I think these same to strands of conversation are happening in every US household watching. The commentators should shut their mouths, everything they say is bashing someone, its the Olympics, aren't we spose to play nice?
At one point he even stated something like "most of these people have no real hope of winning a medal so this first night of walking around and waving is a really big deal to them."
What a jerk, could you minimize people more? The closest this guy will ever come to the pure experience these people will have over this week is sitting in that box ripping on them, he ought to have more respect.
If there's one thing thing we can all come together on, it's love of mavcs and a universal hatred of Bob Costas. The KKK thing didn't occur to me at first, but you're right. Now, shifting the topic slightly, are people OK with how the 9-11 remembrance was handled? Anyhoo, the portion showing right now is rather nice IMO. Not too cheesy for a change, actually beautiful.
<strong>Now, shifting the topic slightly, are people OK with how the 9-11 remembrance was handled? Anyhoo, the portion showing right now is rather nice IMO. Not too cheesy for a change, actually beautiful.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I was deeply offended. Where do we get off signing God bless America. First we have separation of church and state. It's in the Constitution. Read it sometime. Then the US wants god to bless them and no one else. What arrogance. The jingoism was intolerable.
I admit tonight was a poor representation of him and especially Kouric, not sure what was going through their heads tonight.
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At one point he even stated something like "most of these people have no real hope of winning a medal so this first night of walking around and waving is a really big deal to them."
What a jerk, could you minimize people more? The closest this guy will ever come to the pure experience these people will have over this week is sitting in that box ripping on them, he ought to have more respect. <hr></blockquote>
uh... what's wrong with saying that. it's the truth. people admit it. the athletes openly say it. there is nothing remotely insulting about that comment.
My problem with big Bobby is how he...overglamorizes everything he says:
Normal Speak:
"He woke up this morning, went to the store to buy some milk, and later saw a movie."
Costas Speak:
"On a pristine morning, he awoke with aspirations of great things. After preparing for what can only be considered a great quest, he travelled perilously to the local market, where he purchased a container of milk -- milk that would make him strong. Milk that would help him refine his skill. Milk that very well might change the rest of his life. After that, he dreamed of more. Just when a person would think he could do no more, he pushed himself to accomplishments beyond what even he could imagine. He travelled to the local cinema, and stimulated his senses by partaking in a thought-provoking piece of American ideals and culture: Austin Powers 3."
THAT'S why I don't like Bob Costas. There's a time and place for that kind of stuff, but for Bob, that time never stops.
I was deeply offended. Where do we get off signing God bless America. First we have separation of church and state. It's in the Constitution. Read it sometime. Then the US wants god to bless them and no one else. What arrogance. The jingoism was intolerable.</strong><hr></blockquote>
[quote]Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. <hr></blockquote>
I don't see how you can equate Congress making a law respecting an establishment of religion with singing God Bless America at the Olympics. In fact, it would violate the First Amendment if God Bless America was restricted from being sung because Congress would be making a law respecting an establishment of religion.
<strong>Costas is the man. How about you guys STFU.
I admit tonight was a poor representation of him and especially Kouric, not sure what was going through their heads tonight.
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uh... what's wrong with saying that. it's the truth. people admit it. the athletes openly say it. there is nothing remotely insulting about that comment.</strong><hr></blockquote>
It's demeaning, that's what. Some things, although true, and well known, are still better left unsaid.
As for the KKK on ice, that's the first things that popped into my head when I saw them.
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BTW could someone tell that ****ing moron Costas to STFU. I hate that guy.
At one point he even stated something like "most of these people have no real hope of winning a medal so this first night of walking around and waving is a really big deal to them."
What a jerk, could you minimize people more? The closest this guy will ever come to the pure experience these people will have over this week is sitting in that box ripping on them, he ought to have more respect.
Costas STFU!
<strong>Now, shifting the topic slightly, are people OK with how the 9-11 remembrance was handled? Anyhoo, the portion showing right now is rather nice IMO. Not too cheesy for a change, actually beautiful.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I was deeply offended. Where do we get off signing God bless America. First we have separation of church and state. It's in the Constitution. Read it sometime. Then the US wants god to bless them and no one else. What arrogance. The jingoism was intolerable.
<strong>Did anybody else think the dancing icicles in the opening ceremony of the Olympics looked like a mob of the KKK?
<img src="graemlins/bugeye.gif" border="0" alt="[Skeptical]" /> </strong><hr></blockquote>
Saw the recap on the local news. Sure looked like Klansmen to me.
[quote] The commentators should shut their mouths, everything they say is bashing someone<hr></blockquote>
Watch it on CBC sometime, but nicer.
I admit tonight was a poor representation of him and especially Kouric, not sure what was going through their heads tonight.
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At one point he even stated something like "most of these people have no real hope of winning a medal so this first night of walking around and waving is a really big deal to them."
What a jerk, could you minimize people more? The closest this guy will ever come to the pure experience these people will have over this week is sitting in that box ripping on them, he ought to have more respect. <hr></blockquote>
uh... what's wrong with saying that. it's the truth. people admit it. the athletes openly say it. there is nothing remotely insulting about that comment.
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See Barcelona, Albertville, Atlanta, Australia vs Nagano.
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If Costas was lynched by those klan look alike ice skaters for the closing ceremonies then I will be a happy camper.
Everyone respects a lawn gnome.
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Normal Speak:
"He woke up this morning, went to the store to buy some milk, and later saw a movie."
Costas Speak:
"On a pristine morning, he awoke with aspirations of great things. After preparing for what can only be considered a great quest, he travelled perilously to the local market, where he purchased a container of milk -- milk that would make him strong. Milk that would help him refine his skill. Milk that very well might change the rest of his life. After that, he dreamed of more. Just when a person would think he could do no more, he pushed himself to accomplishments beyond what even he could imagine. He travelled to the local cinema, and stimulated his senses by partaking in a thought-provoking piece of American ideals and culture: Austin Powers 3."
THAT'S why I don't like Bob Costas. There's a time and place for that kind of stuff, but for Bob, that time never stops.
Plus...he did that lemonade bit Craig Kilborn asked him to do during an NBA game...
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I was deeply offended. Where do we get off signing God bless America. First we have separation of church and state. It's in the Constitution. Read it sometime. Then the US wants god to bless them and no one else. What arrogance. The jingoism was intolerable.</strong><hr></blockquote>
<img src="graemlins/oyvey.gif" border="0" alt="[No]" />
I hope you're kidding. The first amendment says :
[quote]Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. <hr></blockquote>
I don't see how you can equate Congress making a law respecting an establishment of religion with singing God Bless America at the Olympics. In fact, it would violate the First Amendment if God Bless America was restricted from being sung because Congress would be making a law respecting an establishment of religion.
<strong>Costas is the man. How about you guys STFU.
I admit tonight was a poor representation of him and especially Kouric, not sure what was going through their heads tonight.
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uh... what's wrong with saying that. it's the truth. people admit it. the athletes openly say it. there is nothing remotely insulting about that comment.</strong><hr></blockquote>
It's demeaning, that's what. Some things, although true, and well known, are still better left unsaid.
As for the KKK on ice, that's the first things that popped into my head when I saw them.