Hey what's up with sports commentators wearing American flag pins on their jackets? I can understand it if politicans do it, but.. since when does politics come into sports?

Are these guys on some sort of a political mission? Do enlighten me.

I find this to be in very bad taste.

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um........... maybe its that they are proud to be an american.??

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yeah dude, it's nationalism.

Like nazi germany, but without kristallnacht

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Originally posted by HardTranceProd since when does politics come into sports?

since you asserted it was political.

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I find this to be in very bad taste.

good. because thats what is was meant to do.

LOL ... wow ... the trends have changed. now if you wear or carry your flag around then you are a fascist, extremist, patriotic, nationalistic, etc. - evil signs ...

Or is it as JonSun said, I am proud of my country? I have a Russian pin on one of my backpacks - I am proud of my roots, my heritage and my culture. Am I some kind of criminal or extremist for that when I walk down the streets of Toronto, lets say?

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Isnt it "American" football?

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Originally posted by Kapedan Isnt it "American" football?

OK then, so why cant a player wear the flag of the country he loves? Something illegal? Does it make him crazy, insane?

There's a HUGE difference between wearing your country flag, be it USA, or the POLITICAL PARTY pin, like Nazi Party. BIG BIG DIFFERENCE.

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Originally posted by Magnetonium LOL ... wow ... the trends have changed. now if you wear or carry your flag around then you are a fascist, extremist, patriotic, nationalistic, etc. - evil signs ...

No... That's not the case. I doubt any american believes that. And if you are referring to my comment, I should have stamped this right next to it:

JOKE

And, wearing a pin is usually very professional, most people wear them to work, and not anywear else.

And, no, you are not a criminal, or an extremist for wearing a pin on your backpack. In fact, it's a great conversation starter. "Hey, are you russian?".

But I wouldn't talk to you because you're a twat.

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Originally posted by Magnetonium LOL ... wow ... the trends have changed. now if you wear or carry your flag around then you are a fascist, extremist, patriotic, nationalistic, etc. - evil signs ... Or is it as JonSun said, I am proud of my country? I have a Russian pin on one of my backpacks - I am proud of my roots, my heritage and my culture. Am I some kind of criminal or extremist for that when I walk down the streets of Toronto, lets say?

Well, since you asked...

You'll find me with my green army parachute pack along with Canadian Flag and British Columbia flag badges.
So that's guilt by admission and automatically makes me a patriotic-neo-fascist-goose-stepping-nazi...

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Originally posted by Temperate No... That's not the case. I doubt any american believes that. And if you are referring to my comment, I should have stamped this right next to it: JOKE And, wearing a pin is usually very professional, most people wear them to work, and not anywear else. And, no, you are not a criminal, or an extremist for wearing a pin on your backpack. In fact, it's a great conversation starter. "Hey, are you russian?". But I wouldn't talk to you because you're a twat.

LOL!!! Everything good except your bonus comment at the end. I can never be a conservative or too cautious on any subjects ... catiousness is weak IMO, stepping away from issues and making soft coonclusions only leads to disaster - I've seen it for myself, in Russia. I would have been long gone if I didnt keep myself sharp.

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Originally posted by Fir3start3r Well, since you asked... You'll find me with my green army parachute pack along with Canadian Flag and British Columbia flag badges. So that's guilt by admission and automatically makes me a patriotic-neo-fascist-goose-stepping-nazi...

Are you being serious? I dont always catch the sarcasm, please rephrase.

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Originally posted by Magnetonium Are you being serious? I dont always catch the sarcasm, please rephrase.

Sorry.
Probably should have followed that up with a or /sarcasm.

Don't blame yourself; the internet isn't the greatest at conveying such an emotion to begin with...

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