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Who will win the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

Brazil
6
2%
Argentina
42
12%
Germany
231
68%
Colombia
4
1%
Netherlands
35
10%
France
1
0%
Belgium
2
1%
Costa Rica
18
5%
 
Total votes : 339
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Maineiacs
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Postby Maineiacs » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:43 pm

The Archregimancy wrote:Bleedin' 'eck.

I did, honest to God, think the Dutch would win....

But this?

Never.

But then who did?

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Estado Paulista
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Postby Estado Paulista » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:43 pm

I'm satisfied.
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The Treorai
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Postby The Treorai » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:44 pm

Eastern Equestria wrote:
The Treorai wrote:What is this, Columbia?


Even worse, since North Korea is legitimately totalitarian.

But will it blend?
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Dumb Ideologies wrote:It's a situation intrinsic to the committed ideologue. Whenever one makes a counter-argument the goalposts seem not only to move in two dimensions but also float several hundred thousand miles above the pitch whilst wearing cast-iron earplugs.

Rainbows and Rivers wrote:Dictators blaming America for all their problems? That's new.

Caninope wrote:If I think in my mind that the book sitting in front of me is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when it is in fact Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, then it doesn't make me any more objectively correct.
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Equestrian States
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Postby Equestrian States » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:44 pm

The Blaatschapen wrote:Revenge complete :)

My grandmother is screaming for a sixth now. This has been one of the most satisfying games I've ever witnessed.
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Herrebrugh
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Postby Herrebrugh » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:44 pm

The Blaatschapen wrote:
Nazis in Space wrote:Still seven minutes to go. No 1 : 6?


What are we? Overachievers? :p


Undertakers ;)
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Im Namen Seiner Majeſtät Joſeph III., von Gottes Gnaden König der Herrenbrückinſeln, Prinz von Rheda, Herr von Josephsland etc. etc. etc.

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The Treorai
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Postby The Treorai » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:45 pm

Why does the Dutch flag have no orange on it?

it just seems disrespectful.
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Dumb Ideologies wrote:It's a situation intrinsic to the committed ideologue. Whenever one makes a counter-argument the goalposts seem not only to move in two dimensions but also float several hundred thousand miles above the pitch whilst wearing cast-iron earplugs.

Rainbows and Rivers wrote:Dictators blaming America for all their problems? That's new.

Caninope wrote:If I think in my mind that the book sitting in front of me is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when it is in fact Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, then it doesn't make me any more objectively correct.
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Eastern Equestria
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Postby Eastern Equestria » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:45 pm

The Treorai wrote:
Eastern Equestria wrote:
Even worse, since North Korea is legitimately totalitarian.

But will it blend?


It won't blend, but it will fit in a manila envelope.
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San Mazer
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Postby San Mazer » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:46 pm

I've been waiting for this moment! :p

Nah, but nothing has made me happier today than seeing Spain get completely destroyed!
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The Treorai
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Postby The Treorai » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:46 pm

This is defense worthy of the MLS.
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Dumb Ideologies wrote:It's a situation intrinsic to the committed ideologue. Whenever one makes a counter-argument the goalposts seem not only to move in two dimensions but also float several hundred thousand miles above the pitch whilst wearing cast-iron earplugs.

Rainbows and Rivers wrote:Dictators blaming America for all their problems? That's new.

Caninope wrote:If I think in my mind that the book sitting in front of me is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when it is in fact Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, then it doesn't make me any more objectively correct.
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Destiny Island
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Postby Destiny Island » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:47 pm

The Treorai wrote:Why does the Dutch flag have no orange on it?

it just seems disrespectful.

"MUH AYCH DEE"
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The Treorai
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Postby The Treorai » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:47 pm

Eastern Equestria wrote:
The Treorai wrote:But will it blend?


It won't blend, but it will fit in a manila envelope.

Sold. Send it to 69 Escobar Lane.
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Dumb Ideologies wrote:It's a situation intrinsic to the committed ideologue. Whenever one makes a counter-argument the goalposts seem not only to move in two dimensions but also float several hundred thousand miles above the pitch whilst wearing cast-iron earplugs.

Rainbows and Rivers wrote:Dictators blaming America for all their problems? That's new.

Caninope wrote:If I think in my mind that the book sitting in front of me is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when it is in fact Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, then it doesn't make me any more objectively correct.
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Nazis in Space
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Postby Nazis in Space » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:48 pm

Though it has to be said, once the 1 : 3 was there, the dutch attacking squad became extremely individualistic. I hope for their sake that's because they're just having a go at the Spaniards. Could bite them in the arse against an opponent who knows how to organise a defence more than once over the course of an entire second half.

Still. Long balls and individual brilliance murder the shit out of tiki-taka. I'm not complaining.
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Equestrian States
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Postby Equestrian States » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:48 pm

The Treorai wrote:This is defense worthy of the MLS.

Even MLS defenses don't play this poorly.

So, odds on Spain going out in the group stage?
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Destiny Island
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Postby Destiny Island » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:48 pm

The Treorai wrote:
Eastern Equestria wrote:
It won't blend, but it will fit in a manila envelope.

Sold. Send it to 69 Escobar Lane.

The only Escobar Lane that I know of is in Florida.
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The Treorai
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Postby The Treorai » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:48 pm

lol Chelsea.
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Dumb Ideologies wrote:It's a situation intrinsic to the committed ideologue. Whenever one makes a counter-argument the goalposts seem not only to move in two dimensions but also float several hundred thousand miles above the pitch whilst wearing cast-iron earplugs.

Rainbows and Rivers wrote:Dictators blaming America for all their problems? That's new.

Caninope wrote:If I think in my mind that the book sitting in front of me is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when it is in fact Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, then it doesn't make me any more objectively correct.
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Yellow Yellow Red
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Ex-Nation

Postby Yellow Yellow Red » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:48 pm

Poor Sneijder... 100th cap, everyone else got in on the scoring fun, and he gets set up so perfectly...and slips.

This has been so much fun.


Nazis in Space wrote:Though it has to be said, once the 1 : 3 was there, the dutch attacking squad became extremely individualistic. I hope for their sake that's because they're just having a go at the Spaniards. Could bite them in the arse against an opponent who knows how to organise a defence more than once over the course of an entire second half.

Still. Long balls and individual brilliance murder the shit out of tiki-taka. I'm not complaining.


Goals were there to be had, the game was all but won already - go for it, kiddos!
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The Treorai
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Postby The Treorai » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:49 pm

Destiny Island wrote:
The Treorai wrote:Sold. Send it to 69 Escobar Lane.

The only Escobar Lane that I know of is in Florida.

Mine is in Sealand.
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Dumb Ideologies wrote:It's a situation intrinsic to the committed ideologue. Whenever one makes a counter-argument the goalposts seem not only to move in two dimensions but also float several hundred thousand miles above the pitch whilst wearing cast-iron earplugs.

Rainbows and Rivers wrote:Dictators blaming America for all their problems? That's new.

Caninope wrote:If I think in my mind that the book sitting in front of me is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when it is in fact Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, then it doesn't make me any more objectively correct.
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The Alma Mater
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Postby The Alma Mater » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:49 pm

The Treorai wrote:Why does the Dutch flag have no orange on it?


Originally it did. Then it was changed to red centuries ago due to politics.
And then the nazis used it during the occupation in the second world war; so now it is almost as tainted as a swastika. Sadly.
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Destiny Island
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Postby Destiny Island » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:49 pm

Why does this game need an extension?
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The Alma Mater
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Postby The Alma Mater » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:50 pm

Destiny Island wrote:Why does this game need an extension?


A grandmother asks for 6-1.
Respect grandmas.
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Herrebrugh
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Postby Herrebrugh » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:50 pm

The Treorai wrote:Why does the Dutch flag have no orange on it?

it just seems disrespectful.


We have an orange pennant that waves above the Dutch flag on occasions relating to the Dutch royal house.
Uyt naem Zijner Majeſteyt Jozef III, bij de gratie Godts, Koningh der Herrebrugheylanden, Prins van Rheda, Heer van Jozefslandt, enz. enz. enz.
Im Namen Seiner Majeſtät Joſeph III., von Gottes Gnaden König der Herrenbrückinſeln, Prinz von Rheda, Herr von Josephsland etc. etc. etc.

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The Treorai
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Postby The Treorai » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:50 pm

The Alma Mater wrote:
The Treorai wrote:Why does the Dutch flag have no orange on it?


Originally it did. Then it was changed to red centuries ago due to politics.
And then the nazis used it during the occupation in the second world war; so now it is almost as tainted as a swastika. Sadly.

That is sad. Nazi's have a way of making things bad.
GOD-KING OF ABRASIVENESS

Dumb Ideologies wrote:It's a situation intrinsic to the committed ideologue. Whenever one makes a counter-argument the goalposts seem not only to move in two dimensions but also float several hundred thousand miles above the pitch whilst wearing cast-iron earplugs.

Rainbows and Rivers wrote:Dictators blaming America for all their problems? That's new.

Caninope wrote:If I think in my mind that the book sitting in front of me is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when it is in fact Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, then it doesn't make me any more objectively correct.
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Destiny Island
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Postby Destiny Island » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:50 pm

The Alma Mater wrote:
Destiny Island wrote:Why does this game need an extension?


A grandmother asks for 6-1.
Respect grandmas.

They're really letting the Spanish simmer in their own despair no?
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The Treorai
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Postby The Treorai » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:51 pm

Destiny Island wrote:Why does this game need an extension?

Because everyone was secretly hoping for a 6 : 1 scoreline.
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Dumb Ideologies wrote:It's a situation intrinsic to the committed ideologue. Whenever one makes a counter-argument the goalposts seem not only to move in two dimensions but also float several hundred thousand miles above the pitch whilst wearing cast-iron earplugs.

Rainbows and Rivers wrote:Dictators blaming America for all their problems? That's new.

Caninope wrote:If I think in my mind that the book sitting in front of me is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows when it is in fact Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 11th Edition, then it doesn't make me any more objectively correct.
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Eastern Equestria
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Postby Eastern Equestria » Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:51 pm

Destiny Island wrote:
The Alma Mater wrote:
A grandmother asks for 6-1.
Respect grandmas.

They're really letting the Spanish simmer in their own despair no?


The Spanish deserve it for their abhorrent defensive play. I'm looking at you, Casillas.
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