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Woke or joke?: White House visit sparks woke Atlanta BRAVES names change talk

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by tinman, Sep 26, 2022.

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Atlanta Braves name

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  1. Reeko

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    none of that mentions the WH wanting the name changed
     
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    Exactly this. I can understand changing the name Redskins and getting rid of the Chief Wahoo caricature, but as far as names like the Indians and Braves, so what? Team names are chosen because what they are named after are held in high regard, not the opposite. Erasing all references to Native American names in sports harms that culture, it doesn't help it.
     
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    I'm not in a position to say whether the Atlanta Braves is offensive. That's up to the Native American community. And btw that is all the WH said.


    But your point doesn't make much sense to me. I doubt many Americans learned much about Native American cultures because the Atlanta Braves exist.
     
  4. tinman

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    She said Native American voices should be center of this conversation

    But the native Americans don’t own the Atlanta braves

    thats like in house of the dragon the hand tells the king that he should have the queen produce a son for an heir but he could choose Rhaenera as his successor if he wants
    @Xerobull
     
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  5. tinman

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    Canceling the Indians and the braves means the white people got rid of Native American representation in sports names
    Like how the white people moved the all star game from Atlanta, a great African America city to Denver where it’s all white people
     
  6. Buck Turgidson

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    Exactly. Keep the name, ditch the cartoony crap
     
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    Ok? Did Native Americans own the Redskins? Your thread and what’s in the video still don’t align making it fake news.
     
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  8. tinman

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    I'll change the title, but it's like a chick who showed up with a bulge so people are asking if it's a baby.
     
  9. tinman

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    Brave is also an adjective , noun or verb

    not exclusive to Indian Amiercans

    Redskins <> Brave
     
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    She Hulk and the Rings of Power need to visit the White House so it can spark cancellation talk
     
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    I don't think they wanted their culture to endure that way. I mean, I get their perspective - the culture that wiped out your ancestors and way of life now use their image as a mascot to a sports team.

    I mean, I'm trying to think of an analogy but there really isn't one.

    Personally I really could care less if a team is called the redskins or commanders. Or the Braves and all their stuff. I'm just glad I'm not a Braves fan and always hated that team. I mean, it's the name of a sports team.
     
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    I haven't seen She Hulk - is it that bad?
     
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    the Washington Bullets were the most appropriate and real name for a team and city of all time.

    Obviously changing the name to Wizards DID NOT STOP PEOPLE FROM SHOOTING EACH OTHER THERE

    [​IMG]
     
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    If I remember this correctly - the reason wasn't driven by any group but because the owner felt it made other cities look down at DC
     
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    He would change the name back if started watching the Rings of Power
     
  17. jo mama

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    im still not seeing where the white house called for the braves to change their name. i see that you changed the thread title, but this one even seems off-base as you are saying that the white house visit is what sparked the name change talk, but it sounds like its been a topic of discussion for awhile.

    three strikes...youre out!
     
  18. tinman

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    I don’t create the news breh
    This was top news
     
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    The Atlanta Mermaids
     
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