embert Posted August 18, 2004 Report Posted August 18, 2004 but we got a medal ! finally .. . . .we did get get one , didn't we? . . .. Quote
maplesyrup Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Posted August 18, 2004 Absolutely - our female divers won a bronze. I don't think that Canadian guy in the blue skirt won any medals when he jumped off the diving board into the pool although he did make a big splash. Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
Cartman Posted August 18, 2004 Report Posted August 18, 2004 It is because $2 billion, yes that's right folks, two billion dollars, was spent on security, and it shows the whole world that this security con job is the farce the security industry and the police forces don't want you to know about. Stupid question for you MS and you might not be able to answer it for me, but is our taxpayer $$ going into this security in any significant way? I would like to know how much we are losing to this effort. BTW...if this IS the case, I wonder how much that person/advertiser cost us in added security down the road? :angry: :angry: Quote You will respect my authoritah!!
maplesyrup Posted August 18, 2004 Author Report Posted August 18, 2004 IOC might have to assist Olympic security costs Cartman....don't worry, we will be hosed for the bullshit in Athens as well as the crap that will go down for the 2010 Games. Scam artists and jerks is what they are! BTW I think it is just despicable the way our business oriented media is carping on our Canadian athletes. Makes me want to puke. Canada's young athletes, by and large, have devoted massive amounts of time and energy to particpate, and all they get is criticism from their Canadian corporate media back home. Bunch of scumbags is what these business executives are! Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
Stoker Posted August 19, 2004 Report Posted August 19, 2004 IOC might have to assist Olympic security costsCartman....don't worry, we will be hosed for the bullshit in Athens as well as the crap that will go down for the 2010 Games. Scam artists and jerks is what they are! Did you see the date of the story you posted? By The Associated PressTuesday, July 8, 2003 So did the IOC have to assist with security costs? BTW I think it is just despicable the way our business oriented media is carping on our Canadian athletes. Makes me want to puke. What, you don't want the media to call a spade a spade? If we suck we suck...........How would you write the headlines MS? Canada's young athletes, by and large, have devoted massive amounts of time and energy to particpate, and all they get is criticism from their Canadian corporate media back home. Bunch of scumbags is what these business executives are! Let's see one of these scumbag reports though...... Here's TSN's sports Olympic section: Full of nasty stories Here's the Global section: Even more nasty stories Here's the Commie Broadcasting Corporation's site: Somebody call the CRTC, these guys are devils Quote The beaver, which has come to represent Canada as the eagle does the United States and the lion Britain, is a flat-tailed, slow-witted, toothy rodent known to bite off it's own testicles or to stand under its own falling trees. -June Callwood-
maplesyrup Posted August 19, 2004 Author Report Posted August 19, 2004 Commie broadcasting site.....that about sums you up, doesn't it? Very impressive! Another angry white male! Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
Stoker Posted August 19, 2004 Report Posted August 19, 2004 Commie broadcasting site.....that about sums you up, doesn't it? Very impressive! Now that you got that out of your system........shall we continue? QUOTE IOC might have to assist Olympic security costs Cartman....don't worry, we will be hosed for the bullshit in Athens as well as the crap that will go down for the 2010 Games. Scam artists and jerks is what they are! Did you see the date of the story you posted? QUOTE By The Associated Press Tuesday, July 8, 2003 So did the IOC have to assist with security costs? QUOTE BTW I think it is just despicable the way our business oriented media is carping on our Canadian athletes. Makes me want to puke. What, you don't want the media to call a spade a spade? If we suck we suck...........How would you write the headlines MS? QUOTE Canada's young athletes, by and large, have devoted massive amounts of time and energy to particpate, and all they get is criticism from their Canadian corporate media back home. Bunch of scumbags is what these business executives are! Let's see one of these scumbag reports though...... Here's TSN's sports Olympic section: Full of nasty stories Here's the Global section: Even more nasty stories Here's the Commie Broadcasting Corporation's site: Somebody call the CRTC, these guys are devils When your ready. Quote The beaver, which has come to represent Canada as the eagle does the United States and the lion Britain, is a flat-tailed, slow-witted, toothy rodent known to bite off it's own testicles or to stand under its own falling trees. -June Callwood-
August1991 Posted August 19, 2004 Report Posted August 19, 2004 Communist Broadcasting Corporation. Geez, that one might stick. I frankly couldn't give a damn whether Canada wins any medals. I certainly care nothing for the sob stories of athletes spending years in training only to place 37th. I mean, really, we've got hurricanes in Florida and a 'war' in Iraq. Let's keep this in perspective. Canada's measure as a country is in no way related to medal wins. That's East German thinking and look what happened to it. Quote
maplesyrup Posted August 19, 2004 Author Report Posted August 19, 2004 Communist Broadcasting Corporation. Geez, that one might stick. Do you you mean like the Fascist CTV, Global, CNN, ABC, CBS, FOX, etc.? Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
maplesyrup Posted August 19, 2004 Author Report Posted August 19, 2004 I guess the Canadian Commies just kicked the US Fascists' ass in Womens Water polo, eh? Did you see that comeback? The Fascists were leading 4 to 0, and the Commies beat them 6 to 5. What a friggin' upset! Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
Stoker Posted August 19, 2004 Report Posted August 19, 2004 I frankly couldn't give a damn whether Canada wins any medals. I certainly care nothing for the sob stories of athletes spending years in training only to place 37th.I mean, really, we've got hurricanes in Florida and a 'war' in Iraq. Let's keep this in perspective. Canada's measure as a country is in no way related to medal wins. That's East German thinking and look what happened to it. I couldn't agree more......... Quote The beaver, which has come to represent Canada as the eagle does the United States and the lion Britain, is a flat-tailed, slow-witted, toothy rodent known to bite off it's own testicles or to stand under its own falling trees. -June Callwood-
udawg Posted August 19, 2004 Report Posted August 19, 2004 Canadians can exercise in the street. Honestly, I am surprised. Then again, I guess I would be jealous too if I were a middle-aged overweight computer geek who never learned to throw a ball. Sorry, I'm a little upset at the complete and utter lack of support for our countries athletes, best in the world or not. Sport is one of the greatest things that humans can engage in. It fosters a spirit of healthy competition, while providing a way for people, young and old alike, to stay fit and have fun. It all sounds cliche-ed, but it's true. It is vitally important that we provide young people with healthy role models and goals to strive for. Maybe Canadians CAN exercise in the street, but a lot more would be likely to do it if they see their hero breaking records at the Olympics. And what's wrong with having nationalist feelings? As long as we're taking it out on the track and in the pool, rather than the battlefield, it's all good. The fact that the US and USSR were able to compete in sports and the other races during the Cold War are what prevented it from going hot. It provided an outlet without all the blood and radiation. The sportsmanship that Olympic athletes demonstrate should be a lesson to us all. When the Australian girl (Jodie Henry I think) broke the world record in the 100m freestyle earlier today, the former record holder swam over and gave her a hug and congratulated her. We can all learn from that. Giving a little extra money to our athletes so that they can pursue their goals and even show off our country a little bit is more important than I can explain with my limited vocabulary. There is nothing wrong with trying to be the best at something; it ensures that we continue moving forward, and nowhere are personal improvement, teamwork, and role-model ideals more obvious than in sports. We should be proud to help our athletes succeed. Quote
udawg Posted August 19, 2004 Report Posted August 19, 2004 In follow-up, I hope that our poor performance, while I would never wish it upon our dedicated athletes, will open some eyes in the government as to the horrendous state of athletic programs in this country that many in the public have recognized for years. It's high time that we put these programs back on track and pay them the respect they deserve. Despite having many world-class and potential athletes in this country, ever since former Canadian swim coach Don Talbot was fired in 1988 for refusing to make a political selection to the national team, Canadian sport has been on a slide. Talbot, btw, then went on to coach for Australia, building their world-dominating team over the course of 12 years. That could have been us. I only hope that this [lack of] performance will be the shove into the deep end without a flutter board that forces us to take our athletes seriously. Quote
maplesyrup Posted August 19, 2004 Author Report Posted August 19, 2004 Question: When I went to high school we had compulsory physical education several times a week. Do they still have that in the high schools today? Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
August1991 Posted August 19, 2004 Report Posted August 19, 2004 Here's the South African perspective on this rowing incident. Not only can we not steer, but we also appear to be lousy losers. It's just a game? The purpose is to encourage others to be more physically active? Quote
The Terrible Sweal Posted August 19, 2004 Report Posted August 19, 2004 Canadians can exercise in the street. Honestly, I am surprised. Then again, I guess I would be jealous too if I were a middle-aged overweight computer geek who never learned to throw a ball. Sorry, I'm a little upset at the complete and utter lack of support for our countries athletes, best in the world or not. There's a missing premise in your position. Why should athletes have our support in the first place? Sport is one of the greatest things that humans can engage in. It fosters a spirit of healthy competition, while providing a way for people, young and old alike, to stay fit and have fun. It all sounds cliche-ed, but it's true. The benefits of sport in general are a far cry from the whinging of our feckless 'elite' athletes and the decadent bilge of the IOC. It is vitally important that we provide young people with healthy role models and goals to strive for. Indeed. And the Olympics fail utterly to do so. The goal of Olympic competition is about as unhealthy as you can get, and the role models equally so. Maybe Canadians CAN exercise in the street, but a lot more would be likely to do it if they see their hero breaking records at the Olympics. [emphasis added] HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! Now that was a good one. Quote
playfullfellow Posted August 20, 2004 Report Posted August 20, 2004 I think we should all be proud of our athletes and their accomplishments. They do their best whether they win any medals or not. I do not think we (the general tax payer) should have to pay for it. If you want to support an athlete, then dust off the cheque book and send a donation. I have a hard enough time affording to keep my kids in a sports program. Besides, the Olympics are not the best example of sports heros anymore. With the continual drug scandals, crooked judging and so forth, why would I want my kids to be like that? Winning isn't everything, doing to the best of your abilities and have a good time is much more important. Quote
Slavik44 Posted August 20, 2004 Report Posted August 20, 2004 I think we should all be proud of our athletes and their accomplishments. They do their best whether they win any medals or not. I do not think we (the general tax payer) should have to pay for it. If you want to support an athlete, then dust off the cheque book and send a donation. I have a hard enough time affording to keep my kids in a sports program. Besides, the Olympics are not the best example of sports heros anymore. With the continual drug scandals, crooked judging and so forth, why would I want my kids to be like that? Winning isn't everything, doing to the best of your abilities and have a good time is much more important. I don't think we the tax payer should neccasairly fund olympic athletes, however, I would have no problem funding amature sport at a base level. When 20% of your population is considered obese there is a problem and soemthing must and should be down, creating an environment where everyone has access to athletic facilaties should be a priority not only would it take a burden off our health care system but it would also teach children how to be team palyers at a young age in a fun environment, and undoubtedly this would have a slight trickle up affect causing our athletes to do better at the olympics a win/win situation, something worth considering. Quote The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws. - Ayn Rand --------- http://www.politicalcompass.org/ Economic Left/Right: 4.75 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -5.54 Last taken: May 23, 2007
maplesyrup Posted August 20, 2004 Author Report Posted August 20, 2004 Canada wins a silver - hey, we're on a roll! Karen Cockburn - a trampolinist Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
The Terrible Sweal Posted August 20, 2004 Report Posted August 20, 2004 "Cockburn, ranked first in the world ... " came second. Hurrah! We're closing in on Georgia and Slovakia now! Tied with Zimbabwe! Quote
Big Blue Machine Posted August 20, 2004 Report Posted August 20, 2004 We got silver in the tramboline jupming thing. Quote And as I take man's last step from the surface, for now but we believe not too far into the future. I just like to say what I believe history will record that America's challenge on today has forged man's destiny of tomorrow. And as we leave the surface of Taurus-Littrow, we leave as we came and god willing we shall return with peace and hope for all mankind. Godspeed the crew of Apollo 17. Gene Cernan, the last man on the moon, December 1972.
RB Posted August 20, 2004 Report Posted August 20, 2004 thanks folks for the update - i'll get to see it tonight it was beginning to be a bit depressing ... i did not even watch the games the past 2 nights Quote
August1991 Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Are the Olympics over yet? It seems CBC radio has stopped talking about it but maybe it's because I'm not paying attention. Also, is it true that we win all our medals in competitions with judges? (If true, can I assume this means that we are good at UN style, truly boring and pointless negotiations?) Quote
maplesyrup Posted August 24, 2004 Author Report Posted August 24, 2004 Actually it is the reverse and Canada is on a roll. I think we have even picked up some gold and silver now - sounds like a good Canadian mining operation. Remember the first few days - the cupboard was bare as Mother Hubbard would say. Wow - rain in the Lower Mainland. Long time no see! Quote An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you do know and what you don't. Anatole France
kimmy Posted August 24, 2004 Report Posted August 24, 2004 Gold for Calgary's Kyle Shewfelt in gymnastics floor exercise, and gold for Edmonton's Lori-Ann Muenzer in cycle sprinting. As usual, Albertans are carrying this country. -kimmy Quote (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ Friendly forum facilitator! ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ)
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