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davidpdx

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54. The only way splitting it up would work is among European countries

Thu Aug 1, 2013, 03:58 AM

Aug 2013

since so many sit close together. It would be hard to make it economically feasible with sites too far away from each other. The host countries already spend way too much money as it is.

We get our chance 5 years from now and I may take the train out and go to one event just to be able to say "I've been to the Olympics".

As far as "equality friendly" I find it ironic the country that people have been praising for its treatment of Edward Snowden want to arrest anyone they think is gay at the Olympics. The Olympics is suppose to be a politically free environment, yet Putin has refused to observe that tradition. I'd think this would be a legitimate reason for a boycott of the games given any gay athlete would be in fear they'd be thrown in jail. Then again, maybe it's just Putin shooting his mouth off and he'll back down under pressure before the games.

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Russian lawmaker: We will arrest gay athletes, tourists at Olympic Games [View all] Are_grits_groceries Jul 2013 OP

Now the games are worth boycotting. Luminous Animal Jul 2013 #1

Russia was already worth boycotting, but this will surely give the boycott a boost MNBrewer Jul 2013 #21

Yep... PatrynXX Jul 2013 #39

Do it. Fucking do it and then see what happens. Brickbat Jul 2013 #2

my best bet is nothing will happen. if they imprison someone he will be released La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2013 #6

@#$% Russia. Scurrilous Jul 2013 #3

I am starting to wonder if the Russians want to call this Olympics thing off.... MADem Jul 2013 #4

I, sadly, share your "irritating fear." Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #8

What better way to "up" the Russian medal count? MADem Jul 2013 #13

I wasn't even thinking of that, I was thinking more of... Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #14

That too...but Pootie Poot's reputation is that he keeps a tight rein on his reign... MADem Jul 2013 #22

Perhaps we should call it what it reall is...a Progrom. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #24

Boycott the games... one_voice Jul 2013 #16

I was against a boycott, despite my feelings about the Russian law. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #18

I think you're expressing a very appropriate balance. While the hatred, violence, petronius Jul 2013 #32

Well the the Olympic Committee had another option davidpdx Aug 2013 #50

South Korea should be given the chance to do it right, like everyone else. MADem Aug 2013 #51

The only way splitting it up would work is among European countries davidpdx Aug 2013 #54

They have anti-gay laws on the books and Pootie is in favor of enforcement. MADem Aug 2013 #55

Yeah it is davidpdx Aug 2013 #56

So much for figure skating. TexasTowelie Jul 2013 #5

No Tchaikovsky at the skating rink either? BeyondGeography Jul 2013 #7

So they have GOP assholes there too. Rex Jul 2013 #9

wow? you think that mentality came about with the advent of the GOP? cali Jul 2013 #10

No, but I see they have the same stupid anti-human agenda as the GOP. Rex Jul 2013 #12

Well, thats one way... Lancero Jul 2013 #11

They should lose the bid to host future games then. Initech Jul 2013 #15

cold blooded Puzzledtraveller Jul 2013 #17

Well, it's a way to increase their medal count Warpy Jul 2013 #19

Russia should be banned from participating in the next Summer/Winter games (16'/18'). Dawson Leery Jul 2013 #20

Vitaly Milonov will get caught with gay prostitutes in 3-2-1... Archae Jul 2013 #23

Sometimes a cigar is nothing but a cigar...and... Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #25

Every year some well-known and rabid homophobe gets caught. Archae Jul 2013 #26

And every year, we have rapid homophobes who aren't caught because they are heterosexuals. Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #29

Hear, hear! theHandpuppet Jul 2013 #37

+1000! theHandpuppet Jul 2013 #36

Vlad, you idiot DonCoquixote Jul 2013 #27

You've got some SERIOUSLY funny GIFs there! burnodo Jul 2013 #28

is this the same one who called for Public Beatings of Gays ? JI7 Jul 2013 #30

As much as I like Stoli, it's on my boycott list until further notice. n/t backscatter712 Jul 2013 #31

kick Behind the Aegis Jul 2013 #33

boycott--the safety of the athletes must be the number one concern dembotoz Jul 2013 #34

I would think the next step for GOP is to arm the athletes functioning_cog Jul 2013 #35

Psssssst - hey Russia: Chipper Chat Jul 2013 #38

This isn't about the safety of gay Olympic athletes. It's about Russia's homophobic laws. YOHABLO Jul 2013 #40

It's interesting that the far right anti-gay civil liberties has ut oh Jul 2013 #41

How do Russians know who's gay or not ? Lugal Zaggesi Jul 2013 #42

Boycott it now. nt awoke_in_2003 Jul 2013 #43

Politicians pontificate. randome Jul 2013 #44

Oh damn ! dusty trails Jul 2013 #45

I think we should leave it up to the athletes. roamer65 Jul 2013 #46

Milonov is threating Putin's Olympics profits. I wonder how he likes his polonium with his cereal? TeamPooka Jul 2013 #47

The guy's got issues... Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2013 #48

BOYCOTT THE OLYMPICS blkmusclmachine Aug 2013 #49

K&R DeSwiss Aug 2013 #52

He's probably gay himself SummerSnow Aug 2013 #53