Look at the Canadians detained in China since 2018 on accusations of spying.
If I were a hockey player, I would not want to go there. How could you feel safe?

they should plan to go, then not go. i would be thrilled to see the USA & Canada not send any athletes. China is a criminally run land for a lot of reasons. first and foremost is the genocide / internment camps. but then throw in the fact that they own Covid, silenced those who tried to help advise other countries about it and then China didnt share anything. add in their lack of respect for intellectual property, copyright and currency manipulation, the only thing good coming out of china is egg rolls.
- gskalt

Lot of good things come from China, including pretty much everything you buy in the electronics realm and gadzillions of talented people.

But their negligence in the early weeks of Covid led to the biggest disaster in a century. They should absolutely be held to account. But there is no chance that in a democratic capitalist system the people of the west are willing to absorb the economic cost that would entail.

I wonder if there will be any boycott of the 2026 World Cup of Football being held in Mexico, Canada and the USA? You know, to protest the treatment of black people in the USA. You know. The police shootings and the voter suppression.
I’m only half serious, but really. USA, take care of your own backyard first. Then start judging other nations.

I wonder if there will be any boycott of the 2026 World Cup of Football being held in Mexico, Canada and the USA? You know, to protest the treatment of black people in the USA. You know. The police shootings and the voter suppression.
I’m only half serious, but really. USA, take care of your own backyard first. Then start judging other nations.
- BernardShakey

"Criminals and drug addicts with extensive records resisting arrests",
not random "police shootings"
and
"Voter Fraud", not voter suppression.

Fixed it for you, you brainless sheeple you.

Lot of good things come from China, including pretty much everything you buy in the electronics realm and gadzillions of talented people.

But their negligence in the early weeks of Covid led to the biggest disaster in a century. They should absolutely be held to account. But there is no chance that in a democratic capitalist system the people of the west are willing to absorb the economic cost that would entail.
- PT21

China's economy was on the severe downswing for years, prior to Covid they unleashed, on purpose... Now that they paid off brainless Fauci's of the world to destroy the Western economies, China's economy grew 19%.

China's economy was on the severe downswing for years, prior to Covid they unleashed, on purpose... Now that they paid off brainless Fauci's of the world to destroy the Western economies, China's economy grew 19%.
- StargateSG1

I can always count on the MAGA crowd to chime in. The US is 4% of the worlds population It’s not all about you

I can always count on the MAGA crowd to chime in. The US is 4% of the worlds population It’s not all about you
- BernardShakey

Move to China or Venezuela or Cuba..
Enjoy what you "stand for"..
Most of you can only whine about this great country, while benefiting from what this country gives you.
Try rioting and looting in China...
lol

Well, we now have a very friendly, pro-China administration now in the States, so don't put that by us to attend sadly. And of course Canada is led by Che Jr, so who knows.

Native Americans say hello. Or they would if they weren't all dead.
- tkecanuck341

Get out of Van for a bit and look around BC. They're everywhere.

Move to China or Venezuela or Cuba..
Enjoy what you "stand for"..
Most of you can only whine about this great country, while benefiting from what this country gives you.
Try rioting and looting in China...
lol
- StargateSG1

I am not American, thank goodness. And that love it or leave it attitude is hilarious. Do some research son. Over 75% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. USA ranks 33rd of 36 in infant mortality in developed countries. The US spends more on Military spending than on education. The US is what you call a failed state. It works for the rich and those too dumb to figure it out.

Lot of good things come from China, including pretty much everything you buy in the electronics realm and gadzillions of talented people.

But their negligence in the early weeks of Covid led to the biggest disaster in a century. They should absolutely be held to account. But there is no chance that in a democratic capitalist system the people of the west are willing to absorb the economic cost that would entail.
- PT21

I don't think the majority of even the most ardent MAGA person really "blames" the average Chinese citizen for much. After all, you can't point to a top-down, strongarm government like what they have and place blame anywhere but at the top.

And to the neckbeards that like to point to mostly-fictitious American tall tales of "institutional racism" and other Marxist buzzwords, seriously -- buy a ticket to your favorite Utopia and stay there. The air will be that much cleaner.

I am not American, thank goodness. And that love it or leave it attitude is hilarious. Do some research son. Over 75% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. USA ranks 33rd of 36 in infant mortality in developed countries. The US spends more on Military spending than on education. The US is what you call a failed state. It works for the rich and those too dumb to figure it out.
- BernardShakey

Ah right, another non-American that simultaneously suffers from jealousy and can't stay in his lane.

I don't think the majority of even the most ardent MAGA person really "blames" the average Chinese citizen for much. After all, you can't point to a top-down, strongarm government like what they have and place blame anywhere but at the top.

And to the neckbeards that like to point to mostly-fictitious American tall tales of "institutional racism" and other Marxist buzzwords, seriously -- buy a ticket to your favorite Utopia and stay there. The air will be that much cleaner.



Ah right, another non-American that simultaneously suffers from jealousy and can't stay in his lane.
- DeuceNine

Thank you for quoting my post in a response that has nothing whatsoever to do with what I said.

Now, please go and get the medical V procedures that you desperately need: vaccination and vasectomy.

I am not American, thank goodness. And that love it or leave it attitude is hilarious. Do some research son. Over 75% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. USA ranks 33rd of 36 in infant mortality in developed countries. The US spends more on Military spending than on education. The US is what you call a failed state. It works for the rich and those too dumb to figure it out.
- BernardShakey

Nothing but lies and fake information in this post.
US spends more per student than any other developed nation, the high school my kid goes to spends an astonishing 39K per student, could be a US record, certainly # 1 in stupid Illinois.
Problem is, these "woke" bastards teach them racial justice, liberal arts, sex ed and LQBTQ, instead of math, science and physics.

And 75% living paycheck to paycheck is total garbage, and those in middle class who do should stop buying a new iPhone every year.

China's economy was on the severe downswing for years, prior to Covid they unleashed, on purpose... Now that they paid off brainless Fauci's of the world to destroy the Western economies, China's economy grew 19%.
- StargateSG1

By severe downswing you mean growing about two and a half times as fast as the US instead of 4 times as fast? Sure. That will happen again, in a couple of years. As countries get richer, their growth rate slows.

"Criminals and drug addicts with extensive records resisting arrests",
not random "police shootings"
and
"Voter Fraud", not voter suppression.

Fixed it for you, you brainless sheeple you.
- StargateSG1

You have proof we haven't seen yet?

Is that proof Trump's team shared with you? Oh, wait...

And of course Canada is led by Che Jr, so who knows.
- DeuceNine

Native Americans say hello. Or they would if they weren't all dead.
- tkecanuck341

Well that’s just not true at all.

Nothing but lies and fake information in this post.
US spends more per student than any other developed nation, the high school my kid goes to spends an astonishing 39K per student, could be a US record, certainly # 1 in stupid Illinois.
Problem is, these "woke" bastards teach them racial justice, liberal arts, sex ed and LQBTQ, instead of math, science and physics.

And 75% living paycheck to paycheck is total garbage, and those in middle class who do should stop buying a new iPhone every year.
- StargateSG1

The only thing the US spends more on than any other developed nation is healthcare (for profit) and military spending. Keep on spouting Fox News talking points kid. Maybe try reading a book. But book reading is hard. So, you just watch Tucker.

Millionaire hosts doing the bidding of the economic elites. Your brain is as vacant and devoid of activity as the once great, industrious inner city America. Before corporate America sent all the manufacturing jobs to Mexico and Asia so they can pay employees pennies on the dollar.
The US like all failing empires retreat into nationalism, totalitarianism and endless, money draining wars. By 2030, the US dollar will be replaced as the worlds base currency. Then the hyperinflation will come. Not to mention that debt. Oh that debt. Better cut taxes for the rich and social security for the poor You heard it here first kid

Lot of good things come from China, including pretty much everything you buy in the electronics realm and gadzillions of talented people.

But their negligence in the early weeks of Covid led to the biggest disaster in a century. They should absolutely be held to account. But there is no chance that in a democratic capitalist system the people of the west are willing to absorb the economic cost that would entail.
- PT21

If your into slave labor by all means

You have proof we haven't seen yet?

Is that proof Trump's team shared with you? Oh, wait...
- Nasty_Duck

FBI has stats

The only thing the US spends more on than any other developed nation is healthcare (for profit) and military spending. Keep on spouting Fox News talking points kid. Maybe try reading a book. But book reading is hard. So, you just watch Tucker.

Millionaire hosts doing the bidding of the economic elites. Your brain is as vacant and devoid of activity as the once great, industrious inner city America. Before corporate America sent all the manufacturing jobs to Mexico and Asia so they can pay employees pennies on the dollar.
The US like all failing empires retreat into nationalism, totalitarianism and endless, money draining wars. By 2030, the US dollar will be replaced as the worlds base currency. Then the hyperinflation will come. Not to mention that debt. Oh that debt. Better cut taxes for the rich and social security for the poor You heard it here first kid
- BernardShakey

Why do you assume that everybody who disagrees with you is conservative?

The only thing the US spends more on than any other developed nation is healthcare (for profit) and military spending. Keep on spouting Fox News talking points kid. Maybe try reading a book. But book reading is hard. So, you just watch Tucker.

Millionaire hosts doing the bidding of the economic elites. Your brain is as vacant and devoid of activity as the once great, industrious inner city America. Before corporate America sent all the manufacturing jobs to Mexico and Asia so they can pay employees pennies on the dollar.
The US like all failing empires retreat into nationalism, totalitarianism and endless, money draining wars. By 2030, the US dollar will be replaced as the worlds base currency. Then the hyperinflation will come. Not to mention that debt. Oh that debt. Better cut taxes for the rich and social security for the poor You heard it here first kid
- BernardShakey

So the US develops medical breakthroughs and provides military protection for many to benefit. You do realize if the US didn't provide that military, countries like Canada would have been occupied by force many years ago right?
US has lots of faults both past and present. But modern social justice (READ: domestic terrorism) will not only weaken the entire western world- it will destroy it. And China loves it. Because when they take power, any notion of social justice will be eliminated faster than you can say, "I can't breathe."

To say that politics and sports shouldn't mix; the mix is inevitable and everyone will hate the rhetoric because it won't suit their side of the argument.

Trickle down: when BS is going on in the political world, it bleeds into sports. You can't stop that. The odour will slip through the cracks of the walls. Marxism will slip through the Kaepernicks and the Lebrons.

The CCP (which calls itself China, even though Taiwan is the last remnant of China) was born out of the deaths of up to 60M people. Why now have things changed? All the nations of the world consorted with her and because of that, she gained in strength and is now a world threat. This is what you get when you're in bed with commies. The NHL not going would only be a start.

Enjoy what you "stand for"..
- StargateSG1

Hard to stand with a cop's knee on your neck.

I WOULD SUSPECT CANADA WOULD BOYCOTT SIMPLE BECAUSE OF THE ARREST OF 2 CANADIAN AND NO OPEN TRIAL , FOR NO REASON. I KNOW IF I WAS A CANADIAN ATHLETIC I WOULD THINK TWICE BEFORE I GO