Obama is too busy taking his 20th vacation to show up in Sochi. Even Bush showed up at the Olympics in China.Obama did not show up at 2010 Vancouver Olympics either. That was a huge snub to his ally next door neighbor Canada.
Obama is too busy taking his 20th vacation to show up in Sochi. Even Bush showed up at the Olympics in China.Obama did not show up at 2010 Vancouver Olympics either. That was a huge snub to his ally next door neighbor Canada.
Obama is too busy taking his 20th vacation to show up in Sochi. Even Bush showed up at the Olympics in China.
It would be stupid for IOC to act up regarding to the color, any color, of the fingernails or earrings. I don't think IOC would do so either.
NBC has been having peacock symbol ever since 1956 to represent richness in their color programming - a departure from black and white TV. The current NBC peacock logo was adopted in 1986. "The eleven feathers from its previous peacock logo was shortened to six to reference NBC's six divisions at that time: News, Sports, Entertainment, Stations, Network and Productions." Although it is close to the color of rainbow flag, NBC's logo has nothing to do with it.
Obama did not show up at 2010 Vancouver Olympics either. That was a huge snub to his ally next door neighbor Canada, especially when president Bush has gone to 2008 Beijing Olympics.
It almost goes without saying that America not only takes Canada for granted but CAN take Canada for granted. We may get annoyed that America often does that but that too is part of our identity and deep down inside we take pride in that; just don't tell anyone.
Somewhat OT, but Hanyu's crossing himself gesture has nothing to do with Christianity, but a reminder to himself to maintain a strong axis. I've seen a couple of other skaters do it as well.
IOC already said nobody is going to be persecuted for wearing rainbow pins.
Can you imagine if the IOC disqualified Wagner (or any other athlete) for rainbow earrings? It would be a suicide move for them. The outrage (in most developed countries anyway) would have been immense.
I would also like to point out that nobody ever got disqualified or even censured for wearing a crucifix. Yet Green Tregaro was ordered to wash off her rainbow nail polish at the World Athletic Championships. Double standards.
This means any athlete who is seen holding hands with a member of the same sex or wearing a rainbow pin at any point during the games in Sochi would not only face potential fines, jail time, and deportation under Russian law but also punishment from the International Olympic Committee.
This means any athlete who is seen holding hands with a member of the same sex or wearing a rainbow pin at any point during the games in Sochi would not only face potential fines, jail time, and deportation under Russian law but also punishment from the International Olympic Committee.
http://www.advocate.com/politics/201...ussian-antigay
I hope you don't think that all Americans feel that way about Canada! Maybe it's because I read all the Anne of Green Gables books in my formative years (and again and again into adulthood; I love Montgomery), but I've always had very high regard for Canada. I have often rooted for their athletes in both the summer and winter Games. It goes without saying that I rooted for Kurt Browning over any other skater, American or non, in both Games. I have a bit more trouble supporting Virtue/Moir wholeheartedly because I love them but also love Davis/White.
And I'll always be grateful to Canada for Michael J. Fox, Stan Rogers, and Gordon Lightfoot.
By the way, I thought that the Vancouver opening ceremonies were the best I'd seen in years, maybe ever. They were simple but beautifully artistic and evocative of the country's history and geography, and I don't think I'll ever forget Thomas Saulgrain's flight above the prairies to the music of "Both Sides Now."
This means any athlete who is seen holding hands with a member of the same sex or wearing a rainbow pin at any point during the games in Sochi would not only face potential fines, jail time, and deportation under Russian law but also punishment from the International Olympic Committee.
http://www.advocate.com/politics/20...orbids-athletes-speak-against-russian-antigay
Bluebonnet, how would you react? How high does this hand holding make your gaymeter rise?Don't worry, I will abandon figure skating after the Olympics because it has become too gay for me.
It almost goes without saying that America not only takes Canada for granted but CAN take Canada for granted. We may get annoyed that America often does that but that too is part of our identity and deep down inside we take pride in that; just don't tell anyone.
Bluebonnet, how would you react? How high does this hand holding make your gaymeter rise?
I'm just curious.
I would also like to point out that nobody ever got disqualified or even censured for wearing a crucifix. Yet Green Tregaro was ordered to wash off her rainbow nail polish at the World Athletic Championships. Double standards.
it's okay... anything north of their border the US ignores - including their 49th state... we're just a big block of ice to them...
though we make headlines for being warmer than most of the country when a polar vortex happens... because, you know, we're just a big block of ice and so it's big news when we are "warm" :sheesh:
To satisfy your curiosity, why should I care if they want to hold their hands?! By the way, why do you want to pick fight by copying part of my post from another thread from politics folder to here?
I took cruise trip to there and also visited Anchorage and Denali National Park this past summer. It was incredibly warm there. I can't believe that people could wear T-shirts and shorts at Denali in early June! So beautiful and memorable place! I'd love to visit Alaska again!
The more I hear from and about Ashley, the more I like her: her unequivocal support for LGBT rights is part of it, but also her ability to be honest about herself and respectful of others, and the fact that she's not afraid to show that she's competitive and assertive - something many women, even in sports, aren't comfortable doing. Much respect for her skating and her character
I hope she'll do a wonderful job at Nationals and in Sochi.