I love athletics so I'm really looking forward to them... I'm not bothered about where they are or any politics surrounding them - it's all about the fantastic sport.
I'm excited for the Opening Ceremony but every time they even say 'Scotland' or 'Glasgow', all I can think about is their referendum vote. I get this feeling the presenters want to talk about it too. Going to overshadow the whole event for me I think.
Just the fact that its in Scotland and theyre going for independence just makes me care very little for these games. I'm just so not interested. Anyone else?
Instead of throwing your toys out of the pram, tell us what you DO give a toss about. Should make interesting reading.... If you can be arsed to reply
I love athletics so I'm really looking forward to them... I'm not bothered about where they are or any politics surrounding them - it's all about the fantastic sport.
Well said. It's an event for many athletes to gain ground & get known on. The downers can bog off. Plenty of other channels to see.
Just the fact that its in Scotland and theyre going for independence just makes me care very little for these games. I'm just so not interested. Anyone else?
And then you wont watch them and those that do enjoy it will, just like many other things in life that some people like and some don't. What any of that has to do with the Scottish referendum I really don't know, and you do know that if they do vote Yes whilst Scotland wont automatically enter the EU you can bet your life they will join the Commonwealth so why would having the games there be any different to having them in another members country ?
Yes Scotland appears to be happy welcoming participating commonwealth countries that still breach the Human Rights Act and criminalise same sex loving relationships with prison sentences and penalties simply for being in a consenting loving adult relationship, no condemnation of these 42 commonwealth nations which still uphold homophobic oppressive laws.
Article 7 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth Games Federation states: “There shall be no discrimination against any country or person on any grounds whatsoever, including race, colour, gender, religion or politics.”
Again the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"
Article 1.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Article 3.
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
Article 5.
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Article 6.
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
Article 7.
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
Article 30.
Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.
It seems Scotland who legalised same-sex marriage this year and supposed to champion equality has no objections in allowing countries who breach Human Rights participation.
Absolute hypocrisy yet again LGBT people are dehumanised and ignored denied the basic human rights everyone of us take for granted, shameful and disgraceful and no a simple same sex kiss does nothing to condemn the oppression a section of society face.
I'm not interested either, in fact it has been annoying me as I work in the East End and the road closures are a pain. I got really caught up in that opening ceremony though, the red arrows flew over my house and I ran outside to see them, so I'm quite looking forward to it now. I'll probably be moaning again tomorrow when I'm stuck in traffic though!
It's a nonsense sporting event that has no reason whatsoever to exist/be as big as it is. Obviously something like the European Championships, World Championships etc makes sense as those are geographical regions but the idea of a games between former members of the British Empire is a nonsense. It's like the Ryder Cup in golf. Europe vs USA. Europe is not a sporting entity. Another nonsense tournament.
It's a nonsense sporting event that has no reason whatsoever to exist/be as big as it is. Obviously something like the European Championships, World Championships etc makes sense as those are geographical regions but the idea of a games between former members of the British Empire is a nonsense. It's like the Ryder Cup in golf. Europe vs USA. Europe is not a sporting entity. Another nonsense tournament.
Cobblers. It's all arbitrary. Any event that athletes want to take part in and the hosting city can have a jolly at is as valid as any other.
Plus, to reiterate - I can drink in public and suck saline phlegm. Job's a good 'un
Just the fact that its in Scotland and theyre going for independence just makes me care very little for these games. I'm just so not interested. Anyone else?
Not me. It's regenerated an area of Glasgow and that can't be bad. I doubt I'll be watching much of the games, but I'm intelligent enough to realise the event will be good for Scotland on an international level.
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Instead of throwing your toys out of the pram, tell us what you DO give a toss about. Should make interesting reading.... If you can be arsed to reply
Love you too Honestweegie.
Well said. It's an event for many athletes to gain ground & get known on. The downers can bog off. Plenty of other channels to see.
Weegie and me sitting in a tree
In Queen's Park overlooking the city
Snacking on pakoras, drinking Irn Bru
Don't you wish you'd come along too?
Let people enjoy what they enjoy? .:)
Chuckin cabers at Billy Valuuuuuue
And then you wont watch them and those that do enjoy it will, just like many other things in life that some people like and some don't. What any of that has to do with the Scottish referendum I really don't know, and you do know that if they do vote Yes whilst Scotland wont automatically enter the EU you can bet your life they will join the Commonwealth so why would having the games there be any different to having them in another members country ?
Total shite.
I watched the documentary on David Rudisha the other night. It was excellent.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b04bdr54/100-seconds-to-beat-the-world-the-david-rudisha-story
Article 7 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth Games Federation states: “There shall be no discrimination against any country or person on any grounds whatsoever, including race, colour, gender, religion or politics.”
Again the "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"
Article 1.
All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
Article 3.
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person.
Article 5.
No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
Article 6.
Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere as a person before the law.
Article 7.
All are equal before the law and are entitled without any discrimination to equal protection of the law. All are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination in violation of this Declaration and against any incitement to such discrimination.
Article 30.
Nothing in this Declaration may be interpreted as implying for any State, group or person any right to engage in any activity or to perform any act aimed at the destruction of any of the rights and freedoms set forth herein.
It seems Scotland who legalised same-sex marriage this year and supposed to champion equality has no objections in allowing countries who breach Human Rights participation.
Absolute hypocrisy yet again LGBT people are dehumanised and ignored denied the basic human rights everyone of us take for granted, shameful and disgraceful and no a simple same sex kiss does nothing to condemn the oppression a section of society face.
I'm not interested either, in fact it has been annoying me as I work in the East End and the road closures are a pain. I got really caught up in that opening ceremony though, the red arrows flew over my house and I ran outside to see them, so I'm quite looking forward to it now. I'll probably be moaning again tomorrow when I'm stuck in traffic though!
To me both are equally pointless
It legitimises me drinking gin and eating oysters by the river - ergo is a marvellous thing.
Cobblers. It's all arbitrary. Any event that athletes want to take part in and the hosting city can have a jolly at is as valid as any other.
Plus, to reiterate - I can drink in public and suck saline phlegm. Job's a good 'un
Weegie is too dirty for him, and she lives in that filth strewn hovel of Scotland.
He likes things spotless.:D
I shall be watching it all. Especially the track & field.
No idea of the Human Rights abuses no but you choose like others to ignore that don`t you because it does not effect you personally.
Besides its utter rubbish anyway.
God bless DVD's I say...
You know me so well it's frightening.
I agree with what you say, but then you'd have to abandon every worldwide based event.
Wtf is wrong with some people. If you don't like a certain sporting event, just don't watch it, but equally don't begrudge the people that do.
Not me. It's regenerated an area of Glasgow and that can't be bad. I doubt I'll be watching much of the games, but I'm intelligent enough to realise the event will be good for Scotland on an international level.