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October 17th, 2016, 9:53 AM
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Canadian Activist wants Cleveland's Mascot Banned
I say they sweep Chief Wahoo out of Canada after tomorrow night's game. If they rule against the Indians, they should wear Cav's jerseys...haha
Reports: Activist seeks to ban usage of Chief Wahoo, Cleveland Indians name in Toronto during ALCS
An indigenous activist and architect is seeking a court ruling that would ban the Cleveland Indians from wearing their jerseys, using their name and displaying Chief Wahoo while they play the Toronto Blue Jays this week during the American League Championship Series, according to the Globe and Mail.
Douglas Cardinal is an officer of the Order of Canada and said that the Chief Wahoo logo is offensive and discriminatory.
Cardinal filed applications to the Ontario Superior Court, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario and the Canadian Human Rights Commission. A hearing will be held Monday on the application of the superior court.
Read the full story at the Globe and Mail .
Indians fans are pushing back.
"Unbelievable," said Nina Ross, a Cleveland resident. "We're not standing for that."
"It's a long history of using that symbol, and everybody loves it," said Zachary Marich, a Cleveland resident.
"I don't think it's meant to be derogatory," said Brandon Hicks, a Cleveland resident.
But Cardinal isn't alone in his fight. The United Church of Christ and the United Church of Canada launched a similar campaign Friday, which includes the hashtag #notmymascot. They're asking other ministries to join in.
Indians officials told News 5 they have no comment on the matter. News 5 also reached out to Cardinal but did not receive a response.
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October 17th, 2016, 11:50 AM
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Anything to get 15 seconds of fame. Heard this on the news, and they followed up with the fact Canada is still upset after last years hockey playoffs. As 2015 was the first year in quite along time there was no Canadian team in them. Hope Cleveland sweeps them.
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John Daly
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October 17th, 2016, 12:19 PM
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Canada has truly turned into a liberal POS country.
Better yet - MLB tells Toronto to blow it out their butts and move the Jays to an American city. Canada couldn't hold onto the Montreal Expos. Hell with'em.
I suppose if it was the Blue Jays against the Atlanta Braves in the WS this moron would try to the same tactic. Wonder why no protests against hockey's Chicago Black Hawks.
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October 17th, 2016, 6:29 PM
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Well, I am a naturalist and an eco freak so I protest the shameless promotion of the poor helpless Maple leaf in all Canadian logos. And how about that poor loon on their coins?
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October 17th, 2016, 7:05 PM
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A judge dismissed the request. The Chief stays.
The morons actually said that they should use the spring training uniforms.
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October 17th, 2016, 7:42 PM
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Tribe has 1-0 lead after 1. Bauer didn't even last one inning before his finger opened and blood was dripping. At least he struck out Blowhard Bautista before he had to leave. Think this means we'll see Kluber pitch tomorrow
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October 17th, 2016, 7:43 PM
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Originally Posted by
Rick
A judge dismissed the request. The Chief stays.
The morons actually said that they should use the spring training uniforms.
They were even talking about having it blacked out in and around Ontario. Freaking libs are morons.
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October 17th, 2016, 8:24 PM
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2-1 Tribe. Mike Napoli broke out of his slump big time - run scoring double and a huge blast into center field's upper deck!
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October 17th, 2016, 8:34 PM
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2-need about 4 more runs. Tribe's relievers are doing good.
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October 17th, 2016, 9:11 PM
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4-2 Indians bottom of 6th
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