Canadian athletes should be docked one medal point for being Canadian.

Trotskilicious · 02-21-2006, 08:37 PM

This rule should be established already.

Sonic Johnny · 02-21-2006, 08:47 PM

and i think all texans should be docked one existence point for being texan. doesnt mean it should happen.

Ugly · 02-21-2006, 09:00 PM

whaa-whaaa-whaa, this thread is so damn edgy. X-Treme Phoria Commin At Cha.

neopryn · 02-21-2006, 09:02 PM

what's an existence point

Mooney · 02-21-2006, 09:03 PM

yeah, i agree. living in the best country in the world gives our athletes a slight advantage.

souvenir · 02-21-2006, 09:03 PM

what's a medal point

neopryn · 02-21-2006, 09:04 PM

good point

neopryn · 02-21-2006, 09:04 PM

lol i said point accidentally

phaedrus · 02-21-2006, 09:04 PM

what's a what

Mayfuck · 02-21-2006, 09:11 PM

patriotism is a stupid disgusting practice regardless of country or context (sports, government, et al)

Sonic Johnny · 02-21-2006, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by neopryn

what's an existence point

the difference between existing and not existing.

souvenir · 02-21-2006, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic Johnny

the difference between existing and not existing.

how many points does it take to exist ?

Sonic Johnny · 02-21-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by souvenir

how many points does it take to exist ?

one.

Fathoms (unadored) · 02-21-2006, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayfuck

patriotism is a stupid disgusting practice regardless of country or context (sports, government, et al)

It is. I'll be watching an event on television and just up and cheer for the Canadian even though I don't know anything about this person and their accomplishments have no effect on my life whatsoever. It's completely illogical to measure ones esteem (high or low) or judge others, based on the actions of atheletes who happen to share the same nationality as you and ditto for government. It's okay I think as long as it's harmless though... Up here patriotism is mostly just a medium for Roots to sell more clothes... Though in America I suppose it's used to rally support for wars. Whatever.

transluscent · 02-21-2006, 10:21 PM

i am surprised nimrod didnt start this thread already?

Mayfuck · 02-21-2006, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Fathoms (unadored)

It's completely illogical to measure ones esteem (high or low) or judge others, based on the

country of your residence.

i.e.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fathoms(unadored)

Up here patriotism is mostly just a medium for Roots to sell more clothes... Though in America I suppose it's used to rally support for wars. Whatever.

Fathoms (unadored) · 02-21-2006, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayfuck

country of your residence.

i.e.

e.i?

souvenir · 02-21-2006, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fathoms (unadored)

Up here patriotism is mostly just a medium for Roots to sell more clothes...

HBC !

TuralyonW3 · 02-21-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic Johnny

and i think all texans should be docked one existence point for being texan. doesnt mean it should happen.

Man, there are plenty of cool free-thinking people in Texas we just get bad press.

Letterhead · 02-21-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic Johnny

one.

You're getting rep for that, wonderful.

Injektilo · 02-22-2006, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Fathoms (unadored)

It is. I'll be watching an event on television and just up and cheer for the Canadian even though I don't know anything about this person and their accomplishments have no effect on my life whatsoever. It's completely illogical to measure ones esteem (high or low) or judge others, based on the actions of atheletes who happen to share the same nationality as you and ditto for government. It's okay I think as long as it's harmless though... Up here patriotism is mostly just a medium for Roots to sell more clothes... Though in America I suppose it's used to rally support for wars. Whatever.

For me, the reason I really do cheer for Canada in hockey is because I think hockey is an important part of our national culture, and I think winning gold medals at it constantly is a matter of pride, and it means alot to be able to say we're the best country in the world at it.

there was an article in a newspaper talking about the 2002 olympics after they were over, saying something about the "seven gold medals that we won, and the one that we would have traded all the rest for".... I don't really like to think of it that way, but I agree. I think winning at hockey means more to more people in this country than winning at snowboarding or cross country skiing.....

That said, I think the reason we cheer for other Canadians at other sports is because on the big world stage, seeing someone from a town like Kelowna or Winnipeg or Kitchener gives us a sense of familiarity, even though you may have never been to that town yourself, you at least know where it is, and know that that athelete has more in common with you than any of the other athletes competing.

Voice Implodes · 02-22-2006, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Trotskilicious

This rule should be established already.

don't understand the basis for this statement. canadian athletes get very little funding, you know, and no monetary gold medal incentive like other countries, including the usa.

Ugly · 02-22-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Voice Implodes

don't understand the basis for this statement.

The only thing you have to understand about that statement is that Mr. Rhinoceros is acting like a douchebag.

Dead · 02-22-2006, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonic Johnny

and i think all texans should be docked one existence point for being texan. doesnt mean it should happen.

This burn ruled.

neopryn · 02-22-2006, 05:29 PM

i don't think it's odd to cheer for your country in shit like hockey, which is already a sport you know and love.

it's just when you turn on snowboard cross and start cheering for the american you never heard of. that's disgusting.

Voice Implodes · 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by neopryn

i don't think it's odd to cheer for your country in shit like hockey, which is already a sport you know and love.

it's just when you turn on snowboard cross and start cheering for the american you never heard of. that's disgusting.

when you watch these things, do they introduce the athletes very well in the states? they do a pretty decent job on cbc here in canada. i do cheer for my country in every event, but you are correct that hockey, being what i know most about, is what i am the most passionate about by far.

Dead · 02-22-2006, 07:15 PM

I cheer for the Canadians in any event because I'm Canadian and I want them to do well in the olympics. If you think that's disgusting then there's something wrong with you.

Trotskilicious · 02-23-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mayfuck

patriotism is a stupid disgusting practice regardless of country or context (sports, government, et al)

I think you're looking for "Patriotism is a virtue of the viscious."

Trotskilicious · 02-23-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by souvenir

what's a medal point

Like, if a Canadian wins Gold he has to be bumped back to silver because he's a Canadian.

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02-21-2006, 08:47 PM	#2
Sonic Johnny 6 1 6 0 Location: Melbourne Posts: 11,700	and i think all texans should be docked one existence point for being texan. doesnt mean it should happen.

02-21-2006, 09:00 PM	#3
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02-21-2006, 09:02 PM	#4
neopryn let's see your penis! Location: i had a few beers, but i'm cool to drive Posts: 31,901	what's an existence point

02-21-2006, 09:03 PM	#5
Mooney Socialphobic Location: halifax Posts: 13,692	yeah, i agree. living in the best country in the world gives our athletes a slight advantage.

02-21-2006, 09:03 PM	#6
souvenir Apocalyptic Poster Location: Kathmandu Posts: 3,566	what's a medal point

02-21-2006, 09:04 PM	#7
neopryn let's see your penis! Location: i had a few beers, but i'm cool to drive Posts: 31,901	good point

02-21-2006, 09:04 PM	#9
phaedrus Minion of Satan Location: up there somewhere Posts: 8,020	what's a what

02-21-2006, 09:11 PM	#10
Mayfuck genderqueer millionaire Location: i'm from japan also hollywood Posts: 57,362	patriotism is a stupid disgusting practice regardless of country or context (sports, government, et al)

02-21-2006, 10:21 PM	#15
transluscent Apocalyptic Poster Posts: 3,337	i am surprised nimrod didnt start this thread already?

02-22-2006, 05:29 PM	#25
neopryn let's see your penis! Location: i had a few beers, but i'm cool to drive Posts: 31,901	i don't think it's odd to cheer for your country in shit like hockey, which is already a sport you know and love. it's just when you turn on snowboard cross and start cheering for the american you never heard of. that's disgusting.