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CFrance 07-25-2021 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1978069)
I'm older and I'm fine with people who have the opportunity to express themselves peacefully to show their disapproval with a specific aspect of life, doing so.

If that means taking a knee, or refusing to put your hand over your heart, or not singing when everyone else sings, or NOT kneeling when everyone else does, I'm good with it.

As long as they're doing it peacefully, and not interfering with anyone else's right to express themselves. If someone tried pulling the flag down, then I'd have a problem with it. If someone tried putting their hand over someone else's mouth to prevent them from singing, I'd have a problem with it. If someone switched out the music and played something other than the anthem, or turned the speakers off, I'd have a problem with it.

But kneeling? Not a problem. That's what makes America great. That people died for our RIGHT to do these things. If you have a problem with our right to express ourselves peacefully, then move to a country where you're not allowed to do that.

Very well said, as usual.

B-flat 07-25-2021 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by davem4616 (Post 1976697)
we have little interest in watching the Olympics any more...there was a time that it was a 'must watch' event for us, but not when
there's a total self-centered girl on the US team that dishonors the very country that has given her the opportunity to compete

Plus 1!!

JSR22 07-25-2021 07:23 AM

Thoroughly enjoying the Olympics. Was very happy the American women's soccer team won. Fun to see the first 2 USA medals.

Taltarzac725 07-25-2021 11:47 AM

The men's street skateboarding was very interesting and Tony Hawk showed up to give his take.

Not sure what happened with the women's street skateboarding. Introducing The Official USA Skateboarding Women’s Street Team - YouTube

Babubhat 07-25-2021 01:09 PM

Women’s basketball and soccer hates our country. A pox on them all. Say no to watching

Taltarzac725 07-25-2021 02:00 PM

The women's synchronized diving was fun to watch. The team from China won which was expected. China's Wang Han, Shi Tingmao win gold in synchronized 3m springboard | Tokyo Olympics | NBC Sports - YouTube

Babubhat 07-25-2021 02:47 PM

Tokyo Olympics opening draws 16.7 mln U.S. TV viewers, a 33-year low.

Taltarzac725 07-25-2021 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Babubhat (Post 1978382)
Tokyo Olympics opening draws 16.7 mln U.S. TV viewers, a 33-year low.

There are a huge number of options now for what you can watch and where.

Taltarzac725 07-26-2021 12:10 AM

Japan'''s Momiji Nishiya, 13, leads teenage sweep of women'''s skateboarding podium | CBC Sports

Three teens-- 13, 16, and 13-- take the first three medals awarded at a Olympics for women's street skateboarding. Two of these competitors are Japanese, the other Brazilian.

Two Bills 07-26-2021 05:34 AM

I love the sports, but I cannot stand the incessant babble of the 'talking heads!'
More Yap Yap than action.
UK won a silver at taekwondo, and they interviewed his whole family.
Thank God he never won gold, they would have had all the neighbors in as well!

collie1228 07-26-2021 09:04 AM

No. It was bad enough when it was mostly track and field and swimming, but now that it includes things like BMX biking, skateboarding, Tai Kwon Do (whatever that is), weightlifting and volleyball, just to mention a few boring spectator sports, I'm out. Plus, who decided to include team sports in the Olympics. Just dumb.

PugMom 07-26-2021 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 1976820)
I'm only watching women's weightlifting to see if our entry in the heavyweight division sufficiently recovered from her "testicle Injury"... :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

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PugMom 07-26-2021 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by La lamy (Post 1977166)
I'm surprised it's going ahead this year, but yes I'll watch some events. I LOVE gymnastics, especially the women's events, rhythmic gymnastics, diving, trampoline, some swimming events, and 100 meter run. Maybe some tennis also, depending on who's playing.

will it matter to you that there is no audience? no snark, just curious

DeanFL 07-26-2021 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by collie1228 (Post 1978585)
No. It was bad enough when it was mostly track and field and swimming, but now that it includes things like BMX biking, skateboarding, Tai Kwon Do (whatever that is), weightlifting and volleyball, just to mention a few boring spectator sports, I'm out. Plus, who decided to include team sports in the Olympics. Just dumb.

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Agree re some sports now in Olympics. And for the life of me I cannot understand how "PRO players" are included, esp in teams - such as NBA players. Perhaps other nations "cheat etc", but still.

I have DVRd everything on all NBC channels - I can then select the ones I want to see, fastforward thru, or completely delete. I did enjoy the Triathalon. I Ffwd thru softball, until I see runs scored, then backtrack and watch - same in soccer. As for the Talking Heads et al - all the pre-production stuff from NBC would be a total bore, I've seen the stories in previous Olympics...yawn. Nope.

And now the news that Japan/Tokyo may get hit with a tropical storm... yikes. What else...Locusts or earthquake or...
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DAnder2829 07-26-2021 09:59 AM

Traditionally composed of amateur players, the U.S. dominated the first decades of in
 
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Agree re some sports now in Olympics. And for the life of me I cannot understand how "PRO players" are included, esp in teams - such as NBA players. Perhaps other nations "cheat etc", but still.

I have DVRd everything on all NBC channels - I can then select the ones I want to see, fastforward thru, or completely delete. I did enjoy the Triathalon. I Ffwd thru softball, until I see runs scored, then backtrack and watch - same in soccer. As for the Talking Heads et al - all the pre-production stuff from NBC would be a total bore, I've seen the stories in previous Olympics...yawn. Nope.

And now the news that Japan/Tokyo may get hit with a tropical storm... yikes. What else...Locusts or earthquake or...
. Traditionally composed of amateur players, the U.S. dominated the first decades of international basketball, winning a record seven consecutive Olympic gold medals. However, by the end of the 1980s, American amateurs were no longer competitive against seasoned professionals from the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia.[3][4][5]

In 1989, FIBA modified its rules and allowed USA Basketball to field teams with National Basketball Association players. The first such team, known as the "Dream Team", won the gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, being superior in all matches.[6][7] With the introduction of NBA players, the team was able to spark a second run of dominance in the 1990s.


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