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To: MinorityRepublican

In the old days, we complained about the Soviets and East Germans sending defacto professional athletes against our amateurs. Rather than fixing the problem by getting rid of the pros, we just joined them, making the event something different.


4 posted on 07/23/2024 9:15:05 AM PDT by Dr. Sivana ("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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To: Dr. Sivana

Exactly. 1980 was the last one I watched, and only partially due to the hockey team. After that...nope. Couldn’t care less.


11 posted on 07/23/2024 9:23:22 AM PDT by rlmorel (J.D. Vance and The Legend of The MaMaw of The 19 Loaded Guns!)
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To: Dr. Sivana
Rather than fixing the problem by getting rid of the pros, we just joined them, making the event something different.

Agreed. We've destroyed the Olympics by allowing the pros to play in it. It's supposed to be for amateurs.

13 posted on 07/23/2024 9:23:39 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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