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LIVE THREAD: 2006 Torino Olympics - COMBINED WEEKEND THREAD
Free Republic ^ | February 24 & 25, 2006

Posted on 02/24/2006 4:50:39 PM PST by Howlin

NBC OLYMPICS HOME PAGE

Complete Olympic Schedule

TV SCHEDULES

usolympicteam.com

Canada's CTV Olympics website

CBC.CA - Torino 2006


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2006olympics; italy; torino; usateam; usteam
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To: saquin

Have the Koreans filed a lawsuit in front of the Court of Arbitration yet?


101 posted on 02/25/2006 12:53:22 PM PST by Accygirl
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To: Jo Nuvark

I don't. Bode Miller is clearly the one of the most talented skiiers that the U.S. has ever had; however, instead of training, he decided to make moronic comments to the media and spend his time at the Olympics partying and chasing ladies. Frankly, he could have skipped the Olympics, partied in Vegas, and saved himself the embarassment. Now perhaps he could just retire and leave us alone.


102 posted on 02/25/2006 1:00:57 PM PST by Accygirl
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To: Howlin; WillT
And I always think about the person who qualified AFTER him -- the one who had to stay home that would have at least put their heart and soul into the games.

Well, at least Bode had fun at the games. He made fun of Darren Rolves staying in his trailer and working so hard and still didn't get a medal. Bode also said that he was able to socialize at "Olympic size parties." He is a selfish selfish person. Your comments are what I've been thinking Howlin.

103 posted on 02/25/2006 1:03:40 PM PST by Utah Girl
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To: Howlin
Ohno is golden in short track win

Golden Ohno: Another win for the goateed American

Almost at the end of this round of competition..

I keep catching glimpses of folks cross country skiing and have to take a nap. I get exhausted just watching them huffing around all over the countryside. :)

104 posted on 02/25/2006 1:08:12 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Monthly Donor spoken Here. Go to ... https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: JacksonCalhoun

Good for Ohno.


105 posted on 02/25/2006 1:09:33 PM PST by Utah Girl
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To: NormsRevenge

I have to go take a Mucinex!


106 posted on 02/25/2006 1:21:37 PM PST by Howlin ("Quick, he's bleeding! Is there a <strike>doctor</strike> reporter in the house?")
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To: Utah Girl

I just will never understand working that hard for a goal all your life and then literally pi$$ing it away in front of the entire country.


107 posted on 02/25/2006 1:22:58 PM PST by Howlin ("Quick, he's bleeding! Is there a <strike>doctor</strike> reporter in the house?")
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To: Howlin

Me either. I saw so many athletes that were so thrilled to be there and worked so hard.

And unfortunately, the few American athletes who wouldn't behave have given the rest a black eye. The USOC is NOT happy with Bode Miller, Shani Davis, Chad Hedrick, or 'Speedy' Peterson. Sounds like more lessons on comportment will be conducted for the next winter Olympics.


108 posted on 02/25/2006 1:25:27 PM PST by Utah Girl
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To: Utah Girl

The thing is, they give the United States a black eye -- and it's not like other countries aren't LOOKING for something to trash the USA about, huh?


109 posted on 02/25/2006 1:27:05 PM PST by Howlin ("Quick, he's bleeding! Is there a <strike>doctor</strike> reporter in the house?")
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To: Howlin

Ouch!

Hang in there, does it knock you out or keep you up?

Checked the web and ya can't OD on them. don't drive and watch out for dizziness tho.

if yur a bonde, ya got to be careful taking this stuff. ;-)


110 posted on 02/25/2006 1:28:40 PM PST by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi ... Monthly Donor spoken Here. Go to ... https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: NormsRevenge

If I take it late at night, it definitely keeps me up!

That stuff is the BOMB though.


111 posted on 02/25/2006 1:31:06 PM PST by Howlin ("Quick, he's bleeding! Is there a <strike>doctor</strike> reporter in the house?")
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To: Utah Girl

It's a far cry from the days when Avery Brundige kicked two Americans off of the Olympic team for drinking champagne on the cruise ship on the way to the games.


112 posted on 02/25/2006 1:32:08 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Accygirl

it is right behind the petition of Roy Jones Jr


113 posted on 02/25/2006 1:50:39 PM PST by God luvs America (When the silent majority speaks the earth trembles!)
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To: Howlin
HURRA!!! (HOORAY!!!)

Germany leads the medal count, and cannot be beaten by any other nation! YESSS! :-D

Many thanks to the Bob sliders & the Biathlon athletes!!

114 posted on 02/25/2006 1:54:08 PM PST by Michael81Dus
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To: Michael81Dus

Having fun, Michael? :-)


115 posted on 02/25/2006 1:56:15 PM PST by Howlin ("Quick, he's bleeding! Is there a <strike>doctor</strike> reporter in the house?")
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To: dfwgator; Howlin
It's all about him. Unrepentant Bode: 'Man, I rocked here'
116 posted on 02/25/2006 2:05:46 PM PST by Utah Girl
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To: Accygirl

Better yet, he could have withdrawn before the games and let someone who actually respected the Olympics take his place !!! Someone who wanted to represent his country with dignity and passion, instead of stumbling around the snow in a drunken stupor and making excuses why he failed.


117 posted on 02/25/2006 2:19:07 PM PST by WillT
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To: WillT

Bode Miller on His Olympic Experience: 'I Did It My Way'

Unbent, unbowed and ultimately unsuccessful, Bode Miller said in an interview Saturday he is skiing away from these Olympics on his own terms - content without any medals and impressed by the local nightlife.

"I just did it my way. I'm not a martyr, and I'm not a do-gooder. I just want to go out and rock. And man, I rocked here," ...

"awesome"...Sestriere's bar scene...

"Me, it's been an awesome two weeks," Miller said. "I got to party and socialize at an Olympic level."

http://sports.myway.com/news/02252006/v5076.html


118 posted on 02/25/2006 2:20:12 PM PST by george76 (Ward Churchill : Fake Indian, Fake Scholarship, and Fake Art)
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To: Brytani
"It's probably wrong to feel this way but..... "

According to the rules, only U.S. citizens can be on the US Olympic team.

119 posted on 02/25/2006 2:23:56 PM PST by mass55th (Courage is being scared to death - but saddling up anyway~~John Wayne)
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To: george76

And I'm sure the USOC was happy paying for Bode's Olympic level socializing and partying.


120 posted on 02/25/2006 2:24:05 PM PST by Utah Girl
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