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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Feb-07-10 11:56 PM Original message |
Football is a brutal, violent, repetitive pile up of grunting brutes with little finesse or interest |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:00 AM Response to Original message |
1. Socially acceptable infliction of long term brain damage and concussion. |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:10 AM Response to Reply #1 |
26. when I saw your subject line, I thought of the same article. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:29 AM Response to Reply #1 |
50. Ooooh, you mean like SOCCER? |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:01 AM Response to Original message |
2. They need to reduce the endless timeouts |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 04:55 AM Response to Reply #2 |
58. Of course, there are alternatives - |
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provis99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:02 AM Response to Original message |
3. well, its better than war, I guess. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:04 AM Response to Reply #3 |
5. Wrong place |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:51 AM Response to Reply #3 |
34. The kings and Bankster class send "the rest of us" to fight their wars....... |
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KonaKane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:03 AM Response to Original message |
4. That's why I am a Soccer fan instead. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:05 AM Response to Reply #4 |
6. Soccer also gives players brain injuries |
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KonaKane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:43 AM Response to Reply #6 |
19. I don't care what language it's in. Soccer is the "beautiful game". |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:46 AM Response to Reply #19 |
21. Yes, and ultra light headgear wouldn't diminish it |
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tuckessee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:49 AM Response to Reply #4 |
22. Do you know why so many people play soccer? |
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KonaKane (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:52 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. Soccer is so much more fun to watch than foo'baw. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:54 AM Response to Reply #24 |
35. Perfect word: "flow" |
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The Midway Rebel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:06 AM Response to Original message |
7. Obviously, OPdid not witness the slow mo replay of Saints conversion points. |
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wial (362 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:13 AM Response to Original message |
8. being aware of the gravity of the brain injuries |
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madrchsod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
9. that`s why i love soccer ... |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:20 AM Response to Reply #9 |
11. Obvious never sat in the back of an ambulance holding your players leg together |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:18 AM Response to Original message |
10. They should check out a proper game of rugby, then. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:26 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. I don't get how anyone could play that, a cross between football and soccer with no pads. |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:39 AM Response to Reply #13 |
17. England v Wales this weekend was very nice. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:25 AM Response to Original message |
12. Better place to have young males' aggression channeled instead of killing people. |
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jobycom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:29 AM Response to Original message |
14. So is life. |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
15. Football is the current replacement of the gladiators. Many |
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napi21 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:31 AM Response to Original message |
16. Football is the current replacement of the gladiators. Many |
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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:41 AM Response to Original message |
18. I agree! |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:05 AM Response to Reply #18 |
38. Good photos, Esp. like #3 and #4 |
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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:10 AM Response to Reply #38 |
41. Thanks! |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:20 AM Response to Reply #41 |
47. The eyes?????!!!!!! |
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MichaelHarris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:35 AM Response to Reply #47 |
52. It's sort of a general |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 03:04 AM Response to Reply #52 |
56. You are a professional |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:43 AM Response to Original message |
20. Blah, blah. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:09 AM Response to Reply #20 |
40. No, it's a response to all the dumb arguing over elitism, IQ and brutal sport. |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:18 AM Response to Reply #40 |
46. Yeah, I should. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:21 AM Response to Reply #46 |
48. lol you poor thing |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 03:03 AM Response to Reply #48 |
55. Acknowledge what? |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 03:05 AM Response to Reply #55 |
57. Work on your reading comprehension. |
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proteus_lives (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 06:06 AM Response to Reply #57 |
59. Work on your people skills. |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:37 AM Response to Reply #20 |
54. LOL |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:51 AM Response to Original message |
23. nothing wrong with not wanting to watch |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:16 AM Response to Reply #23 |
44. Maybe they just have short attention spans. |
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BlueJazz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 12:57 AM Response to Original message |
25. I predict the Saints will win by...ah...14-17 points. |
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cliffordu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:13 AM Response to Original message |
27. I didn't watch the Stupor Bowl. |
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pansypoo53219 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:25 AM Response to Original message |
28. contact? |
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ddeclue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:26 AM Response to Original message |
29. Anyone who claims this really doesn't understand football. |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
30. I know. It's awsome. |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:39 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. Way'at New Dat! |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:41 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Swampie!!!!! You old hound's tooth!!!! |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:50 AM Response to Reply #32 |
33. I'm a 'duotone textile pattern' |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 01:58 AM Response to Reply #33 |
36. I'm having an art flashback! |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:17 AM Response to Reply #36 |
45. heheheheheheeee!! |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:27 AM Response to Reply #33 |
49. !!!!!!!!!!!! AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO NOLA !!!!!!!! GO NOLA !!!!!!!!!! |
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Swamp Rat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:29 AM Response to Reply #49 |
51. WHO DAT?! .............. NOBODY!!!!!!! |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:36 AM Response to Reply #51 |
53. What amazing SPIRIT in dat place!!! |
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Cali_Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:02 AM Response to Original message |
37. Oh come on!!! |
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Forkboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:09 AM Response to Reply #37 |
39. I'm betting the OP isn't a hockey fan either. |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:13 AM Response to Reply #39 |
43. Hockey players probably need the protective gear of footballers ..... |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Feb-08-10 02:11 AM Response to Reply #37 |
42. That would be a good game, then. |
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