Vancouver riots and our sick sports culture
The problem in Vancouver is not just from the rioters, but the conditions in Vancouver - and also the NHL and sports writers that throw gas of the fire (yes-pun intended!) of the Canucks loss to Boston. What the people of Vancouver should have done is to hold a parade for the Canucks, along with a huge party, win or lose, just as the Dutch did after their World Cup loss to Spain last year. The Vancouver Canucks had a great season -- the NHL and sports writers will need to be reminded -- and this should be celebrated, not shamed!
Categories: "Wwway off topic!", Lighter side, World Cup Tags:
Dutch national team heroes welcome home!
What has not been covered here in the US was the grand parade given for the Dutch national football (soccer) team. What is true is that this appears to be a unifying event for the dutch nation. Who cares if they didn't bring home the cup - this probably was the greatest victory celebration EVER!
Categories: Netherlands, World Cup Tags: Dutch national identity, Dutchness, World Cup
The Oranje Nation and the World Cup
The current success of Oranje in the 2010 World Cup appears to be an opportunity for the Oranje Nation to have a real spirit of national unity that even the VVD party in Amsterdam wants a street party for - in support of the national team made up of many ethnic minorities.
Categories: Islamophobia, Netherlands, World Cup Tags: Islamophobia, Netherlands, racism, World Cup
