Edward M. Kennedy submitted this idea :
> "Flu****ng A. Grosvomit" <kmcvay@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote
>
>>> Honestly, as a Canadian I would rather skip the Olympics entirely
>>> rather than witness the embarrassment that this has become. One week
>>> in and we have yet to win a single medal.
>>>
>>> I mean, Tajikistan has a bronze. What the hell is a Tajikistan?
>>> Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzistan have *two* medals. Are these even real
>>> countries? Peaceful little Switzerland has four. Us? Nothing.
>>>
>>> I really wish I was making this stuff up. I really think our country
>>> should seriously consider not even participating in 2012. I for one
>>> am going to BOYCOTT the winter games in Vancouver until we agree to
>>> pull out of the 2012 London games.
>>>
>>> Are you with me?
>>
>> Surely you jest. Just to BE there - to qualify for the Olympic Games -
>> means that you are one of the best in the world, period.
>
> No, it means you are one of the best in your country, and
> in Canada, that ain't saying much.
>
> --Tedward
I haven't seen many people come who weren't at least competative, even
if outclassed by the very best.
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