vancouver fans

midlifekrisiz · 06-16-2011, 02:00 PM

I apoligize to those that watched the actions of some ppl in vancouver after the game last night ....it does not reflect "all" canadians or vancouverites....this was a select group that started this and not the whole crowd....shamefull with a huge face palm.

I do hope that all that had their picture or were fillmed rioting are caught and made to pay the price.

FastDoc · 06-16-2011, 02:37 PM

Almost all of us, myself included know better. Vancouver is a grreat city, and one of the most civilized I've visited in the past. Unfortunatly it does not take may a-holes to cause a lot of harm in the media.

I don't follow sports at all, and I don't understand that kind of mentality at all. This is not to say this is typical of sports fanas because it clearly is not.

Note also what some sports fans do here in the US. LA Oakland and Chicago being prime examples of miserable manners.

culcune · 06-16-2011, 06:27 PM

I remember one of the first sports riots I saw occur after a win was somewhere in Canada--then the trend spread like wildfire all over N America with craziness happening after winning...losing I kind of understand (just kidding

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I wonder if the rioting trend could spread to motorsports??? 8O

Barnone · 06-16-2011, 06:58 PM

mid,
You don't need to apologize. The idiots are everywhere.

FastDoc · 06-16-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Barnone

mid,
You don't need to apologize. The idiots are everywhere.

Copy that. :wink:

Jim · 06-16-2011, 08:44 PM

The people who were rioting in Vancouver are morons. Around the world people are having peaceful protests to fight for freedoms and human rights. In Vancouver they have a violent riot in the aftermath of a sporting event. The game was likely just an excuse for it though. They just wanted to act like morons. It would be different with justification. Heck it's not even like it was a close game that was lost on a close call.

Weldangrind · 06-16-2011, 09:41 PM

Preliminary investigations indicate that a select few troublemakers came prepared to cause destruction. Apparently, they were packing gas masks and flammable materials. They've been linked to the trouble we had during the olympics.

There's also a Facebook page that is set up to help identify the bad guys. Finally, Facebook used for good!

MICRider · 06-16-2011, 10:01 PM

Aye, that was a slap in the face for all of Canada, not just Vancouver. I really hope that the vandals and looters are brought to justice. I don't understand the mentality of people who go out with the intent of damaging others property and starting fights... One can only hope that the Darwin theory of natural selection weeds 'em out!

SpudRider · 06-16-2011, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barnone

mid,
You don't need to apologize. The idiots are everywhere.

Copy that. :wink:

X3.

Morons exist everywhere; it is a sad commentary on the fallen condition of human nature. :(

Spud :roll:

Jim · 06-17-2011, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

There's also a Facebook page that is set up to help identify the bad guys. Finally, Facebook used for good!

Finally? Wasn't facebook / twitter used in Egypt?

Weldangrind · 06-17-2011, 01:04 AM

Jim, that was a poor attempt at an adaptation of an Oscar Leroy line about the Metric system.

SpudRider · 06-17-2011, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Jim, that was a poor attempt at an adaptation of an Oscar Leroy line about the Metric system.

Please quote the line, Weld.

You have intrigued me, since I enjoy your intelligent sense of humor.

Spud

Jim · 06-17-2011, 01:35 AM

Oh I missed that

I don't recall that one... Just saying, I agree though there is a lot of useless crap on facebook.

Spud you should watch Corner Gas, it's a good show.

SpudRider · 06-17-2011, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim

Oh I missed that

I don't recall that one... Just saying, I agree though there is a lot of useless crap on facebook.

Spud you should watch Corner Gas, it's a good show.

I don't think we get that show down here, Jim. Can someone in the United States watch it on the internet?

Spud

Jim · 06-17-2011, 02:08 AM

It was on WGN in the USA apparently. It probably is online somewhere but I'm not sure. The dvd's are a recommended option.. http://www.cornergas.com/

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midlifekrisiz Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chilliwack, B.C., Canada eh Posts: 1,393	vancouver fans I apoligize to those that watched the actions of some ppl in vancouver after the game last night ....it does not reflect "all" canadians or vancouverites....this was a select group that started this and not the whole crowd....shamefull with a huge face palm. I do hope that all that had their picture or were fillmed rioting are caught and made to pay the price. __________________ I could be wrong......it has been known to happen<div><br /></div><div>core directive 172: No member of the core shall report for duty wearing a ginger toupee</div>
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Almost all of us, myself included know better. Vancouver is a grreat city, and one of the most civilized I've visited in the past. Unfortunatly it does not take may a-holes to cause a lot of harm in the media. I don't follow sports at all, and I don't understand that kind of mentality at all. This is not to say this is typical of sports fanas because it clearly is not. Note also what some sports fans do here in the US. LA Oakland and Chicago being prime examples of miserable manners. __________________ Happy to serve.
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culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,056	I remember one of the first sports riots I saw occur after a win was somewhere in Canada--then the trend spread like wildfire all over N America with craziness happening after winning...losing I kind of understand (just kidding ) I wonder if the rioting trend could spread to motorsports??? 8O __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Preliminary investigations indicate that a select few troublemakers came prepared to cause destruction. Apparently, they were packing gas masks and flammable materials. They've been linked to the trouble we had during the olympics. There's also a Facebook page that is set up to help identify the bad guys. Finally, Facebook used for good! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-17-2011, 01:04 AM	#11
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Jim, that was a poor attempt at an adaptation of an Oscar Leroy line about the Metric system. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-16-2011, 06:58 PM	#4
Barnone Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,357	mid, You don't need to apologize. The idiots are everywhere.
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06-16-2011, 08:44 PM	#6
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	The people who were rioting in Vancouver are morons. Around the world people are having peaceful protests to fight for freedoms and human rights. In Vancouver they have a violent riot in the aftermath of a sporting event. The game was likely just an excuse for it though. They just wanted to act like morons. It would be different with justification. Heck it's not even like it was a close game that was lost on a close call.
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06-16-2011, 10:01 PM	#8
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Aye, that was a slap in the face for all of Canada, not just Vancouver. I really hope that the vandals and looters are brought to justice. I don't understand the mentality of people who go out with the intent of damaging others property and starting fights... One can only hope that the Darwin theory of natural selection weeds 'em out!
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06-17-2011, 01:35 AM	#13
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Oh I missed that I don't recall that one... Just saying, I agree though there is a lot of useless crap on facebook. Spud you should watch Corner Gas, it's a good show.
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06-17-2011, 02:08 AM	#15
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	It was on WGN in the USA apparently. It probably is online somewhere but I'm not sure. The dvd's are a recommended option.. http://www.cornergas.com/
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