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flashman13

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11. If you recall, in 1980 the U.S. and a number of other countries boycotted the Olympics in Moscow over

Reply to dutch777 (Reply #7)

Sat Jan 10, 2026, 03:40 PM

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the Russian invasion of Afghanistan. It would be fitting if the rest of the world boycotted both the Olympics and the World Cup here in the U.S. Planning for mass picketing and demonstrations at every event should start now. We need to show the rest of the world that we are not all monsters.

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Smart... fujiyamasan Saturday #1

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Especially air travelers. Some might be driving in from Canada or Tetrachloride Saturday #4

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Would be nice if whole countries and teams/athletes did the same. BIG embarrassment to Trump. The more... dutch777 Saturday #7

If you recall, in 1980 the U.S. and a number of other countries boycotted the Olympics in Moscow over flashman13 Saturday #11

About 60 countries. moondust Saturday #16

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Downtown Atlanta has nothing interesting and............. NGeorgian Saturday #14

I called for it awhile ago after they gave him that fucking peace prize. ananda Saturday #15

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Boost this FAR AND WIDE!!! wolfie001 Saturday #19

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