I think I'm beginning to understand Russia a little

[Guynemer]

Isn't that obvious?

[The Mad Monk]

That's about the only thing that went wrong. I wouldn't quibble.

[Guynemer]

Well............. some might argue that this "went wrong" when the Olympics were awarded to Russia in general, and Sochi in particular.

[The Mad Monk]

Then focus on the rampant corruption and shoddy construction. Hammering on the one thing that went wrong in that opening ceremony is just petty.

[Guynemer]

I CAN DO BOTH IF I WANT, YOU CAN'T STOP ME

[Serb]

Nazi.

[Elok]

Well............. some might argue that this "went wrong" when the Olympics were awarded to Russia in general, and Sochi in particular.

This is arguably a big step up from Beijing.

[Elok]

Anyhow, that was not my point. My point was that France is a bad example of non-retarded country.

I was putting words in the mouth of Peter the Great. My point is, there have been two Russian monarchs called "the Great," both of whom more or less openly despised Russian society, just like Western European society of the time and ever since. And you guys have been through a lot, so we should cut you some slack. C'mon, I'm trying to be sympathetic here, you dumb Slavic bastard. :wiglaf:

[PLATO]

The historical backwardsness of Russia is the only reason that we don't all speak Russian. Let's not cut them some slack...they are doing well enough against the rest of us without it.

[Hauldren Collider]

This is arguably a big step up from Beijing.

No, cause even though they shut down all of the area's heavy industry for a month so that the smog wouldn't kill the athletes, there were never any security concerns or fears that the stadium would fall down.

[Serb]

I was putting words in the mouth of Peter the Great. My point is, there have been two Russian monarchs called "the Great," both of whom more or less openly despised Russian society, just like Western European society of the time and ever since. And you guys have been through a lot, so we should cut you some slack. C'mon, I'm trying to be sympathetic here, you dumb Slavic bastard. :wiglaf:

I know, you dumb Western bloodsucking parasite

[Serb]

No, cause even though they shut down all of the area's heavy industry for a month so that the smog wouldn't kill the athletes, there were never any security concerns or fears that the stadium would fall down.

This guy needs some pills for sure.

[Hauldren Collider]

Well ok, there were some concerns the stadium would fall down. But they were unfounded. But no one was openly worrying whether islamic terrorists would come to crash the party.

[Hauldren Collider]

Also, the hotels had running water.

[Ban Kenobi]

Scientists need to discover a cure for Islam so we can put it in the water supply. No more terrorist threats