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BJWilliams wrote:That is called Dressage...its essentially ballet on horseback.As in horse ballet or by the rider?
--Fumble (1961-2009), RIP
Cider Jim wrote:1) You only say that because you cant even ride a horse shukBJWilliams wrote:That is called Dressage...its essentially ballet on horseback.As in horse ballet or by the rider?
Sly Fox wrote:Yeah, I am guessing SeoulFlame hasn't witnessed the celebratory coverage we have today.He had is chance in what, '88?
Sly Fox wrote:In my experience with the Falwell family over the past 30+ years, they have never been shy about stating what they believe and standing by it. If anything it should be on their family crest.
ALUmnus wrote:I'm rooting against China as much as I am for the US. They're basically the new Soviets.Why all the China hate- heck, if it weren't for them, most of you wouldn't be able to afford the computers you read this stuff on. With the population they have and the money they pump into their programs, they should be a dominant force.
Purple Haize wrote:Because we need a "Villan". Obviously, you never took a Sport History Class!! HA^What he said, plus the Chinese are juiced to the gills. Did you see the story about the 16-year-old girl from China who won the 400 IM by closing her last 50m faster than Ryan Lochte did? Note to drug users: if you come out of nowhere and do something unbelievable, we will all know that you are a cheater (Usain Bolt, I'm looking in your direction, too).
The Post WW II Olympics were great because it was EXACTLY what the Olympics were intended for. Opposite powers doing battle on the field of Sport as opposed to the field of battle. Why does 1972, the most pivitol games of the Modern Era, bring up bad memories for hoops fans? 1980 great memories for US fans? We are "Good". We embody freedom, the ability to pursue greatness how you want. Team China, as team USSR and its satelites, embodied rigidity. Authoritarian control of your life and your training. Their athletes eat and are cared for by their government better then the rest of the population while the galant US athletes must struggle through work and locating sponsorships!!
Or something to that effect.
Purple Haize wrote:Yeah, I went to the Seoul '88 Olympics. What an amazing olympics it was! Got to see Carl Lewis, Flo Jo, US lose to the russians in bball (aweful!), Greg Louganis, and the first olympics after the boycotts. For the size of the country (50 million) South Korea is amazingly competitive in many sports. Korea won the first gold of these games, 10m pistol baby!Sly Fox wrote:Yeah, I am guessing SeoulFlame hasn't witnessed the celebratory coverage we have today.He had is chance in what, '88?
rogers3 wrote:Not to mention our official Olympic team uniforms.ALUmnus wrote:I'm rooting against China as much as I am for the US. They're basically the new Soviets.Why all the China hate- heck, if it weren't for them, most of you wouldn't be able to afford the computers you read this stuff on.
logic wrote:Personally I love that China is right with us in the medal count. It would be a bore to win everything, all the time.You must not compete in sports... it's never a bore to dominate - that's what you strive/train for.
Purple Haize wrote:He may mean from a non partisan spectators view point.Who is non-partisan in the Olympics? Doesn't everybody have a chearing interest?
From the class of 09 wrote:Turn around cause you are preaching to the choir. I was offering one explanation. Plus, in the Olympics there will always be a competitive match up somewhere. I mean everyone knew China would win Gold but what about the Ukrainian, GB and Japan drama last nite? Riveting. I was rooting for GB in the Silver and Ukraine for Bronze. NO WAY that guy completed a hand stand!Purple Haize wrote:He may mean from a non partisan spectators view point.Who is non-partisan in the Olympics? Doesn't everybody have a chearing interest?
Well everybody less the 3 countryless Olympians.
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