Tokyo Olympic Committee bans spectators.

[Taltarzac725]

Olympics will ban spectators after Japan declares state of emergency (https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/08/japan-olympics-committee-bans-spectators-following-state-of-emergency.html)

This is a sad but probably necessary measure.

[Stu from NYC]

Still think they should have postponed it another year or so.

[davem4616]

certainly must have been a difficult decision for Japan to make

[golfing eagles]

Olympics will ban spectators after Japan declares state of emergency (https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/08/japan-olympics-committee-bans-spectators-following-state-of-emergency.html)

This is a sad but probably necessary measure.

They could have gone with "fully vaccinated spectators only". This would require showing proof of vaccination (which I oppose in this country but just fine for Japan:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:).

[Stu from NYC]

They could have gone with "fully vaccinated spectators only". This would require showing proof of vaccination (which I oppose in this country but just fine for Japan:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:).

Very true wonder why they gave up the ticket revenue instead of requiring vaccines

[valuemkt]

I wont be watching many (or perhaps any) events. Not about to support a bunch of spoiled brats who won't honor our flag, a bunch of basketball players with BLM stickers all over their jerseys, or "women" weightlifters with male members. not mention watching commercials from suddenly WOKE companies.. Just another travesty

[Two Bills]

With the preponderance of talking heads in the studios, the actual games of any description these days take second place to the ceaseless droning on of the pundits.

[Leadbone1]

That will change. Over reaction

[Bay Kid]

I wont be watching many (or perhaps any) events. Not about to support a bunch of spoiled brats who won't honor our flag, a bunch of basketball players with BLM stickers all over their jerseys, or "women" weightlifters with male members. not mention watching commercials from suddenly WOKE companies.. Just another travesty

So true. Women are women and men are men, etc.

[J1ceasar]

I actually prefer the Winter Olympics where I can see some skiing and ice skating to me that takes a lot of talent. Watching a guy throw a metal ball isn't that enjoyable or 2 minutes sprinter. I do like basketball and hockey at the Olympics but everything is about the money these days and it's just so sad

[merrymini]

Will not watch athletes who represent our country disrespect our flag and cheating by trans against our women competitors.

[walterray1]

Olympics will ban spectators after Japan declares state of emergency (https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/08/japan-olympics-committee-bans-spectators-following-state-of-emergency.html)

This is a sad but probably necessary measure.

Olympics, what Olympics? They still on? :faint:

[JSR22]

I am looking forward to the Olympics. I enjoy watching gymnastics, swimming and diving, track and field and equestrian. Everybody has a choice and my choice is to watch.

[Taltarzac725]

I am looking forward to the Olympics. I enjoy watching gymnastics, swimming and diving, track and field and equestrian. Everybody has a choice and my choice is to watch.

Mine too. And look at some of the women weightlifters or lady body building fanatics? It is so easy to overgeneralize rather than taking people as individuals.

[JSR22]

Mine too. And look at some of the women weightlifters or lady body building fanatics? It is so easy to overgeneralize rather than taking people as individuals.
Exactly. I am pretty sure the Olympic non watchers don't watch the NFL or NBA games. I will never stop watching the NFL games.

[golfing eagles]

Exactly. I am pretty sure the Olympic non watchers don't watch the NFL or NBA games. I will never stop watching the NFL games.

I thought I'd never stop watching the NFL. But I did for 2 years, right after that San Francisco piece of human garbage took a knee to our national anthem and wasn't immediately fired and escorted off the field.

[JSR22]

I thought I'd never stop watching the NFL. But I did for 2 years, right after that San Francisco piece of human garbage took a knee to our national anthem and wasn't immediately fired and escorted off the field.
I would never call a human garbage. The kneeling was his choice. I will continue to follow the NFL and I do not care who takes a knee.

[coralway]

Insurrectionists used the American flag to beat a cop almost to death, and most never said a word. An athlete peacefully protests by taking a knee and a certain group of individuals are outraged.

Interesting - there is a name for folks like that

[golfing eagles]

Insurrectionists used the American flag to beat a cop almost to death, and most never said a word. An athlete peacefully protests by taking a knee and a certain group of individuals are outraged.

Interesting - there is a name for folks like that

For the first group, the names are: criminal, felons, disgusting garbage
For the athlete: the name is just disgusting garbage

For all of them: Unpatriotic, Un-American

[GOLFER54]

It ain’t over till the curvey lady sings! Can’t say Fat anymore….

[DaleDivine]

Exactly. I am pretty sure the Olympic non watchers don't watch the NFL or NBA games. I will never stop watching the NFL games.

I won't be watching the commie olympics and stopped watching NFL when they started kneeling. Never have watched NBA.
Just a bunch of overgrown big spoiled babies.
:popcorn::ohdear::popcorn::ohdear:

[Taltarzac725]

I would never call a human garbage. The kneeling was his choice. I will continue to follow the NFL and I do not care who takes a knee.

My Dad thought his career was going the wrong way he wanted to so he did that to make up for it.

To me he looks like a person who cares about the rights of a group of people and how they were treated over a long period of time. I am biased as we both went to the University of Nevada, Reno but he was there about twenty-five years after I was.

[jimjamuser]

I wont be watching many (or perhaps any) events. Not about to support a bunch of spoiled brats who won't honor our flag, a bunch of basketball players with BLM stickers all over their jerseys, or "women" weightlifters with male members. not mention watching commercials from suddenly WOKE companies.. Just another travesty
The Olympics are SUPPOSED to bring people together. I am NOT afraid to hear the opinions of these talented athletes - they are often our future leaders.

[jimjamuser]

With the preponderance of talking heads in the studios, the actual games of any description these days take second place to the ceaseless droning on of the pundits.
I am NOT afraid of their opinions.

[jimjamuser]

I actually prefer the Winter Olympics where I can see some skiing and ice skating to me that takes a lot of talent. Watching a guy throw a metal ball isn't that enjoyable or 2 minutes sprinter. I do like basketball and hockey at the Olympics but everything is about the money these days and it's just so sad
I do NOT believe that college athletes should get paid. Amateurism is a good thing. The overall problem is that the US has a weaker middle class that can support amateurism today than in the past. That affects everything.

[jimjamuser]

I thought I'd never stop watching the NFL. But I did for 2 years, right after that San Francisco piece of human garbage took a knee to our national anthem and wasn't immediately fired and escorted off the field.
Many have that same highly charged emotional response to an action that many others considered just an expression of free speech. In a country (the US) which celebrates, brags about, and denigrates OTHER countries for their lack of free speech, it IS strange and even inconceivable for Americans to find fault with free speech - no matter the situation! Saudi Arabia and Russia have used this example to show that America is two-faced and situational about its greatest, world-leading principles.

[golfing eagles]

Many have that same highly charged emotional response to an action that many others considered just an expression of free speech. In a country (the US) which celebrates, brags about, and denigrates OTHER countries for their lack of free speech, it IS strange and even inconceivable for Americans to find fault with free speech - no matter the situation! Saudi Arabia and Russia have used this example to show that America is two-faced and situational about its greatest, world-leading principles.

I have no problem with his right to free speech and I have no problem with him exercising his right to take a knee.
However, his action was despicable, and that is why he is human garbage.
With that action comes consequences, and IMHO he did not suffer enough nor quick enough

[JMintzer]

I do NOT believe that college athletes should get paid. Amateurism is a good thing. The overall problem is that the US has a weaker middle class that can support amateurism today than in the past. That affects everything.

Say what?

[JMintzer]

Many have that same highly charged emotional response to an action that many others considered just an expression of free speech. In a country (the US) which celebrates, brags about, and denigrates OTHER countries for their lack of free speech, it IS strange and even inconceivable for Americans to find fault with free speech - no matter the situation! Saudi Arabia and Russia have used this example to show that America is two-faced and situational about its greatest, world-leading principles.

When you understand the difference between the GOVERNMENT restricting your speech and the general public not liking what you're saying, get back to me...

[Topspinmo]

Olympics will ban spectators after Japan declares state of emergency (https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/08/japan-olympics-committee-bans-spectators-following-state-of-emergency.html)

This is a sad but probably necessary measure.

Then, what’s the point? All about cash? O wait TV. Web. And sponsor’s. Even since the dirty laundry came out at Atlanta Olympic’s, it’s all about greed.

[Topspinmo]

When you understand the difference between the GOVERNMENT restricting your speech and the general public not liking what you're saying, get back to me...

Not going to happen.

[Bucco]

Say what?

Jimjamuser is absolutely correct. If you pay attention, the disparity in wealth is affecting us all in so many ways. We lead the world and it’s growing, but many here have simply scrapped our dream, invented their own, and keep telling us how we should be.

“In 2016, 77.1 percent of the total wealth in the United States was owned by the top 10 percent of earners. In comparison, the lowest 50 percent of earners only owned 1.2 percent of the total wealth.”

• U.S. wealth distribution in 2016 | Statista (https://www.statista.com/statistics/203961/wealth-distribution-for-the-us/)

Inequality is slowing U.S. economic growth: Faster wage growth for low- and middle-wage workers is the solution | Economic Policy Institute (https://www.epi.org/publication/secular-stagnation/)

[Becca9800]

Olympics will ban spectators after Japan declares state of emergency (https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/08/japan-olympics-committee-bans-spectators-following-state-of-emergency.html)

This is a sad but probably necessary measure.

The Olympics probably shouldn't be held in a location under a state of emergency order.

[Topspinmo]

It ain’t over till the curvey lady sings! Can’t say Fat anymore….

Can’t say lady either or curvey.

[Topspinmo]

Jimjamuser is absolutely correct. If you pay attention, the disparity in wealth is affecting us all in so many ways. We lead the world and it’s growing, but many here have simply scrapped our dream, invented their own, and keep telling us how we should be.

“In 2016, 77.1 percent of the total wealth in the United States was owned by the top 10 percent of earners. In comparison, the lowest 50 percent of earners only owned 1.2 percent of the total wealth.”

• U.S. wealth distribution in 2016 | Statista (https://www.statista.com/statistics/203961/wealth-distribution-for-the-us/)

Inequality is slowing U.S. economic growth: Faster wage growth for low- and middle-wage workers is the solution | Economic Policy Institute (https://www.epi.org/publication/secular-stagnation/)

No he’s not and neither are you, see I can have opinion also.

[Bucco]

Insurrectionists used the American flag to beat a cop almost to death, and most never said a word. An athlete peacefully protests by taking a knee and a certain group of individuals are outraged.

Interesting - there is a name for folks like that

You and I used to disagree way back at the infancy of this place. In this case, I applaud you...

Nothing can be more disgusting and totally unamerican the Jan 6...absolutely nothing. I was appalled at how the flag was “used” by the Tea Party.....not even close.

No punishment can be severe enough for those who attack our nations capitol, especially when based on an outlandish and total combo,etc lie. Facts, indisputable.

[Bucco]

No he’s not and neither are you, see I can have opinion also.

Everyone can have an opinion....do you have an argument to make or just what you said....basically, I am right, and the rest of you are wrong.

For decades, the drag on demand growth stemming from rising inequality has been compensated for by other economic and policy developments—notably a long-running decline in interest rates. Going forward, however, these compensating mechanisms are likely to fail, which means that the inequality-induced drag on demand would translate directly into slower economic growth overall.

Fact that so many will not be rejoining the workforce is at play as well.

[Becca9800]

Many have that same highly charged emotional response to an action that many others considered just an expression of free speech. In a country (the US) which celebrates, brags about, and denigrates OTHER countries for their lack of free speech, it IS strange and even inconceivable for Americans to find fault with free speech - no matter the situation! Saudi Arabia and Russia have used this example to show that America is two-faced and situational about its greatest, world-leading principles.

Yep. And it's my right to protest that piece of garbage by not watching, not supporting his despicable acts. Every action results in a reaction.

[Bucco]

Yep. And it's my right to protest that piece of garbage by not watching, not supporting his despicable acts. Every action results in a reaction.


You are correct.....how will you protest an attack on your country’s capitol, based on a fabricated lie ?

There seems to be a huge double standard in play. One man protests something he believes in and is mucho closer to truth than any reason to attack our nations capitol.

See why some folks posts on here are simply fantasy ?

[Topspinmo]

You are correct.....how will you protest an attack on your country’s capitol, based on a fabricated lie ?

There seems to be a huge double standard in play. One man protests something he believes in and is mucho closer to truth than any reason to attack our nations capitol.

See why some folks posts on here are simply fantasy ?

So in you’re mind everybody approves attack on capital and nobody agrees with kneeling at stupid football game during National Anthem which iMO shouldn’t be played at stupid sporting event, they are NOT hero’s.

You’re wrong again. I haven’t read where one person on this forum approves or agrees with capital attack. So, keep running that political fault hood. NOBODY on here approves of capital attack.

[Bucco]

So in you’re mind everybody approves attack on capital and nobody agrees with kneeling at stupid football game during National Anthem which iMO shouldn’t be played at stupid sporting event, they are NOT hero’s.

You’re wrong again. I haven’t read where one person on this forum approves or agrees with capital attack. So, keep running that political fault hood. NOBODY on here approves of capital attack.

Yet, there are hours and hours of posts condemning unnamed black people, and generalizing about their race...literally thousands of posts, yet Jan 6 seems to be tabu. Can you name a worse, more disgusting act, and the drivers make it even more disgusting.

But, the attacks based on color of skin, you deem non political. Come on....it is the basis for probably 80% of all posts on here...it just goes on and on about how worthless people are, how they live to vandalize.

And just a very few have condemned the attacks on Jan 6 and the reason for the attack. I mean, literally, very few.

How quick so many posters are to jump on one man who stood up for what he believes, but refuse to even address the attack on our country.

THAT is saying a lot. We all know why, but does anybody have the guts to post.

[valuemkt]

I thought I'd never stop watching the NFL. But I did for 2 years, right after that San Francisco piece of human garbage took a knee to our national anthem and wasn't immediately fired and escorted off the field.

You described the piece of human garbage much nicer than I would. I watched zero regular season games but succumbed and watched a few playoff games. Have not watched an NBA game in years. Was sitting at a bar and they had an NBA game on earlier this year, and all the players had BLM warm up jerseys.. Almost threw up. Cant stand that hypocrite Mark Cuban either

[Topspinmo]

Yet, there are hours and hours of posts condemning unnamed black people, and generalizing about their race...literally thousands of posts, yet Jan 6 seems to be tabu. Can you name a worse, more disgusting act, and the drivers make it even more disgusting.

But, the attacks based on color of skin, you deem non political. Come on....it is the basis for probably 80% of all posts on here...it just goes on and on about how worthless people are, how they live to vandalize.

And just a very few have condemned the attacks on Jan 6 and the reason for the attack. I mean, literally, very few.

How quick so many posters are to jump on one man who stood up for what he believes, but refuse to even address the attack on our country.

THAT is saying a lot. We all know why, but does anybody have the guts to post.

So you’ve added up these hours? I don’t thing so.

No, I saying y8u are political and cannot post without y8u’3e spin. Again NOBODY on this forum agrees with the attack on capital so quite comparing the two.

[JSR22]

I object that people are calling human beings garbage because you dislike their politics. The name calling should have stayed in Junior High!

[Becca9800]

I object that people are calling human beings garbage because you dislike their politics. The name calling should have stayed in Junior High!

I really don't give 2 sh!ts what the politics are, I notice the behaviors. Is the behavior their politics??? Well if so, they should keep their politics to themselves.

[Bucco]

So you’ve added up these hours? I don’t thing so.

No, I saying y8u are political and cannot post without y8u’3e spin. Again NOBODY on this forum agrees with the attack on capital so quite comparing the two.

Any back up to support your statement "NOBODY on this forum agrees eith the attack on the capitol" ?

And you do not acknowledge that the reason was not only outrageous, horrendously untrue, but a disgusting unamerican lie.

But, dwell on a man protesting what he believes is a wrong, call him disgusting and ignore what is truely disgusting.

[Becca9800]

And... 10, 9, 8, this thread will be closed.

[JSR22]

I really don't give 2 sh!ts what the politics are, I notice the behaviors. Is the behavior their politics??? Well if so, they should keep their politics to themselves.

No need for you to judge people. Don't watch the Olympics. Hundreds of millions and will enjoy watching the different events.

[golfing eagles]

And... 10, 9, 8, this thread will be closed.

That individual probably holds the world record for getting threads closed based on his political posts

[Bucco]

I really don't give 2 sh!ts what the politics are, I notice the behaviors. Is the behavior their politics??? Well if so, they should keep their politics to themselves.

AMEN, now apply that to Jan 6, and it's leaders and inspiration.

Heck, some do not even rant an investigation....and two of them wanted to invite Brittany Spears to testify about all her problems.

[Becca9800]

No need for you to judge people. Don't watch the Olympics. Hundreds of millions and will enjoy watching the different events.

You're mistaken. I don't judge people, I judge behavior. Based upon the behavior, I choose whether or not to support the person displaying the behavior.

[JSR22]

You're mistaken. I don't judge people, I judge behavior. Based upon the behavior, I choose whether or not to support the person displaying the behavior.

Don't support them. Nobody cares!

[Becca9800]

Don't support them. Nobody cares!

:ho: OK.

[JMintzer]

Jimjamuser is absolutely correct. If you pay attention, the disparity in wealth is affecting us all in so many ways. We lead the world and it’s growing, but many here have simply scrapped our dream, invented their own, and keep telling us how we should be.

“In 2016, 77.1 percent of the total wealth in the United States was owned by the top 10 percent of earners. In comparison, the lowest 50 percent of earners only owned 1.2 percent of the total wealth.”

• U.S. wealth distribution in 2016 | Statista (https://www.statista.com/statistics/203961/wealth-distribution-for-the-us/)

Inequality is slowing U.S. economic growth: Faster wage growth for low- and middle-wage workers is the solution | Economic Policy Institute (https://www.epi.org/publication/secular-stagnation/)

And this has what to do with the Japan Olympics?

Oh, right... Nothing... Just another attempt to inject politics into a thread that's not about politics...

[JMintzer]

You and I used to disagree way back at the infancy of this place. In this case, I applaud you...

Nothing can be more disgusting and totally unamerican the Jan 6...absolutely nothing. I was appalled at how the flag was “used” by the Tea Party.....not even close.

No punishment can be severe enough for those who attack our nations capitol, especially when based on an outlandish and total combo,etc lie. Facts, indisputable.

Now it's the "Tea Party"?

Damn, you're all over the place...

[JMintzer]

You and I used to disagree way back at the infancy of this place. In this case, I applaud you...

Nothing can be more disgusting and totally unamerican the Jan 6...absolutely nothing. I was appalled at how the flag was “used” by the Tea Party.....not even close.

No punishment can be severe enough for those who attack our nations capitol, especially when based on an outlandish and total combo,etc lie. Facts, indisputable.

Oh, and I disagree with your OPINION...

[JMintzer]

You are correct.....how will you protest an attack on your country’s capitol, based on a fabricated lie ?

There seems to be a huge double standard in play. One man protests something he believes in and is mucho closer to truth than any reason to attack our nations capitol.

See why some folks posts on here are simply fantasy ?

https://media0.giphy.com/media/BFYLNwlsSNtcc/200.gif

[JMintzer]

Yet, there are hours and hours of posts condemning unnamed black people, and generalizing about their race...literally thousands of posts, yet Jan 6 seems to be tabu. Can you name a worse, more disgusting act, and the drivers make it even more disgusting.

But, the attacks based on color of skin, you deem non political. Come on....it is the basis for probably 80% of all posts on here...it just goes on and on about how worthless people are, how they live to vandalize.

And just a very few have condemned the attacks on Jan 6 and the reason for the attack. I mean, literally, very few.

How quick so many posters are to jump on one man who stood up for what he believes, but refuse to even address the attack on our country.

THAT is saying a lot. We all know why, but does anybody have the guts to post.

Who is this "We all"?

Who is committing all of these attacks based on the color of someone's skin?

Project much?

[jimjamuser]

Jimjamuser is absolutely correct. If you pay attention, the disparity in wealth is affecting us all in so many ways. We lead the world and it’s growing, but many here have simply scrapped our dream, invented their own, and keep telling us how we should be.

“In 2016, 77.1 percent of the total wealth in the United States was owned by the top 10 percent of earners. In comparison, the lowest 50 percent of earners only owned 1.2 percent of the total wealth.”

• U.S. wealth distribution in 2016 | Statista (https://www.statista.com/statistics/203961/wealth-distribution-for-the-us/)

Inequality is slowing U.S. economic growth: Faster wage growth for low- and middle-wage workers is the solution | Economic Policy Institute (https://www.epi.org/publication/secular-stagnation/)
Yes, and the wealth disparity has gotten exponentially worse between 2016 and today.

[jimjamuser]

You and I used to disagree way back at the infancy of this place. In this case, I applaud you...

Nothing can be more disgusting and totally unamerican the Jan 6...absolutely nothing. I was appalled at how the flag was “used” by the Tea Party.....not even close.

No punishment can be severe enough for those who attack our nations capitol, especially when based on an outlandish and total combo,etc lie. Facts, indisputable.
I am surprised that Capital police did NOT use their guns more.

[Kenswing]

This thread is about Japan's decision not to allow spectators to watch the Olympics. As usual, two posters that can't stay on topic if their life depended on it. How did we get to the Capital insurrection and income disparity? It appears some will use any thread to push their agenda.

[jimjamuser]

Everyone can have an opinion....do you have an argument to make or just what you said....basically, I am right, and the rest of you are wrong.

For decades, the drag on demand growth stemming from rising inequality has been compensated for by other economic and policy developments—notably a long-running decline in interest rates. Going forward, however, these compensating mechanisms are likely to fail, which means that the inequality-induced drag on demand would translate directly into slower economic growth overall.

Fact that so many will not be rejoining the workforce is at play as well.
Inequity of wealth and opportunity leads to the US becoming a 3rd world country, which leads to Democracy being overthrown. Like a disease within EATS at an individual, internal influences in the US are now worst than external forces. Democracies can die a SLOW death!

[golfing eagles]

This thread is about Japan's decision not to allow spectators to watch the Olympics. As usual, two posters that can't stay on topic if their life depended on it. How did we get to the Capital insurrection and income disparity? It appears some will use any thread to push their agenda.

But the real question is this: WHEN will these 2 figure out that the rest of us (normal) people don't give a rat's furry arse about their agenda?

[JMintzer]

But the real question is this: WHEN will these 2 figure out that the rest of us (normal) people don't give a rat's furry arse about their agenda?

What is "Never", Alex?

[golfing eagles]

What is "Never", Alex?

Yes, Alex, I'll pick off-topic posts for $1600 please:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[jimjamuser]

Very true wonder why they gave up the ticket revenue instead of requiring vaccines
Japan does NOT have vaccines available and we have them going to waste. Japan HAD to ban spectators to prevent a surge in cases. They are SMART people.

[Two Bills]

So!
As I understand from this thread.
The march on the Capitol, alongside the great inequality of wealth in the US, plus the virus, have caused the Japanese government to ban spectators from the Olympic Games.
Another factor was women with, and men without dangly bits, are plotting to steal all the medals from the American lady competitors.
And I was going to buy a new super sized tv, with all the bells and whistles to watch it.
I think I will stick to the old black and white tv, and watch old films.
Funny old world!

[NoMoSno]

Japan does NOT have vaccines available and we have them going to waste. Japan HAD to ban spectators to prevent a surge in cases. They are SMART people.
WRONG...
does japan have covid-19 vaccine - Google Search (https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=does+japan+have+covid-19+vaccine)

[golfing eagles]

So!
As I understand from this thread.
The march on the Capitol, alongside the great inequality of wealth in the US, plus the virus, have caused the Japanese government to ban spectators from the Olympic Games.
Another factor was women with, and men without dangly bits, are plotting to steal all the medals from the American lady competitors.
And I was going to buy a new super sized tv, with all the bells and whistles to watch it.
I think I will stick to the old black and white tv, and watch old films.
Funny old world!

I'm pretty sure they banned spectators because of fear of resurgence of COVID, particularly the delta variant. I very, very, VERY much doubt it hand anything to do with the capitol riot and even less to do with "wealth disparity", whatever that is. I call it a work disparity. Those who work in school and work at their jobs are able to accumulate some measure of wealth. Those that are extremely talented in sports or show business make big bucks, but still have to work hard. Those that sit on their behinds watching Oprah and pushing out 6 babies by 6 different fathers before age 24, have nothing. And that "disparity" was their choice

[Two Bills]

Of course it was the Covid.
I thought "As I understand from this thread." was the give away to the post, and to how off topic it had become.

[golfing eagles]

Of course it was the Covid.
I thought "As I understand from this thread." was the give away to the post, and to how off topic it had become.


I thought it must be something like that, I very much doubted you would have posted that seriously

[Nucky]

I wont be watching many (or perhaps any) events. Not about to support a bunch of spoiled brats who won't honor our flag, a bunch of basketball players with BLM stickers all over their jerseys, or "women" weightlifters with male members. not mention watching commercials from suddenly WOKE companies.. Just another travesty

I'm with you most of the way in your very thoughtful post. I'm going to watch until I see the first protest while I'm watching an award ceremony. My protest will be to click 'em. I'm sure they don't give a rats behind but it's all I've got.

I'd watch and enjoy the sport. They should keep their opinions about the word I can't say on here to themselves. Maybe I'll do what Archie Bunker did and demand equal time. Archie Bunker on Gun Control - YouTube (https://youtu.be/CLjNJI54GMM)
Archie speaks about a different subject but the idea is he got his chance to say his piece. CASE CLOSED. :blahblahblah:

[JMintzer]

Japan does NOT have vaccines available and we have them going to waste. Japan HAD to ban spectators to prevent a surge in cases. They are SMART people.

Really?

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/heres-the-tentative-timeline-of-japans-covid-19-vaccination-programme-012021

[Swoop]

Really?

https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/heres-the-tentative-timeline-of-japans-covid-19-vaccination-programme-012021

You’re right, he’s one poster who will never let facts stop him from posting his feelings….

[Bucco]

This thread is about Japan's decision not to allow spectators to watch the Olympics. As usual, two posters that can't stay on topic if their life depended on it. How did we get to the Capital insurrection and income disparity? It appears some will use any thread to push their agenda.

I suppose we got here the same way that the posters of post 6, 9, or 11 got to skin color, which I realize you do not consider political but it is. But that switch of subject was done quickly.

You folks who like to act as monitors are so hypocritical, it is really sad. I picked out posts 6, 9 and 11 quickly but I am sure there are or were many others as many posts have been deleted.

It amazing how quickly, the color of ones skin becomes of import in these threads. I have no idea what post may have preceded mine because of deletions.

Of course, even though one team has officially cited that as an issue for them in 2022, you monitors decide it’s not political thus you can can discuss and label on and on.

Heck, you would be upset if I mentioned in a Covid thread, the applause given to anyone who loudly expressed anti vaccine views during this past weekend....that is the kind of leadership we need.

I expressed my fears on what is happening, and these posts confirm my fears.

[stanley]

I expressed my fears on what is happening, and these posts confirm my fears.

Why are your "fears" the only ones that matter?

[JMintzer]

I suppose we got here the same way that the posters of post 6, 9, or 11 got to skin color, which I realize you do not consider political but it is. But that switch of subject was done quickly.

You folks who like to act as monitors are so hypocritical, it is really sad. I picked out posts 6, 9 and 11 quickly but I am sure there are or were many others as many posts have been deleted.

It amazing how quickly, the color of ones skin becomes of import in these threads. I have no idea what post may have preceded mine because of deletions.

Of course, even though one team has officially cited that as an issue for them in 2022, you monitors decide it’s not political thus you can can discuss and label on and on.

Heck, you would be upset if I mentioned in a Covid thread, the applause given to anyone who loudly expressed anti vaccine views during this past weekend....that is the kind of leadership we need.

I expressed my fears on what is happening, and these posts confirm my fears.

Posts 6, 9 & 11 all dealt with the Olympics...

Yours? Not at all. You simply injected "Wealth Disparity" into a thread that had nothing to do with that...

But nice try...

[Tim C.]

Olympics? Who cares? I had no plans to watch either way