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lark

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4. I always thought Carter made a mistake, although for the good reasons.

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #3)

Mon Jan 17, 2022, 10:32 AM

Jan 2022

I didn't think the athletes should be punished, even then, and I loved President Carter. However, Russia invading Afghanistan is a ton more provocation than what China is doing. I support Biden's decision wholeheartedly. As the mother of someone who was in Junior Olympics, I know how much work and dedication goes into this from both the athlete and her family!

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Well the Chinese Olympics are fucked anyway. I just heard, 3Hotdogs Jan 2022 #1

They actually decided that weeks ago. lark Jan 2022 #2

That's the point ---- the absence of a delegation was promoted as a response to Chinese treatment 3Hotdogs Jan 2022 #3

I always thought Carter made a mistake, although for the good reasons. lark Jan 2022 #4

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