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Sharing a thread from the lounge-------> USA has won 39 Olympic gold medals--26 by WOMEN! (Original Post) hlthe2b Aug 2012 OP
for me, it is not a competitive thing with the men cause we are a team representing u.s. and that seabeyond Aug 2012 #1
I like this ad that Nike is running... DURHAM D Aug 2012 #2
ahhhh. more tears. thanks. same with the heavy boy running commercial of theirs seabeyond Aug 2012 #3
That is nice and the best thing... hlthe2b Aug 2012 #4
WOOT ismnotwasm Aug 2012 #5
These women are redefining beauty and the role of women Sanity Claws Aug 2012 #6
 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
1. for me, it is not a competitive thing with the men cause we are a team representing u.s. and that
Fri Aug 10, 2012, 12:55 PM
Aug 2012

is what it is. a whole. i am a firm believer.

my son is having issue when i speak about the womens accomplishment in excitement. he is telling me the same. and i have to clarify with him that yes, it is a team effort. ALL valued. and i am looking at medal chart and getting excited about that. regularly. so action follows my words.

but, like i tell my son. this is historical. and acheivement FOR women. and we get to celebrate this achievement not ot make the mens team less, but the mere accomplishment.

womens success in sports are due to our title IX. though not perfect and we certainly speak out for expecting, demanding more equality, the achievements of these women are due to ALL of the u.s. efforts in bringing balance for men and women in sports. it is a pat on the back to ALL of the u.s. NOT just women. cause it was not just women that accomplished this.

 

seabeyond

(110,159 posts)
3. ahhhh. more tears. thanks. same with the heavy boy running commercial of theirs
Fri Aug 10, 2012, 01:03 PM
Aug 2012

good that they are getting away from their direction in the past. and excellent to see this commercial.

thanks

all emotional cause three threads in a row of simply awesome.

it is good seeing you again...

hlthe2b

(102,292 posts)
4. That is nice and the best thing...
Fri Aug 10, 2012, 01:15 PM
Aug 2012

is that broad spectrum of ages... All those wonderful girls AND women! Nicely done

Sanity Claws

(21,849 posts)
6. These women are redefining beauty and the role of women
Fri Aug 10, 2012, 02:58 PM
Aug 2012

These women athletes are beautiful and strong. They don't have the anemic look of the superthin women in the fashion magazines. My guess is that within two years, fashion models will be expected to look more athletic.

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