NFL Legend Mike Ditka Sums Up Redskins Controversy: ‘Political Correct Idiots’

[scottcarter]

:aktion033 the USA needs more Mike Ditkas and less Phil Sims and Tony Dungy's



NFL Legend Mike Ditka Sums Up Redskins Controversy: ‘Political Correct Idiots’


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</figure></article>No one will ever accuse Mike Ditka of mincing his words.

The former NFL player and Super Bowl-winning coach for the Chicago Bears is known for his outspoken, uncensored opinions almost as much as he is for his Hall of Fame career. So it shouldn’t be a surprise that he had some pretty strong words for the kerfuffle over the Washington Redskins.

“It’s so much horse****!” Ditka told Mike Richman at the RedskinsHistorianwebsite. “We’re going to let the liberals of the world run this world.”

Ditka’s stance is in stark contrast to fellow NFL analysts Tony Dungy (NBC) and Phil Simms (CBS), who have announced they will not use the name “Redskins” when covering the team this season. Ditka, who works for ESPN, seems perfectly fine with the nickname and he praised team owner an Snyder for his vow to “never” change the name, despite the firestorm that has erupted over it in the past year.

“I admire him for it,” Ditka said of Snyder. “Really, I think it’s tradition, it’s history, it’s part of the National Football League. It was about Sammy Baugh and all the guys who were Redskins way back then. I didn’t think that Lombardi and Halas never had a problem with it, why would all these other idiots have a problem with the name? I’m sorry.”
Here’s more of Ditka’s unapologetic stance on the Redskins: (You can listen to the full audio at RedskinsHistorian.)

“What’s all the stink over the Redskin name? It’s so much [expletive] it’s incredible. We’re going to let the liberals of the world run this world. It was said out of reverence, out of pride to the American Indian. Even though it was called a Redskin, what are you going to call them, a Brownskin? This is so stupid it’s appalling, and I hope that owner keeps fighting for it and never changes it, because the Redskins are part of an American football history, and it should never be anything but the Washington Redskins. That’s the way it is.”
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“It’s all the political correct idiots in America, that’s all it is. It’s got nothing to do with anything else. We’re going to change something because we can. Hey listen, I went through it in the 60s, too. I mean, come on. Everybody lined up, did this. It’s fine to protest. That’s your right, if you don’t like it, protest. You have a right to do that, but to change the name, that’s ridiculous. Change the Constitution — we’ve got people trying to do that, too, and they’re doing a pretty good job.”
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Do you think Ditka’s support of the Redskins name will give cover to other players and coaches to buck the PC trend and come out in support of it?

 

[barnstorm]

Dikta's an idiot outside of football and even on football matters too sometimes. Just because it's tradition doesn't make it right. It is a derogatory term. It was used to denigrate Native Americans. It was used as a slur and out of disrespect. That's the bottom line. It doesn't matter that today we are saying we are using it as a term of reverence or pride. It has it's negative connotations. Sure we are late waking up to that fact, but removing it is still the right thing to do.

 

[GasMan]

Dikta's an idiot outside of football and even on football matters too sometimes. Just because it's tradition doesn't make it right. It is a derogatory term. It was used to denigrate Native Americans. It was used as a slur and out of disrespect. That's the bottom line. It doesn't matter that today we are saying we are using it as a term of reverence or pride. It has it's negative connotations. Sure we are late waking up to that fact, but removing it is still the right thing to do.

You should go down to the poly forum and join the liberal left wing loons. There are many down there, you would fit right in...they need some help.

 

[scottcarter]

Dikta's an idiot outside of football and even on football matters too sometimes. Just because it's tradition doesn't make it right. It is a derogatory term. It was used to denigrate Native Americans. It was used as a slur and out of disrespect. That's the bottom line. It doesn't matter that today we are saying we are using it as a term of reverence or pride. It has it's negative connotations. Sure we are late waking up to that fact, but removing it is still the right thing to do.

couldn't disagree with you more and the vast majority of Native Americans couldn't either. Its usually the small minority that make the loudest noise which is the case here.

 

[barnstorm]

couldn't disagree with you more and the vast majority of Native Americans couldn't either. Its usually the small minority that make the loudest noise which is the case here.

You are taking Dan Snyder's word that the vast majority of Native Americans don't care. True, there may have been some that he contacted that said that, but hardly the vast majority. I expect both sides could find Native Americans to say what they wanted them to say.

Anyway, the bottom line is whether it is a derogatory term or not. I think it is pretty obvious from it's past usage that it is. Go watch some old Cowboy movies.

Braves, Warriors and Chiefs are okay. Redskins, not okay. It may not seem to be as bad to you as the "N" word, but it's close. Isn't that enough?

If there were as many Native Americans in the U.S. as African Americans or Hispanic Americans, and if they had as much political clout, Snyder would not be able to stand the heat.

It will be changed at some point. We'll see how long he can hold out.

The Sportsbooks should set a line on it. It just may take a year or two more. Too long for a Futures bet.

 

[scottcarter]

You are taking Dan Snyder's word that the vast majority of Native Americans don't care. True, there may have been some that he contacted that said that, but hardly the vast majority. I expect both sides could find Native Americans to say what they wanted them to say.

Anyway, the bottom line is whether it is a derogatory term or not. I think it is pretty obvious from it's past usage that it is. Go watch some old Cowboy movies.

Braves, Warriors and Chiefs are okay. Redskins, not okay. It may not seem to be as bad to you as the "N" word, but it's close. Isn't that enough?

If there were as many Native Americans in the U.S. as African Americans or Hispanic Americans, and if they had as much political clout, Snyder would not be able to stand the heat.

It will be changed at some point. We'll see how long he can hold out.

The Sportsbooks should set a line on it. It just may take a year or two more. Too long for a Futures bet.

the N word and Redskins aren't even in the same ballpark. You can look and find dozens of polls taken that prove what you say is false and its not a derogatory term by any means. Ditka is right and I hope the owner sticks to his guns. The Dallas Cowboys name should be taken away also bases on your logic.
"Try as they might, the liberal sports media's efforts to shame the Washington Redskins into ditching their team name out of political correctness concerns hasn't significantly moved public opinion. A brand new Associated Press-GfK poll found 79 percent of respondents favored keeping the name.

Read more: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/ken-sh...ast-majority-americans-arent-of#ixzz3B8xgSKH8

 

[akphidelt]

You should go down to the poly forum and join the liberal left wing loons. There are many down there, you would fit right in...they need some help.

There's like 2

 

[akphidelt]

Snyder finally made up for his Haynesworth deal. Don't change the name. It's been around for decades and nobody has been hurt because of it, lol. And yes, the vast majority of natives let alone people don't give a fuck. A small group of libs are trying to force this because they have nothing better to do. They should do something worthwhile, like cure people of Ebola or something.

 

[MikeB]

It's just a small group of people who want to be able to brag that they helped force an NFL Team to change their name.

 

[Shub]

Snyder finally made up for his Haynesworth deal. Don't change the name. It's been around for decades and nobody has been hurt because of it, lol. And yes, the vast majority of natives let alone people don't give a fuck. A small group of libs are trying to force this because they have nothing better to do. They should do something worthwhile, like cure people of Ebola or something.

oh there is plenty of better things to do with their time. Let them waste it if thats what they truly want to do. This should be on the very bottom of the list if at all.

 

[NickPappagiorgio]

Dikta's an idiot outside of football and even on football matters too sometimes. Just because it's tradition doesn't make it right. It is a derogatory term. It was used to denigrate Native Americans. It was used as a slur and out of disrespect. That's the bottom line. It doesn't matter that today we are saying we are using it as a term of reverence or pride. It has it's negative connotations. Sure we are late waking up to that fact, but removing it is still the right thing to do.

Ditka is actually once of the nicest guys in the business. I have been told by a number of people that have met him when hes out to dinner in CT that he is exceptionally friendly. Saying that, I disagree with him. People by nature dont like change which is why many dont want the name changed, but Redskin is a slur.

 

[barnstorm]

Ditka is actually once of the nicest guys in the business. I have been told by a number of people that have met him when hes out to dinner in CT that he is exceptionally friendly. Saying that, I disagree with him. People by nature dont like change which is why many dont want the name changed, but Redskin is a slur.

I actually like Dikta and he is often funny and I like his candor. I just disagree with him on this one. I also agree with you guys that there are more important things to focus on.

 

[devocr]

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/laces-...tka-s-side-regarding-redskins-comments-082514

"What's all the stink over the Redskin name? It's so much [expletive] it's incredible. We're going to let the liberals of the world run this world. It was said out of reverence, out of pride to the American Indian. Even though it was called a Redskin, what are you going to call them, a Proudskin? This is so stupid it's appalling, and I hope that owner keeps fighting for it and never changes it, because the Redskins are part of an American football history, and it should never be anything but the Washington Redskins. That's the way it is."

Wow for once Palin hit it.

 

[Willie99]

Ditka goes yard, the simple plain talking truth

I hate the PC environment, I despise making people victims and I think professional victims are pathetic

we're all equal, act like you believe it and act like a man

why do some people have to acquiesce to pacify another person's preference, so damn shallow, so damn weird

 

[Vlad the Impaler]

Dikta's an idiot outside of football and even on football matters too sometimes. Just because it's tradition doesn't make it right. It is a derogatory term. It was used to denigrate Native Americans. It was used as a slur and out of disrespect. That's the bottom line. It doesn't matter that today we are saying we are using it as a term of reverence or pride. It has it's negative connotations. Sure we are late waking up to that fact, but removing it is still the right thing to do.

I can't beleive people actually really think this. You need to be deported to Madagascar with the other undesireables.

 

[slapshot]

Dick head Simms said he won't say Redskins hno:

Now if he would just not say anything and be the sign language guy that would work

 

[FearTheRaven]

Dikta's an idiot outside of football and even on football matters too sometimes. Just because it's tradition doesn't make it right. It is a derogatory term. It was used to denigrate Native Americans. It was used as a slur and out of disrespect. That's the bottom line. It doesn't matter that today we are saying we are using it as a term of reverence or pride. It has it's negative connotations. Sure we are late waking up to that fact, but removing it is still the right thing to do.

How do you explain multiple high schools with majority Native American enrollment having the mascot name Redskins?

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2023963080_redskinsnamexml.html

Derogatory lmao. Anything can be offensive to anyone.

 

[The Guesser]

It wasn't offensive then, it's not offensive now. These Phony PC Outrage idiots needs to lighten up. I'm a big fan of Phil Simms, but he is being silly here.

 

[beefdiesel]

I agree 100 percent with Ditka

 

[Redagger029]

Dikta's an idiot outside of football and even on football matters too sometimes. Just because it's tradition doesn't make it right. It is a derogatory term. It was used to denigrate Native Americans. It was used as a slur and out of disrespect. That's the bottom line. It doesn't matter that today we are saying we are using it as a term of reverence or pride. It has it's negative connotations. Sure we are late waking up to that fact, but removing it is still the right thing to do.

You don't seem to be concerned about the picture of the Boston Celtics mascot.

The picture of that guy could be viewed as very offensive to the Irish.

Well, don't bother. The Celtics are not that sensitive.

Or maybe it does not mater to you because the picture of the Celtics mascot is a white guy.

You're such a hypocrite!!