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re: I just realized the world* cup is 10 days away
Posted on 11/9/22 at 9:40 pm to busbeepbeep
Posted on 11/9/22 at 9:40 pm to busbeepbeep
Bill Clinton was the lead presenter for the USA bid delegation to host this WC. He took a huge bribe from Qatar to the Clinton Global Intiative and sandbagged our bid and worked to help them win.
In his mild defense, we got (the next?) one anyhow, although we're sharing it with our neighbours.
In his mild defense, we got (the next?) one anyhow, although we're sharing it with our neighbours.
This post was edited on 11/9/22 at 9:41 pm
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Posted on 11/9/22 at 9:44 pm to SirWinston
I remember bill attended the match vs Algeria in 2010 being so chummy with their delegation and it made my blood boil
Posted on 11/9/22 at 9:45 pm to SirWinston
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In his mild defense, we got (the next?) one anyhow, although we're sharing it with our neighbours.
Will be attending a few of those games, should be a blast in Texas for the games, amazing time of year for it.
Posted on 11/9/22 at 9:46 pm to Ancient Astronaut
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just realized the world* cup is 10 days away
Me too. I saw a tweet about the US starting lineup today and realized its later this month. I had completely forgotten about it. Not good to have it during football season in the states.
Posted on 11/9/22 at 9:48 pm to Cosmo
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I thought Qatar, UAE, Oman were pretty westernized and had alcohol
Eh - it's complicated. I live in Oman. We have alcohol, but the Muslims aren't supposed to drink it, yet some do. So their entire system of "allowing it" is to discourage it. That is a mixture of high taxation (300%), limited selling times (cannot sell it until after 2pm on Friday), and limited licensed venues (only hotels). You generally can't drink "in public" or present it near others, as it may encourage drinking. So it's often a clandestine thing.
It's no different from the States. You have a small population on the "progressive side" saying sell it, whatever. You have a small population on the very "conservative side" saying ban it entirely. Then you have most people in the middle who have a variety of middle-of-the-road opinions. Nevertheless, the government has to deal with the extreme "conservatives" and keep them somewhat happy -- not to mention all of the GCC Countries are run by old, generally conservative but "well educated" Arab men.
This post was edited on 11/9/22 at 9:51 pm
Posted on 11/9/22 at 10:12 pm to o0 ecdysis 0o
It is going to be interesting to see what the fallout is when someone finds themselves outside of the safe zones. I hope that they will help them find their way back.
Posted on 11/9/22 at 10:18 pm to Glorious
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Youngest roster in the whole tournament too. They’ll have a chance to make a real run in 2024 when USA hosts
People have been saying “not this WC but next” for decades
USMNT is the aggy of world football
Posted on 11/9/22 at 10:21 pm to Draconian Sanctions
Makes sense. Soccer is the most aggy "sport" of them all
Posted on 11/9/22 at 10:24 pm to Ancient Astronaut
They should just go ahead and give the cup to Brazil, why waste the time of playing the games this year?
This post was edited on 11/9/22 at 10:25 pm
Posted on 11/9/22 at 10:32 pm to Ancient Astronaut
Is AFC Richmond playing?
Posted on 11/9/22 at 10:36 pm to L.A.
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Is AFC Richmond playing?
No, they play in the 2nd league of the World Cup, next year
Posted on 11/9/22 at 11:14 pm to Draconian Sanctions
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USMNT is the aggy of world football
I like that thought, except USMNT didn’t buy players nor ranked very high either. Probably more like Moo U.
Posted on 11/9/22 at 11:17 pm to SirWinston
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Bill Clinton was the lead presenter for the USA bid delegation to host this WC. He took a huge bribe from Qatar to the Clinton Global Intiative and sandbagged our bid and worked to help them win.
You're an idiot if you think an American president has any weight in selecting a WC host country. Sep Bladder would not let Bill or George or Donald wipe his arse . Barack......maybe....
This post was edited on 11/9/22 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 11/9/22 at 11:19 pm to Cosmo
quote:Qatar and UAE do not sure about Oman though. They're actually really cool places we got drunk all over the UAE and Qatar with zero issues when I was there. Nobody cared the bartenders love you cause they know you have money if you are a foreigner from America
I thought Qatar, UAE, Oman were pretty westernized and had alcohol
This post was edited on 11/9/22 at 11:20 pm
Posted on 11/10/22 at 1:14 am to Draconian Sanctions
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People have been saying “not this WC but next” for decades
USMNT is the aggy of world football
Posted on 11/10/22 at 6:56 am to Zappas Stache
You fricking stupid if you didnt see it.
Zappa sucked dick anyway. Its true
Zappa sucked dick anyway. Its true
Posted on 11/10/22 at 7:12 am to Chucktown_Badger
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for games to be played in 100+ degree weather
no games will be played in 100+ degree weather, it was moved to the winter for this exact reason. It’s mostly 60-80’s with the hottest being the first groupings
Posted on 11/10/22 at 7:19 am to Draconian Sanctions
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People have been saying “not this WC but next” for decades USMNT is the aggy of world football
True, but they do have a team of young players that are actually legitimate players this time.
They have an actually good international player in Pulisic. In 2026 they could be really competitive.
Posted on 11/10/22 at 7:20 am to Speckhunter2012
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Those shrubs really add a feeling of home. No alcohol is a deal breaker as well as whatever public restrooms they will have to use. Hard Pass.
Ah yes you have a lovely shipping container reserved
Posted on 11/10/22 at 8:04 am to Draconian Sanctions
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People have been saying “not this WC but next” for decades
USMNT is the aggy of world football
Just let me believe baw
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