Comments on: Canadian Atheletes Not Interested In Flag Bearing

By: DC Loser

DC Loser — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 19:47:51 +0000

"Patriotism is a bad thing in socialist countries."

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I'm sure the Cuban and Chinese teams, and even the joint Korean team will be showing plenty of their countries' colors during the opening ceremony.

By: Steven Plunk

Steven Plunk — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 16:20:54 +0000

This is why I have lost all interest in the Olympics.

The athletes are looking to post Olympic professions which depend on performance during the games. They do not represent the ideal amateur athlete stereotype which the Olympics have been built upon.

As professionals it is more appropriate to put your own interests ahead of others. As an Olympian the athletes should be putting the idea of representing their country ahead of themselves.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 15:46:44 +0000

Nothing like stirring up patriotism to get those at home rooting for you....oh, sorry. I forgot. Patriotism is a bad thing in socialist countries.

By: ICallMasICM

ICallMasICM — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:23:04 +0000

Good - I hope they all lose.

By: DC Loser

DC Loser — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:53:28 +0000

Maybe the Quebec delegation can parade with the Fleur de Lis

By: Not Exactly Rocket Science

Not Exactly Rocket Science — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 07:27:22 +0000

I thought they were PROUD of their country Seems Canada's star athletes haven't learned that there is no "I" in team. From CTV News:A number of Canada's star athletes have refused to carry the country's flag at the opening ceremonies for the Turin Olympics, saying they prefer to...

By: nfn fnke

nfn fnke — Thu, 19 Jan 2006 04:20:30 +0000

Canada has a flag?