Hollywood’s biggest hypocrite and most clueless “political activist” is at it again and yes, she’s stepped in another pile of steaming hypocrisy.
And this next incident is actually coming right on the heels of her “blackface” scandal that isn’t even a week old.
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Alyssa Milano is now calling for the end of the “Washington Redskins” name. She’s even sharing a petition on her Twitter timeline.
She says: “This cause is close to my heart…Please sign.”
This cause is close to my heart – please sign: https://t.co/fNESjqJEgX
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 1, 2020
Yes, I bet it’s close to her heart and her wallet too – because Alyssa Milano used to model Washington Redskins gear and she made a pretty penny to boot.
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The petition Alyssa is pushing calls Redskins a “derogatory name” and demands that advertisers, banks, sports broadcasters, and social media outlets refuse to allow the team to go on if they don’t change their name.
Never mind that polling shows that 90% of Native Americans don’t find the name offensive – that doesn’t matter because rich, white liberal women know what’s best for “stupid minorities” who apparently can’t think or feel for themselves.
Milano tweeted out a second tweet on the subject. Here’s what she said:
“We must end racism in its entirety. Allowing the NFL to continue to use the Redskins name is destructive to Native communities and cannot be tolerated any longer. Change the name Redskins.”
We must end racism in its entirety. Allowing the @nfl to continue to use the @redskins name is destructive to Native communities and cannot be tolerated any longer. Change the name @Redskins @nfl #TheTimeIsNow #ChangeTheName
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) July 1, 2020
This is all very interesting commentary, coming from a woman who just a few short years ago allowed her name and face to be used in a sportswear collection that shows Alyssa in all sorts of “Washington Redskins” apparel.
Oddly enough, a few years ago, Milano lent her name to “Touch by Alyssa Milano,” a collection of sportswear items including photos of the actress wearing several different Washington Redskins shirts.
In fact, in February, the Pacific Standard published an article pleading for Milano to stop selling “racist clothes.”
Milano, though, claims to have been trying to get out of her “Touch” contract and has posted several tweets asking those with whom she had done business to change the advertisements.
“Hey, guys. Been trying to get this taken care of for years. NFL/NHL licensing is inclusive of these teams. PLEASE email at alyssa@touchbyajm.com and I will forward complaints to manufacturing company,” Alyssa Milano said in 2017. “My manufacturing company controls the line and what we sell based on licensing from leagues. There is no reason for me to lie to you. I’m not a hurtful person. Im giving you my email address. Please use it. Thank you.”
She also addressed the issue in an interview with Adweek where she claims to have tried to alter her contract to allow her to pick and choose what teams she would allow her face to be used to sell NFL merchandise.
“I have asked them to stop producing merchandise for that team (don’t even want to write the word) numerous times, and they have said that contractually they can’t pick and choose which teams under their contract with the NFL they produce merchandise for,” Milano told AdWeek. “I was told I’d be in a breach of contract with the manufacturing company.”
“I am against the use of disparaging names and imagery in sports. Full stop. Sports teams and leagues need to stand up to racism,” she added.
Alyssa Milano is also facing backlash from the left-wing cancel culture mob after a Huffington Post article showing her wearing cornrows began circulating online.
Alyssa Milano is nothing but a grifter.
Once she’s made her money and milked a cause or project for all its worth, it’s okay to say she’s “moved on” and call it racist.
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It’s stunning that there are people out there who actually follow this hypocritical dolt for “political commentary.”
This piece was written by Missy Crane on July 3, 2020. It originally appeared in WayneDupree.com and is used by permission.
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