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Old 01-31-2013, 09:37 AM   #841
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National pride is an amazing thing cause it unites the country. I think more moments like 2010 would only lead to good things for this country.
See, I don't get this at all. Any perceptible, national benefit achieved in Vancouver because of the Olympics was entirely superficial, and without any sort of tangible value beyond temporary feelings of national solidarity and good will.

Do you mean to honestly claim that you are somehow better off because of the performance of athletes who happen to share your citizenship in a sports tournament? I challenge you to demonstrate how.
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