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Old 02-11-2014, 03:00 PM   #223
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Originally Posted by Bandwagon In Flames View Post
All I can say is the Olympics is and has always been about the best of the best. It should stay that way even if there are a few grumpy old American owner's who are too greedy to see that.
This is simply not true. The olympics USED to be about the best of the best AMATEURS in the world. Amateur status used to be a big deal. Athletes used to get their medals yanked if it was shown that they earn $100 at a charity event two years ago.

Locke's point is a good one...
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