#SochiProblems XXII Olympic Winter Games
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Duck Rodgers
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The problem beyond the spying is that during all these NSA revelations, Russia has been pretending they were the true bastion of freedom. They've done that with other issues like religious freedom lately too. It's a big joke. Both countries are moving toward totalitarianism on the big issues.
Okay bastion of freedom? Russia? I don't know a single German who doesn't think that Russia is a modern dictatorship of Putin.
I'm in!
What is your guys favorite competition? I love biathlon. I think it's one of the most skilled and to me the most exciting one. High skill level and practice required to shoot accurately after skiing a couple miles with at least 15 mph. doping also has little influence compared to other competitions due to the impactful shooting part(Domracheva can't shoot). It's a little like formula 1 from the race types(qualification - sprint, single; race - mass start; pursuit also is exciting) , but depending on skills, not computers and engines.
I also like alpine skiing - downhill and slalom the most.
As a kid I was big on ski jumping, but then realized that it's too luck dependant for me. Plus it lacks dynamic.
And I absolutely hate ice hockey.
But then there's those who organize the events and want to represent themselves in human fashion. I just accept that organisators and license distributors like the IOC have angles. I still enjoy the athletes and competitions. But I think it's silly that you start questioning political impact just because it's in Russia. Look at it this way. The USA were involved in the first gulf war from 1980-1988. In 1988 it was decided that the 1996 summer games are taking place in Atlanta? Why would the USA try to get the rights for these games in the middle of a war that impacted their popularity around the world? I'd say to repair reputation globally in the future by showcasing hospitality and stuff. Same for Peking in 2008. Others wanted economical impact like Sydney in 2000. Since then with easier access to travelling/flying Australia has become one of the most popular countries to visit at least in Europe when planning a bigger visit(experience of a lifetime).
edit: Want to add the 1994 FIFA Football World Cup.
The Canadians snowboarders are calling out Shaun White for ditching that event. It's so cute when a little brother tries to hang with their older sibling. Silly Canucks.
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