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1. #1
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:42 pm, Craig said:

   They didn’t lose a SET during their entire march to Gold. Sweet.

2. #2
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:46 pm, Gator70 said:

   Very motivating!

3. #3
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:47 pm, letget said:

   What a proud day for America to have these two gals win the gold. Sure makes me so proud of them and all citizens who are there for us all. God bless our country and each there.
   L

4. #4
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:50 pm, pgtips said:

   I think that’s pretty cool.

5. #5
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:52 pm, Paul Revere said:

   Play that and Kobe’s answer at the Republican convention!

6. #6
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:57 pm, lukespapa said:

   WOW! I think nbc will employ the time-delay buffer to make sure this heresy does not happen again! /sarc

7. #7
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:58 pm, twiggman said:

   I hear Olby-nut had a heart attack after this aired…Ha, Ha…

8. #8
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:59 pm, PBoilermaker said:

   Saw the match “live” and thought this was pretty cool.

   Imagine that…athletes proud of their country and its leader.

9. #9
   On August 21st, 2008 at 2:59 pm, mngirl said:

   I saw this last night. It was so very cool!!

   And you know, one of my favorite parts of the Olympics, is each and every medal ceremony that has the Star Spangled Banner sung with an Athlete with his/her hand over their heart.

   Last night when I heard “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave”……I thought, hmmm likely not part of the Chinese anthem?

10. #10
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:00 pm, sambo said:

    Craig said:
    They didn’t lose a SET during their entire march to Gold. Sweet.

    In 2 olympics straight!!
    Saw it and loved it. Then I thought I might have missed something…

11. #11
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:03 pm, uhangtight said:

    i love beach volleyball, and i love our olympic winners! and, yes of course you won’t be seeing them thank the prez for all he does on NBC.. i am surprised they didn’t the NBC mic didn’t hit her in the head as she said that..!!

12. #12
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:05 pm, b-cat said:

    Video is disabled right now, but great for these girls!

13. #13
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:05 pm, dan708 said:

    That must’ve made Bush’s day; normally he spends every day deflecting criticism, some of it justified.

14. #14
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:09 pm, larkabee said:

    What are they thinking!? Don’t they know the only things you can say about President Bush on an international stage are negative things!?

    No, seriously, though, it is inspirational and, sadly, surreal these days, to see “celebrities,” especially young ones, say they’re thankful for Bush in front of a large audience. I’m surprised no one asked them, “Is that a ‘cool’ thing to say?”

    I’ve been watching May and Walsh play, and was already a big fan. Now I’m an even bigger one. USA!!

15. #15
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:09 pm, lukespapa said:

    Paul Revere said

    Play that and Kobe’s answer at the Republican convention!

    I think this is an awesome idea. How can we get Rush to play the audio of this, and get this idea to the RNC?

16. #16
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:10 pm, b-cat said:

    NBC must have hated this. In the little I have watched of the Olympics, NBC appeared to be actively rooting for China.

17. #17
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:11 pm, secondsight said:

    much much cooler than professional volleyball: USA Women’s Eight+

    http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=0817_sd_rob_hl_l0768&channelcode=st_wcau&adv=local

    You may have to tell NBC your local affliate and claim Comcast as your isp. I also had to load silverlite but it’s worth this video. Look for the overhead tracking shot at 7 minutes in, it will give you goosebumps.

    Then watch them get their medals; they made me PROUD.

    http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/player.html?assetid=0817_sd_rob_hl_l0768&channelcode=st_wcau&adv=local

18. #18
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:14 pm, walterc said:

    b-cat said:

    NBC must have hated this. In the little I have watched of the Olympics, NBC appeared to be actively rooting for China.

    That’s my take on the Olympics too.

    Actually Womens beach volleyball and gymnastics (mens and womens) is the only things I’ve seen.

19. #19
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:20 pm, b-cat said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:14 pm, walterc said:
    Actually Womens beach volleyball and gymnastics (mens and womens) is the only things I’ve seen.

    Yeah, pretty much. Plus swimming and high-diving. The pro-China was blatant during women’s high-dive.

20. #20
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:21 pm, RetFireman said:

    I watched that last night and couldn’t believe my ears, especially when they thanked him for all he does. He had spent a considerable amount of time with them, and must say I had thought they were trying to set him up when they offered to let him pat their rumps, which is their thing. Now it turns out they were really sincere with the offer, proving just what class acts they really are.

    Beauty, talent, brains and repeat gold after over 120 undefeated games. If only more people could be like them.

21. #21
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:27 pm, sambo said:

    What did Kobe say?

22. #22
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:29 pm, Flyoverman said:

    And now in keeping with the Fairness Doctrine, here’s five seconds of John Conyers and Maxine Waters shouting out “Impeach Bush.”

23. #23
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:29 pm, RetFireman said:

    And you know, one of my favorite parts of the Olympics, is each and every medal ceremony that has the Star Spangled Banner sung with an Athlete with his/her hand over their heart.

    Something The Golden Calf just can’t bring himself to do. I understand that Muslims in this country never do either. Just sayin…

24. #24
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:30 pm, tmitsss said:

    Skimpily Dressed, Wet and Exhausted Girls Profess Love for Bush While Under Interrogation.

25. #25
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:35 pm, tre said:

    You go, girls! Y’all are an inspiration, too!

26. #26
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:44 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    i am surprised they didn’t the NBC mic didn’t hit her in the head as she said that..!!

    They actually grabbed the reporter and hugged her, and she looked like she was going to faint. Hmm, the reporter was wearing bright red, I wonder why…

27. #27
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:46 pm, alaskangrizzly said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:27 pm, sambo said:
    What did Kobe say?

    “Eat more chicken”

    Okay that was pretty lame, but the women beach volleyball team was anything but and won in perfect fashion by never losing a set. Congrats.

28. #28
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:47 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    And now in keeping with the Fairness Doctrine, here’s five seconds of John Conyers and Maxine Waters shouting out “Impeach Bush.”

    If they’re in skimpy bikinis I’m gonna puke.

29. #29
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:48 pm, mistressjustice said:

    Sweet girls, and cute. Politics aside, congrats for them.

    USA! USA!……..

30. #30
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:50 pm, 7thson said:

    Thank goodness for Tivo so I can fast forward through all of NBC’s propaganda and watch our athletes. The displays of patriotism have been inspiring to my family and my son now aspires to be an Olympian someday. Thank you Kerri, Misty, Michael, Kobe and all the rest!

31. #31
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:53 pm, sambo said:

    mistressjustice said:
    Sweet girls, and cute. Politics aside, congrats for them.

    sounds like LGM talking about Obama.

32. #32
    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:53 pm, Scooter36 said:

    meaningless

33. #33
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:01 pm, twall said:

    YOU_TUBE link has been removed………
    .This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by a third party.

34. #34
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:05 pm, alaskangrizzly said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:53 pm, Scooter36 said:
    meaningless

    You’ve summed up your existence rather well Kuddos to you for being so self-aware.

35. #35
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:06 pm, dakine said:

    walterc and b-cat, you must not be watching much Olympics coverage. I probably watch 3-5 hours a day. NBC (as is typical and understandable) is on overdrive in covering USA athletes and most of the commentators are actively rooting for USA individuals and teams, and if all you saw was gymnastics and beach volleyball, you would know that NBC’s coverage there is particularly pro-American and almost anti-Chinese in some respects (especially gymnastics). Keep it real. In most sports being covered at the Olympics by NBC, the commentators have a personal relationship and long history with the USA athletes and coaches they are covering. Hell, Karch and Marlow (the guys covering beach volleyball) worked out with May and Walsh during the tournament.

    AG, the gal reporter hugged during the interview covers beach volleyball regularly and is friends with May and Walsh.

36. #36
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:08 pm, terrig said:

    I actually watched this and couldn’t believe that NBC didn’t fade to black.
    MistressJustice, polictis aside? Please get some help!

37. #37
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:09 pm, CCM said:

    I saw the video of Bush kicking around with Misty May and Kerri before the games and it was great. So nice to remember that not everyone hates this man.

    http://apnews.myway.com/article/20080809/D92EQ1S02.html

38. #38
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:13 pm, b-cat said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:06 pm, dakine said:
    walterc and b-cat, you must not be watching much Olympics coverage

    Yes, that is what I said.

39. #39
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:17 pm, mistressjustice said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:08 pm, terrig said:
    I actually watched this and couldn’t believe that NBC didn’t fade to black.
    MistressJustice, polictis aside? Please get some help!

    Look whose back to pick fights for no reason or provocation at all. Has your gone “Christopher Walken in Deer Hunter” yet in anticipation of returning to you?

    This is a postitive thread, so bug off with your negativity, cow.

40. #40
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:18 pm, terrig said:

    MJ, positive thread, then why bring in your negativity. Bugger off yourself.

41. #41
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:19 pm, tampadave said:

    I am so very proud of these ladies for expressing true gratitude to President Bush. Awesome! A few patriotic Americans still left in the USA! Amazing!!!!

42. #42
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm, terrig said:

    BTW MJ, my daughter has been having treatments for leukemia. Okay.

43. #43
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:22 pm, Lindsay said:

    Thank you Kerri and Misty!!! We are so proud of you!

    And, thanks, Michelle, for posting these great Americans in China.

    I have been impressed that every single American Olympian who has won the gold has their right hand over their hearts during the national anthem. Impressive.

44. #44
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:24 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    HA! The vid at Hot Air does not work so Allah linked YouTube which had it yanked:

    This video is no longer available due to a copyright claim by a third party.

45. #45
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:24 pm, GaMidnightRider said:

    God Bless America and God Bless these girls. Not only are they winners but they had the mindset and good brains to think our president. I am proud to be an American. ALWAYS HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL

46. #46
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:39 pm, mistressjustice said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:20 pm, terrig said:
    BTW MJ, my daughter has been having treatments for leukemia. Okay.

    Then I would think that you would feel more peaceful and postive than to post your insult in #36. It was unprovoked, out of the blue, and an asinine cheapshot.

    Politics aside, I COMPLIMENTED THE FREAKEN VOLLEYBALL GIRLS.

    Your snarky crack was based on and in response to NOTHING.

    Politics aside, I hope your daughter pulls through 100%, but it sure doesn’t give you a “free pass” from me to drop unprovoked insults. Dish it out and take it back.

    Again, and back to positivity, these girls should be very proud, and I don’t care about their politics. I’m happy for them, and proud of them. The video was very cute and sweet.

47. #47
    On August 21st, 2008 at 4:41 pm, TooMuchTime said:

    …hmmm, likely not part of the Chinese anthem?

    Yeah, the Chinese anthem is more like this.

    It’s the East German anthem from the movie Top Secret.

    Hail, Hail, East Germany,
    Land of Vine and Grape.
    Land where you’ll regret,
    Any try to escape.

    No matter if you tunnel under,
    Or take a running jump at the wall.
    Forget it, the guards will kill you,
    If the electrified fence doesn’t first.

48. #48
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:00 pm, reshas1 said:

    I saw this live last night, had to back it up several times to catch all they were saying. I showed my husband, and we both said, woo hoo, I’m sure NBC did NOT have a tingle down their legs… LOL

    You go girls, both of them are a class act.

49. #49
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:05 pm, npphotog said:

    I stayed up late to watch the match and couldn’t believe my hears that Kerri made it a point to say thank you to the President for inspiring them and for all that he does. I think Keith Olbermann would have fainted. Congratulations to this All American team!!!

50. #50
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:10 pm, T-Bone said:

    Contrast that with the Dixie Chicks

    SoCal Chicks Rock!

51. #51
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:20 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    AG, the gal reporter hugged during the interview covers beach volleyball regularly and is friends with May and Walsh.

    Attractive girl too… but she did look surprised. It was a good match, the Chinese players were good but they didn’t have the teamwork the Americans had.

52. #52
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:25 pm, jdubya said:

    These gals did a great job! This did look a bit tense in the rain.

    Congrats to them! These two are truly two great American patriots representing the country well as ambassadors and showed true sportsmanship on the sand.

    The compliment to Bush showed that these two are not the typical left leaning liberal Hollywood douche bags, but actually professional athletes. I think the typical left leaning liberal Hollywood douche bag class can learn a thing or two.

    USA
    USA
    USA

53. #53
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:33 pm, navywife91 said:

    you would know that NBC’s coverage there is particularly pro-American and almost anti-Chinese in some respects (especially gymnastics).

    I disagree, Dakine. I have watched almost every gymnastics program and didn’t find any anti-Chinese bias at all. As a matter of fact, I felt that all 3 commentators went out of their way to compliment the other gymnasts, including the Chinese ( who deserved it, by the way).

54. #54
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:35 pm, navywife91 said:

    oh, and I thought it was very kind of Kerri Walsh to mention the President like she did. I agree it’s nice to hear positive comments for a change.

55. #55
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:41 pm, navywife91 said:

    terriq

    You and your daughter are in my thoughts. I wish your family the very best.

56. #56
    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:47 pm, Doo2 said:

    Wait, I though everybody hates Bush?

57. #57
    On August 21st, 2008 at 6:05 pm, T-Bone said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 5:47 pm, Doo2 said:
    Wait, I though everybody hates Bush?

    Thats why we re-elected him. We hate him so much, we wanted him to have 4 more years as punishment for his lies and for trying to ruin America.

    The MSM, Al Gore, John Kerry, and BDS Americans still haven’t figured it out yet.

58. #58
    On August 21st, 2008 at 6:17 pm, CCM said:

    Oops. Here’s that video:

    George Bush hangs out …

59. #59
    On August 21st, 2008 at 6:51 pm, DoghouseRiley said:

    Volley Girls video is here! Great quality sound and pic.

    http://msunderestimated.com/2008/08/21/usa-womens-volleyball-team-thanks-the-prez-video/

60. #60
    On August 21st, 2008 at 6:51 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    How often do we hear our President getting a compliment like that on network TV? Never. Because 7 of every 10 people hate Bush, it must mean that the remaining 3 are just stupid (brainwashed, uninformed, delusional, etc.). If I’m counted in the same company as these beautiful and talented ladies, then I don’t mind the label.

    I could find no mention of the duo’s compliment on Kos or HuffPo, except for one commenter on HuffPo saying, “WTF?” A lot of the comments attached to HuffPo’s volleyball slideshow discuss how athletes should play naked.

    Congratulations, Kerri and Misty. America’s proud of you. And 3 out of 10 would like to say thank you for not being afraid to acknowledge your appreciation of our President.

61. #61
    On August 21st, 2008 at 7:39 pm, vickisoup said:

    Between these young ladies’ expression of pride, and Kobe Bryant telling Chris Collingsworth that he’s proud of his country, well, it doesn’t look good for BHO among the high-profile athletes!
    

62. #62
    On August 21st, 2008 at 7:50 pm, mirak said:

    Hot, champions, and republicans. The trifecta!

63. #63
    On August 21st, 2008 at 7:51 pm, mirak said:

    And I half expected the NBC reporter to say “Sorry, hon, we don’t give shout-outs to Bush on this network.”

64. #64
    On August 21st, 2008 at 7:53 pm, rightisright said:

    For some reason Stephanie Brown-Trafton hardly a mention. 1st gold medal winner for the U.S. in the discus since 1932. I was very proud of her accomplishment…she wasn’t even expected to win a medal. It may not be a “pretty” event, but by god she won it.

65. #65
    On August 21st, 2008 at 7:54 pm, zorro said:

    I think those patriots need to be properly interviewed Michelle. Yes, I’m thinking Hot Air Vent!

66. #66
    On August 21st, 2008 at 8:01 pm, rightisright said:

    ooops…1st gold medal winner in the women’s discus since 1932.

67. #67
    On August 21st, 2008 at 8:08 pm, RabbidSquirrel said:

    I ripped on the Olympics when it first started a couple of weeks ago but I have been rejuvenated in my support of our team for this year!

68. #68
    On August 21st, 2008 at 8:19 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    As a matter of fact, I felt that all 3 commentators went out of their way to compliment the other gymnasts, including the Chinese ( who deserved it, by the way).

    navywife I actually heard one of the commentators say, as the camera focused on a Chinese gymnast “We all live in the world, does she look 16?”

69. #69
    On August 21st, 2008 at 9:13 pm, Milwaukee Mike said:

    I had to rewind the tivo to see if my ears were working right.
    They aren’t intimidated by anybody!

70. #70
    On August 21st, 2008 at 9:57 pm, Wellsy said:

    I couldn’t watch the YouTube video because it had been pulled for a copyright complaint. NBC is just upset these awesome women didn’t make the “O” sign after winning so Chris Matthews could get a leg tingle.

71. #71
    On August 21st, 2008 at 10:04 pm, starlightwoman said:

    NBC playing the video :”and I wanna thank MR.Beep-beep for all of his inspiration.”

72. #72
    On August 21st, 2008 at 10:24 pm, Send_Me said:

    Wow, these women did what most Democrats will not do. First, they thanked the President for the work he does. Second, regardless of how they may feel about the man, they certainly have respect for the position. Sure, they liked the “man,” too, but it did remind me of how Democrats show little respect for the Presidency and the process by which he is elected.

73. #73
    On August 21st, 2008 at 11:04 pm, Vntnrse said:

    Thank you for the link MM and MsUnderestimated! It did my heart good to see some beautiful young republicans give props to the current Commander In Chief!

    

74. #74
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 12:28 am, DoghouseRiley said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 9:57 pm, Wellsy said:
    I couldn’t watch the YouTube video because it had been pulled for a copyright complaint. NBC is just upset these awesome women didn’t make the “O” sign after winning so Chris Matthews could get a leg tingle.

    Screw YouTube, look here:

    http://msunderestimated.com/2008/08/21/usa-womens-volleyball-team-thanks-the-prez-video/

75. #75
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 1:34 am, RetFireman said:

    On August 21st, 2008 at 3:27 pm, sambo said:
    What did Kobe say?

    “I can’t wait to get back to Denver. I really dig the hotel staff there.”

76. #76
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 3:31 am, Tommygun said:

    In the extended version, they say they want to have babies.

    Uh, I could help them out with that.

    Really, it wouldn’t be a problem.

    REALLY, I MEAN IT!!

77. #77
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 4:51 am, TarrickTwilight said:

    In the extended version, they say they want to have babies.

    Uh, I could help them out with that.

    ‘Fraid their husbands would object

    Anyways, it was really great to see people with even temporary celebrity status thanking the President, especially on national tv.

78. #78
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 8:51 am, EonTopaz10 said:

    Great match and loved their Pro-Bush comments. Lots of athletes have mentioned meeting the President and/or getting phone calls, good stuff.

79. #79
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 9:58 am, cheapseat said:

    the conduct and apparent pride of our athletes as they stand on the podium and sing along with the national anthem with tears in their eyes is absolutely awe inspiring. congratulations to our olympic athletes one and all for showing the world the true face of america. winners with class and pride!

80. #80
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 10:42 am, Alphonse said:

    Volleyball gals heart President Bush

    I had no idea they were illegal aliens.

81. #81
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 10:44 am, JT said:

    USA pride what a concept. Won’t see that on huffpo, kos et al.

82. #82
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 11:37 am, RetFireman said:

    On August 22nd, 2008 at 10:44 am, JT said:
    USA pride what a concept. Won’t see that on huffpo, kos et al.

    *GASP!!!*

    Are you DARING to question their Patriotism? their love of their own country? the country that guarantees and grants them the ability to say the things they say and do the things they do without fear of being thrown into a ‘Re-Education Camp” or to be put into a rape room to watch their daughters, sisters and/or wives raped repeatedly by their captors, or to be strung up on meat-hooks and beaten mercilessly for their views? To live without fear of being shot at a wedding ceremony for speaking out against a member of the Government?

    How DARE you question such a thing. They are the very picture of what Patriotism is.

    (Ewwww…not only did I vomit a bit in my mouth while writing it, but I don;t thinkthere is enough soap in my house to feel clean enough for having written that…sarcasm or not.)

83. #83
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 1:57 pm, StandardDeviation said:

    NBC playing the video :”and I wanna thank MR.Beep-beep for all of his inspiration.”

    Nah. They’d just dub over another voice of someone saying “Obama” instead of “President”.

84. #84
    On August 22nd, 2008 at 10:46 pm, navywife91 said:

    navywife I actually heard one of the commentators say, as the camera focused on a Chinese gymnast “We all live in the world, does she look 16?”

    I must have missed that, but I don’t see how that is anti-China. If it walks like a duck…

    Would like to have responded yesterday, but Fay was in the way.