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Old 07-08-2021, 11:54 AM
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Olympics will ban spectators after Japan declares state of emergency

This is a sad but probably necessary measure.
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Old 07-08-2021, 02:05 PM
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Still think they should have postponed it another year or so.
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certainly must have been a difficult decision for Japan to make
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Old 07-08-2021, 03:39 PM
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Olympics will ban spectators after Japan declares state of emergency

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).
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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).
Very true wonder why they gave up the ticket revenue instead of requiring vaccines
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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
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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.
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That will change. Over reaction
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Old 07-09-2021, 05:59 AM
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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.
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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
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Will not watch athletes who represent our country disrespect our flag and cheating by trans against our women competitors.
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Old 07-09-2021, 08:59 AM
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Olympics will ban spectators after Japan declares state of emergency

This is a sad but probably necessary measure.
Olympics, what Olympics? They still on?
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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.
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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.
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Old 07-09-2021, 10:34 AM
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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.
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