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Well, that is ridiculous. We barely got into WWI, so you can't count that. And secondly, we had a lot of help in WWII. Especially the Soviets, who took on 2/3 of the German army, and the British, who stood absolutely alone in 1940 while we dithered around trying to decide if we were going to do anything.
Quote:Well, that is ridiculous. We barely got into WWI, so you can't count that. And secondly, we had a lot of help in WWII. Especially the Soviets, who took on 2/3 of the German army, and the British, who stood absolutely alone in 1940 while we dithered around trying to decide if we were going to do anything.
You have such an interesting perception of history.
Quote:You have such an interesting perception of history.
Thanks. I have a B.A. in history from Indiana U.
But lest I be accused again of derailing the thread, how bout those Olympics? Pretty spectacular.
Quote:Well, that is ridiculous. We barely got into WWI, so you can't count that. And secondly, we had a lot of help in WWII. Especially the Soviets, who took on 2/3 of the German army, and the British, who stood absolutely alone in 1940 while we dithered around trying to decide if we were going to do anything.
Damn it, Marty. That's my job.
Anyway; it's another 1, 2, 3 podium sweep for the Dutch. This time in the 500 metres men's ice gliding in skintight suits.
Quote:Damn it, Marty. That's my job.
Anyway; it's another 1, 2, 3 podium sweep for the Dutch. This time in the 500 metres men's ice gliding in skintight suits.
Yeah, it's really impressive how they just dominate that sport year after year.
Canada, Netherlands, USA in medals now. 9, 7, 6.
Quote:Canada, Netherlands, USA in medals now. 9, 7, 6.
DAMN YOU CANADA!
Quote:DAMN YOU CANADA!
What else do they have to do up there but winter sports??
Quote:What else do they have to do up there but winter sports??
Beer, yo.
Quote:Beer, yo.
All the medalist are probably sloshed on the podium! :yes:
The Dutch are now on 8 medals BTW. Collected another bronze in the speedskating.
Quote:Beer, yo.
Canada has it's own beer dispensers at the Olympic Village. It can only be accessed with their passports. Pretty nifty.
Quote:Canada has it's own beer dispensers at the Olympic Village. It can only be accessed with their passports. Pretty nifty.
We built an entire party center.
Quote:We built an entire party center.
Beer = Party
Quote:Beer = Party
It's called the Heineken Holland House for pete's sake!
Quote:It's called the Heineken Holland House for pete's sake!
So they serve Natty Light huh?
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Shaun White fails to medal in half pipe, finishes fourth
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Didn't see that coming.
Quote:Didn't see that coming.
Neither did I. Maybe not 1, but medaling at least.