Will The Olympics be packed with US patriotism? - Page 3

Lemonboy · 02-10-2002, 02:56 AM

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Originally posted by STING2:
Well said Lemonite,
These people that are attacking the USA for showing patriotism at the games and honoring those lost on 9/11, a question for you. What do you think of U2s support for US patriotism at the Superbowl halftime show and their tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11?

Well I think it is as distasteful of U2 to scroll the names of dead people on their screens.
And Bonos USA-jacket is just beyond pathetic ass-kissing!

So now you know what I think!!

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Lemonboy · 02-10-2002, 04:12 AM

OK and that�s what�s great with the civilized western world!!

Everyone is entitled to have an own oppinion!!

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Angela Harlem · 02-10-2002, 06:02 AM

Exploitation is wrong when there is something to gain. I guess the US is wrong as they are gaining national solidarity by exploiting it. They are regaining their sense of worth by exploiting it. U2 gained a nice big thankyou for their tribute.

oops, I just realised, this all cant be right. Something was gained.

Boo to the US and to U2 then.

Olofski · 02-10-2002, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Lemonite:
Ya'll don't have like a SNN.. (Swedish News Network)... Or television stations that focus on Swedish Athletes et al.. rather than our stations which appropriately focus on American Athletes and the top competitors.

Do you just rely on the Feeds from NBC?

I'm just curious?

Ofcourse we have the Swedish Television(SVT) there, but they are showing things that happen around the Olympics aswell. Interviewing organizers, American and foreign spectators and pretty much show what�s going on around the Olympics aswell.

Doesn�t the American TV-stations do that when there are Olympic games in other countries, or are they just focusing on the American athletes?

And about Bono�s jacket, it�s getting to be a little to much, I think we�ve got the message.

And please no reminders of how the Swedish skiers performed in the 30 km last night=)

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U2Bama · 02-10-2002, 04:27 PM

TylerDurden:

I agree completely, but I must infrom you...

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Originally posted by TylerDurden:
Just keep Celine Dion away. Please.

She's Canadian! (Although I thik I saw Canadian Robbie Robertson performing in the Opening Ceremonies, as did British product Sting).

And Lemonboy:

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Originally posted by Lemonboy:
I think that if it had been done in the purpose of honoring the people who has been murdered I support it but this was clearly done to be used as a political statement.

I saw one of the organizers commenting on this and they mentioned that it WAS done "with the purpose of honoring the people who has [sic] been murdered..." so by that measure, you support it, right?

~U2Alabama

P.S. I am suprised though that none of you were offended by us having the 1980 U.S. Hockey team light the torch.

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Olofski · 02-11-2002, 05:18 AM

Originally posted by U2Bama:
P.S. I am suprised though that none of you were offended by us having the 1980 U.S. Hockey team light the torch.

Understand that I have nothing against showing patriotism. And having a national hero lighting the fire is an Olympic tradition. It�s just when it becomes tasteless and too much "in your face"(read: Atlanta 96) I don�t like it.

So far I have to say I�ve been completely wrong with my prediction about the Olympics, and it�s been two great days.

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Klodomir · 02-12-2002, 03:20 AM

I don't really care, since I only watch the Summer Olympics. But it's sad to see how so many people seem to forget what the Olympics symbolize.

Lemonite · 02-21-2002, 06:25 AM

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Originally posted by Vorsprung:
LA 1984: USA!!! USA!!!
Atlanta 1996: USA!! USA!!
SLC 2002: USA!!!!!!! USA!!!!!!!!

Thank god Americans usually don't win that many medals at the Winter Games

Sammy L. Jackson, "Jealous Mutha Fucka."

What is It Day 14?

We Are Second in the MEdal Count.. 26 Medals

9 Gold

9 Silver

8 Bronze

And I didn't even wait until Figure Skating was Finished.

I think you have just been spoon fed your pile of crap, teaspoon by teaspoon, that you tried to smear on us.

And anyways, I think there are better things to be thanking god about.

L.Unplugged

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BabyGrace · 02-21-2002, 10:13 AM

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Originally posted by Vorsprung:

Thank god Americans usually don't win that many medals at the Winter Games

looks like that's changing

seriously though, what's wrong with pride in sports? unless of course you hate sports

I didnt think cheering on your team was wrong, and quite honestly I'm rooting for a lot of individuals, regardless of their nationality. but of course I want the US to win, just like I want the Flyers to win all the time; I live here, therefore it's my team.. and I hate when politics are dragged into sports..

MSU2mike · 02-21-2002, 10:32 AM

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Originally posted by BabyGrace:
looks like that's changing

seriously though, what's wrong with pride in sports? unless of course you hate sports

I didnt think cheering on your team was wrong, and quite honestly I'm rooting for a lot of individuals, regardless of their nationality. but of course I want the US to win, just like I want the Flyers to win all the time; I live here, therefore it's my team.. and I hate when politics are dragged into sports..

Some people say you shouldn't mix sport and politics or music and politics or whatever...

CannibalisticArtist · 02-21-2002, 10:57 AM

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Originally posted by BabyGrace:

seriously though, what's wrong with pride in sports? unless of course you hate sports

there's a differnce between pride, and immature mocking, everytime that "My House" ad bursts out. the intentions might be good, but the way they are expressed, leaves a lot to be desired. it's called good sportsmanship.
i think right now, the US 2nd in the medal count and tied for 2nd with germany in the gold medal count.

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bullet the blue sky · 02-22-2002, 07:43 PM

Just remember how Salt Lake City got these games!

Lemonite · 02-23-2002, 01:20 AM

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Originally posted by bullet the blue sky:
Just remember how Salt Lake City got these games!

And every other city that gets any Olympics..

L.Unplugged

The Wanderer · 02-23-2002, 01:48 AM

yes, I'm sure bullet will join in the debate on the legitimacy of China winning the 2008 games

Marko · 02-23-2002, 07:53 AM

Look people - if we go by pr capita model than Croatia is the biggest winter olympics power. There are only 4 milion of us, and we allready have 3 gold medals and 1 silver.

So we are the best - US is nothing compared to the power of croatia - or better to say 1 croat beats few doesens of americans, germans, etc...

I hope that now you will respect me more, me and my greatness

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MissZooropa · 02-23-2002, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by Marko:
Look people - if we go by pr capita model than Croatia is the biggest winter olympics power. There are only 4 milion of us, and we allready have 3 gold medals and 1 silver.

So we are the best - US is nothing compared to the power of croatia - or better to say 1 croat beats few doesens of americans, germans, etc...

I hope that now you will respect me more, me and my greatness

I'm afraid Croatia isn't best even if you count like that. Norway is.
Their population is 4.5 million and has so far taken 22 medals, 11 golds, 7 silver and 4 bronze. They are crazy and nothing comes close to that. LOL
When interviewed, our king was asked if he considered to create a union again with Norway. LOL

dream wanderer · 02-23-2002, 12:24 PM

Oh...let Croatia have their moment!

I like it when smaller countries win...I was rooting for Belarus in the hockey games ...they did very well....that an I am finally getting a chance to learn to identify all the flags of the so called newer countries and their national anthems...

dream wanderer

Lemonite · 02-23-2002, 01:44 PM

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Originally posted by dream wanderer:
that an I am finally getting a chance to learn to identify all the flags of the so called newer countries and their national anthems...

dream wanderer

Hahaha.. I love how Homer Simpson and his logic have influenced how we Modern Day Humans Think. Damn Beautiful.

L.Unplugged

bullet the blue sky · 02-23-2002, 08:10 PM

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Originally posted by The Wanderer:
yes, I'm sure bullet will join in the debate on the legitimacy of China winning the 2008 games

well, after the uproar over the americans getting it, they had to appease the chinese somehow

dream wanderer · 02-24-2002, 02:09 AM

Except I don't watch the Simpsons and have no idea what you are referring to...let me in on the joke!!

dream wanderer

02-10-2002, 04:12 AM	#42
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02-10-2002, 06:02 AM	#43
Angela Harlem Jesus Online Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: a glass castle Posts: 30,163 Local Time: 01:18 AM	Exploitation is wrong when there is something to gain. I guess the US is wrong as they are gaining national solidarity by exploiting it. They are regaining their sense of worth by exploiting it. U2 gained a nice big thankyou for their tribute. oops, I just realised, this all cant be right. Something was gained. Boo to the US and to U2 then.

02-10-2002, 09:15 AM	#44
Olofski The Fly Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visby, Sweden Posts: 114 Local Time: 02:18 PM	Originally posted by Lemonite: Ya'll don't have like a SNN.. (Swedish News Network)... Or television stations that focus on Swedish Athletes et al.. rather than our stations which appropriately focus on American Athletes and the top competitors. Do you just rely on the Feeds from NBC? I'm just curious? Ofcourse we have the Swedish Television(SVT) there, but they are showing things that happen around the Olympics aswell. Interviewing organizers, American and foreign spectators and pretty much show what�s going on around the Olympics aswell. Doesn�t the American TV-stations do that when there are Olympic games in other countries, or are they just focusing on the American athletes? And about Bono�s jacket, it�s getting to be a little to much, I think we�ve got the message. And please no reminders of how the Swedish skiers performed in the 30 km last night=) ------------------ *********** Olofski SWEDEN We move through miracle days Spirit moves in mysterious ways

02-11-2002, 05:18 AM	#46
Olofski The Fly Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Visby, Sweden Posts: 114 Local Time: 02:18 PM	Originally posted by U2Bama: P.S. I am suprised though that none of you were offended by us having the 1980 U.S. Hockey team light the torch. Understand that I have nothing against showing patriotism. And having a national hero lighting the fire is an Olympic tradition. It�s just when it becomes tasteless and too much "in your face"(read: Atlanta 96) I don�t like it. So far I have to say I�ve been completely wrong with my prediction about the Olympics, and it�s been two great days. ------------------ *********** Olofski SWEDEN We move through miracle days Spirit moves in mysterious ways

02-12-2002, 03:20 AM	#47
Klodomir Refugee Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Denmark Posts: 1,198 Local Time: 03:18 PM	I don't really care, since I only watch the Summer Olympics. But it's sad to see how so many people seem to forget what the Olympics symbolize.

02-22-2002, 07:43 PM	#52
bullet the blue sky Refugee Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Earth Posts: 1,125 Local Time: 03:18 PM	Just remember how Salt Lake City got these games!

02-23-2002, 01:48 AM	#54
The Wanderer Kid A Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Holy Roman Empire Posts: 5,271 Local Time: 09:18 AM	yes, I'm sure bullet will join in the debate on the legitimacy of China winning the 2008 games

02-23-2002, 07:53 AM	#55
Marko War Child Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 744 Local Time: 02:18 PM	Look people - if we go by pr capita model than Croatia is the biggest winter olympics power. There are only 4 milion of us, and we allready have 3 gold medals and 1 silver. So we are the best - US is nothing compared to the power of croatia - or better to say 1 croat beats few doesens of americans, germans, etc... I hope that now you will respect me more, me and my greatness ------------------ "Everyone loves me everyone thinks I'm georgeous they wait for their turn to meet me..." - Me, 2001.

02-23-2002, 12:24 PM	#57
dream wanderer Acrobat Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 320 Local Time: 02:18 PM	Oh...let Croatia have their moment! I like it when smaller countries win...I was rooting for Belarus in the hockey games ...they did very well....that an I am finally getting a chance to learn to identify all the flags of the so called newer countries and their national anthems... dream wanderer