GW University new moniker

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The level of contempt that Americans have for their own country and history - it’s just repulsive. Especially these millennials. Unbearable

Should Germans be proud of Hitler and the Nazis because they are part of history? Should they leave monuments to them and continue to name mascots and perpetuate traditions in their image?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:George Washington University has announced the 4 finalists for the new moniker to replace the "colonials."
The finalists are:

-Ambassadors
-Blue Fog
-Revolutionaries
-Sentinels

I think Revolutionaries is the best fit, but I wish they'd considered the singular instead, "GW Revolution." Of course, they'll always be the Hippos to many of us.

https://www.gwhatchet.com/2023/03/20/officials-announce-four-finalists-to-replace-colonials-moniker/

Like Prince and the Revolution?

[Anonymous]

The Foggy Bottoms

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:George Washington University has announced the 4 finalists for the new moniker to replace the "colonials."
The finalists are:

-Ambassadors
-Blue Fog
-Revolutionaries
-Sentinels

I think Revolutionaries is the best fit, but I wish they'd considered the singular instead, "GW Revolution." Of course, they'll always be the Hippos to many of us.

https://www.gwhatchet.com/2023/03/20/officials-announce-four-finalists-to-replace-colonials-moniker/

Like Prince and the Revolution?

Blue Rain

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why is Colonials bad? Was the US not initially colonies?

If the United States had been a completely empty land, you might have a point. What you are conveniently forgetting is that this land was already inhabited. So the “colonials” who came here turned into colonizers who murdered, robbed and disgracefully betrayed native peoples. Then, they brought enslaved people to this land and colonized some more on the backs of those enslaved peoples.

-2005 GW alumna who would take any mascot or name and appreciates the change

So what is the difference between the establishment of colonies and the subsequent establishment of an independent country - both political structures were tainted by the exploitation you reference ?

Um, YEAH. You can’t use money and resources gained by blood to build a political structure free of exploitation. You can work to improve it, and must do, whenever and however you can.

Let’s just be honest. The point is to piss on American history and America itself.

[Anonymous]

The Surveyors
The Martha Lovers

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Foggy Bottoms

I kinda like it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of contempt that Americans have for their own country and history - it’s just repulsive. Especially these millennials. Unbearable

Should Germans be proud of Hitler and the Nazis because they are part of history? Should they leave monuments to them and continue to name mascots and perpetuate traditions in their image?

You totally made my point. You just compared early American history to the Third Reich.

[Anonymous]

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Why is Colonials bad? Was the US not initially colonies?

George Washington literally led the revolution to no longer be a colonial. This has been talked about since I went to GW in the 90s. Glad they are changing the name, but dear god, I hope they don't choose the Blue Fog.

The colonials never made any sense, glad they are changing it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Blue Fog sounds like a strain of weed. Honestly, I don't like any of them.

The dumbest thing is they are saying FOG is for Friends Of George

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Why is Colonials bad? Was the US not initially colonies?

If the United States had been a completely empty land, you might have a point. What you are conveniently forgetting is that this land was already inhabited. So the “colonials” who came here turned into colonizers who murdered, robbed and disgracefully betrayed native peoples. Then, they brought enslaved people to this land and colonized some more on the backs of those enslaved peoples.

-2005 GW alumna who would take any mascot or name and appreciates the change

So what is the difference between the establishment of colonies and the subsequent establishment of an independent country - both political structures were tainted by the exploitation you reference ?

Um, YEAH. You can’t use money and resources gained by blood to build a political structure free of exploitation. You can work to improve it, and must do, whenever and however you can.

Let’s just be honest. The point is to piss on American history and America itself.

Is the point of the Catholic practice of reconciliation to “piss on” God’s servant? Or is it for God’s servant to confess his or her sins, and receive forgiveness, and go forward stronger? Is the point of the 12-step AA program to “piss on” someone who is admitting he or she is an alcoholic and needs to make amends and make changes, or is it to strengthen that person to lead a healthier, happier life? Are Jews who observe Yom Kippur “pissing on” themselves when they reflect, repent and be forgiven?

How about “let’s just be honest” by…being honest. Being honest about the past, and being honest about what we can and should do for a better future. I love our country and can face the truth of all that was wrong with it and is wrong with it now. Can you? How else can you create a stronger, healthier future full of more possibilities than to reflect, repent and DO BETTER?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of contempt that Americans have for their own country and history - it’s just repulsive. Especially these millennials. Unbearable

Should Germans be proud of Hitler and the Nazis because they are part of history? Should they leave monuments to them and continue to name mascots and perpetuate traditions in their image?

You totally made my point. You just compared early American history to the Third Reich.

Yes, near-genocide of native peoples, and millions dead and disenfranchised through slavery, and still in poverty and an unfair social system. Yes, dear. Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of contempt that Americans have for their own country and history - it’s just repulsive. Especially these millennials. Unbearable

Should Germans be proud of Hitler and the Nazis because they are part of history? Should they leave monuments to them and continue to name mascots and perpetuate traditions in their image?

You totally made my point. You just compared early American history to the Third Reich.

Yes, near-genocide of native peoples, and millions dead and disenfranchised through slavery, and still in poverty and an unfair social system. Yes, dear. Yes.

So you think the United States is as illegitimate as the third Reich? Again, you are repulsive

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of contempt that Americans have for their own country and history - it’s just repulsive. Especially these millennials. Unbearable

Should Germans be proud of Hitler and the Nazis because they are part of history? Should they leave monuments to them and continue to name mascots and perpetuate traditions in their image?

You totally made my point. You just compared early American history to the Third Reich.

Yes, near-genocide of native peoples, and millions dead and disenfranchised through slavery, and still in poverty and an unfair social system. Yes, dear. Yes.

So you think the United States is as illegitimate as the third Reich? Again, you are repulsive

No, because it voted to change itself—and was willing to destroy itself to do better. All progress that was made was made by Americans, not by another country or countries getting together to destroy it and MAKE it start over. But you tried it, you’re cute.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The level of contempt that Americans have for their own country and history - it’s just repulsive. Especially these millennials. Unbearable

Should Germans be proud of Hitler and the Nazis because they are part of history? Should they leave monuments to them and continue to name mascots and perpetuate traditions in their image?

You totally made my point. You just compared early American history to the Third Reich.

Yes, near-genocide of native peoples, and millions dead and disenfranchised through slavery, and still in poverty and an unfair social system. Yes, dear. Yes.

So you think the United States is as illegitimate as the third Reich? Again, you are repulsive

No, because it voted to change itself—and was willing to destroy itself to do better. All progress that was made was made by Americans, not by another country or countries getting together to destroy it and MAKE it start over. But you tried it, you’re cute.

So we have to distance ourselves from and be ashamed of any and all parts of our history - because of these flaws ?