Other Sports The Olympics - Page 55

bogie · 02-10-2006, 03:45 PM

Do you find the Olympics to be a big waste of time? Personally, I'm looking forward the the ski jumping.

WilliamTheIrish · 08-05-2012, 06:19 PM

Great marathon finish happening.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-05-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GloryDayz

There's nobody who doesn't "get it." But IMO the Olympics has been notorious for handing-out medals to the people who didn't do the best, this isn't worth questioning quite yet... That being said, he's not won a gold medal yet, so let's let some folks like him win a few times before we think the world will be overtaken by folks with cheetah feet... For once, it's it's even true, folks with a disability might actually be more whole (in some way(s)) than us normals! So I say let them get 7-10 golds in the "normal" Olympics, then we look into forcing them out (and getting rid of their parking too!)...

You explained that much better than I could.

**the Talking Can** · 08-05-2012, 06:21 PM

imagine training 4 years for the olympics...then falling on the first hurdle

NewChief · 08-05-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

You explained that much better than I could.

If you agree with him, then that's fine. Stop saying stupid things like, "Well, how many marathoners would want their feet cut off?" as if that's a logical argument that proves your point, and you won't catch nearly as much shit from me.

1) His accomplishments are remarkable
2) This technology is exciting, especially in light of the huge number of amputees the USA currently has returning from the ME (and so I don't sound like a jingoistic asshole: the potential to aid amputees worldwide).
3) It's inconclusive whether he has an unfair advantage at this point in time.
4) IN THE FUTURE, the technology could DEFINITELY provide an unfair advantage, thus it is entirely appropriate to start anticipating that eventuality and working out the ethics of the situation in anticipation of the future, which is probably not that far away.

JD10367 · 08-05-2012, 06:25 PM

I usually prefer white meat over dark meat, but that T'Erea Brown is pretty. There's another brown girl on our running team that was also very attractive (can't remember her name).

Planetman · 08-05-2012, 06:25 PM

Pistorious finished dead last. All of you clueless unfair advantage drum bangers can shut the hell up now.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-05-2012, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Good post, though I'm not sure your first statement is true. I'm pretty confident that Dave doesn't get it.

I get that he's at a disadvantage with no feet.

I get that if he begins breaking records, his 'legs' should be investigated.

While he may get an assist from them, remember that he has no feet, therefore fewer muscles.

WilliamTheIrish · 08-05-2012, 06:26 PM

Great race. What a feeling that must be.

NewChief · 08-05-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

I get that he's at a disadvantage with no feet.

I get that if he begins breaking records, his 'legs' should be investigated.

While he may get an assist from them, remember that he has no feet, therefore fewer muscles.

The legs have already been investigated. Have you read none of the links I've provided?

**DaKCMan AP** · 08-05-2012, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Planetman

Pistorious finished dead last. All of you clueless unfair advantage drum bangers can shut the hell up now.

Dude, it's a potential advantage. Whether it actually is an advantage, a disadvantage, or no difference is a worthy discussion.

R8RFAN · 08-05-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Planetman

Pistorious finished dead last. All of you clueless unfair advantage drum bangers can shut the hell up now.

Congrats to him, he should be an inspiration for many.

NewChief · 08-05-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Planetman

Pistorious finished dead last. All of you clueless unfair advantage drum bangers can shut the hell up now.

That sucks. To call the people who want to examine the possibility of potential advantage "clueless" is ironic, though.

**BigMeatballDave** · 08-05-2012, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Planetman

Pistorious finished dead last. All of you clueless unfair advantage drum bangers can shut the hell up now.

LOL

Planetman · 08-05-2012, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Dude, it's a potential advantage. Whether it actually is an advantage, a disadvantage, or no difference is a worthy discussion.

Drop some hard scientific evidence on me.

**Bearcat** · 08-05-2012, 06:34 PM

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