Coconuts Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, JM_ said: it should be a full boycott, but its a start I guess. This, if they're serious about it they shouldn't be sending anyone at all. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 36 minutes ago, Patel Bure said: Americans treatment of African Americans is beyond disgusting (almost at a similar level to how the Canucks were treated between 2009-2013 by the National Hockey League) On a separate note. I will watch the hockey but only because I am an addict. Not watching anything else to do with these games whatsoever. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 2 hours ago, DonLever said: Trudeau announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics (msn.com) I guess JT doesn't want to surf in China? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCanuck Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, JM_ said: it should be a full boycott, but its a start I guess. Exactly, this is the least they can do, and by least, I really mean, LEAST! Edited December 9, 2021 by VegasCanuck 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Canada should tell them that we will send a full diplomatic team on day 2. Provided during the opening ceremonies they acknowledge the kidnapping and politically motivated imprisonment of the 2 Michaels. If not, go pound sand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 1 hour ago, JM_ said: We can't fix those past atrocities. That doesn't mean we let it pass somewhere else today, or just ignore it because we have shady parts to our past. All cultures have bad history. Thats no justification for not calling our China for what they are doing. Completely agree but I just find it hypocritical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RakuRaku Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 It would only impact Beijing like a slap on the face if all western countries pulled out... but I guess that's not possible since it would be punishing the athletes!! Boycott or not, this is gonna be the China Games anyway... they won't even allow visitors in... so it feels weird to see athletes from around the world going there to entertain the Chinese... well, hope the athletes get some legit dim-sum and peking duck... and not just pizzas and Tim Horton's donuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 2 hours ago, Fanuck said: This is meaningless and won't do anything to encourage the Chinese government to change anything. But it will allow Trudeau to claim that he's actually doing something with a straight face, so there's that aspect. He's the king of all style & no substance. But if the opposition keep on letting him win without doing anything meaningful, well, it's tough to knock his strategy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Heretic said: I guess JT doesn't want to surf in China? Summer Olympics.....he's already training for Paris.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 2 hours ago, Bure_Pavel said: This might be selfish but glad they not boycotting all together, looking forward to Hockey gold again for Canada. Seems to be a few people with this sentiment. i get it, but I wonder how everyone would feel if we went and ended up with bronze....or no medal at all. We can hang with anyone at forward and defense, but barring some sort of miraculous return to form by Carey Price, the US, Russia and Sweden all have superior goaltending.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 2 hours ago, YEGCanuck said: I agree with you, however I cannot imagine any hockey players will follow suit. 2 hours ago, King Heffy said: And I respect their decision to go. Actually, hockey players are the ones that I would have the least amount of sympathy for...All of them make a very comfortable living and would be attending purely for the prestige that goes along with an Olympic medal. It's the Bobsledders and the Cross Country Skiers of the world that rely on the funding and sponsorship that comes with a strong Olympic performance every 4 years. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Tiger Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 The hockey will be interesting to watch. Wonder if china will hit the ddos to the arena if they start losing just like when playing any survival / shooter game lmao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 48 minutes ago, Patel Bure said: Completely agree but I just find it hypocritical. but is it? I can't do anything about residential school abuse, I wasn't even alive. Why should that stop me from calling out China? or new bad things in Canada? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, nuckin_futz said: Kevin Hart was great as Arnold last night. Damon Wayons as Willis! And John Lithgow as Mr Drummond....awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patel Bure Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 12 minutes ago, JM_ said: but is it? I can't do anything about residential school abuse, I wasn't even alive. Why should that stop me from calling out China? or new bad things in Canada? It shouldn’t. But having said that, China can point fingers as well. Especially at the US. That’s my point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 8 minutes ago, Patel Bure said: It shouldn’t. But having said that, China can point fingers as well. Especially at the US. That’s my point. then China should boycott us too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohthehumanity Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 3 hours ago, fanfor42 said: To quote Bill Murray in Caddyshack, "I'm the assistant greenskeeper, but they say that doesn't mean anything". Yea, but on your deathbed you will have total consciousness, so you got that going for you! 3 hours ago, fanfor42 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 We should write a very strongly worded letter too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanucksForever2 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I am Chinese, born and raised in Canada. My parents are from China. While my dad supports the Chinese government, the rest of us are in full support of our Canadian government. I am a proud Canadian and Canucks fan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elvis15 Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, JM_ said: We can't fix those past atrocities. That doesn't mean we let it pass somewhere else today, or just ignore it because we have shady parts to our past. All cultures have bad history. Thats no justification for not calling our China for what they are doing. Exactly. Today is a different time than it was even 10 years ago. Not everyone is on board, but a lot of people are waking up and trying to at least be more educated, if not enact real change. Is this the same as a boycott? No, but it is something and not just meaningless theater. That China has already responded to the US' announcement. More, if not most nations should follow suit. Edited December 9, 2021 by elvis15 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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