Boycott Cabela's, they are in bed with the tribes in Tulalip !!!!

[Armadillo]

The idea behind USING THE PAST to support the argument is totally valid because we negotiated with the tribes and we cannot just take everything back after the fact, thats not how democracy works. Id be pissed if someone argued the constitution no longer applied because it happened so long ago.. 

[pianoman9701]

I don't have any problem with Native people in WA. I'm not sure where you're coming from but I disagree. I'll still shop at Cabela's and on my way to BC, will stop at the Tulalip store on every trip.

There are a lot of Native Washingtonians/Americans who post in here. It's my opinion that anti-Indian posts are no different than anti-Mexican, Asian, or black posts. They're doing only what was agreed to between them and the government under treaty provisions. If you have a problem with the things Natives do, maybe you're angry at the wrong people. It's our government who drew up and ratified the treaties, not the Natives.

[Armadillo]

 

yes yes

[dscubame]

I admire the natives in the area and I am extremely pleased to see the quality of life improving with the revenues generated from the casinos.  How is this different tahn any other business.  Tobacco mfg.  Ford.  Microsoft.  Beer mfg.  Las Vegas Casinos. 

Why in the world would someone not be glad for them.  Boycott is absurd and for what reason other than racism.

Do you boycott Bass Pro Shops because they are in bed with Silverton Hotel and Casino? 

[pianoman9701]

And why does this sites Spell Check still identify  "Cabela's"  as spelled wrong?

Maybe because there is no apostrophe.

There is on the Cabela's site.

[Alan K]

I'd bet most people who don't despise the natives (at least their hunting/fishing impacts) don't live or hunt/fish where they do. . . They've devastated a LOT of areas here on the west side, and while I don't know much about the Colockum or that side of the state I know they've had a terrible impact there. . . Honestly if it weren't for what they've done to the fish and wildlife in a lot of areas I wouldn't have a problem with them.

As for Cabelas. . . I generally just go there to try stuff on, handle a rifle or bow, or flat browse around and then go buy it at Wholesale Sports or online.

[jackmaster]

i dont see any racism on this thread at all, no one is getting pissed and throwing racial slures out there against the indians, i am saying that everyone wants to be treated the same, am i right? so why not do away with the reservations, indians didnt want to be on reservations anyways if you remember correctly, so get rid of it, and why cant the casinos fall under the same laws and rules as every other company has to do, thats all i am saying there is no reason to start throwing racism into the mix, the cabelas part i could careless about who is in bed with who, all i am saying is cabelas is way over priced and if you want more for your buck in this economy then i would shop somewhere else where my dollar will stretch a little further

[The100Road]

No Pianoman9701, Anti-Indain is not the same as Anti-black or asian. There is apsolutly no reason to be anti-black or asian. however Native Americans think the deserve more then the rest of Americans which makes it not equal. I thought Americans were all treated equally? Not Indians though. There will always be anti indains if they have more benifits than the rest of America.

[MikeWalking]

And why does this sites Spell Check still identify  "Cabela's"  as spelled wrong?

Maybe because there is no apostrophe.

??  there is an apostrophe in Cabela's on every catalog I get

[pianoman9701]

i dont see any racism on this thread at all, no one is getting pissed and throwing racial slures out there against the indians, i am saying that everyone wants to be treated the same, am i right? so why not do away with the reservations, indians didnt want to be on reservations anyways if you remember correctly, so get rid of it, and why cant the casinos fall under the same laws and rules as every other company has to do, thats all i am saying there is no reason to start throwing racism into the mix, the cabelas part i could careless about who is in bed with who, all i am saying is cabelas is way over priced and if you want more for your buck in this economy then i would shop somewhere else where my dollar will stretch a little further

"I can't believe that in a state where the tribes have screwed the fishermen and hunters that they would make a deal with the devil that we all despise."

Calling the Natives the devil we all despise doesn't sound racist to you? I don't "despise" any whole groups of any people. That is called racism. I tend to take people and judge them on their individual actions.

When you talk about damage they've done to our hunting and fishing, are you speaking of legal acts they've performed under a treaty they've signed (a treaty which has probably been violated by our government several times), or are you talking about the illegal acts of individuals? Again, the treaties are written and ratified by the government. Any illegal actions, or hunting and fishing violations outside of their treaty agreements are committed by individual criminals. Have I missed something here?

How about lumping all loggers into the eco-rape category and hating them, too while we're at it. There are some loggers who perform their jobs illegally and ruin fragile eco systems. Should we paint all loggers this way or should we take each individual for their own actions?

Some hunters are unethical. Some litter in the woods and leave garbage behind where they camp. Should we say then that all hunters are unethical, polluting slobs who don't care about the environment? I wouldn't like that. That's what these comments paint ALL Natives as.

[pianoman9701]

No Pianoman9701, Anti-Indain is not the same as Anti-black or asian. There is apsolutly no reason to be anti-black or asian. however Native Americans think the deserve more then the rest of Americans which makes it not equal. I thought Americans were all treated equally? Not Indians though. There will always be anti indains if they have more benifits than the rest of America.

Then blame your government for writing it into the treaties, not the Indians. If the government decides you get twice as much money back in taxes as everyone else, will you turn it down? I doubt it, unless you're insane. Yet, others would say you suck for getting the extra money, not the government who decided to give it to you. Is that fair? No, it's not.

[Armadillo]

You've got a good head on your shoulders Pianoman9701

[pianoman9701]

You've got a good head on your shoulders Pianoman9701

Well, it's really big anyway!

[Armadillo]

Its really irritating to see how divided hunters get on the native issue. We would have a whole lot more collective bargaining against the wdfw if hunters didnt piss all over the natives for everything and instead worked with the natives

[Elkaholic daWg]

Never been too thrilled about Cabelas coming to Tulalip. I might go there once or twice  to look at the mounts etc., but won't spend my dime there. Someone is getting a big chuckle about all us non-native sportsmen spending our money on mostly China made stuff anyways. You can bet though the Tulalips will still make a ton of money and use that money for political power against us.

 Yes they will
 Just be happy you don't live near, or need either of those two I-5 exits guys, They already SUCK! As for boycott I don't go to Tulalip Home Depot, Despise Tulalip China Mart (Mama has forced me at times), and will shop off res whenever possible. Now how about Casinos Guys? Not me!