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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:19 PM Original message |
What's the consensus in the US about Vancouver's Olympics? |
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RB TexLa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
1. They'd really have to try to beat Atlanta as the worst games ever. |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:23 PM Response to Original message |
2. I remember hearing there were a lot of problems with the ice for speed skating |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:34 PM Response to Reply #2 |
10. They weren't Zambonis. I heard the announcer saying something about asking |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:10 PM Response to Reply #10 |
16. Yeah they were from a company called Olympia I think. They were special.... |
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bullwinkle428 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:51 PM Response to Reply #16 |
30. Zamboni makes an electric resurfacer - sounds like the Vancouver |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 12:33 AM Response to Reply #2 |
32. I love them. Everyone I know, everyone, is watching them. I love |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
3. Hey, shit happens, you know? |
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XemaSab (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:25 PM Response to Original message |
4. Seems like the games are going pretty well... |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:12 PM Response to Reply #4 |
17. Yeah we control the weather don't you know ;-) Lot's a machine made stuff though. nt |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
5. Well, I grew up on the border and like Canada, so they'll get a good review regardless... |
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XOKCowboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:26 PM Response to Original message |
6. I don't like NBCs coverage is my only gripe. I love Vancouver |
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hlthe2b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:45 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. Ditto... our coverage sucks, but I love Vancouver |
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brooklynite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:30 PM Response to Original message |
7. I've been on vacation for a week without TV...can't say I think I've missed anything |
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cbdo2007 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:31 PM Response to Original message |
8. I don't really listen to consensuses....and I'm really enjoying the Olympics. |
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FarCenter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:33 PM Response to Original message |
9. Enjoy -- Look what the Olympics did for Greece... |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
11. Well, the US is leading the medal count so far... |
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ThoughtCriminal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:38 PM Response to Original message |
12. Rumors here that there actual sporting events |
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Egalitariat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 10:41 PM Response to Original message |
13. To me, the biggest is the concentration camp fence around the torch. But I heard they were going to |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:14 PM Response to Reply #13 |
20. Yeah I think they are going to remove it soon. Also there is a viewing platform right above it. nt |
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frazzled (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:06 PM Response to Original message |
15. I'm enjoying them, and I don't even usually like winter Olympics |
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Kurska (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
18. timedelay ruins them for me. n/t |
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TheWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:13 PM Response to Original message |
19. I'm more concerned with who Tiger Woods is having sex with, and how |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:16 PM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Haha lol. I see what you did there. Yeah TWs sex life trumps all. nt |
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depakid (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:18 PM Response to Original message |
22. Nor sure abut Americans- but Australia won a gold medal! |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:20 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. What in? You guys clean up in the Summer games, but didn't think to see much in the Winter. Nice!!nt |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:21 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. Women's snowboarding halfpipe. nt |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:19 PM Response to Original message |
23. About the NBC coverage. What does it suck so much? There are 2 channels up here that have.... |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
26. LOVED the opening ceremonies, love Canada, love your Games. |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 12:51 AM Response to Reply #26 |
36. Thanks. And thanks for ALL THE OTHER KIND COMENTS ABOUT VANCOUVER. nt |
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Rowdyboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
27. I've heard nothing but positive feedback. I call the games a smashing sucess.... |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 12:50 AM Response to Reply #27 |
35. Some of the really bad press comes from England for some reason. Maybe cause they're hoisting the... |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:32 PM Response to Original message |
28. I'm enjoying them |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Feb-19-10 11:40 PM Response to Original message |
29. I've sure been enjoying them |
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pokerfan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
31. The time delay sucks |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
33. I've been enjoying the winter Olympics so far. |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
34. I am enjoying the Olympics |
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onestepforward (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 12:51 AM Response to Original message |
37. I'm enjoying them. |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 12:55 AM Response to Original message |
38. It reminds me of Expo 87. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:17 AM Response to Reply #38 |
40. That's just rude, and uncalled for. |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:18 AM Response to Reply #40 |
41. I said it was endearing. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:21 AM Response to Reply #41 |
42. Shall I pour maple syrup on your head? |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:23 AM Response to Reply #42 |
43. Sure. Then play Tragically Hip over and over in my leaky condo while I change my name to Doris. |
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Quantess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:51 AM Response to Reply #43 |
47. Am I tragically hip? That hurts. |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 07:36 AM Response to Reply #40 |
49. Rude and uncalled for. From "ignored" |
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AllenVanAllen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:15 AM Response to Original message |
39. I've enjoyed the games very much. |
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HiFructosePronSyrup (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:27 AM Response to Reply #39 |
45. It is, I'm glad it cleared up. |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:25 AM Response to Original message |
44. Vancouver seems like a beautiful city. |
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Locut0s (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-21-10 07:14 PM Response to Reply #44 |
50. We'll welcome you with open arms. Yeah make sure to visit in the Summer.... |
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EmeraldCityGrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:47 AM Response to Original message |
46. The problem is NBC's coverage, which has been lousy... |
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npk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Feb-20-10 01:56 AM Response to Original message |
48. Don't worry about it some people will criticize the sun for being too hot |
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