still talking about Po Folk’s, right?
*Tried to resist… Tried to be mature…. Just. Couldn’t.*
heh! heh! (and I was trying to be sly)
Didn’t whites take offense to Po’ Folks?
None that TBG knows of.
Country fried steak, mashed potatoes/gravy, collards and some sweet tea in a Mason jar would hit the spot ’bout now.
I am pretty sure you are trying to come up with the phrase “po white trash.”
Haley to the Redskins!
“Obama’s Patent Office”
http://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=92046185&pty=CAN&eno=199
The three judges that voted on this:
Kuhlke – Appointed in 2005 (who wrote the opinion)
Cataldo – Appointed in 2006
Bergsman – Appointed in 2006
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trademark_Trial_and_Appeal_Board
(Read how these guys are appointed too.)
Should also note:
http://online.wsj.com/articles/u-s-patent-office-cancels-washington-redskins-trademarks-1403103213
In 1999, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ruled that the name was
disparaging and should be changed, but the Redskins were able to
overturn the decision in federal court.
“Obama’s Patent Office”
Please this is a fact free zone. Facts are confusing and generally biased against Republicans and Libertarians.
Will doesn’t care about facts. You know this. He knows this. It’s easier pandering to the masses.
” It’s easier pandering to morons.” There. Fixed it for you.
Activist trademark judges? That’s just silly. It’s a legal matter not a political matter, and was decided on legal grounds. 2-1 decision indicates it was actually a close case. Stick to high school grade SC statehouse rumors and palace intrigue (i.e., your wheelhouse).
What is considered “disparaging” is open to interpretation. The case was decided within a legal framework, yes, but the ultimate decision was motivated by politics — the politics of hyper-appeasement.
Close case. I’m not sure that I’d agree with the result without reading the opinion and understanding the definition of “disparaging” used in the TM office, and how that’s been handled in the past.
But it used to be that reasonable minds could reach different conclusions on the same issue and co-exist. Not anymore. People we disagree with are extremist, hyper-political enemies bent on transforming or destroying the country and everything we hold dear. I’m not sure a rejected “Redskin” trademark application is a postcard from hell.
Keep in mind the case has been going on since 2006. 8 years.
Look at this way. South Carolina is basking in U.S. freedom of speech, with an alleged military institution (Citadel) allowed to fly the Confederate battle flag, the flag of a military enemy. If this were not the U.S., suffice it to say the flag would not appear there — nor would those who fly it.
Yeah, no other country allows flags of enemies to be flown in their countries. That’s why the American flag is banned in the UK.
Also, we should probably ban any school from having a Mexican flag in it since we fought Mexico back in the 1840s.
Ah, classic Southern revisionist BS.
You seem dumb.
^ Captain of debate team.
^thinks you can debate people with IQ’s below 80
Did I miss something? Which part of history did he revise?
I should have said part of the revisionist narrative / dubious justifications, in general.
I should have said part of the revisionist narrative / dubious justifications, in general.
PRO TIP:
The First Rule of Holes:
“When you’re in one…stop digging.”
The absurdity of the Confederate flag at the Citadel stands.
As do your comments.
I would note that “Party with Sluts” trademark 4388020 and “The Slutcracker” trademark 3650802, are both registered trademarks.
Interesting — can you give us some details on those two items?
Google them. Be sure to turn off the parental setting on google.
I am pretty sure if a woman filed a complaint, and asked for the TM to be revoked she would win. See that is the way this typically works. Someone who finds the mark offensive files a complaint. In this case a group of Native Americans who found the mark offensive filed a complaint. They won. This is not the first time this has happened. But by all means, lets pretend it is.
Enough of this politically correct shit!
Let’s “Rock the Vote”…… fo realz!
Snyder/Sterling 16!!!!
I’ve a better idea, let’s “Cock the Vote!”
Jeremy/Holmes 16!!!!
Jeremy/Holmes 16!!!!
“Go big or go home.”
“We’ll create an economy so vibrant that everyone gets a money shot!”
“Never mind that only 30 percent of Native Americans agree with him …”
Source?
Good, let’s dispel of that racist, skin-based name… but wait, perhaps there is a non-racist, skin-based name that is actually adored by its membership… I know, let’s rename them the… Washington Skinheads. (hahahaha)
Typing haha in your post doesn’t make it funny.
Well, I think the racial sensitivity ironies of modern America are funny as hell… so, go f@ck yourself.
If you have to type “haha” to explain that your joke is funny, then you’re doing it wrong. (haha)
His name is “Vroom”, cut him some slack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwbFuqdcGoY
It didn’t make you serious, either. I think he was mocking the insipid sense of humor of skinheads in general.
you forgot to type haha to make the joke clear.
Why not honor our founding editor? — Washington Sic Willies? No one could be offended by that.
I resent that grocery stores insult all us whites by selling crackers. Graham crackers, saltine crackers, toasted crackers and the like. I sick of it. The U.S. patent office should eliminate protecting the insulting, demeaning word “cracker”!
Don’t forget white bread too, possibly the trademark “Wonder Bread” specifically as well, as I’ve been on the receiving end of that slur on basketball courts. I was extremely offended.
What about those Oreos? Why is the white only inside the cookie? Why can’t we have WHITE peanut butter? Damn!
If I’m the Redskins owner and I lose the appeal I change the team name to the Washington Blackskins and make the my team logo a Lawn Jockey.
Washington Political Assholes….
That is why you live in a double wide.
Why you knockin double wide’s bro? If it wasn’t for double wide’s where would you get your meth?
I hope they do to change their name, to the Washington Fuckyous. If candy-asses are going to feel offended, let’s offend everyone equally.
Since the majority of players on the team are black … what about … the Washington Niggas
ObamaNation……..thats what we are!!!! Wake Up! America
Would “girlfriend punchers” offend you?
“Washington Redskins” is a damned offensive name. It is high time something is being done about it. As a libertarian leaning, southern, Jewish, Native American…”Washington Redskins” literally makes TBG sick to his stomach.
Enough is enough, Mr Snyder.
YOU ARE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF HISTORY!
TBG implores:
PLEASE change the effing name of the team.
TBG suggests:
Maryland Redskins?
Or the more inclusive:
DelMarVa Redskins?
How about Washington Injuns?