jbors47
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Team Cup Season 3: Who will win?Vote!
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x.doublea
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Was "America Junior" a joke?
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jbors47
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| x.doublea wrote: | | Was "America Junior" a joke? |
No. It's the truth.
By the way, I actually didn't vote for myself and PSALT here.
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Benchwarmer1
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just for the hell of it, i chose me and Agassi!! 
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stevos14
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I resent that.
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x.doublea
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| jbors47 wrote: | | x.doublea wrote: | | Was "America Junior" a joke? |
No. It's the truth.
By the way, I actually didn't vote for myself and PSALT here. |
I believe in the contrary... Canada is generally much more accepting of different cultures, sexual orientations, race, even sex, than America. We're also keepers of tradition in far more ways than America... I could go on and on for this.
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jbors47
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Yeah but xdoublea....America doesn't suck.
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x.doublea
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For sure, America's a great country... like, you guys are ahead of us in an infinite number of ways... it's just culturally, we're regarded as a 'tossed salad', or a 'mosaic', where as in Canadian geography textbooks, the American system is much more of a melting pot. Sort of like, they (US Government) prefers immigrants to become integrated into the American culture, where as in Canada, it's different. I learned that from school, so it's not like I came up with this theory...
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jbors47
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Wanna know what we learn in school in America? That America kicks all kinds of ass in wars.
Yeah don't take any of what I say seriously, I am just purposely being ignorant for the sake of it. 
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x.doublea
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I hope I didn't offend anyone... I don't want to be thought of as 'Anti-American', because I"m not. I hope I didn't sound like that. 
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | | For sure, America's a great country... like, you guys are ahead of us in an infinite number of ways... it's just culturally, we're regarded as a 'tossed salad', or a 'mosaic', where as in Canadian geography textbooks, the American system is much more of a melting pot. Sort of like, they (US Government) prefers immigrants to become integrated into the American culture, where as in Canada, it's different. I learned that from school, so it's not like I came up with this theory... |
Agreed. Canadians are much more liberal-minded as a whole, and the mosaic idea is very true. So many different nationalities, Toronto is known as one of the most multicultural cities in the world, if not the most. And not just whites and blacks, but a very large number of italians, of Middle-Easterners, Asians, Africans, South Americans. When I'm in USA I see that too, but not to that extent.
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | | I hope I didn't offend anyone... I don't want to be thought of as 'Anti-American', because I"m not. I hope I didn't sound like that. |
I am the least anti-american canadian in my school. I have conservative political views, and have gotten into tons of heated debates. Most kids are idiots about politics at this age though. They still try to come up with arguments that make absolutely no sense. And no of course you could never offend a butterfly, or even Ying-Chang!
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jbors47
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Yeah dude maybe the reason why I dislike Canada is because I have conservative views as well.
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stevos14
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| jbors47 wrote: | | Yeah dude maybe the reason why I dislike Canada is because I have conservative views as well. |
We have conservative government in place now.
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jbors47
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I know absolutely nothing of Canada's government.
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x.doublea
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Yes, I guess the arguments are sort of like, "Oh, the Liberals are dirty!" (I just said Liberals because I believe that the more rural parts of Ontario tend to be Conservative rather than Liberal (Toronto was 20/23 Liberal, 3/23 NDP). Just, no one at this age cares, which is a shame, because it's about the country.
I'm violently anti-American-government... I'm sure you know why. That's why I don't hate Harper for his political right-wing stance, but rather because he's so pro-Bush it's not even funny....
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PSALT
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I went with the UK for no reason, really the US, Aussie's, "US Junior"  , and the UK are the favorites. I have no reason to pick a favorite though.
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x.doublea
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| stevos14 wrote: | | jbors47 wrote: | | Yeah dude maybe the reason why I dislike Canada is because I have conservative views as well. |
We have conservative government in place now. |
My major problem with Conservatism is that it's so stand still. Like, traditionalism is nice, but you've got to change ideas. As for me, I'm a centrist, neither completely Liberal (left) or Conservative (right). Lilberal social policies, Conservative economic policies for me.
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jbors47
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Ew. I hate liberal social policies. I am assuming you are pro-choice when is comes to abortion?
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admin
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Guys...
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jbors47
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Its ok percy we are almost done. 
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stevos14
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I'm not. At all. I am completely against abortion.
And gay marriage, but that one always blows up in my face! 
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x.doublea
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| jbors47 wrote: | | Ew. I hate liberal social policies. I am assuming you are pro-choice when is comes to abortion? |
Yes... I'm athiest, so I don't hold anything against abortion.... Personally, my view is, if you don't want to have to resort to abortion, just don't have sex, but if you've got to do it, you've got to do it.
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stevos14
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Off-topic thread please!!!
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jbors47
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See I am COMPLETELY agaisnt abortion unless the mother's life is in danger. I am for homosexuals couples having the same benefits as married couples, but I am for the protection of the word marriage as a union between man and woman.
Oh and xdoublea, we can never argue, because I will just get really mad because we have such opposing views.
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stevos14
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| x.doublea wrote: | | jbors47 wrote: | | Ew. I hate liberal social policies. I am assuming you are pro-choice when is comes to abortion? |
Yes... I'm athiest, so I don't hold anything against abortion.... Personally, my view is, if you don't want to have to resort to abortion, just don't have sex, but if you've got to do it, you've got to do it. |
When do you "have to do it???" If you are making the commitment and having sex, you know the consequences  It is irresponsible killing since you just don't want to have the baby because its a "bad time" or it will "ruin your life". Dont have sex!
PS - Not an atheist.
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stevos14
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| jbors47 wrote: | See I am COMPLETELY agaisnt abortion unless the mother's life is in danger. I am for homosexuals couples having the same benefits as married couples, but I am for the protection of the word marriage as a union between man and woman.
Oh and xdoublea, we can never argue, because I will just get really mad because we have such opposing views. |
You dont mind arguing with me! Too bad we have the same views on this.
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PSALT
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off-topic, off-topic.
back to the point of the thread. what surface will it be played on? I am holding out for hardcourts or clay (gasp!!)
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x.doublea
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| stevos14 wrote: | | x.doublea wrote: | | jbors47 wrote: | | Ew. I hate liberal social policies. I am assuming you are pro-choice when is comes to abortion? |
Yes... I'm athiest, so I don't hold anything against abortion.... Personally, my view is, if you don't want to have to resort to abortion, just don't have sex, but if you've got to do it, you've got to do it. |
When do you "have to do it???" If you are making the commitment and having sex, you know the consequences It is irresponsible killing since you just don't want to have the baby because its a "bad time" or it will "ruin your life". Dont have sex!
PS - Not an atheist. |
Well, legalized abortion is better than having what happened in the 60s- mothers practicing SELF-abortion in their washrooms. I see your point though....
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leftys_rock
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| PSALT wrote: | off-topic, off-topic.
back to the point of the thread. what surface will it be played on? I am holding out for hardcourts or clay (gasp!!) |
Depends on how we play. I have had an ATROCIOUS season, I hope carpet. 
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PSALT
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| leftys_rock wrote: | | PSALT wrote: | off-topic, off-topic.
back to the point of the thread. what surface will it be played on? I am holding out for hardcourts or clay (gasp!!) |
Depends on how we play. I have had an ATROCIOUS season, I hope carpet. |
grass wouldn't be bad either, Jbors has a fast court game. so really thinking about it clay would fit my speed much better than it would Jbors agressive game, so really I scratch that clay one out. hardcourts or grass please. 
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jbors47
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Although grass is faster, I didnt do too well during grass season. I am hoping for hardcourts myself.
BTW, I am going to bed. Cya all tomorrow.
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stevos14
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Oh man I need to do my seminar for tommorow, goodnight all. Good off-topic talking for once!
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leftys_rock
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I remember we had a Socratic seminar once. It was so incredibly boring.
Goodnight and have a nice day tomorrow! 
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Not_Even_Amateur
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If me and dav ever get to choose it is so going to be clay and we are clearly going to win on it!
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PSALT
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| Not_Even_Amateur wrote: | | If me and dav ever get to choose it is so going to be clay and we are clearly going to win on it! |
unfortunatly for you I don't see anyone ever picking clay, so you guys better get to work and win it on another surface. Excluding you and Stevos, every member is a fast court player. Dave is pretty much just a jack of all trades.
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dav6789
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We will win it this year, NEA, and it will be held on clay from then onwards! We are the only team with two top 10 players and we have a strong 5-3 doubles record! There is nothing stopping us from the title!
I apologize in advance if I have jinxed us in any way
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PSALT
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| dav6789 wrote: | We will win it this year, NEA, and it will be held on clay from then onwards! We are the only team with two top 10 players and we have a strong 5-3 doubles record! There is nothing stopping us from the title!
I apologize in advance if I have jinxed us in any way |
I would say, that you two are not the only players that can get good results on clay. Need I mention that players like J-man, Leftys, and of course your's truly have gotten better results at the French? You two would be the favorites, but not unbeatable in any way.
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Not_Even_Amateur
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Dav and I, overall, are probably the best and more consistent claycourt players. A game like Team Cup loves consistency and on clay I think we would be dominant. Getting it to clay is the challenge though! I agree with dav I think it is ours to lose this season, we have the best team and have been very close on two occasions, we just need to ouse Australia. I am sure they will not win it this year, someone else will, possibly us!
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PSALT
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| Not_Even_Amateur wrote: | | Dav and I, overall, are probably the best and more consistent claycourt players. A game like Team Cup loves consistency and on clay I think we would be dominant. Getting it to clay is the challenge though! I agree with dav I think it is ours to lose this season, we have the best team and have been very close on two occasions, we just need to ouse Australia. I am sure they will not win it this year, someone else will, possibly us! |
I think you are getting ahead of yourself's a little , I would say hardcourts would be the only surface on which you would be the favorite. Grass for obvious reasons, not carpet simply because neither of you are the best members there. I do think J-man and Leftys will end up picking carpet because both of them are pretty good on it, and also for the reason that it hurts both the UK's and Canada's chances.
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Not_Even_Amateur
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We wouldn't be favourite on clay? Now you are kidding yourself...
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PSALT
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| Not_Even_Amateur wrote: | | We wouldn't be favourite on clay? Now you are kidding yourself... |
I didn't mention it simply because there is no way J-man and Leftys will pick it.
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x.doublea
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Canada seems to be neglected! stevos's game is meant for a clay court, and I had probably the most consistant clay court season this season....
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PSALT
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| x.doublea wrote: | | Canada seems to be neglected! stevos's game is meant for a clay court, and I had probably the most consistant clay court season this season.... |
yes, but since confidence doesn't count do you really gave the game to help Canada win on clay? taking away all confidence you would be much better suited for grass or carpet.
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x.doublea
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True, but being an all-court player, it's not like I'm not proficient on clay than on grass/carpet. It's just I'm not as comfortable....
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Tennis fan
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It was contagious last night! There are non-tennis discussions in every thread! (Leftys has a point)
I am going to ask Percy to team up with a computer player for the team cup... hehehe!!! (I am picking a good one!)
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leftys_rock
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Just for fun, I may just put "campaigner for Non-Tennis forum" in my sig.
*I'm feeling kind of restless after being holed up all day, so forgive me if I sound ludicrous.
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Tennis fan
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Let's have a poll - If we don't get the result, we can fix them! 
.... forget the council!
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Benchwarmer1
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| leftys_rock wrote: | Just for fun, I may just put "campaigner for Non-Tennis forum" in my sig.
*I'm feeling kind of restless after being holed up all day, so forgive me if I sound ludicrous. |
Can I join?
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leftys_rock
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If you would like.
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Benchwarmer1
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Alright, i'm in!!! i guess
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Tennis fan
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he he he!! :lol
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Benchwarmer1
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Amen, good job Tennis Fan 
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x.doublea
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I'll stay neutral in this issue....
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Tennis fan
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Very predicatble Doublea!
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