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First Americans

lbrtbell

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7. And while they're at it....

Reply to catbyte (Reply #6)

Thu Nov 15, 2012, 09:56 PM

Nov 2012

Notre Dame needs to change that "Fighting Irish" too. It's a negative stereotype. I mean, why stop there? Why not call some college teams the "Stupid Polish" or the "Drunken Germans"? (DISCLAIMER: I don't buy into any of these stereotypes, I'm just listing some of the common ones as examples.)

Even Washington Indians would be more acceptable...they could keep the logo while ditching that disgusting, hateful word.

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If you could ask President Obama to do something for Native Americans, what would it be? [View all] OmahaBlueDog Nov 2012 OP

Guaranteed health coverage and Financial aid for Education orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #1

Yep I think that is a good idea. Help them to help themselves. They are a strong southernyankeebelle Nov 2012 #3

Help in getting through this winter! raging moderate Nov 2012 #2

Return all the land illegal aliens from Europe stole from us. nt jody Nov 2012 #4

Cheap loans for tribal casinos. pscot Nov 2012 #5

speed up the federal recognition process for tribes to take advantage of programs catbyte Nov 2012 #6

And while they're at it.... lbrtbell Nov 2012 #7

Really? mlr Jan 2013 #16

"What is the Native American name for the continent of America"? Which tribe or language? uppityperson Jan 2013 #17

Protect their water from pollution. no_hypocrisy Nov 2012 #8

Start by RegieRocker Nov 2012 #9

The two things that jump to mind Broken_Hero Nov 2012 #10

+1 JoeyT Nov 2012 #11

Mr President tama Nov 2012 #12

My wish is personal because I have a grandson in drug treatment right now - hooked on methadone. jwirr Nov 2012 #13

Give back all the land we stole from them. n/t RebelOne Jan 2013 #14

Dear President Obama: OmahaBlueDog Jan 2013 #15

Thrust First Nations Elders.... Anonymousecoview Apr 2013 #18