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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: CMF on February 12, 2010, 09:49:08 PM

Title: Vancouver 2010
Post by: CMF on February 12, 2010, 09:49:08 PM
So the Winter Olympic Games are on!
I hope Canada finally wins a gold medal on native land.  :P

On a serious note though, it's really sad that on the day of opening, Nodar Kumaritashvili from Georgia died in a crash accident during his training run.  :(
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 13, 2010, 02:03:43 AM
I am trying to watch Olympics,but timezones between Olympics and me cause sleeping problems. >:(

Looks like this Georgian sportsman broke his neck when he crashed.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: dweez on February 13, 2010, 03:12:49 PM
It is very sad that this young man lost his life.  It's also not a stellar way for the Games to start off.  I'm sure he will be remembered throughout the proceedings though.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and teammates.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 13, 2010, 07:18:14 PM
Sorry,I forgot

R.I.P.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: Skadi on February 15, 2010, 09:06:11 AM
The International Olympic Committee and luge officials have taken criticism for blaming the accident on Kumaritashvili's failure to make tactical corrections during his run, and for saying they were changing the course not to make it safer but to soothe the emotions of the athletes.

^ I did think it was insensitive that they quickly released that statement. And also they'd tried to say he was young and inexperienced. Olympians aren't made over night, it was wrong to say he was inexperienced as a way to pass off blame.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 15, 2010, 04:56:18 PM
The International Olympic Committee and luge officials have taken criticism for blaming the accident on Kumaritashvili's failure to make tactical corrections during his run, and for saying they were changing the course not to make it safer but to soothe the emotions of the athletes.

^ I did think it was insensitive that they quickly released that statement. And also they'd tried to say he was young and inexperienced. Olympians aren't made over night, it was wrong to say he was inexperienced as a way to pass off blame.
Of course it easy way to kick dead horse.

Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: Skadi on February 15, 2010, 05:06:46 PM
Of course it easy way to kick dead horse.

Plus the news showed the accident, and supposedly posted the clip on line. Why would they need to do that?! ??? It seemed like an obvious attempt to get ratings, and website hits :(
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 15, 2010, 05:20:38 PM
Plus the news showed the accident, and supposedly posted the clip on line. Why would they need to do that?! ??? It seemed like an obvious attempt to get ratings, and website hits :(
News like this sells,they don't care what his family members,friends,team mates,etc.think.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: Skadi on February 15, 2010, 05:24:31 PM
News like this sells,they don't care what his family members,friends,team mates,etc.think.

It was a really poor decision.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 15, 2010, 05:41:21 PM
It was a really poor decision.
Poor maybe,but it's money what's important,not humans feelings.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: Skadi on February 15, 2010, 05:43:10 PM
Poor maybe,but it's money what's important,not humans feelings.

That's sad. Plus, when they want to exploit something, it's justified. But political violence they hide from people. It's so wrong.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 15, 2010, 05:56:45 PM
That's sad. Plus, when they want to exploit something, it's justified. But political violence they hide from people. It's so wrong.
Bread and circus fun for the people,rest may stay away from public.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: Robin-Graves on February 15, 2010, 06:13:07 PM
Likie marilyn manson said " violence for the people/bite the hand that bleeds"

We havent evolved that much socialy since the Roman Empire.
Violence,, sex,, and drama allways entertain us.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 15, 2010, 06:41:50 PM
Likie marilyn manson said " violence for the people/bite the hand that bleeds"

We havent evolved that much socialy since the Roman Empire.
Violence,, sex,, and drama allways entertain us.
Yup.

Humans are stupid.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: Robin-Graves on February 15, 2010, 06:57:33 PM
I think theyve been made stupid.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 16, 2010, 05:26:57 PM
I think theyve been made stupid.
It's not so small part of the humans nature.
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: jackalope21 on February 28, 2010, 03:54:15 PM



Wow.....that gold medal hockey game was AWESOME!!
Title: Re: Vancouver 2010
Post by: laama on February 28, 2010, 04:52:31 PM


Wow.....that gold medal hockey game was AWESOME!!
Indeed,I haven't seen so good hockey match for years.