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The part where you believe that it is even remotely possible that maybe 12-15 Democrat senators will play along.

They seem to name everything they are involved in as “Indian”. They may “prefer” another term but that hardly makes it racist or derogatory. If I had to choose I would probably prefer to be called white instead of caucasian which sounds like a mountain range but my preference doesn’t make either racist. My favorite example is a “Native American” protest group formed in 1968 to fight for their rights and named it… American Indian Movement. [Hidden Content] I think much of the claims are by people looking to be offended. Many times it is not from Indians but people looking to show their sensitivity by claiming racism for another group. Of course much of the accusation from Indians isn’t racism but now “cultural appropriation”. When Blacks straighten their hair, is that European cultural appropriation? Colored contacts? Did Abba or the British rock invasion appropriate American rock which was appropriated from Black blues? Should Eminem quit entertaining because his rap was appropriated from hip hop? This 250 year melting pot called America sometimes seems to want to go back to segregation or a feeling of “please notice me!”. I could care less if PNG changes their name. Back when I was school some of us Nederlanders called them PNG River Rats so I think them “forced” (politically, not legally) might be seem wrong but somewhat humorous. But obviously the choice is theirs. They didn’t choose the mascot out of any racism or intent to capitalize on a culture. They didn’t nor do they need permission. in my opinion…..

Yes.

Fortunately the Supreme Court doesn’t issue statutory law. They can only rule on the constitutionality of signed law. What she will have in most situations is a strong ally in Sotomayor. Sotomayor is the epitome of the definition of an activist judge. Looking at decisions like Kansas v. Glover in 2019 shows Sotomayor following feelings and not the law or Constitution. Sotomayor in that case was the losing side of an 8-1 decision. The 8-1 dissent isn’t a big deal but you have to read the justification for the vote. When Kagan, Ginsberg and Bryer side with the “conservative” justices in what to me should seem like a logical conclusion, it really shows your prejudice to try to rationalize the opposite. Sotomayor will probably soon gain a strong ally.

If America means 6% of the population.

If Indian is offensive, why are several of their organizations and services named Indian? It would be like a guy saying redneck is offensive. Then he goes on to tell you that he is the president of the redneck fan club, gets his insurance from Redneck Insurance and he is a proud follower of his high school mascot, Rednecks.

Because they probably got a complaint and they were trying to wash their hands of it and make PNG the scapegoat.

Maybe you could realize that the Constitution is not criminal law. It is guidelines for the federal government.

Like or agree with?

I guess it’s a good thing that PNG is not in Canada where they could be charged with a hate crime.

Who is “their”? Public in general? Forbes? TMZ?

It is somewhat comical that you use the word detractors toward PNG supporters. It is the people who are criticizing PNG who are the detractors, not the other way around.

Palo Duro HS in Amarillo has the mascot Dons. Dons in Spanish meaning head of the household (how sexist!) and the way it was used, like a member of royalty in the Mexican culture. Did anybody in Mexico give that school permission to use the term Don? Strange (maybe) is that their yearbook is called Conquistador. The Conquistadors were from Spain and conquered the Native Americans in South America (wiping out some tribes) but it was the Mexican dons that defeated them to create a free Mexico. So a HS in Texas celebrates a group of Spanish that invaded and wiped out indigenous Native Americans by naming their yearbook Conquistador. Then they name their mascot after the people that beat the Conquistadors but who were the descendants from them, the people that invaded, dominated, wiped out and in some cases likely enslaved some Native Americans. Not to distinguish between degrees of outrage but what is more offensive? A team that uses the generic term Indian and celebrates it as an honorable culture or a team that celebrates a group of people that wiped out some Indians?

What is racist? Is it the name or is it the phrase scalp ‘em? If it is the phrase scalp ‘em, can they simply remove that from their tradition and we can all have a group hug? Now the can their traditional cheer be… “I N D I A N S, Beat ‘em Indians, eat ‘em!!”

It isn’t my logic. I would never justify the team name Indians because a chief gave the name and said they could do so. If the justification of the mascot is a letter from a Cherokee Chief in 1980, yes that is flawed logic. It is flawed because they were not named the Indians in 1980 and they needed no approval. In truth decades after a team mascot was created, an Indian Chief came along and said, hey I like it. Some people opposing the name are using a current Cherokee Chief as not liking it. Is that based on the fact that Indians is derogatory or that a previous Cherokee Chief gave a letter of agreement, so the current one withdrew it? Let’s assume the current chief changes his mind or is replaced by another. PNG then gets a letter of approval saying that we made a mistake, now we appreciate the portrayal of Indians. Does that all of a sudden end this is controversy? If it does not, then why even bring up the current Chief’s opinion. There is a high school team in Texas named the Cherokees and another name the Comanches. Can you imagine that the Cherokees played the Comanches? Oh my gosh!!! Those teams did not use a generic term for a group of people, Indians. They actually used the name of Indian tribes that still exist today. Did they get permission? It seems like much of this ado comes from a letter sent by an Indian chief. So if the first chief never came along in 1980, would this controversy even exist? So yes I agree it is flawed logic to use what a Cherokee chief said 40 years ago but if that is true, is it also flawed to worry about what one says today?

Is that all people or just Indians?

Then what is offensive? Do mascots need approval?

Is Indian an offensive term like some kind of racial slur? I have seen the comment to “educate yourself”. About what?

… because they said Scalp ‘em in their performance at Disney World. [Hidden Content]

I really don’t think so. It is just the opposite. They are doing it because they believe in majority of Americans are out of touch. I believe it is done for behind the scenes deals with the knowledge that a majority of the Americans (that vote for them) have no clue what is happening.

The one I have watched said 10 times, then a other 10 times watching peoples’ reaction videos to his video?

One of the craziest things is that nonsensical story he came up with. Since he concocted the whole deal and could carry it out at his discretion, he could’ve come up with something more rational.

I like the change of times because it modifies when the sun came up as far as our clock workday and when it goes down. The issue is and always will be that the sun doesn’t always cooperate with work or outdoor activities. At different times of the year it rises and sets at different times. Everybody knows that but sometimes when I see discussing daylight saving time, it apparently goes over some people‘s heads. Whether we continue going back-and-forth once in the spring and once the fall or if they settle on one really doesn’t matter much. The funny part is when I see the same argument over and over…… I lose an hour sleep in the spring. Yes, on a Sunday morning you will get one less hour of sleep. The crazy part is you would think that the person always got up at exactly the same time the other 364 days. During the entire year apparently some people never get up early to go hunting or fishing or go to work a bit early for overtime or have a headache or…… I (and at least Bullets13) members of a hunting forum website and I guarantee it practically every one of the thousands of members gets up way earlier than normal to go hunting or fishing many times during the year. Those are the same people that say, oh my God, I have to wake up early one day. Things that make you go hmmmm……

In my opinion, you and Todd WERE Setxsports. The behind the scenes leg work was outstanding and extensive. How many times did the mods ask questions and you both had answers quickly, no wavering or ambiguity and backed us up. The mods know and others might soon find out the void that has occurred with Todd’s passing and your retirement. It has been my privilege and pleasure to work with you. Job well done. Enjoy the beach and your other pursuits.

Fortunately it’s not their call. Unfortunately (I think) the victim country has to be a signatory of the ICC Rome agreement. Ukraine has never signed nor ratified the Rome accords.