Schadenfreude

By Baxter

We cats don't know what the Native American word is for glee at another's misfortune, so we'll just use the German expression instead.

This is not a sports blog, but we could not be happier that the Washington football team is doing so badly. It kind of makes you wonder if they're being punished for their racist name that they refuse to change. Or rather, that their execrable owner refuses to change.

Here's a thought. At a time when the nation is roiled by white cops needlessly killing black men and boys — and when athletes are taking the field and the court to express their outrage — Dan Snyder would show some real class if he stepped up and said, "You know what? I don't want to contribute any further to the race issues that are dividing our country. From now on, the R-word is toast."

Of course, he won't. But take it from us: If Washington is struggling under some sort of curse right now, that one small step by Snyder would lift it. And make us PURR.