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zitothebrave
05-03-2016, 08:37 PM
http://deadspin.com/column-calls-for-return-of-racist-braves-mascot-is-pro-1774574275

Leave it to Bill to suck hard enough and give the Braves a bad name
thewupk
05-03-2016, 08:41 PM
lol wow
weso1
05-03-2016, 08:58 PM
Make Bill Shanks Great Again
Hawk
05-03-2016, 09:17 PM
. . .

http://www.macon.com/sports/spt-columns-blogs/bill-shanks/9v69lc/picture74930592/ALTERNATES/FREE_320/Bill_ShanksClip
clvclv
05-03-2016, 09:46 PM
Well...

Would say "go get 'em Bill" if he wasn't such a doofus. Apologizing for him is like apologizing for Trump (sorry, The Don!!!).
cajunrevenge
05-03-2016, 10:40 PM
I'm sure Bill is taking this well.
CyYoung31
05-03-2016, 11:44 PM
Wait...didn't he write that exact same article a few years ago after the Braves promptly removed the Chief Nocahama(sp?) logo from a special ST jersey in response to backlash?
Runnin
05-04-2016, 02:52 AM
How about 'Lord Jess Getahit'?
Julio3000
05-04-2016, 07:06 AM
The Telegraph’s sports editor claimed on Twitter that the piece was pulled because Shanks “had a better idea for a column.”

I'm absolutely certain this is not true.
clvclv
05-04-2016, 08:04 AM
Tried the "Nominate" feature, but it's apparently not working. If it were...



The Telegraph’s sports editor claimed on Twitter that the piece was pulled because Shanks “had a better idea for a column.”

I'm absolutely certain this is not true.


certainly gets my vote!!!
bravesnumberone
05-04-2016, 10:34 AM
I know the sports editor of The Telegraph a little bit. He's pretty progressive, so I can't imagine him being OK with it.
Carp
05-04-2016, 11:22 AM
Wait...didn't he write that exact same article a few years ago after the Braves promptly removed the Chief Nocahama(sp?) logo from a special ST jersey in response to backlash?

Yeah, I got banned for saying Bill's stance on the matter was ignorant. I wasn't calling anyone names either. Just participating in a discussion.

I don't mind calling him names now. He's a pompous toolbag.
Carp
05-04-2016, 11:36 AM
Would YOU want to bring back a racially insensitive mascot for no reason at all?
striker42
05-04-2016, 11:52 AM
Would YOU want to bring back a racially insensitive mascot for no reason at all?

I'd bring it back just to thumb my nose at over sensitive, PC culture.
Julio3000
05-04-2016, 12:50 PM
Would YOU want to bring back a racially insensitive mascot for no reason at all?

Nice.
kingphatcow
05-04-2016, 03:56 PM
I like the Chief.

Injuns, for all their history of losing wars, sure get butthurt about being revered for their (likely fictional) warrior skills and intimidation.

Seems like old pale-skins are doing them a favor by perpetuating the myth that they were fearsome and awesome.
jpx7
05-04-2016, 04:01 PM
I like the Chief.

Injuns, for all their history of losing wars, sure get butthurt about being revered for their (likely fictional) warrior skills and intimidation.

Seems like old pale-skins are doing them a favor by perpetuating the myth that they were fearsome and awesome.

I think it's more that caricatures—whether "positive" or "negative" in their gloss—are at best unhelpful, and at worst very hurtful, especially to populations with a long legacy of mistreatment and marginalization.
WaitingFor2017
05-04-2016, 04:01 PM
It made bigger waves than I thought. Even the radio guys in KY were taking a KY Derby break to discuss the issue.
cajunrevenge
05-04-2016, 04:13 PM
How many more years before the Braves names gets the Redskins treatment?
mqt
05-04-2016, 04:40 PM
The Telegraph’s sports editor claimed on Twitter that the piece was pulled because Shanks “had a better idea for a column.”

I'm absolutely certain this is not true.

I mean, when the bar is set at "make the Braves more racist," it might actually be the case.
NinersSBChamps
05-04-2016, 05:21 PM
How many more years before the Braves names gets the Redskins treatment?

There is too much for the public to cry, complain, and whine about right now. Give them a few years and this will be happening.
Carp
05-04-2016, 06:10 PM
How many more years before the Braves names gets the Redskins treatment?

Not likely soon, being that "Redskins" is an actual racial slur.
CyYoung31
05-04-2016, 11:46 PM
How many more years before the Braves names gets the Redskins treatment?

"Braves" isn't really a racial slur, as far as I'm aware.

EDIT: I see Carp beat me to it.
mossy
05-04-2016, 11:54 PM
People who don't have to follow Bill sure seem to find a lot of reasons to be offended by what he says or does. He's an opinionist, everyone knows it.

I'm convinced he purposely ran over half the posters dogs based on the steady stream of criticism he gets from people who don't have to listen to a word he says. Lol
The Chosen One
05-05-2016, 12:24 AM
People who don't have to follow Bill sure seem to find a lot of reasons to be offended by what he says or does. He's an opinionist, everyone knows it.

I'm convinced he purposely ran over half the posters dogs based on the steady stream of criticism he gets from people who don't have to listen to a word he says. Lol

He's an opinionist for sure. So why does he go around masquerading as a journalist?
CrimsonCowboy
05-05-2016, 01:15 AM
The Sporting News has chimed in.

http://www.sportingnews.com/mlb/news/bill-shanks-column-on-braves-bringing-back-chief-noc-a-homa-teepee-controversy/1b25ldvcbu5pi133p6froceui7
mossy
05-05-2016, 12:12 PM
He's an opinionist for sure. So why does he go around masquerading as a journalist?

Fair enough, I've been questioning Fox News followers on this point for years. :)