Washington Redskins and a liberal trick

Liberals like to change names when they perceive the current name is being used in a negative way. I've written about this many times (here, for example). An LA Times editorial complaining about the name "Washington Redskins" shows how warped this whole name thing has become:

An etymological study determined that the term "red skin" was first used in the early 19th century by Native Americans themselves, as a way to distinguish their people from the "white skins." But over the years, the term has taken on ugly connotations. A football team called the Crackers or the Darkies probably wouldn't be tolerated for long, yet the Washington Redskins have been using their offensive moniker since moving from Boston in 1937, and current owner Daniel Snyder has ignored calls to change it.

As I've said countless times before, many of these names are just fine until some liberal "empowers" the allegedly oppressed group, and then -- suddenly -- the names are deemed offensive. It's hard to keep up. I do make an effort, out of respect (and fear), but it's hard sometimes, especially when some folks get angry about "colored", when "of color" is fine.

From this point foreward, I want to be called "of European descent", not "white", and anyone who doesn't immediately go along will be labeled a racist and a vile oppressor.