Gays, Putin, and Skiing! Olympics Megathread: THE POLITICS

[Gallup]

Ah, the Olympics. It one of the few sporting events I like. Who doesn't? The world watches as people from around the world compete for the gold. However, this year is... Different. It's in a volatile region of a tyrannical country that oppresses gays and harbors criminals like like Snowden who should face trial. If you were in charge of any team, would you boycott them? If so, why? Also, if you are watching them, what would you say is your favorite event?

Also, feel free to talk about anything Olympics-related. Think of this as another mega thread. The first one died out. So this is like an un-official part two.

Mod edit: removed baiting last entry in the poll.

Non-mod edit: Thanks to by Shofercia for making the poll. I should've credited him earlier, but I forgot.

One more thing: Don't watch it on NBC. I have to, but if you have a choice watch the BBC version. Much better.

[Bulgar Rouge]

Hell yeah, blast those tyrants, freedom and liberty.

[San]

If you were in charge of the US team, would you boycott them?

why exclusively the us team?

[Gallup]

If you were in charge of the US team, would you boycott them?

why exclusively the us team?

Oh, good catch!

[Death Metal]

Just beat them in Hockey again. Look at what happened to the Soviet Union.

[Gallup]

I'd say Bobsledding is my favorite event.

[Iva lotta fro]

At least Putin is a beast. Our (USA) President is a pushover. Also, how is the whistle blower the criminal, but not the Police State that has been caught spying on it's citizens?

[Libertarian California]

I'd keep things the way they are because I'm ready to watch some Olympic hockey and I'll be angry if I don't see USA vs. Russia.

[Gallup]

At least Putin is a beast. Our (USA) President is a pushover. Also, how is the whistle blower the criminal, but not the Police State that has been caught spying on it's citizens?

Agree with him or not, he technically broke the law. He signed a non-disclosure agreement.

[Bulgar Rouge]

At least Putin is a beast. Our (USA) President is a pushover. Also, how is the whistle blower the criminal, but not the Police State that has been caught spying on it's citizens?

Because a ban on gay prides means tyranny and paranoia is nothing but patriotic !

This said, can't wait to see some good biathlon.

[Nortrom]

If you were in charge of the US team, would you boycott them?

why exclusively the us team?

Everyone on NS is American, silly.

[Iva lotta fro]

True, but with the breaking of the "law" revealing such a disregard for our rights shouldn't it be okay? I feel that the government is trying to send a message that dissidence will not be tolerated. That's a great policy for Iva Lotta Fro, but when it comes to real people I couldn't be more opposed to the government's actions.

[Gallup]

I love how "Chinese Taipei" is allowed to play in the Olympics. It's like if the US claimed Cuba and let "American Havana" play.

[Gallup]

Countries that haven't gotten any metals: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All-time_O ... out_medals

[Iva lotta fro]

At least Putin is a beast. Our (USA) President is a pushover. Also, how is the whistle blower the criminal, but not the Police State that has been caught spying on it's citizens?

Because a ban on gay prides means tyranny and paranoia is nothing but patriotic !

This said, can't wait to see some good biathlon.

I don't agree with the ban. I'm just saying that the guy sticks to his guns. My President just wants to take them.

[Towson]

USA v.s Russia (In the Semi-Final) the final should be USA v.s Finland.

[Gallup]

USA v.s Russia (In the Semi-Final) the final should be USA v.s Finland.

In Hockey?

[Gallup]

Because a ban on gay prides means tyranny and paranoia is nothing but patriotic !

This said, can't wait to see some good biathlon.

I don't agree with the ban. I'm just saying that the guy sticks to his guns. My President just wants to take them.

Sticking to your guns is not always a positive trait...

[Risottia]

Hell yeah, blast those tyrants, freedom and liberty.

Bit inappropriate, considering how actual terrorists have bee blasting bombs through Russia, killing tens of people, and have promised to focus the attacks during the Winter OG.

[Gallup]

Hell yeah, blast those tyrants, freedom and liberty.

Quite inappropriate, considering how actual terrorists have bee blasting bombs through Russia, killing tens of people, and have promised to focus the attacks during the Winter OG.

First time I've heard "tens of people" in a non sarcastic way.

[Tekania]

The Putin and gay thing I take issue with.

Them "harboring" Snowden, not so much. i certainly think he should be tried, yes. But I see nothing wrong with another country allowing assylum for someone like Snowden. The US has "harbored" plenty of people who have been wanted for crime in their home country before. The Snowden deal is not really any different.

[Risottia]

Quite inappropriate, considering how actual terrorists have bee blasting bombs through Russia, killing tens of people, and have promised to focus the attacks during the Winter OG.

First time I've heard "tens of people" in a non sarcastic way.

Really?
You know, as a non-native English speaker, now I wonder if maybe there's some idiomatic use of which I'm not aware. Maybe I should just have said "killing tens"?

[Gallup]

First time I've heard "tens of people" in a non sarcastic way.

Really?
You know, as a non-native English speaker, now I wonder if maybe there's some idiomatic use of which I'm not aware. Maybe I should just have said "killing tens"?

Usually, at small numbers it's have killed "around xxx" or "xxx".

[Tel]

I don't agree with the ban. I'm just saying that the guy sticks to his guns. My President just wants to take them.

Sticking to your guns is not always a positive trait...

In the case of Putin, it is disgusting and deserving of every bit of our resentment. Russia deserves better than Putin and his gang.

[Risottia]

Really?
You know, as a non-native English speaker, now I wonder if maybe there's some idiomatic use of which I'm not aware. Maybe I should just have said "killing tens"?

Usually, at small numbers it's have killed "around xxx" or "xxx".

Thank you (and sorry for the off-topic).