GO U.S. Womens Hockey!!!

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Anonymous wrote:How dare they minimize your grit and achievement. I am proud of this team!

No one is minimizing their grit and achievement. If they chose to attend the State of the Union, they would have been celebrated just as much. Also, remember that a reason the men's team has received a lot of media attention is because they haven't won a gold since 1980. Women's has won 3 golds, 4 silvers, and 1 bronze since just 1998.

So the women, who have to hold other jobs due to low pay, should be celebrated and not just with an afterthought incitation because T thinks he will be impeached.

The men are lame if this was their first medial and they get paid north of $775k per year. The women just recently had their first six-figure salary and have to have other jobs.

Men rewarded for mediocrity as usual.

Perhaps the men should play the women. You know, equal rights and all. Everyone could throw their salaries in escrow and the winner takes all.

Men get paid more because their league generates significantly more revenue.

Are you actually that stupid that you don't realize all the sexist reasons they currently generate more revenue?

Would you list the "sexist reasons?"

No. MAGA should learn to Google and think critically. You always want welfare.

It isn’t real without links. Nice try bot.

Yes. PP doesn't know any "sexist reasons."

Here's one: the men's hockey game is more exciting. Is that sexist? We enjoyed both games at my house, but the men's was definitely much more exciting.

It's just dumb. To center men all the time. To think that women playing the same sport aren't as exciting. But, I guess Americans wanting to be entertained to death shows exactly why bread and circuses work.

I am as pro-women sports as can be. But people are entitled to watch whatever sports they want to watch and if they prefer to watch men's ice hockey then go ahead. There is no requirement for anyone to watch any particular sport.

A lot of Republican women do not watch women’s sports because there are too many lesbians in it waving their Sodom flag in the face of Americans.

Now the mask is off. So much for being The Party Who Cares So Deeply About Women’s Sports.

Was the mask ever on to begin with? The next Republican I see discussing literally anything in good faith will be the first.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL. Right back to the sexism.

Have you had a TBI?

Everything written above is demonstrably true. Men skate much faster. Everything happens more quickly. It requires a higher level of skill. The game is significantly more violent. Have you not watched hockey?

There isn’t a player on the USA women’s team that could make a men’s college roster at Michigan State or North Dakota.

+1. PS. It's the same with women's basketball and softball. Sure, it's fun to watch your daughters play, but don't expect complete strangers to get excited about watching the games.

It’s a chicken and egg problem though. A big factor in generating excitement is how the game is presented. I’ve been riveted by obscure events like bullriding and surfing where I get totally invested in the outcome, because the commentators take the time to explain the fine points of the sport and make us care about the athletes. It doesn’t have to be the highest level of the sport to be worth covering. Lots of people tune in to the LLWS every year. If women’s sports were broadcast as exciting and worthwhile, fans would feed off of that.

Follow the money. There is the NBA and the WNBA. They both have a fan base and they both generate income, but more of the fans seem to prefer watching the NBA and that is fine. It is an entertainment choice.

One person wants to watch Disney, another wants to watch Star wars and another wants to watch John wick. There's a market for all of them but the markets are different sizes.

It's not exactly an entertainment choice. Remember that speech in the Devil Wears Prada...well, your preference to watch men's sports is more of the same. You are being spoon-fed by the billionaire team owners, the media, the sponsors, and on.

Huh? I'm capable of making my own entertainment choices. I've gone to multiple middle school track meets .... I clearly understand that those are only entertaining to myself and the other parents that are there. Outside of that no one is interested nor should they be.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL. Right back to the sexism.

Have you had a TBI?

Everything written above is demonstrably true. Men skate much faster. Everything happens more quickly. It requires a higher level of skill. The game is significantly more violent. Have you not watched hockey?

There isn’t a player on the USA women’s team that could make a men’s college roster at Michigan State or North Dakota.

+1. PS. It's the same with women's basketball and softball. Sure, it's fun to watch your daughters play, but don't expect complete strangers to get excited about watching the games.

It’s a chicken and egg problem though. A big factor in generating excitement is how the game is presented. I’ve been riveted by obscure events like bullriding and surfing where I get totally invested in the outcome, because the commentators take the time to explain the fine points of the sport and make us care about the athletes. It doesn’t have to be the highest level of the sport to be worth covering. Lots of people tune in to the LLWS every year. If women’s sports were broadcast as exciting and worthwhile, fans would feed off of that.

Follow the money. There is the NBA and the WNBA. They both have a fan base and they both generate income, but more of the fans seem to prefer watching the NBA and that is fine. It is an entertainment choice.

One person wants to watch Disney, another wants to watch Star wars and another wants to watch John wick. There's a market for all of them but the markets are different sizes.

It's not exactly an entertainment choice. Remember that speech in the Devil Wears Prada...well, your preference to watch men's sports is more of the same. You are being spoon-fed by the billionaire team owners, the media, the sponsors, and on.

Huh? I'm capable of making my own entertainment choices. I've gone to multiple middle school track meets .... I clearly understand that those are only entertaining to myself and the other parents that are there. Outside of that no one is interested nor should they be.

And no billionaire or anyone else is ever going to turn that into an income generating sports event with paying fans. Sorry.

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Anonymous wrote:OP please come back and confirm that you fully support banning biological men in all women’s sports. Since you’re such a supporter of women’s teams.

I actually agree with this in theory and always have, but people like you who get all worked into a froth like it's the end of the world make me want to change my mind.

So much suffering in the world, so much damage from this administration, and this is what you get your knickers in a twist about.

You MAGA perverts sickly obsessed with trans people and trying to make their lives a miserable hell are rotten to the core.

Tell me that you don’t have a daughter who plays competitive sports without telling me that you don’t have a daughter who plays competitive sports.

Thanks for your theoretical support.

I have a girl in competitive sports and I agree with PP 100%

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Is the women’s team really going to the WH or was that an unsubstantiated statement?

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Anonymous wrote:LOL. Right back to the sexism.

Have you had a TBI?

Everything written above is demonstrably true. Men skate much faster. Everything happens more quickly. It requires a higher level of skill. The game is significantly more violent. Have you not watched hockey?

There isn’t a player on the USA women’s team that could make a men’s college roster at Michigan State or North Dakota.

+1. PS. It's the same with women's basketball and softball. Sure, it's fun to watch your daughters play, but don't expect complete strangers to get excited about watching the games.

It’s a chicken and egg problem though. A big factor in generating excitement is how the game is presented. I’ve been riveted by obscure events like bullriding and surfing where I get totally invested in the outcome, because the commentators take the time to explain the fine points of the sport and make us care about the athletes. It doesn’t have to be the highest level of the sport to be worth covering. Lots of people tune in to the LLWS every year. If women’s sports were broadcast as exciting and worthwhile, fans would feed off of that.

Follow the money. There is the NBA and the WNBA. They both have a fan base and they both generate income, but more of the fans seem to prefer watching the NBA and that is fine. It is an entertainment choice.

One person wants to watch Disney, another wants to watch Star wars and another wants to watch John wick. There's a market for all of them but the markets are different sizes.

It's not exactly an entertainment choice. Remember that speech in the Devil Wears Prada...well, your preference to watch men's sports is more of the same. You are being spoon-fed by the billionaire team owners, the media, the sponsors, and on.

Huh? I'm capable of making my own entertainment choices. I've gone to multiple middle school track meets .... I clearly understand that those are only entertaining to myself and the other parents that are there. Outside of that no one is interested nor should they be.

Apples and oranges. There’s a big difference between attending an event live with schoolchildren and lots of boring down time, versus watching a continuous-action event on TV with professional athletes where it’s been heavily edited and packaged with camera angles, slow motion replays, commentary, background pieces on the athletes, etc. Or watching it live in an arena with lasers and music and concessions and a giant, enthusiastic crowd. Of course the latter is going to be a lot more entertaining. Money makes a game feel more important.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL. Right back to the sexism.

Have you had a TBI?

Everything written above is demonstrably true. Men skate much faster. Everything happens more quickly. It requires a higher level of skill. The game is significantly more violent. Have you not watched hockey?

There isn’t a player on the USA women’s team that could make a men’s college roster at Michigan State or North Dakota.

+1. PS. It's the same with women's basketball and softball. Sure, it's fun to watch your daughters play, but don't expect complete strangers to get excited about watching the games.

It’s a chicken and egg problem though. A big factor in generating excitement is how the game is presented. I’ve been riveted by obscure events like bullriding and surfing where I get totally invested in the outcome, because the commentators take the time to explain the fine points of the sport and make us care about the athletes. It doesn’t have to be the highest level of the sport to be worth covering. Lots of people tune in to the LLWS every year. If women’s sports were broadcast as exciting and worthwhile, fans would feed off of that.

Follow the money. There is the NBA and the WNBA. They both have a fan base and they both generate income, but more of the fans seem to prefer watching the NBA and that is fine. It is an entertainment choice.

One person wants to watch Disney, another wants to watch Star wars and another wants to watch John wick. There's a market for all of them but the markets are different sizes.

It's not exactly an entertainment choice. Remember that speech in the Devil Wears Prada...well, your preference to watch men's sports is more of the same. You are being spoon-fed by the billionaire team owners, the media, the sponsors, and on.

Huh? I'm capable of making my own entertainment choices. I've gone to multiple middle school track meets .... I clearly understand that those are only entertaining to myself and the other parents that are there. Outside of that no one is interested nor should they be.

Apples and oranges. There’s a big difference between attending an event live with schoolchildren and lots of boring down time, versus watching a continuous-action event on TV with professional athletes where it’s been heavily edited and packaged with camera angles, slow motion replays, commentary, background pieces on the athletes, etc. Or watching it live in an arena with lasers and music and concessions and a giant, enthusiastic crowd. Of course the latter is going to be a lot more entertaining. Money makes a game feel more important.

We're going to have to agree to disagree. I enjoy watching women's hockey, but I am fine if someone else does not enjoy it.

Some fans are just going to prefer one event over another regardless of how many lights or lasers or music tracks you include at the event.

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Anonymous wrote:OP please come back and confirm that you fully support banning biological men in all women’s sports. Since you’re such a supporter of women’s teams.

I agree with OP, and I fully support banning biological men in all women's teams.

And if Trump made a bad joke, he should call them and apologize. That is how jokes should work. If he doesn't, then it confirms that he intended to minimize their achievements.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL. Right back to the sexism.

Have you had a TBI?

Everything written above is demonstrably true. Men skate much faster. Everything happens more quickly. It requires a higher level of skill. The game is significantly more violent. Have you not watched hockey?

There isn’t a player on the USA women’s team that could make a men’s college roster at Michigan State or North Dakota.

+1. PS. It's the same with women's basketball and softball. Sure, it's fun to watch your daughters play, but don't expect complete strangers to get excited about watching the games.

It’s a chicken and egg problem though. A big factor in generating excitement is how the game is presented. I’ve been riveted by obscure events like bullriding and surfing where I get totally invested in the outcome, because the commentators take the time to explain the fine points of the sport and make us care about the athletes. It doesn’t have to be the highest level of the sport to be worth covering. Lots of people tune in to the LLWS every year. If women’s sports were broadcast as exciting and worthwhile, fans would feed off of that.

Follow the money. There is the NBA and the WNBA. They both have a fan base and they both generate income, but more of the fans seem to prefer watching the NBA and that is fine. It is an entertainment choice.

One person wants to watch Disney, another wants to watch Star wars and another wants to watch John wick. There's a market for all of them but the markets are different sizes.

It's not exactly an entertainment choice. Remember that speech in the Devil Wears Prada...well, your preference to watch men's sports is more of the same. You are being spoon-fed by the billionaire team owners, the media, the sponsors, and on.

Huh? I'm capable of making my own entertainment choices. I've gone to multiple middle school track meets .... I clearly understand that those are only entertaining to myself and the other parents that are there. Outside of that no one is interested nor should they be.

DP.

When ypu live in a capitalistic soceity, you understand that your "entertainment choices" send a message. Who and what you spend your money on sends a clear message about your values. Any woman who thinks it is okay to just support men's teams only because it is their "entertainment choice" is an idiot.

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Anonymous wrote:How dare they minimize your grit and achievement. I am proud of this team!

No one is minimizing their grit and achievement. If they chose to attend the State of the Union, they would have been celebrated just as much. Also, remember that a reason the men's team has received a lot of media attention is because they haven't won a gold since 1980. Women's has won 3 golds, 4 silvers, and 1 bronze since just 1998.

DP. No they would have been mocked. Republicans hates women’s sports and women in general. We all know Trump would have attacked them.

The US men’s team is just a bunch maga cult member. A true embarrassment to this nation.

You obviously know nothing about Republicans. It’s interesting that liberals accuse conservatives of being divisive when the opposite is true. Republicans are some of the biggest supporters of women’s sports these days. Please don’t make things up just because you’re uninformed.

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I actually laughed out loud at the PP’s claim. Zero self-awareness.

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Anonymous wrote:OP please come back and confirm that you fully support banning biological men in all women’s sports. Since you’re such a supporter of women’s teams.

I agree with OP, and I fully support banning biological men in all women's teams.

And if Trump made a bad joke, he should call them and apologize. That is how jokes should work. If he doesn't, then it confirms that he intended to minimize their achievements.

But it wasn't a joke. It was Trump's statement of truth, and that is what makes it worse. MAGA keeps saying "it was a joke" - but it wasn't a joke as no one has been able to explain exactly how it was a joke or why it was supposed to be funny.

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Anonymous wrote:Is the women’s team really going to the WH or was that an unsubstantiated statement?

It was another Trump lie. The women's team has already dispersed back to their colleges and pro teams, or regular pre-olympic life.

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Anonymous wrote:OP please come back and confirm that you fully support banning biological men in all women’s sports. Since you’re such a supporter of women’s teams.

I agree with OP, and I fully support banning biological men in all women's teams.

And if Trump made a bad joke, he should call them and apologize. That is how jokes should work. If he doesn't, then it confirms that he intended to minimize their achievements.

But it wasn't a joke. It was Trump's statement of truth, and that is what makes it worse. MAGA keeps saying "it was a joke" - but it wasn't a joke as no one has been able to explain exactly how it was a joke or why it was supposed to be funny.

Yep. Which is why he has not apologized.

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Anonymous wrote:Trump literally celebrated them during the State of the Union and everyone applauded. Wtf are you talking about?

STFU....we all heard the phone call and the "guy talk" Take your condescension elsewhere.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL. Right back to the sexism.

Have you had a TBI?

Everything written above is demonstrably true. Men skate much faster. Everything happens more quickly. It requires a higher level of skill. The game is significantly more violent. Have you not watched hockey?

There isn’t a player on the USA women’s team that could make a men’s college roster at Michigan State or North Dakota.

+1. PS. It's the same with women's basketball and softball. Sure, it's fun to watch your daughters play, but don't expect complete strangers to get excited about watching the games.

It’s a chicken and egg problem though. A big factor in generating excitement is how the game is presented. I’ve been riveted by obscure events like bullriding and surfing where I get totally invested in the outcome, because the commentators take the time to explain the fine points of the sport and make us care about the athletes. It doesn’t have to be the highest level of the sport to be worth covering. Lots of people tune in to the LLWS every year. If women’s sports were broadcast as exciting and worthwhile, fans would feed off of that.

Follow the money. There is the NBA and the WNBA. They both have a fan base and they both generate income, but more of the fans seem to prefer watching the NBA and that is fine. It is an entertainment choice.

One person wants to watch Disney, another wants to watch Star wars and another wants to watch John wick. There's a market for all of them but the markets are different sizes.

It's not exactly an entertainment choice. Remember that speech in the Devil Wears Prada...well, your preference to watch men's sports is more of the same. You are being spoon-fed by the billionaire team owners, the media, the sponsors, and on.

Huh? I'm capable of making my own entertainment choices. I've gone to multiple middle school track meets .... I clearly understand that those are only entertaining to myself and the other parents that are there. Outside of that no one is interested nor should they be.

Apples and oranges. There’s a big difference between attending an event live with schoolchildren and lots of boring down time, versus watching a continuous-action event on TV with professional athletes where it’s been heavily edited and packaged with camera angles, slow motion replays, commentary, background pieces on the athletes, etc. Or watching it live in an arena with lasers and music and concessions and a giant, enthusiastic crowd. Of course the latter is going to be a lot more entertaining. Money makes a game feel more important.

We're going to have to agree to disagree. I enjoy watching women's hockey, but I am fine if someone else does not enjoy it.

Some fans are just going to prefer one event over another regardless of how many lights or lasers or music tracks you include at the event.

For many fans, that’s part of the experience. The NHL would have fewer fans if it wasn’t televised, nobody knew anything about the athletes, and it was limited to 8 teams scattered around two different countries.