Donating to City Paper's legal defense fund

[cal_junior]

HERE (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/legaldefense) is the link:

"Today, we're announcing the Washington City Paper Legal Defense Fund: Your chance to stand against Snyder's lawsuit, and with City Paper. This isn't really about the money. (Though the money definitely helps—this case will be expensive, even though we’re well-prepared to fight it.) Whatever we raise will be used to pay our legal costs, and whatever we don't spend fighting Snyder's lawsuit, we'll give to a local charity in the spirit of this fund. This is about showing Snyder you support our right—and anyone's right—to write the truth about him, or any powerful public figure, even if it's not flattering.

"Please don't send us money you can't afford to spare; we know what the economy is like, and we value your moral support just as much as your financial support. City Paper is not a non-profit organization, which means contributions to our legal defense fund are not charitable donations and are not tax-exempt for federal, state, or D.C. income tax purposes."

To contribute, send a PayPal contribution to legaldefense@washingtoncitypaper.com, or send a check made out to:

"Washington City Paper Legal Defense Fund"
Washington City Paper,
2390 Champlain St. NW,
Washington, DC 20009.

You can also drop us a note (at legaldefense@washingtoncitypaper.com) to show your support.

[Keino]

Link (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40398/bully-pulpit-daniel-snyder)

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By the end of its first five days, the fund had received about 500 gifts totaling more than $18,000. We’ve also gotten requests to throw fundraisers, offers of pro bono legal help—and at least one shipment of cookies.

Anyone think Snyder should have left well enough alone?

[Emmanouel8]

Link (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40398/bully-pulpit-daniel-snyder)

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Anyone think Snyder should have left well enough alone?

I can't believe he's still moving forward. That's what you get when you surround yourself with handlers that only tell you what you want to hear, reference Saddam.

[cal_junior]

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Anyone think Snyder should have left well enough alone?

I love it. Given the loyalty of this fan base it really is a testament to Danny's world-class mistreatment of his customers that we've gotten to this point.

My overall temperament as a Skins fan is 180 degrees from where it was 10 years ago.

[Keino]

I love it. Given the loyalty of this fan base it really is a testament to Danny's world-class mistreatment of his customers that we've gotten to this point.

My overall temperament as a Skins fan is 180 degrees from where it was 10 years ago.

I used to argue for him. I would say stuff like "If I spent X Hundred Million on a team, I would be involved in running it too" and "It's clear he just wants to win, look at how he spends".

And then I realized....he spends because he is able to and he does so with the intention, not of winning (not primarily anyway, I am sure he would like to win) but of putting fannies in the seats. He has a loyal fanbase and all he has done is crap on that loyalty.

So I am right there. My feelings toward the Skins leadership is 180 degrees from where it was 10 or even 5 years ago.

[Keino]

And the Hits keep on Coming (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2011/02/this_is_what_happens_when_you.html)

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Sentiment towards Snyder is unanimously negative as measured by tools like Tweet Feel which at my last count showed a 100% anti-Snyder rating, well below Hosni Mubarak who came in at 67% negative.

[Skins7ny]

I can't believe he's still moving forward. That's what you get when you surround yourself with handlers that only tell you what you want to hear, reference Saddam.


I don't believe Snyder for one minute when he says that Tony Wylie and Dave Donovan insisted that he sue City Paper. It sounds more to me like Snyder trying to get his hired PR gun to take the flak for his stupid decision-making. It is highly doubtful that an experienced hand like Tony Wylie would tell Snyder to sue City Paper, unless it was one of those deals where Dan walks around ticked off all week about the City Paper says he is going to sue and asks Wylie his opinion, with two possible answers,

!-yes, boss it is a great idea, you cannot let those bastards get away with this obvious slander
2-you're fired.

Actually, if this move has any advisor's thumbprint all over it, is is Snyder's OTHER media advisor and his resident #1 sycophant, Larry Michael. My only hope is that when this case gets dismissed by a NY judge, with the resultant egg all over Danny's face, he finally fires Michael.

In fact with the impending expiration of the CBA and delay in the start of the off-season, firing Michael is probably the only thing he could do right now to generate good buzz among Redskins fans and the media.


And the Hits keep on Coming (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/dcsportsbog/2011/02/this_is_what_happens_when_you.html)

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Sentiment towards Snyder is unanimously negative as measured by tools like Tweet Feel which at my last count showed a 100% anti-Snyder rating, well below Hosni Mubarak who came in at 67% negative.

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At least he is not a polarizing figure. Hatred of Snyder transcends all race, religious, demographic, class and political lines.

[justinskins]

I would give them $20 if I thought they actually needed the money. Sounds more like a vehicle for publicity, or less cynically a way for people to show support.

As for comparing Snyder to Mubarak, that's just mean... I love it!

[Skins7ny]

I would give them $20 if I thought they actually needed the money. Sounds more like a vehicle for publicity, or less cynically a way for people to show support.

As for comparing Snyder to Mubarak, that's just mean... I love it!
They are both dictators-for-life who are destroying once-proud and accomplished cultures. (Although I don't mean to disparage the Egyptians' suffering under Mubarak by comparing it to our own relatively unimportant misery under Snyder).

[justinskins]

They are both dictators-for-life who are destroying once-proud and accomplished cultures. (Although I don't mean to disparage the Egyptians' suffering under Mubarak by comparing it to our own relatively unimportant misery under Snyder).

If you had the option of getting rid of Snyder, but the catch was that you knew he would only sell the Redskins to become Mubarak's replacement as the next Egyptian dictator, would you do it? It's a hard choice... or is it?

Go Skins!

[Emmanouel8]

If you had the option of getting rid of Snyder, but the catch was that you knew he would only sell the Redskins to become Mubarak's replacement as the next Egyptian dictator, would you do it? It's a hard choice... or is it?

Go Skins!

Sorry Egypt but he's all yours. Future tourist destination status change to never.

[BurgundyNGold]

I don't believe Snyder for one minute when he says that Tony Wylie and Dave Donovan insisted that he sue City Paper. It sounds more to me like Snyder trying to get his hired PR gun to take the flak for his stupid decision-making.
Absolutely correct. Well said.

It is highly doubtful that an experienced hand like Tony Wylie would tell Snyder to sue City Paper, unless it was one of those deals where Dan walks around ticked off all week about the City Paper says he is going to sue and asks Wylie his opinion, with two possible answers,

!-yes, boss it is a great idea, you cannot let those bastards get away with this obvious slander
2-you're fired.
I would take Door #3: "I quit, you bastard". There is no way that I would do anything that I didn't agree with.

Actually, if this move has any advisor's thumbprint all over it, is is Snyder's OTHER media advisor and his resident #1 sycophant, Larry Michael. My only hope is that when this case gets dismissed by a NY judge, with the resultant egg all over Danny's face, he finally fires Michael.
Another astute surmisal. I would believe that one, because Snyder would effectively be taking cues from an amplifed ricochet of his own stupid ideas.

In fact with the impending expiration of the CBA and delay in the start of the off-season, firing Michael is probably the only thing he could do right now to generate good buzz among Redskins fans and the media.
What a backfire lol.

This latest episode is just further evidence that, after 10 years, Syder has learned nothing and is just as douchetastic as the day he bought the team.

He. Will. Never. Change.

The only way that Danny can up his approval numbers is to disappear from public sight. He should just melt away and never show his face near the Redskins again. Then and only then might his approval numbers rise above the 0% it's currently bottomed out at.

[Keino]

I don't believe Snyder for one minute when he says that Tony Wylie and Dave Donovan insisted that he sue City Paper. It sounds more to me like Snyder trying to get his hired PR gun to take the flak for his stupid decision-making. It is highly doubtful that an experienced hand like Tony Wylie would tell Snyder to sue City Paper, unless it was one of those deals where Dan walks around ticked off all week about the City Paper says he is going to sue and asks Wylie his opinion, with two possible answers,

!-yes, boss it is a great idea, you cannot let those bastards get away with this obvious slander
2-you're fired.

Actually, if this move has any advisor's thumbprint all over it, is is Snyder's OTHER media advisor and his resident #1 sycophant, Larry Michael. My only hope is that when this case gets dismissed by a NY judge, with the resultant egg all over Danny's face, he finally fires Michael.

In fact with the impending expiration of the CBA and delay in the start of the off-season, firing Michael is probably the only thing he could do right now to generate good buzz among Redskins fans and the media.


At least he is not a polarizing figure. Hatred of Snyder transcends all race, religious, demographic, class and political lines.

LOL. Have you read the actual suit? It's hilarious. And I agree, this is Donovan is following orders, not Snyder following his advice.

[BurgundyNGold]

BTW, I'm not exactly flush with cash these days, but I donated. I hope Snyder DIAF.

[RedskinsDave]

Snyder and Mubarak have something in common, after 30 years of their reign neither will have a Super Bowl win.

[justinskins]

Snyder and Mubarak have something in common, after 30 years of their reign neither will have a Super Bowl win.

Are you sure? I heard Mubarak was going to use his corrupt wealth to buy the Browns. Who knows what he could do in his twilight years...

[Skins7ny]

LOL. Have you read the actual suit? It's hilarious. And I agree, this is Donovan is following orders, not Snyder following his advice. I read the suit. In parts, it reads like it was written by Paris Hilton after watching an episode of Law & Order. "You hurt my feelings" does not constitute an actionable claim under the law.

Sorry Egypt but he's all yours. Future tourist destination status change to never. Can you imagine what he would charge to look at the Pyramids? Parking in the Sinai Desert, 300 pounds (1 US Dollar = about 6 Egyptian pounds). Bottle of Water, 60 pounds, bus from Sinai parking lot = 240 pounds. View Sphynx = 1,500 pounds. Unique opportunity to have your picture taken next to the Sphynx=6,000 pounds. On the plus side, maybe the Egyptians will eat those horrid Johnny Rockets hamburgers....

[Emmanouel8]

Can you imagine what he would charge to look at the Pyramids? Parking in the Sinai Desert, 300 pounds (1 US Dollar = about 6 Egyptian pounds). Bottle of Water, 60 pounds, bus from Sinai parking lot = 240 pounds. View Sphynx = 1,500 pounds. Unique opportunity to have your picture taken next to the Sphynx=6,000 pounds. On the plus side, maybe the Egyptians will eat those horrid Johnny Rockets hamburgers....

How much do you think he'll charge for the obstructed view?

[Skins7ny]

From the pictures I have seen of the Sphynx, I don't think there is an obstructed view.

What about sponsorship opportunities?

The Pyramids could be, "The Prudential Pyramid". (Although Transamerica Insurance would make more sense).

The resort of Sharm - El -Sheikh could be renamed "Tanyatown"

This portion of the Nile sponsored by "SoBe Lifewater"!

I am sure the Egyptians would love that!

[Skins7ny]

I read the suit...
[C]an you imagine what he would charge to look at the Pyramids? Parking in the Sinai Desert, 300 pounds (1 US Dollar = about 6 Egyptian pounds). Bottle of Water, 60 pounds, bus from Sinai parking lot = 240 pounds. View Sphynx = 1,500 pounds. Unique opportunity to have your picture taken next to the Sphynx=6,000 pounds. On the plus side, maybe the Egyptians will eat those horrid Johnny Rockets hamburgers....
Looks like the Danny already has a toehold in the country from which to seize the reins of power. http://www.johnnyrockets.com/locations/index.php

[REDSKYNYRD]

Dan Snyder suffers from "little man syndrome".

When a small male (including, but not limited to humans) has an issue with the rest of society because society tends to look down (literally and figuratively) on small people. Little Guy Syndrome (also: Little Man Syndrome) gives the "infected" person a aggressive attitude and thinks he is some kind of "playground Muhammad Ali," and can beat everyone up. Especially when he is wealthy or has a position of power at his job.

Dan uses his wealth to surround himself with people that bow down to him and defend him at all cost.:bling: Can't beat em, buy em or sue em.

[Red Bear]

i would not donate a single penny to washington city paper, and it doesnt matter where i stand on the lawsuit. but i will say this, i dont think ive ever read anything redskins related in the wcp that wasnt negative or slamming the redskins and their personnel. granted im not a regular reader of the wcp either

[redskin_rich]

i would not donate a single penny to washington city paper, and it doesnt matter where i stand on the lawsuit. but i will say this, i dont think ive ever read anything redskins related in the wcp that wasnt negative or slamming the redskins and their personnel. granted im not a regular reader of the wcp either
Does the WCP even do sports? I think all I have seen is there pieces on Snyder, which have been negative but I have no problem with that, since it is deserved.

[cal_junior]

i would not donate a single penny to washington city paper, and it doesnt matter where i stand on the lawsuit. but i will say this, i dont think ive ever read anything redskins related in the wcp that wasnt negative or slamming the redskins and their personnel. granted im not a regular reader of the wcp either

Tony, Tony Wyllie? Is that you?

[Red Bear]

Does the WCP even do sports? I think all I have seen is there pieces on Snyder, which have been negative but I have no problem with that, since it is deserved.

i dont know if they do sports regularly or not. but to me, if they dont do sports regularly, that makes it all the more pathetic that they waste their resources to solely trash anything redskins related, this goes beyond snyder as well. i was just making an observation that hadnt been mentioned, whether the hate by wcp is deserved or not...to me its been pretty obvious for awhile that the wcp has an agenda against the the redskins, and theyve had it long before the snyder a-z article was printed...


Tony, Tony Wyllie? Is that you?

i dont appreciate this comment at all. for starters, i made an observation, i never stated if i agreed with snyder or with the wcp. i would appreciate it if in the future you would refrain from trying to make my posts seem as if they imply something that theyre not, especially in the sarcastic demeaning manner in which you chose to do so...

[cal_junior]

i dont appreciate this comment at all. for starters, i made an observation, i never stated if i agreed with snyder or with the wcp. i would appreciate it if in the future you would refrain from trying to make my posts seem as if they imply something that theyre not, especially in the sarcastic demeaning manner in which you chose to do so...

So you find my suggestion that you might be a high-ranking executive with the Washington Redskins to be "demeaning"?

Not only should you donate to the City Paper, you might want to think about applying for a job. You seem to share the paper's sensibility as it relates to the team.

[redskin_rich]

i dont know if they do sports regularly or not. but to me, if they dont do sports regularly, that makes it all the more pathetic that they waste their resources to solely trash anything redskins related, this goes beyond snyder as well. i was just making an observation that hadnt been mentioned, whether the hate by wcp is deserved or not...to me its been pretty obvious for awhile that the wcp has an agenda against the the redskins, and theyve had it long before the snyder a-z article was printed...



The City Paper comments on figures in the city. Snyder is among the most prominent people in this city. Unlike the politicians, Snyder will be a fixture here for a long time and he affects something that folks from any level of status here care about.

The City Paper is free on any street corner and mostly read by the bored, killing time people. Snyder gave that paper more readers than they ever have had by a million x over, with his petty lawsuit. If you don't find anything else wrong with Snyder, you still have to admit how stupid this litigation is and how much negativity it brings onto Snyder. The fact that Snyder, his PR person or anyone else thought this could be helpful in any way just shows how clueless they are.

[Skins7ny]

The City Paper comments on figures in the city. Snyder is among the most prominent people in this city. Unlike the politicians, Snyder will be a fixture here for a long time and he affects something that folks from any level of status here care about.

The City Paper is free on any street corner and mostly read by the bored, killing time people. Snyder gave that paper more readers than they ever have had by a million x over, with his petty lawsuit. If you don't find anything else wrong with Snyder, you still have to admit how stupid this litigation is and how much negativity it brings onto Snyder. The fact that Snyder, his PR person or anyone else thought this could be helpful in any way just shows how clueless they are.+1. Few people locally read the City Paper. The City Paper was not known at all nationally. They are now. Whatever the merits of the Snyder's lawsuit (I have read it, there are none), it was extremely stupid to have brought it for the reasons you mentioned. I have a very hard time believing Tony Wylie or even David Donovan recommended filing the lawsuit.

[44 goes 50 gut]

i would not donate a single penny to washington city paper, and it doesnt matter where i stand on the lawsuit. but i will say this, i dont think ive ever read anything redskins related in the wcp that wasnt negative or slamming the redskins and their personnel. granted im not a regular reader of the wcp either

Quick name the last positive thing the city paper could possibly have done a favorable Skins article about?

Their winning ways?

The wonderful playoff runs?

The great personnel acquisitions and front office moves?

Or how about that wonderful story where the 70 year old lady who couldn't afford her season tickets any more was forgiven her obligation and not sued? and given a couple tickets to the next seasons games she couldn't afford to go to as a nice gesture???(*)

(*) meanwhile they could have quietly resold her seats with a small added "convenience fee" to recoup the cost, like NORMAL douche bag corporations do it.

Oh no wait I forgot, they sued her; lost a whole lot of games; made asinine personnel moves; Brought in big name non-performers like Assbert Holesworth; bankrupted the talent pool while Snyder flew around "scouting" Jimmy Claussen with his pet golfing buddy and fellow football know nothing Vinny cerrato.. fired/hired yet another coach, ostensibly to make SMART know-something football decisions, who proceeds to (for some inexplicable reason) make yet more "bankrupt the talent level" "win-now" moves that don't make sense given the talent level.

And that as they say is only the tip of the ice berg!

Well I can see how you would be unhappy with their level of negativity! They didn't report on the wonderful new "fresh breeze" urinal cakes, or the fact that the new hot dogs are going to be only 5% "other" in the ingredients list, a 5% improvement on last seasons hot dogs. (**)

(**) an outright fabrication meant as parody, PLEASE DON'T SUE ME Danny!