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    Originally posted by CatsinDenver
    I bet if they moved Touchdown Jesus into the stadium and used him as one of the goalposts, someone would complain.

    Then they could sing that old country song, "Drop kick me, Jesus, through the goalposts of life."

    You're talking about Notre Dame here.....football is God there (except maybe academics being that most of their athletes get their degrees in something other than underwater basketweaving.) I seriously doubt anyone would complain....have you ever been to a Notre Dame game??

    They would probably welcome it....it might help to have a littel divine intervention....Please God, don't strike me down!


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    Originally posted by moosmom
    Fall OFF her soapbox??? Quick, somebody SHOVE her, QUICK will ya???!!!
    I'm ready to shove her, quick. Soledad, I think you're looking for argument...........and I think you're fighting for the wrong thing here. There are much more productive arguments out there besides what a silly nickname does or doesn't do for a group of people.

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    I think this is something that Soledad clearly feels very strongly about. So I don't think it's fair to make light of her views.

    But I'd like to point out that in this thread I have refrained from posting a dirty joke AND I have managed to stay off any soapbox. It's a Wild Feeling! When does Thursday's open.

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    Dont' forget.....we are 4 year olds!

    Oh yeah....I'm sure I'll get a sarcastic response....so I'll wait here in breathless anticipation!

    But, Logan, you're right....that's what I've been trying to say, but some are not getting the point.


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    Originally posted by mugsy


    I'm sure we could argue the nicknames and mascots of every school or professional sports team....what about the crazy leprachaun running around Notre Dame stadium??
    NOW HE GIVES ME THE CREEPS!!!

    And some of the guys on that football team aren't Irish.....

    that's a bit disconcerting!!


    2K....

    My point was that they are called 'girls'..

    NOT WOMEN.....It's hard to fixate on ladies doing the splits when the are reffered to as 'girls'..


    Soledad,

    Here's a question for you..

    If you were an AmerInd living in a dirt floored hut in some back woods area would you rather have a person representing your
    tribe...

    A) fighting against a sports team named after your tribe

    B) going to washington and fighting for more money for your area

    Actually it would be so UN-PC to have the christians nail Jesus to the cross...........If memory serves me correctly it was the OTHER team who did it
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    I never take Moo's Mom's posts seriously. She's so clearly emotionally unstable.

    Who's to say that those fighting against the use of American Indian mascots aren't ALSO fighting other fights for the community. It's not always so black and white and so either or.

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    Why the heck doesn't she quit while she's ahead??? Geez, there are SO many more important issues than a stupid mascot!!

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    If you feel the issue is so trivial, why do you keep posting???

    So, you feel this issue is unworthy of anyone's time? Why do you keep posting to argue that with me. Surely, it should be beneath you.

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    Why should anyone who is facing many injustices have to pick only one to fight against???

    Do you really think that someone who is offended by having his or her heritage belittled by team mascots doesn't also speak out against other forms of prejudice?

    Are y'all really saying that it's OK to be a little bit racist, as long as it's in good fun?

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    I never take Moo's Mom's posts seriously. She's so clearly emotionally unstable.
    And you aren't a few fries short of a happy meal???

    Uh-huh. That is DEFINITELY the pot calling the kettle black (oops, sorry, didn't mean to stereotype anyone) I meant to say "dark". Yeah, that's it...DARK!!!

    At least I know when to quit.

    Rest In Peace Casey (Bubba Dude) Your paw print will remain on my heart forever. 12/02
    Mollie Rose, you were there for me through good times and in bad, from the beginning.Your passing will leave a hole in my heart.We will be together "One Fine Day". 1994-2009
    MooShoo,you left me too soon.I wasn't ready.Know that you were my soulmate and have left me broken hearted.I loved you like no other. 1999 - 2010See you again "ONE FINE DAY"
    Maya Linn, my heart is broken. The day your beautiful blue eyes went blind was the worst day of my life.I only wish I could've done something.I'll miss your "premium" purr and our little "conversations". 1997-2013 See you again "ONE FINE DAY"

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    Originally posted by Soledad
    I never take Moo's Mom's posts seriously. She's so clearly emotionally unstable.

    Who's to say that those fighting against the use of American Indian mascots aren't ALSO fighting other fights for the community. It's not always so black and white and so either or.
    You know Soledad, this thread is getting a bit heated, but no one has stooped so low as to sling insults until you did.....can't you come up with something better? At least Richard can inject humor into it to lighten the mood AND be serious at the same time....it's a special talent. And moosmom is just voicing her opinion, just like you and did not do the name calling game.


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    Funny, you're telling ME I don't know when to stop. You can't help yourself, can you?

    Take the pills, honey. You can do it.

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    Thanks Mugsy!!

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    Originally posted by CatsinDenver
    Are y'all really saying that it's OK to be a little bit racist, as long as it's in good fun?
    Where do you get that it's racist? They are complimenting them for God's sake. The teams want something that is strong and decisive...how is that racist? Yes, the mascots could be A LOT less stupid acting and more respectful if they are dressed in Native American garb.


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    Originally posted by Soledad
    I never take Moo's Mom's posts seriously. She's so clearly emotionally unstable.

    Who's to say that those fighting against the use of American Indian mascots aren't ALSO fighting other fights for the community. It's not always so black and white and so either or.
    come on....

    I was having fun until you said that.

    I'm the emotionally unstable one....

    Like one coach said 'It's not the size of the dog in the fight, It's the size of the fight in the dog.'

    Fighting injustices in America is a great thing!

    Why?

    Because we can!

    Passion is great when you are in love, But passion gets in the way when you don't see eye to eye....

    Sometimes fighting the 'good fight' will wear you down and it ends in a draw.....
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