June 15, 200620 yr ARE YOU SERIOUS? Do you people really think this writer is serious? I read this newspaper so I know what they are like, and I doubt they would acually make a serious article like this. How can you not tell that this is a satire?! :wall: Im sorry but I am not ashamed of America anymore. I'm a little ahamed of some of you who thought this was serious and then decided to bash America based on it. BTW. I E-mailed the writer btw just to confirm it.
June 15, 200620 yr My first word is 'if' in case you missed that. Besides, I've seen Americans in other forums voice their opinions like that. But no, I didn't say that the article is real. Just saying that it won't be surprising if it is. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 ::
June 15, 200620 yr I am not ashamed of America anymore[/color] Opposite of me, exept I am always... "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is."
June 15, 200620 yr My first word is 'if' in case you missed that. Besides, I've seen Americans in other forums voice their opinions like that. But no, I didn't say that the article is real. Just saying that it won't be surprising if it is. Oh that post wasnt directed at you. It was more directed at the people above who were bashing America based on this article. Sry for the misunderstanding
June 15, 200620 yr Dream Team of 1991 Basketball dominated the Olympics because they had Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Patrick Ewing, David Robinson, Scottie Pippen, Karl Malone, Chris Mullin, Clyde Drexler, John Stockton and Christian Laettner. The last game they dominated over Croatia with a score of 117-85.
June 15, 200620 yr Oh that post wasnt directed at you. It was more directed at the people above who were bashing America based on this article. Sry for the misunderstanding No need to say sorry :-$ :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 ::
June 15, 200620 yr I don't think there will ever be a national team from the U.S. that was as good as the '92 Dream Team from the Barcelona Olympics. Some people from that team: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, John Stockton. Those are some of the GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME on one team. They beat their opposition by an avg. of 44 pts. a game. It seems like the dream team of today is the Brazilian national soccer team. Everyone makes it sounds like they are going to easily sweep through the World Cup. 122 Combat : 99 Hits : 99 Attack : 99 Strength97/99 Defence : 99 Fletching : 99 Woodcutting
June 15, 200620 yr I don't think there will ever be a national team from the U.S. that was as good as the '92 Dream Team from the Barcelona Olympics. Some people from that team: Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, Karl Malone, Scottie Pippen, John Stockton. Those are some of the GREATEST BASKETBALL PLAYERS OF ALL TIME on one team. They beat their opposition by an avg. of 44 pts. a game. It seems like the dream team of today is the Brazilian national soccer team. Everyone makes it sounds like they are going to easily sweep through the World Cup. Naa, actually Brazil isn't even favourite, at least not to my fellow Belgians. I think Argentina has just as much chance, or France again, or Spain. Or Togo 8-[ Bill Hicks[/url]":dhj2kan9]Since the one thing we can say about fundamental matter is, that it is vibrating. And since all vibrations are theoretically sound, then it is not unreasonable to suggest that the universe is music and should be perceived as such.
June 15, 200620 yr Author just me... i eat somewhat healthy... no candy/sugar/salty stuff for me... i eat natural food.. :P i dont exercise really.. unless im in school i skate a little. bike... not much activity im not overweight.. im like 5'11'' - 120lbs. :P why am i typing this ? Sounds like me kinda, only I'm shorter :oops: USA are Champs of: American Football (they made it,), Basketball (they made it again...), Base ball (Made it.) and some Wintersports, and making nukes. Thats it really... Barely no one likes Soccer/Football in USA. I highlighted basketball, I beg to differ. The way that I obviously saw this is look at all the stars coming out of the MLS and the US. Landon Donavon, and many more (Sorry for not knowing a lot of soccer). Basketball Allen Iverson Kobe Bryant Tracy McGrady Paul Pierce TONS OF OTHERS, yet they still suck in international play. For those of you that think our baseball team is good, I'd disagree. We lost to flippin Canada in the WBC! CANADA! THERE WAS LIKE 1 FLIPPIN MAJOR LEAGUER ON THAT TEAM LMAO. It's really quite sad. Maybe it's just that I don't watch enough Brazil Soccer League or whatever the hell they have, but maybe I just seem to think there are no good players in those leagues, or better than the USA. I think it's because the media does it more. How many times (This is for Us [Americans]) have you watched SportsCenter to find highlights from the semifinals of the Japanese Baseball League. How many times can you look in the news to find, oh Liverpool won the Cricket Championships (Don't flame me if there isn't a cricket team in Liverpool). Never. That could have something to do with it 1: You say Italy could be a loss? Italy is one of the greatest FOOTBALL teams in the world, of course they are winning the match against USA. Maybe it's just that the United States have come in the Top 5 in almost all events (Olympics for an example). If I'm correct 2002 (SLC, Utah, USA) 1st? 2004 (Athens, Greece) 2nd? 2006 (Torino, Italy) 2nd? Come on, you have to agree, in the past the USA has been really one of the premier countries ALL AROUND when it comes to sports. Don't even try to argue with me. Let's look at a fantastic soccer team... Brazil Hockey=Sucks Baseball=Not Great Basketball=Not Great Soccer=Excellent compared to... of course... USA Hockey=Great Baseball=Excellent Basketball=Great (Athlete-wise) Soccer=Ok You rarely find a team good at all those sports. It just is.
June 15, 200620 yr Author as for you saying USA beating the Czech republic was an easy game. Laughing First I wanna say, Rebel, don't be stupid. I said that BEFORE the world cup. Plus, don't forget, this is the kid with no knowledge of Soccer. I only know that the USA came in like 4th or something in the Olympics in '04. I don't watch or hear anything about the International Leaders Events Soccer Championships from Versailles, France (as a fake example). So I don't know how good teams are. All I know in '04, the Czech was no-where to be found in those semi's. P.S. Couldn't USA make up a orginal name lol? "United States"<- really creative! "Of America" So American owns USA? The Democratic Republic of The Congo? Maybe I'm just Patriotic, but I see nothing wrong with the "United States of America". I wouldn't be talking. The United Kingdom? Ya know, the world oughta stop blaming the United States for everything. Yes, the USA makes mistakes (The highest person in the country is who I'm thinking of) but some of this stuff we can't help. Saudi Arabians running their planes into our towers. Don't try to persuade me that they didn't see the towers, because that's just silly. It was on purpose. =============================================== Luckily, there are many wise Americans who don't rant over soccer if they don't like it, and don't blame people who do. (thank God) If England lost 3-0, you all would be like "What the [beep]? Why the [beep] did we lose this bloody [beep] football game? I'm so [beep] ticked off that I'm going to [beep] commit suicide because [beep] England lost 3-0!!!" Quickly off-topic Now I'm not sure how many of you Europeans know who Bill Buckner is, but I wonder how many Boston Red Sox fans commited suicide after he made the error in Game 6 of the 1986 World Series versus the New York Mets. Back on topic.. But seriously, and you say we over-react. I think there are a few serious soccer fans in the United States. Yes we over-react when it comes to baseball,basketball, football, etc... but I think we are just mad. It happens to every country.
June 16, 200620 yr Saudi Arabians running their planes into our towers. Don't try to persuade me that they didn't see the towers, because that's just silly. It was on purpose. Made me laugh. Hard. :lol: :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 ::
June 16, 200620 yr It really is increbible, just how misinformed alot of people are. More like hilarious! :lol:
June 16, 200620 yr we are one of the best fighters in the world i'd say... we have alot of wars, thats a game i guess :-s im sure it is to some people.. killing.. blah blah, blood sport. Unreal Championship: War on Terrorismn anyone?
June 16, 200620 yr Saudi Arabians running their planes into our towers. Don't try to persuade me that they didn't see the towers, because that's just silly. It was on purpose. Made me laugh. Hard. :lol: Same here :lol: I've never said anything about that lol.... "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is."
June 16, 200620 yr as for you saying USA beating the Czech republic was an easy game. Laughing First I wanna say, Rebel, don't be stupid. I said that BEFORE the world cup. Plus, don't forget, this is the kid with no knowledge of Soccer. I only know that the USA came in like 4th or something in the Olympics in '04. I don't watch or hear anything about the International Leaders Events Soccer Championships from Versailles, France (as a fake example). So I don't know how good teams are. All I know in '04, the Czech was no-where to be found in those semi's. funny, becuase the USA didnt reach the semis in the olimpic football in 2004, the top 4 where, 1) Argentina 2) Paraguay 3) Italy 4) Iraq www.PETAkillsanimals.com
June 16, 200620 yr Author Saudi Arabians running their planes into our towers. Don't try to persuade me that they didn't see the towers, because that's just silly. It was on purpose. Made me laugh. Hard. :lol: Same here :lol: I've never said anything about that lol.... Are you guys [developmentally delayed]ed? :lol: It was Iraquis that did that terrorism. It was Saudi Arabians. Are you joking? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: PS if you read, it started with this convo... Quote: P.S. Couldn't USA make up a orginal name lol? "United States"<- really creative! "Of America" So American owns USA? The Democratic Republic of The Congo? Maybe I'm just Patriotic, but I see nothing wrong with the "United States of America". I wouldn't be talking. The United Kingdom? Ya know, the world oughta stop blaming the United States for everything. Yes, the USA makes mistakes (The highest person in the country is who I'm thinking of) but some of this stuff we can't help. Saudi Arabians running their planes into our towers. Don't try to persuade me that they didn't see the towers, because that's just silly. It was on purpose. So don't be mentally challenged. And read.
June 16, 200620 yr Author as for you saying USA beating the Czech republic was an easy game. Laughing First I wanna say, Rebel, don't be stupid. I said that BEFORE the world cup. Plus, don't forget, this is the kid with no knowledge of Soccer. I only know that the USA came in like 4th or something in the Olympics in '04. I don't watch or hear anything about the International Leaders Events Soccer Championships from Versailles, France (as a fake example). So I don't know how good teams are. All I know in '04, the Czech was no-where to be found in those semi's. funny, becuase the USA didnt reach the semis in the olimpic football in 2004, the top 4 where, 1) Argentina 2) Paraguay 3) Italy 4) Iraq Hence, the soccer knowledge ^^^^^^ In earlier posts I mentioned that. I don't know much about soccer/football because it's the most [developmentally delayed]ed sport EVER!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING!
June 16, 200620 yr So don't be mentally challenged. And read. WHat the [bleep]? :lol: :lol: :lol: You didn't change anything. That's the exact same post #-o #-o #-o fdfd"] Hence, the soccer knowledge ^^^^^^ In earlier posts I mentioned that. I don't know much about soccer/football because it's the most mentally challenged sport EVER!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING! Is that why so many nations around the world watch it? :lol: Lol, the smiley 8-[ reminds me of you. It cracks me up everytime I see it. Oh, and IMO, baseball is more boring than football. But that's just me. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 ::
June 16, 200620 yr major sports in the world football - generously ranked 5th in the world and wil get knocked out in 1st round at world cup rugby - the union version they have a team thats always getting hammered , never heard of a 13 man rugby team from usa i guess theres 2 much body exposed in the game boxing - got a couple of good champions in floyd mayweather and jermain taylor but the american dominence of te sport is well over , 3 outta the 4 heavywieght champions are from eastern europe and hasim rahman will lose in hes next defence againts a eastern european whos already got a victory over him basebal , basketball , and american soccer (i called it soccer cause it aint football) there mainly played in usa so they cant really call themselves worlds greatest at these sports IMG]http://sig.runeweb.net/sig/12/edjembas.png[/img]
June 16, 200620 yr Brazil Hockey=Sucks Baseball=Not Great Basketball=Not Great Soccer=Excellent compared to... of course... USA Hockey=Great Baseball=Excellent Basketball=Great (Athlete-wise) Soccer=Ok You rarely find a team good at all those sports. It just is. Dude, two things prove your point is bs. 1- American economy is 13 times bigger than Brazilian economy. There's more money to invest in sports there. 2- Hockey and Baseball, and in a smaller scale Basketball, are mainly played by Canada and US. In Brazil, nobody plays either hockey or baseball, even snooker is bigger than baseball here. Another thing: USA's soccer team isn't ok at all ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me
June 16, 200620 yr Another thing: USA's soccer team isn't ok at all Lmao :lol: :lol: "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is."
June 17, 200620 yr Author Godslayer...Olympics. and as for ShadowFaxPZ or w/e, Oh, and IMO, baseball is more boring than football. But that's just me. I love baseball, but I just love the excitement of Big Papi (David Ortiz) slamming a walk-off homerun to win a game. Or Curt Schilling's incredible performence in Game 5 in the 2004 ALCS versus the dreaded New York Yankees. If you say that baseball is not full of real athletes, pitching with a bloody sock after surgery, yes I think that takes some guts. Hitting a 100 mile per hour (no not kilometer) pitch, you try that from 60 feet 6 inches away. (18.4404 meters). Laying out for a short line drive to make a spectacular catch. That's what it's all about. Look at Aaron Rowland of the Philidelphia Phillies. Back to the bullpen wall, runs into the fence and makes the catch! He holds on!!! Breaks his nose and is put on the 15-Day Designated List (DL). 2003 ALDS, Boston Red Sox versus Oakland Athletics, Damian Jackson (2B), Nomar Garciaparra (SS), and Johnny Damon (CF) of the Boston Red Sox all run in on a shallow fly-ball. Damian Jackson and Johnny Damon collide. They are on the ground for over 10 minutes. Not suprised on how dangerous this game really is yet? You are 60' 6'' away from Homeplate. You pitch a 95 MPH fastball, the batter hits a hard line drive back at the pitchers mound at nearly double the speed. Off the face, pitcher is out for his career. Sometimes pitchers have lost eyes. Believe me, catching a "mile high" pop-up/fly ball is no easy feat either. It takes some skill to play baseball. Collisions, Fantastic Plays, BENCHES CLEARING BRAWLS! I will not say what I was going to say because I'd get flamed.(not that I haven't already gotten flamed ) \. You never know what's going to happen. 1986 World Series, Game 6. Bottom of the 9th, 2 outs, Darryl Strawberry of the New York Mets up in Shea Stadium with the Boston Red Sox needing 1 more out to win Game 6 to win the World Series in the best of 7 series, 4-2. The chance for the Red Sox to break the infimate "curse" that Babe Ruth casted on the Red Sox after he was sold to the New York Yankees, back in 1919. "Ground ball to first, this will do it- Oh!!! It gets under Buckners legs!!! He will come around to score! We are going to a Game 7!!!" (Not exact words). The Mets won Game 7 to win the World Series. But then in 2004, "Ground ball, stabbed by [Keith] Foulke! Underhands it to first and the Boston Red Sox are the World Champions! For the first time in 86 years. Can you believe it?" - WEEI Radio. Yes, steriods have made this sport that much worse, with the lying :^o from Barry Bonds in his chase for the most Homeruns of all-time. Reporters putting him down, and more recently, Jason Grimsley of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Currently, the MLB is doing squat about trying to make players not use performance enhansing drugs. They have made a 50 game suspension w/o pay for the first offence. On the 3rd offence, AUTOMATIC BAN FROM BASEBALL. (That means MLB, Class AAA, Class AA, Class A, and the Rookie League). The recent addition of the World Baseball Classic (Inagural Tournament being this past March) will bring Baseball to the most dominant sport in the world soon. I guarentee it. It may take 100 years but it will become the best sport in the world! :lol: . I hope this cleared up how great of a sport baseball is. Until someone can persuade me of how good soccer is, baseball will always be my favorite sport.
June 17, 200620 yr The lack of reply to my post shows how weak your point is. ^The most disturbing signature on Tip.it^Last.fm|HELLY KAYLA!|Oh the mehagurtz!|#Siencemakers"they care less about their spelling mistakes then I." - Lionheart"apinagez... let me
June 17, 200620 yr Football isn't really as easily quantifiable as baseball, and I'll let someone more eloquent give the opposing arguement here though.
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