Boycott Olympics?

Not me, i'm a fan of nationalism. I like the idea of them competing for national honor, of us flying our flag and playing our national anthem. You noted it yourself, it means something. To big countries and small countries. I think it's healthy.

What I disagree with is the IOC allowing the ceremonies to be hijacked by nations for their political agenda. Host it in China? Really? Boy I just knew that would go well.

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I went to the USMNT vs Mexico game last month, and the atmosphere for that friendly was actually more electric than the Saints/Eagles game in the 2006 playoffs (I was there, too). I went with 9 friends, some of which have been really tired of all the national news going on with the war and stuff, but on our way back home, everyone was an American flag and chanting patriotic songs. I've never felt such pride for our nation....and we were jobbed in that game, too.

The national thing adds so much to the games its unreal.....and our soccer team actually has a decent chance of going far this year.....:hihi: