ScottM Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 I would guess the Geronimo nickname has more to do with how he has evaded capture for a very long time and less with the whole "enemy of the state" thing. Perspective, please. And not to inject "fact" into the discussion, but Geronimo, Sitting Bull, Chief Joseph, etc. were at times considered enemies of this very same US Govt, and pursued accordingly. It's nice the Senate has no other major issues to consider other than somebody's hurt feelings ... Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 A Sooner just means someone who got an illegal start on the land claims in Oklahoma yes? I do not see what is controversial about that. They stole Indian lands ... SOONER ... than it was already allowed by law. Quote
rochsioux Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 This is kind of off topic but to an extent it does have some of the same NA issues. Apparently the Indian Affairs Committee is upset with the fact that the government used the code name Geronimo for Bin Laden. I actually laughed when I read the article. http://news.yahoo.co..._laden_geronimo Again I am not posting this for any political agenda, just simply pointing out another NA leader/ tribe upset with their names being used. I think this is getting out of hand. "These inappropriate uses of Native American icons and cultures are prevalent throughout our society, and the impacts to Native and non-Native children are devastating," Tuell said. "Apparently, having an African-American president in the White House is not enough to overturn the more than 200-year American tradition of treating and thinking of Indians as enemies of the United States," Newcomb wrote. "It's another attempt to label Native Americans as terrorists," said Paula Antoine of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe in South Dakota. Gimme a break. People with the follow names should start protesting immediately: Arlene Bret Cindy Don Emily Franklin Gert Harvey Irene Jose Katia Lee Maria Nate Ophelia Philippe Rina Sean Tammy Vince Whitney These are the 2011 hurricane names. This could traumatize little kids when they see their name associated with storms that many times take lives. 2 Quote
The Sicatoka Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 People with the follow names should start protesting immediately: ... Sean ... These are the 2011 hurricane names. This could traumatize little kids when they see their name associated with storms that many times take lives. Whew! S is Sean this year. They missed me again. Quote
jodcon Posted May 4, 2011 Posted May 4, 2011 Whew! S is Sean this year. They missed me again. You don't fool us Ophelia...we know who you REALLY are. Quote
JackJD Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 Looks like the US Justice Department's antitrust chief is asking the NCAA questions. Interesting. http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/318495/group/homepage/ Quote
almostheavenin2011 Posted May 5, 2011 Posted May 5, 2011 And your mindset is another example of the self-pity and self-victimization that keeps so many NAs living in third world squalor. Good luck with that. A fine way to honor Native Americans. Can you tell us how you really feel about them? 1 Quote
UND1 Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 Looks like the US Justice Department's antitrust chief is asking the NCAA questions. Interesting. http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/318495/group/homepage/ The real interesting thing is why the DoJ is asking the ncaa about something they don't control, the BCS post season, I believe they gave up control to the Bowls many years ago. I don't think the DoJ has done enough research on this and now asking the wrong people questions, typical. Quote
ScottM Posted May 6, 2011 Posted May 6, 2011 A fine way to honor Native Americans. Can you tell us how you really feel about them? Truth hurts? Besides where did I even imply I would "honor" anybody with that statement? 1 Quote
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