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rhett o rick

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12. You bring up a good point. Athletes themselves are not particularly "nationalistic".

Reply to MiddleFingerMom (Reply #9)

Sun Jan 13, 2013, 08:23 PM

Jan 2013

I use that term because I dont know what the word is that represents similar devotion to a team in lieu of nation.

While the fans can generate intense rivalries, the athletes often dont take it to that level. Having respect for the efforts of their competitors.

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