Smallc Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 And that is why I love the Olympics. Quote
Guest American Woman Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Congratulations, Canada.... On the Gold for hockey, and for beating the record for most Golds. Quote
Guest TrueMetis Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 That was an absolutely incredible game. Great job America you almost had us. Quote
kimmy Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 This is by far Canada's best-ever Olympics... but it wouldn't have seemed complete without the men's hockey gold. What an incredible game. -k Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Michael Hardner Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 The US team played well, and best of all it was a classy and well-refereed game end-to-end. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
Guest American Woman Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 That was an absolutely incredible game. Great job America you almost had us. It was a great game; it can't get more exiting, for sure. When we tied it at the end, I really thought it might (finally ) be our game (I have to admit I'm usually not so optomistic when we're playing Canada). I'm wiped out just from watching it .... can't imagine how the teams must feel! Well, I have a pretty good idea how Team Canada feels. Great finish for Canada. Quote
kimmy Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) About this time last week people were ridiculing the "Own the podium" slogan and how our athletes were failing to meet expectations and all of this. Well, as it turns out, Canada's officials had anticipated 30 medals and the team finished with 26. That's actually pretty close to what they anticipated. Failing to win the overall medal count wasn't a result of failure of Canada's athletes to live up to expectations. It was a result of American athletes exceeding expectations. And no other country has ever won this many gold medals at the Winter Olympics. I doubt anybody was predicting Canada to do that. Personally, I think the Olympics have exceeded expectations in every sense. Athletes included. -k Edited February 28, 2010 by kimmy Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
Alta4ever Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 About this time last week people were ridiculing the "Own the podium" slogan and how our athletes were failing to meet expectations and all of this. Well, as it turns out, Canada's officials had anticipated 30 medals and the team finished with 26. That's actually pretty close to what they anticipated. Failing to win the overall medal count wasn't a result of failure of Canada's athletes to live up to expectations. It was a result of American athletes exceeding expectations. And no other country has ever won this many gold medals at the Winter Olympics. I doubt anybody was predicting Canada to do that. Personally, I think the Olympics have exceeded expectations in every sense. Athletes included. -k Shhh don't take away the liberal talking points yet, let them dreams for a few more minutes. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Michael Hardner Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Now watch as CTV discovers there is a town called "To-Ron-To" where they will be celebrating in a videogenic fashion. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
waldo Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Shhh don't take away the liberal talking points yet, let them dreams for a few more minutes. over 4 very positive pages... in your typical asshat way... you are the only one to bring forward a political slant - should one really be surprised? Quote
Alta4ever Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 (edited) over 4 very positive pages... in your typical asshat way... you are the only one to bring forward a political slant - should one really be surprised? Get bent. We saw a week and a half of "own the podium" failed. Well it didn't! Edited February 28, 2010 by Alta4ever Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Smallc Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Own the podium was a complete success. We got so many 1 - 5th finishes. We did so well. We have to keep up the funding now though....btw, Own the Podium was a Liberal program. Quote
Alta4ever Posted February 28, 2010 Report Posted February 28, 2010 Own the podium was a complete success. We got so many 1 - 5th finishes. We did so well. We have to keep up the funding now though....btw, Own the Podium was a Liberal program. I'm glad they did it. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
waldo Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Get bent. We saw a week and a half of "own the podium" failed. Well it didn't! as I said, you've been the only one to bring politics into what has been, outside of your input, a rather positive celebration of the event and results. in terms of a strategy of funding athletes, yes... OTP was a Liberal originated initiative. The funding aspect is certainly justified in terms of the global presence the Olympics holds; certainly justified in terms of bringing forward a stronger nationalist sentiment across the country... although I expect that wouldn't sit well with your separatist slant, right? for me, the only downside of OTP is how it was portrayed by other countries... an initial ridiculing that, as much as anything, was a suggestion/inference by (some) countries that Canada had suddenly taken on an uncharacteristically Canadian "braggart" position. After all, who needs the "ugly Canadian" portrayal? Quote
eyeball Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 About this time last week people were ridiculing the "Own the podium" slogan and how our athletes were failing to meet expectations and all of this. Well, as it turns out, Canada's officials had anticipated 30 medals and the team finished with 26. That's actually pretty close to what they anticipated. Failing to win the overall medal count wasn't a result of failure of Canada's athletes to live up to expectations. It was a result of American athletes exceeding expectations. And no other country has ever won this many gold medals at the Winter Olympics. I doubt anybody was predicting Canada to do that. Personally, I think the Olympics have exceeded expectations in every sense. Athletes included. -k If I'm any gauge you're probably right, but not in EVERY sense...I mean I'm not about to rush off and suddenly vote Conservative or anything. I'm usually a bit of an Olympic Grinch but I wound up following the games more than I usually do and I was impressed with the performance of the athletes. The personal stories of some were compelling. I still think the competition for the games and the build up to them is a nauseating spectacle and the expense correspondingly over the top, but I guess there's worse things we could blow our kid's money on. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Alta4ever Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Anyone else notice the people holding the Hammer and sickle and that the Russian national Anthem has reverted to the USSR's in the closing ceremonies? Edited March 1, 2010 by Alta4ever Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Smallc Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 It's been like that for quite a few years now. Quote
Alta4ever Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 It's been like that for quite a few years now. I guess I missed it. Quote "What about the legitimacy of the democratic process, yeah, what about it?" Jack Layton and his coup against the people of Canada “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’” President Ronald Reagan
Smallc Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Yeah, Putin had it changed back in 2000. The anthem is actually a modification of the Soviet anthem, and not an exact copy. Edited March 1, 2010 by Smallc Quote
DogOnPorch Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Not cool like the real old one... Quote Nothing cracks a turtle like Leon Uris.
Wilber Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) for me, the only downside of OTP is how it was portrayed by other countries... an initial ridiculing that, as much as anything, was a suggestion/inference by (some) countries that Canada had suddenly taken on an uncharacteristically Canadian "braggart" position. After all, who needs the "ugly Canadian" portrayal? I thought the name of the program was a little unfortunate but why should we be ashamed of wanting to win as much as the next guy? Screw em. Edited March 1, 2010 by Wilber Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
Wilber Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Congratulations, Canada.... On the Gold for hockey, and for beating the record for most Golds. You and your guys should be proud. Should be a hell of a rematch in 2014. Quote "Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice". WSC
Smallc Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 I thought the name of the program was a little unfortunate but why should we be ashamed of wanting to win as much as the next guy? Screw em. Well, in the end, we did own the podium....just not quite like we thought we would. Quote
wyly Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 About this time last week people were ridiculing the "Own the podium" slogan and how our athletes were failing to meet expectations and all of this. Well, as it turns out, Canada's officials had anticipated 30 medals and the team finished with 26. That's actually pretty close to what they anticipated. Failing to win the overall medal count wasn't a result of failure of Canada's athletes to live up to expectations. It was a result of American athletes exceeding expectations. And no other country has ever won this many gold medals at the Winter Olympics. I doubt anybody was predicting Canada to do that. Personally, I think the Olympics have exceeded expectations in every sense. Athletes included. -k no, it was a result of failures, many who were favoured to win medals did not...not that it wasn't a success, Canada did well... Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
wyly Posted March 1, 2010 Report Posted March 1, 2010 Anyone else notice the people holding the Hammer and sickle and that the Russian national Anthem has reverted to the USSR's in the closing ceremonies? and you point is what? Quote “Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives.”- John Stuart Mill
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