DE Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Irishman said: Really did not want to see this devolve like this….pretty sad Not in the least bit interested in knowing who was not watching or why….it was simply a post to highlight something cool about the Olympics. Also not interested in the childish jabs back and forth……but the fact is that anyone from this country who is competing for this country….does not hate this country. It’s a ridiculous and childish notion to say otherwise. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Irishman said: Really did not want to see this devolve like this….pretty sad Not in the least bit interested in knowing who was not watching or why….it was simply a post to highlight something cool about the Olympics. Also not interested in the childish jabs back and forth……but the fact is that anyone from this country who is competing for this country….does not hate this country. It’s a ridiculous and childish notion to say otherwise. But you go on to “love”/heart emoji thing one of Bobs posts. 😂 😂 😂 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, DE said: But you go on to “love”/heart emoji thing one of Bobs posts. 😂 😂 😂 😂 he made a great post. just an fyi…..if you scroll over the heart, the word “like” pops up…….did not realize that reactions were so critical though. To think that someone is going to dedicate something between 8-12 years working their asses off with the goal of representing their country….because they hate it? yeah, makes perfect sense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Irishman said: he made a great post. just an fyi…..if you scroll over the heart, the word “like” pops up…….did not realize that reactions were so critical though. To think that someone is going to dedicate something between 8-12 years working their asses off with the goal of representing their country….because they hate it? yeah, makes perfect sense. You are the one who made the post about how the thread went a certain way (paraphrasing). Just pointing out your hypocrisy. 👌 Liberal icon, Bill Maher, had a few choice words for the olympics. Have a good one. 1 hour ago, Irishman said: he made a great post. just an fyi…..if you scroll over the heart, the word “like” pops up…….did not realize that reactions were so critical though. To think that someone is going to dedicate something between 8-12 years working their asses off with the goal of representing their country….because they hate it? yeah, makes perfect sense. Your opinion he made a great post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Completely forgot to ask, when did the olympics add football? Still wondering why this topic is not in the OOB forum? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Does it say football in the description here? 6 minutes ago, DE said: You are the one who made the post about how the thread went a certain way (paraphrasing). Just pointing out your hypocrisy. 👌 Liberal icon, Bill Maher, had a few choice words for the olympics. Have a good one. Your opinion he made a great post. Someone who left the forum vowing to never return….pointing out hypocrisy 🤣🤣🤣 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Back to the topic Notre Dame has 20 athletes and alums participating…including one in the Paralympics. https://und.com/2020-tokyo-olympics-central/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Irishman said: he made a great post. just an fyi…..if you scroll over the heart, the word “like” pops up…….did not realize that reactions were so critical though. To think that someone is going to dedicate something between 8-12 years working their asses off with the goal of representing their country….because they hate it? yeah, makes perfect sense. Not sure if you are just that blind or are being purposefully aloof but it’s possible to LOVE your sport yet HATE your country at the same time. These athletes are working their asses off because they love their sport and live in a country that allows them to profit off of that sport. You think those air pods are blaring “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful” when they are at the gym? Come on man. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, temptation said: Not sure if you are just that blind or are being purposefully aloof but it’s possible to LOVE your sport yet HATE your country at the same time. These athletes are working their asses off because they love their sport and live in a country that allows them to profit off of that sport. You think those air pods are blaring “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful” when they are at the gym? Come on man. Not buying it. Name the athletes that you think hate this country. Equating hate with wanting things to be better for others than they currently are are two COMPLETELY different things. Even if you do put together a list, of what 5? MAYBE 10 athletes? Out of how many that are competing for the US? Or do you just assume they ALL hate this country, or that there are actually very few that do like this country? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Tokyo Olympics This covers a lot of territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temptation Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 50 minutes ago, Irishman said: Not buying it. Name the athletes that you think hate this country. Equating hate with wanting things to be better for others than they currently are are two COMPLETELY different things. Even if you do put together a list, of what 5? MAYBE 10 athletes? Out of how many that are competing for the US? Or do you just assume they ALL hate this country, or that there are actually very few that do like this country? There is an existing idiom about one bad apple spoiling the tree. Sorry I don’t want to see/hear folks whom are benefiting from the perks that the very same country they are “wishing was better for others”. But maybe that’s just me. I also don’t like hearing folks who make 6-8 figures lecturing me about “injustice.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTF Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 10 hours ago, DE said: Still wondering why this topic is not in the OOB forum? Because athletes, administrations, the NCAA, and professional owners decided that it's ok to mix business with politics. That's the unfortunately reality. Since we are discussing this in "The Next Level," bringing up politics should be considered acceptable since sports and politics now seem to go hand in hand. In my opinion, it wouldn't be appropriate in the High School message board. Let's keep high school athletics pure. Go to a game and support the kids who make up your local community. 10 hours ago, Irishman said: Back to the topic Notre Dame has 20 athletes and alums participating…including one in the Paralympics. https://und.com/2020-tokyo-olympics-central/ That's pretty impressive. Kudos to the IU kids as well. The State of Indiana seems to be well represented! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoron Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Irishman said: Not buying it. Name the athletes that you think hate this country. Equating hate with wanting things to be better for others than they currently are are two COMPLETELY different things. Even if you do put together a list, of what 5? MAYBE 10 athletes? Out of how many that are competing for the US? Or do you just assume they ALL hate this country, or that there are actually very few that do like this country? 45 minutes ago, temptation said: There is an existing idiom about one bad apple spoiling the tree. Sorry I don’t want to see/hear folks whom are benefiting from the perks that the very same country they are “wishing was better for others”. But maybe that’s just me. I also don’t like hearing folks who make 6-8 figures lecturing me about “injustice.” This response didn't answer 1 of @Irishman's requests/questions. Try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Congratulations to Xander in what was a really strong field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, temptation said: There is an existing idiom about one bad apple spoiling the tree. Sorry I don’t want to see/hear folks whom are benefiting from the perks that the very same country they are “wishing was better for others”. But maybe that’s just me. I also don’t like hearing folks who make 6-8 figures lecturing me about “injustice.” Thank you. 37 minutes ago, BTF said: Because athletes, administrations, the NCAA, and professional owners decided that it's ok to mix business with politics. That's the unfortunately reality. Since we are discussing this in "The Next Level," bringing up politics should be considered acceptable since sports and politics now seem to go hand in hand. In my opinion, it wouldn't be appropriate in the High School message board. Let's keep high school athletics pure. Go to a game and support the kids who make up your local community. That's pretty impressive. Kudos to the IU kids as well. The State of Indiana seems to be well represented! Yep. But doesn’t fit their narrative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Irishman said: Not buying it. Name the athletes that you think hate this country. Equating hate with wanting things to be better for others than they currently are are two COMPLETELY different things. Even if you do put together a list, of what 5? MAYBE 10 athletes? Out of how many that are competing for the US? Or do you just assume they ALL hate this country, or that there are actually very few that do like this country? Make a list of people who have truly succeeded with a victim mentality. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoron Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 I think this thread shows who truly hates the US. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, DE said: Make a list of people who have truly succeeded with a victim mentality. I am not the one making the claim that people are acting like victims. Standing up for some belief that others are being treated poorly does not equate to those voices being victims themselves. You have never spoken up or taken a stand for someone that cannot do so themselves? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiting89 Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Irishman said: Congratulations to Xander in what was a really strong field. It was not a strong field the owgr points equated to the rocket mortgage classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, Whiting89 said: It was not a strong field the owgr points equated to the rocket mortgage classic I would say a field that had the top ten golfers in it ranked 26th or higher in the world is a strong field. Not like a regular tour tournament, sure, but that does not mean it was not solid/strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Just saw a commercial that featured Melissa Stockwell, so I did a quick search, quite an impressive leader. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melissa_Stockwell?scrlybrkr=3b37ddf7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 The pot 📞 the kettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southend Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 6 hours ago, gonzoron said: I think this thread shows who truly hates the US. Explain, Einstein. We’re at your mercy. 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 8 hours ago, gonzoron said: I think this thread shows who truly hates the US. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 This may be my favorite event to watch. I am not sure I can even ride a bike this fast. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/07/31/sports/olympics#marcell-jacobs-italy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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