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RDC Offline
#1 Posted: Mon, Aug 9 2004, 9:00 AM EST
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Gonna watch?

Is it going to be like watching a NASCAR Event just waiting for a crash only in this case waiting for a terrorist strike?

Personally I watch because I have always enjoyed the competition. I am looking forward to seeing the Iraqi athelets compete. I saw a news story about thier boxer. He is being trained by an American.


Sylance Offline
#2 Posted: Mon, Aug 9 2004, 10:51 AM EST
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It'll be interesting to see how the world reacts to Iraq's athletes... as well as America’s.
RDC Offline
#3 Posted: Thu, Aug 12 2004, 9:05 AM EST
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During lunch today the Iraq Soccer Team played Portugal.

This is Iraq's first Olympics since 1988. Their last medal was a Bronze for Weight Lifting in 1960
Sylance Offline
#4 Posted: Thu, Aug 12 2004, 9:23 AM EST
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And this time, Iraqi soccer players don't have to worry about thier familiers being raped or murdered if they lose.
Schmitty22 Offline
#5 Posted: Thu, Aug 12 2004, 10:48 AM EST
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i got the entire schedule printed and pinned on board at my desk and mens basketball schedule in wallet for quick reference :)

drnos Offline
#6 Posted: Thu, Aug 12 2004, 11:41 AM EST
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I'll be watching and timing the actual competition minutes. Last olympics I timed 6 minutes of actual, honest-to-goodness competition in an entire hour of prime time coverage.

Between the network's over-produced "close ups", "olympic minutes", and advertising, they only gave us 6 minutes of actual competition in an hour. I am not exaggerating, this was by my stopwatch. I was so mad I was throwing things at the TV.

But I'll watch again, anyway.
BudhaStalin Offline
#7 Posted: Thu, Aug 12 2004, 11:29 PM EST
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Do the Olympics still exist or is this a joke? Seriously.
bloody spaniard Offline
#8 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 3:11 AM EST
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^ WHO CARES about the Olympics--their time has come and GONE. Gimme a break, at a time when we're being assaulted by illegals, a lousy economy and terrorism...

blood
Schmitty22 Offline
#9 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 3:25 AM EST
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i AM tIVO'n It and then gonna just fast forward past the horse shiat and watch only what i want.
JonR Offline
#10 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 5:19 AM EST
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I like to watch the "o LIMP ics, if for no other reason to try and guess which assoletes are on steroids ( usually the event winners).

JonR
bassdude Offline
#11 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 5:47 AM EST
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^ WHO CARES about the Olympics--their time has come and GONE. Gimme a break, at a time when we're being assaulted by illegals, a lousy economy and terrorism...

blood

Blood, I care about the Olympics. I watch them with my children. How can you even state that there time is GONE???? I may not like every event but I still support the US teams. Wow, that is like a slap in the face to all these kids who strive their entire life just to represent the greatest country in the world on the world stage.

This is not the first time we have had every issue you listed. I work with several who have gone for tryouts. My brother went when he was younger. That post really galls me.
rayder1 Offline
#12 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 8:00 AM EST
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Yes Blood...we should weep and cry in our bunkers and smoke expensive cigars rolled in poverty stricken countries by people who made a penny off the $6 paid for the cigar.

We should only focus on our nation's problems (real or perceived) instead of watching the world's elite athelites compete in a hopefully peaceful setting.

Bu11sh%7

My children will be at my side...my two gymnast daughters will dream and hope that some day they might be like their heroes. My one...not so athletic daughter may be inspired to try her hand at sports as well. They don't need to be cut off and worry about the world's problems. They need to dream. I

was inspired to become a competitive swimmer by watching Mark Spitz in his olympic prime. I also tried high diving and competitive skiing because of the olympics. I fully believe there is magic in the olympics that inspire our young. Seeing the world together, without borders, without political agendas. That's a dream our children need to see and more of us need to learn from. The only thing we need to remember...not our children (yet) that it doesn't come without a price.
rayder1 Offline
#13 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 8:11 AM EST
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Yes Blood...we should weep and cry in our bunkers and smoke expensive cigars rolled in poverty stricken countries by people who made a penny off the $6 paid for the cigar.

We should only focus on our nation's problems (real or perceived) instead of watching the world's elite athelites compete in a hopefully peaceful setting.

Bu11sh%7

My children will be at my side...my two gymnast daughters will dream and hope that some day they might be like their heroes. My one...not so athletic daughter may be inspired to try her hand at sports as well. They don't need to be cut off and worry about the world's problems. They need to dream. I

was inspired to become a competitive swimmer by watching Mark Spitz in his olympic prime. I also tried high diving and competitive skiing because of the olympics. I fully believe there is magic in the olympics that inspire our young. Seeing the world together, without borders, without political agendas. That's a dream our children need to see and more of us need to learn from. The only thing we need to remember...not our children (yet) that it doesn't come without a price.
rayder1 Offline
#14 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 8:12 AM EST
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Sorry about the double post. Computer locked up.
usahog Offline
#15 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 8:14 AM EST
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http://www.defenselink.mil/specials/2004Olympics/

Hog
Charlie Offline
#16 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 8:15 AM EST
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Rayder

You made your point twofold, and I agree with you 100%! I am a selective event Olympic watcher! I like all the swimming events and many of the track and field events. Will not watch any of the basketball or tennis, do not agree that the top professionals should be completeing in these events!

Charlie
bloody spaniard Offline
#17 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 9:02 AM EST
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My gooness grashezz--no idea so many rumps would be gored... (smile)
Have no time or real desire to riposte.

Just remember, that many of us have much bigger fish to fry than watching the silly Olympics while Rome begins to burn...

BTW, my wife differs with me--it's being hosted in her hometown and she's curious.

blood

Interesting, how my post was singled out. Good to hear from my "admirers". You may want to get back to work now. LOL!!!!!!
bassdude Offline
#18 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 9:21 AM EST
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Blood, I singled you out. The other dude was not worth commenting. He has no TV.

I am guessing you never played sports or participated in events that had ceremonial rewards. If you did you would watch.
rayder1 Offline
#19 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 9:24 AM EST
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Blood,
You could have easily said you weren't interested in the Olympics and left it at that.

Instead you tossed your left wing, doomsday, alarmist agenda in there for the picking.

Dig a big hole...fill it with food and drink..reinforce it with concrete...give it an independent ventilation system...climb in it. terrorists...economy...bad Karma and all that crap will go away. Worked for Hitler and Hussein for a while.

Or...enjoy life.
rayder1 Offline
#20 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 9:25 AM EST
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BTW..I am on vacation...I have nothing better to do right now than this.
bloody spaniard Offline
#21 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 10:47 AM EST
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I REALLY love you two bros!! Really, I do!

Bass, my handle's derived from the fact that I'm a bleeder from Madrid-- football, rugby, boxing (and fencing--welts from this sport--LOL). Sometimes a captain, sometimes a journeyman- depending on the sport & mood.

Don't play games anymore. Unfortunately, I'm all "growed" up... I think. Sorry, but don't see the relevance of the Olympics any more.

Ah ha, Rayder, you haven't seen my posts, have you?
If you had waded through them, you would know that I HAD been a RELIGIOUS, pro-life, right-wing, Republican conservative since Nixon. I had also been somewhat politically active, and a founding member of "Friends of Dan Quayle", etc., etc. ad naseum. The Republican White House "rewarded" me with two invites (only made one). So you're partially wrong.

Must have had an epiphany along the way (in the last 3- 4 years) thanks to Rick, Cavallo, Pat Buchanan, and especially dubya. Their arguments (and dubya's inanities) combined with my life experiences have forced me to reconsider. That's why I'm voting for Kerry/Edwards- Rickamaven talked me outta voting for the sure-fire loser, Nader (or Nadar per Rick).

I still haven't left the flock completely just straddling the ideological fence for a while (moderate/independent?). Comprendes?

Oh, and I still yawn at the thought of the Olympics.

Bloody Tired
rayder1 Offline
#22 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 11:04 AM EST
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Yes Blood...I have seen the changes throughout your posts.
I just cannot see living one's life worried that the sky will fall...or country will collapse..or terrorists will take over.

I really doubt that will happen any time soon or even later. I prefer to take it easy..and in this case...watch the olympics with my kids. That's not your cup of tea...but I'm sure you have one that is. And it shouldn't be colorizing the world with doom.
bloody spaniard Offline
#23 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 12:19 PM EST
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It's been a real rollercoaster for many of us Rayder. Hope you're right bro, but I've had a feeling of foreboding for some time...

Don't mean to be ruffling feathers. Deep down, most of us want the US of A to win. I just don't care if the Italian basketball team whips our prima donna millionaires by 18 points...

blood
bloody spaniard Offline
#24 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 1:30 PM EST
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One last thing Rayder, it's funny that you mentioned Mark Spitz.
Back in 1972, when I was clean-shaven, many a person said that I looked like Mark.

Now, at 51 & bearded, Im working on the Gabby Hayes' look. LOL!

BTW, I AM shielding my boys from my upbeat personality.

Enough of me.
Cavallo Offline
#25 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 1:47 PM EST
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i've gotta say, i do understand blood's personal perspective; the man's been through hell and back -- that he still has a sense of humor is a testament to the man's strength and character.

and he, like all of us, are entitled to our opinions. so bless the brother and wish him well, hey? blood, here's hoping life's looking a lot better for you and yours when the next olympics rolls around.

that said, GO USA! :) i'm nutty for the olympics, always have been. i taught myself in 5th grade to play the olympics theme on my trumpet -- hearing it today stirs my heart just as much. i LOVE the olympics -- the hype and commercialism aside. i think it brings out the hope and dreams of our young athletes and that it gives the whole world an opportunity to come together in peace and spotlight their finest athletes on the fields of fair competition. there's something noble and good about the olympics no matter what state the world is in, and i cherish and celebrate that.

EXCELSIOR!
DrMaddVibe Offline
#26 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 1:49 PM EST
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What a waste of money and time!
usahog Offline
#27 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 1:55 PM EST
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I like watching as Charlie pointed out.. the Track and Field Events.. Skating, Volleyball, and Boxing... the rest is of no interests to me...

Hog
bassdude Offline
#28 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 2:39 PM EST
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Touche Blood.

I watch almost every event but Isure wish they would ban the pros again.
JonR Offline
#29 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 2:56 PM EST
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I would watch if they put a camera in the locker room so I could watch them inject the steroids through their belly button, way cool.

JonR
Cavallo Offline
#30 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 4:11 PM EST
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man, that opening performance was AMAZING! whoever had the vision to design that whole thing is just brilliant. wow! :)

i'm really grateful (as someone mentioned above) that iraq can send its athletes to this olymics -- both men and women -- without fear of torture if they lose. i'll never forget reading about the soccor athlete who was tortured and crippled by uday hussein after losing a game. never again.
bassdude Offline
#31 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 6:23 PM EST
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it was very cool. my daughter loved it.
lukin Offline
#32 Posted: Fri, Aug 13 2004, 6:42 PM EST
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I find them very boring, but as a former swimmer, I have too watch the swimming competition, as well as the soccer since they are two of my favorite sports. I used to love to watch mens basketball as well, but now I cant stand it. There is nothing worse than watching multi million dollar athletes lose games because all they know how to do is make the sportcenter highlights while the european teams take them to school fundamentally.
rayder1 Offline
#33 Posted: Sat, Aug 14 2004, 6:09 AM EST
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My 3 girls sat quietly and watched the opening ceremonies. they didn't fight....touch each other (stop touching me!) or anything. They enjoyed seeing all of the unknown countries. They were impressed how one lonely athelete from Microminiland (made up) could wave...smile and look like he was having the time of his life all by himself.

How about that huge doobie on a roach clip that they lit at the end of the opening ceremony. My wife and i cracked up when we saw that. I wonder how many people thought the same.
thurson Offline
#34 Posted: Sat, Aug 14 2004, 6:47 AM EST
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Very cool opening ceremonies. But I don't think they will ever top the Archer lighting the flame in Barcelona in '92. I thought Athens could have come up with something better than torching a giant ****! I had imagined a flaming discus being hurled into a giant cauldron by a naked female (equality and all)from the Greek T & F team. Now that would have been something!

thurs
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