You know this and I know this, but just think about the media blitzkrieg the NFL would go on to rally public outcry and the narrative that they would use to do that: "It's government vs. the private sector! They're trying to destroy our business! This is an overreach by a totalitarian government!" And while the motivation for the government's actions may make that last statement at least partially true, you and I know that it would actually be forcing the league to stand on its own legs and compete in the free market without government favors. But that's not what Goodell would would be out there telling the press, and given the anti-government sentiment that's (justifiably) popular right now, it's rather obvious whose side the public would take.
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FCC Considers Fines For On-Air Use Of Washington Redskins Name
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You know this and I know this, but just think about the media blitzkrieg the NFL would go on to rally public outcry and the narrative that they would use to do that: "It's government vs. the private sector! They're trying to destroy our business! This is an overreach by a totalitarian government!" And while the motivation for the government's actions may make that last statement at least partially true, you and I know that it would actually be forcing the league to stand on its own legs and compete in the free market without government favors. But that's not what Goodell would would be out there telling the press, and given the anti-government sentiment that's (justifiably) popular right now, it's rather obvious whose side the public would take.
Bring it on!!!! The guy running the local hardware store is private sector, too. The guy that owns the local bowling alley is private sector, too. We are having a political discussion in this country in which everybody seems to think "the private sector" is some kind of diety... and when you consider the entire, whole private sector, our system does place special status on "private sector.
It's a bit tough for government (that includes you and me) to decide that we will make a point that ALL LEVELS of private business are important by taking down "the banks that are too big to fail". And there are some other targets that such a "line in the sand" could cripple the entire national economy. But, the NFL will not get the same level of sympathy as some other operations that we might try to rope back into a civilized economy. I think the fans love the PLAYERS and the "carnival". Bur are patriotic citizens who love the free enterprise system really in love with the OWNERS of the NFL? We need some sacrificial lamb that would let us demonstrate that the nation can "yank the chain" of being who have become to big, too self-absorbed.
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Just to show you how ridiculous PC types can get...
PRI's "The World" had an interesting piece...
The piece includes an interview with the owner of Cajun music radio station who has been threatened with lawsuits and FCC actions over use of the phrase "registered Coonass." The story also reports a successful lawsuit in Texas by a woman who claimed she was "offended" in the workplace by the term.
"Coonass" is actually the French word "connasse," a French corruption during World War II of "Cajun," which was adopted by Cajun GIs serving there. "Cajun" is itself a corruption of "Acadian," a region now making up much of Nova Scotia and part of New Brunswick from which French colonists were expelled after the Brits took over in the Seven Years' War. Many of the Acadians ended up in Louisiana, another French colony (although briefly held by Spain at the time). But some people choose to be offended by a title, which is a source of pride to Cajuns.
And then some people choose to get themselves offended by "niggardly." Look it up. The word's origin and derivation have nothing to do with any similar sounding word or any racial or ethnic group. It actually refers to a quality traditionally associated with Scots (who are not offended) and with Jews (who are). Go figure.
PRI's "The World" had an interesting piece...
The piece includes an interview with the owner of Cajun music radio station who has been threatened with lawsuits and FCC actions over use of the phrase "registered Coonass." The story also reports a successful lawsuit in Texas by a woman who claimed she was "offended" in the workplace by the term.
"Coonass" is actually the French word "connasse," a French corruption during World War II of "Cajun," which was adopted by Cajun GIs serving there. "Cajun" is itself a corruption of "Acadian," a region now making up much of Nova Scotia and part of New Brunswick from which French colonists were expelled after the Brits took over in the Seven Years' War. Many of the Acadians ended up in Louisiana, another French colony (although briefly held by Spain at the time). But some people choose to be offended by a title, which is a source of pride to Cajuns.
And then some people choose to get themselves offended by "niggardly." Look it up. The word's origin and derivation have nothing to do with any similar sounding word or any racial or ethnic group. It actually refers to a quality traditionally associated with Scots (who are not offended) and with Jews (who are). Go figure.
Hell, most Cajuns I know (and Im 1/2 Cajun from my Dad's side; he was born in the heart of Acadian territory of La but cannot speak a lick of Cajun or real French) tell the joke "There ain't no ass like a coonass 'cause a coonass is all ass" 
The national economy would recover. The problem is government picking winners and losers -- just as they have with the NFL. But I don't see people being so eager as to use the NFL to make that point. They'd much rather see local cable monopolies busted or Bank of America held accountable for their atrocious business practices; something that affects their everyday lives... and, more importantly, their wallet.
Probably just Redskins fans. Polls show that even the vast majority of Indians don't mind the team name.
The network is obligated by contract to use the name and logo. The announcers seem to be ok with it except for 3 or 4 spineless dullards. This whole thing is almost done as an issue anyway. For now, at least.
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