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These people are bonkers. My sister is one of them.
I’ve been involved with girls sports for 10 yrs or more, never had a problem with this.
It’s a solution looking for a problem.
I’ve been involved with girls sports for 10 yrs or more, never had a problem with this.
It’s a solution looking for a problem.
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You know who else hate women who cut their hair?
The Iranian government
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The women's soccer team is driving me nuts with this prevent defense bs. Come on, control the ball and stop letting Australia take shots on goal
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Anyone see the women’s rugby team that scored from their end zone on the last play of the game to beat Australia and win the bronze medal. Google that because it is simply amazing. The emotions of both teams is raw
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Simone Biles is really good.
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Then they lost to the Netherlands. They play again Friday (I believe at 6 am PT) against Spain. A salute to them from somebody's South Bay condo overlooking the beach and the volleyball nets to the amazingly scenic beach volleyball site in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower in Paris:
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I’ve been blown up today from my right wing sister about a trans male fighting in women’s boxing.
I finally get home and chill for a sec….
Turns out the lady was born with Swyer Syndrome.
She has female genitalia and male (XY) chromosomes.
Definitely not a tranny or a man.
What’s really sad is the right wing freak out. She was born between sexes, and not really either. I can’t imagine the amount of bullying she got as a young girl.
Fuck these Faux News Brain Rot assholes.
I finally get home and chill for a sec….
Turns out the lady was born with Swyer Syndrome.
She has female genitalia and male (XY) chromosomes.
Definitely not a tranny or a man.
What’s really sad is the right wing freak out. She was born between sexes, and not really either. I can’t imagine the amount of bullying she got as a young girl.
Fuck these Faux News Brain Rot assholes.
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She’s also competing within the rules the IOC has set forth. She’s passed every test they have to be considered female.
The meltdown is about her existing. Simple as that. Same with Ilona Maher. They exist and because they don’t fit into other people’s narrow worldview, they are somehow an abomination. Because they are strong and good at sports.
Anyone freaking out about this are telling on themselves.
The meltdown is about her existing. Simple as that. Same with Ilona Maher. They exist and because they don’t fit into other people’s narrow worldview, they are somehow an abomination. Because they are strong and good at sports.
Anyone freaking out about this are telling on themselves.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong. Throw out the Trans talk because it has nothing to do with this issue being raised.
I agree she won the bout fair and square because she is competing within the IOC rules. But I do think the IOC needs to look at females with male chromosomes just like they look at doping regulations. It’s obviously an advantage but what “amount” is the right amount.
I agree she won the bout fair and square because she is competing within the IOC rules. But I do think the IOC needs to look at females with male chromosomes just like they look at doping regulations. It’s obviously an advantage but what “amount” is the right amount.
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Depends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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What about have some creepy dude like JD Vance doing genitalia checks?EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong. Throw out the Trans talk because it has nothing to do with this issue being raised.
I agree she won the bout fair and square because she is competing within the IOC rules. But I do think the IOC needs to look at females with male chromosomes just like they look at doping regulations. It’s obviously an advantage but what “amount” is the right amount.
That work for you?
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This issue is of very recent vintage, and the IOC (as well as all sports groups) are evolving their rules. They'll all need to seriously consider "equal playing field" as well as examining the "agendas" of all advocates.Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:47 amDepends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
This is unlikely to be the last Olympics where these questions will be raised. But, I agree that this particular case is not the test case....
And, what they should do about Katie Ladecky when considering "an equal playing field for all participants"
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That’s the question. LeBron James has a distinct advantage over me at basketball because he’s a foot taller and built out of granite but I demand a level playing field so he needs to be banned.
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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I was trying to have a civil discourse about it but I should have known that doesn’t happen any more because everything now is political.Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:47 amDepends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
Carry on…
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Serena Williams, Navratilova, Michael Phelps, Shaq. There are a lot of athletes with unfair advantages. I think it's still good to discuss this issue to try and flesh out what's best for everyone. It will be interesting to see how this woman does going forward.
We are still learning about steroids too. I think if someone is caught they should be banned for life because they are finding out there is an advantage there never goes away completely. The problem is how can we be sure someone is using steroids because they're always changing them up so it's hard to detect. With so much money in sports now, it's worth the risk.
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The context of query is everything. That's what Chi is saying. If I want to outlaw the right of religious assembly I will highlight some fundamental imbalance related to assembly itself and work backward. If assembly is overseen by some supposedly idiosyncratic body, so much the better.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:48 amI was trying to have a civil discourse about it but I should have known that doesn’t happen any more because everything now is political.Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:47 amDepends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
Carry on…
In the current case, a Defense of Sport Integrity Act will rise through the ranks of the GOP laying the groundwork for banning the Olympics on American soil. Surely the LA Dodgers deserve the same protections.
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I won't speak for anyone but myself- but I do think conversations should be had about this. The problem... as Chi I am sure was alluding to... is that in the eyes of many folks... with a certain political ideology... this is more about being cruel than being fair....EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:48 amI was trying to have a civil discourse about it but I should have known that doesn’t happen any more because everything now is political.Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:47 amDepends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
Carry on…
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Alieberman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 9:11 am The problem... as Chi I am sure was alluding to... is that in the eyes of many folks... with a certain political ideology... this is more about being cruel than being fair....
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There was nothing uncivil about my response. Maybe try unclenching your sphincter*.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:48 amI was trying to have a civil discourse about it but I should have known that doesn’t happen any more because everything now is political.Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:47 amDepends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
Carry on…
*Now THAT was uncivil
Of the 12 coaches, Rush picked the one whose fans have the deepest passion, the longest memories, the greatest lung capacity and … did I mention deep passion?
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Huh? Stanford sure, but ASU? Is ballroom dancing an Olympic event?
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You didn't actually "discuss" anything there. You raise a question...EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:48 amI was trying to have a civil discourse about it but I should have known that doesn’t happen any more because everything now is political.Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:47 amDepends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
Carry on…
Please, is it possible to discuss this question without political considerations??
In fact, it's only being "discussed" this week BECAUSE of political commentators using phony rhetorical questions to provoke political innuendo
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The French swimmer with phelp’s coach goes to ASU.
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My Father-in-Law: “Did you see about that transgender boxer?”
Me: “She’s not transgender.”
FIL: “Yes she is.”
Me: “You think ALGERIA sent a trans athlete to the Olympics? Ha!”
FIL: … stunned silence …
Me: “She’s not transgender.”
FIL: “Yes she is.”
Me: “You think ALGERIA sent a trans athlete to the Olympics? Ha!”
FIL: … stunned silence …
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Thanks, I certainly will as I’m not a Tottenham fan…Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 9:27 amThere was nothing uncivil about my response. Maybe try unclenching your sphincter*.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:48 amI was trying to have a civil discourse about it but I should have known that doesn’t happen any more because everything now is political.Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:47 amDepends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
Carry on…
*Now THAT was uncivil
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Well put Ari. That’s what I was trying to say but you did a better job than I did.Alieberman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 9:11 amI won't speak for anyone but myself- but I do think conversations should be had about this. The problem... as Chi I am sure was alluding to... is that in the eyes of many folks... with a certain political ideology... this is more about being cruel than being fair....EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 8:48 amI was trying to have a civil discourse about it but I should have known that doesn’t happen any more because everything now is political.Chicat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:47 amDepends on your agenda.EastCoastCat wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 5:57 am I don’t think raising the issue about having an equal playing field for all participants is wrong.
Carry on…
And I do feel bad for Khelif as she is just trying to compete like anyone else.
I also read an article in USA Today (assuming it’s accurate) that gender equality is not determined by the IOC. They defer to the international governing bodies for each of the 32 Olympic sports. The IOC does provide a framework but apparently it’s nonbinding.
The IOC removed the boxing governing body IBA due to scandals before the Tokyo games and placed an ad hoc group which allowed both Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting from Taiwan to compete. Paris has followed Tokyo’s guidelines. The IBA does govern the world championships and they disqualified both Khalif and Lin from the 2023 championships for failing gender equality tests.
The whole thing is a mess, which is not a surprise for boxing.
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Great 10K race!!
Grant Fisher, USA won bronze...
Grant Fisher, USA won bronze...
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That 10k race was about as exciting as it gets.
And Fischer almost fell down but recovered to get the Bronze. Way to go!
And Fischer almost fell down but recovered to get the Bronze. Way to go!
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Biles is the GOAT of GOATs!
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Remember when the Shiteaters went after her "bad hair"? If it ain't trad, cis, or beige dominant it's Woke!
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This ain't the lower boards gents
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Is this the first time they've had mixed mens/womens relays?
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Mea culpa. I'm really bad at it.Alieberman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 1:45 pmI agree- but frankly... again... when a certain political ideology decide to make the Olympics political from the Opening Ceremony on... it's really fucking hard
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FairAlieberman wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2024 1:45 pmI agree- but frankly... again... when a certain political ideology decide to make the Olympics political from the Opening Ceremony on... it's really fucking hard
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You can delete tweets but people remember
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Goes for the IOC and the haters
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UA athletes in the Olympics: https://zonazealots.com/posts/progress- ... Vn7dYVr29A
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Chase may need another face stomp to light a fire under him.
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^ True, that changed his whole season.
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And Chase into the knockout round.
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Amazing that one runner can bring a whole island country together in joy and happiness. That is truly the Olympic spirit
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Every US Olympic team and athletes should be doing the same thing. Unfortunately some decide to bring politics and other divisive things into it
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These videos are the best thing I've seen in a while. Thanks Merk.
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American swimmers end on a strong note with the women’s 4x100 medley relay team setting a WR.
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Lyles!!!
What an amazing race
Fuck yeah
Closest race I have ever seen
What an amazing race
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Closest race I have ever seen
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Can’t believe it’s been 20 years since we won the gold in the 100 meters.
Lyle’s won by 5/1000th of a second. Unbelievable.
Lyle’s won by 5/1000th of a second. Unbelievable.