July 6, 20205 yr Just now, DrPhilly said: That's fine but the current kids are only there for a few years. There are others to think about like the kids on the way, community, administration/teachers, alumni etc. It isn't like the current crop of kids can just change the name willy nilly whenever they want to. I mean, I was kidding. Unless the current kids are Phantoms
July 6, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: The Lancers. Turns out they have just voted to change the school's name starting in the new school year. A July board meeting is setup to discuss the matter. A lot of schools named after Confederate generals / officials already changed their name in the last few years. I think there was even one that changed to Barack Obama Elementary. LOL
July 6, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, Paul852 said: I mean, I was kidding. Unless the current kids are Phantoms Well believe or not that is one of the arguments that people are throwing out there. Just let the kids decide. 1 minute ago, Dave Moss said: A lot of schools named after Confederate generals / officials already changed their name in the last few years. I think there was even one that changed to Barack Obama Elementary. LOL Makes sense.
July 6, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, DrPhilly said: Makes sense. for example https://www.nbc12.com/2020/02/14/richmond-public-schools-hosting-dedication-ceremony-barack-obama-elementary-school/#:~:text=NBC12 Jobs-,Dedication ceremony held for Barack Obama Elementary,formerly named after J.E.B Stuart&text=RICHMOND%2C Va.&text=The Richmond School Board voted,pretty happy with the choice.
July 6, 20205 yr 31 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: There is a quite active debate now within my high school about our team name which is "Indians". Most of this is played out on FB. I'm being very cautious there but of course there are ridiculous posts from the sides (both). This isn't a new topic. It has been around for almost 10 years. One interesting tidbit in this particular situation is that there was a communication between the school and the descendants of the local tribe a few years ago and a bit of a compromise was reached. That has been conveniently forgotten of course. So the louder types pushing for the change have succeeded in taking away the tribe's voice. Too Fing funny. Note: The compromise was no use of caricatures, no physical mascot, no use of emblems with headdress/tomahawk, no war chants, feather in the logo is ok, name of "Indians" is also ok. This has been executed as I understand it. An open board meeting is coming up with this being the main point on the agenda. There was one like it a few years ago which was pretty stormy but this one is going to be a full on sheet show. My bet is the name will change now. I'm ok with that though I'd prefer a solution with the national group from the tribe if there is one out there. If not then so be it. I'd rather it not be up to a handful of student activists none of whom are of Indian descent (far as I've been told). I will allow it. Tell them to keep the name. Signed, Actual Indians
July 6, 20205 yr I'm not an expert on the Battle of Gettysburg, but the movie Gettysburg really plays up J.E.B. Stuart not being there when Lee needed him. He was highly regarded in the Confederacy though.
July 6, 20205 yr Just now, vikas83 said: I will allow it. Tell them to keep the name. Signed, Actual Indians Imagine if you showed up to the board meeting and delivered your message coming from a true Indian.
July 6, 20205 yr Author 1 minute ago, paco said: I don't think fabled is the word he was going for. typo. he hit "b" when he meant to hit "i".
July 6, 20205 yr 7 minutes ago, mr_hunt said: typo. he hit "b" when he meant to hit "i". I went to my 25th high school reunion this past fall and one of the guys there was a big Redskins fan. Anyway the Skins came up and he was lamenting how back in high school was the last time they were actually good. <Kz> LMAO </Kz>
July 6, 20205 yr 2 minutes ago, Dave Moss said: I went to my 25th high school reunion this past fall and one of the guys there was a big Redskins fan. Anyway the Skins came up and he was lamenting how back in high school was the last time they were actually good. <Kz> LMAO </Kz> You going to stay in Texas when it is given away to NFAC?
July 6, 20205 yr 8 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: You going to stay in Texas when it is given away to NFAC? We're moving again. It's like a regular thing here.
July 6, 20205 yr 16 minutes ago, Dave Moss said: We're moving again. It's like a regular thing here. Where are you moving this time?
July 6, 20205 yr 3 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: Where are you moving this time? NC. There was a possibility four years ago, but it didn’t happen. Well, it’s happening now.
July 6, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, Dave Moss said: NC. There was a possibility four years ago, but it didn’t happen. Well, it’s happening now. I like NC. What part?
July 6, 20205 yr Just now, Dave Moss said: Greensboro area Great! You can hang out and post together with Zuker Omega.
July 6, 20205 yr 10 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: Great! You can hang out and post together with Zuker Omega. I’m just looking forward to cancelling out his vote in November.
July 6, 20205 yr 1 minute ago, Dave Moss said: I’m just looking forward to cancelling out his vote in November. That's too good not to bring to his attention Yo @The_Omega your vote will be cancelled Mossin from Mossingrad has spoken
July 6, 20205 yr 6 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: That's too good not to bring to his attention Yo @The_Omega your vote will be cancelled Mossin from Mossingrad has spoken Well, unless President ALL CAPS drops out before then.
July 6, 20205 yr 15 minutes ago, Dave Moss said: I’m just looking forward to cancelling out his vote in November. Well, you're voting for Biden so you'll get to cancel his vote out and then vote again.
July 6, 20205 yr 9 minutes ago, Mike030270 said: I really wish he'd stay the F off twitter No way, almost everything he tweets now is a goldmine.... It also let's everyone know that there's still nobody in the administration brave enough to stand up to him.
July 6, 20205 yr 19 minutes ago, Mike030270 said: I really wish he'd stay the F off twitter Are you saying this in response to his "SCHOOLS MUST REOPEN IN THE FALL!!!" tweet from earlier today? You don't think that screaming demands into Twitter without indicating how you plan on making such demands a reality are an effective way of running a country?
July 6, 20205 yr 2 hours ago, DrPhilly said: Yes indeed and I agree there is time and a puncher's chance. One thing though is this is NOT 2016. You guys aren't seeing reality if you think it is the same situation. It is FAR FAR from the situation in 2016. It's not 2016 anymore than it is colonial America yet here we are. I do see reality quite clearly as well as I see previous patterns. Hence we'll know in five months.
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