Does he really think Putin will care very much whether we show up to compete or not? He really doesn't strike me as the type of ruler who can be forced to capitulate by a country acting like a three year old (who wants to hold his/her breath until the parents give in).
The only thing that would be accomplished by refusing to participate in the next Winter Olympics would be to disappoint hundreds of athletes who have been preparing for that for many years -- and deny some of them the only opportunity to compete on that stage that they will ever have.
Doesn't he remember the last time we tried something that ridiculous, back in 1980. It accomplished nothing -- except to embarrass this country before the world and deny hundreds of athletes the opportunity to compete. We need to nip this idea in the bud -- before some other idiots in Congress start thinking it's a good idea.
About 20% of the time I like Lindsey which is way more than I like any other Republican at any time. This pronouncement is dumb. Please tell me he isn't thinking about HIS chances in 2016!!!
ReplyDeleteI remember the 1980 boycott of the Games. I was training to be there as part of the U.S. rifle team. Oh well, probably would only have brought home a Bronze.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear that. It was wrong of the politicians to deny you that opportunity. And who knows -- you could have had a great day and gotten gold!
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