I know some countries are really in to it, but come-on, they're just sweeping the ice!
200039
Curling is huge in Canada.  Have you ever done it? \n\nDo you know how much a rock (curling stone) weighs? \n\nIt is a lot of work, to get that rock to go to the other end of the ice...and sweeping on the ice assists it. \n\nThere are 4 people..the Skip, Vice, Second & Lead, and they all have crucial roles to play. \n\nYou need to have the right strength, and know the ice surface, and have the right turn to make the rock go the direction you like.  You need to be quick to make sure you keep up with the rock, and as you approach the house (the circle), you need to be very careful you don't burn (touch) any of the rocks.  \n\nIt is a sport. \nTrust me, it is a lot harder than it looks.  Unless you have played...you shouldn't judge.  If they have made it look easy, it is because they are good....and deserve to be there.
243644
USA and Italy...i don't think the others are quiet good enough at this point
645004
yeah i am. the trick is looking forward to the next season and finding a replacement sport. i suggest soccer with the fIFA world cup on every day it is a great way to get your mind of hockey try it. if it doesnot work im sorry my be play your own hockey games with your friends.
323482
New hockey is so much more exciting!  I love it.  I agree with your point on refereeing.  I wish a few of the transplant/expansion teams would actually go back to Canada (who cares about the Panthers anyway?)
107353
This is because the UK and Italy and Germany are filthy rich greedy Western countries that avoid acting responsibly. They know about the mines, but they ignore them.\n\nThe above mentioned country's have coldhearted governments that don't care about Egyptians.\n\nEgypt must call on the International Community to FORCE those countries to send special teams to clean the filth they left on Egyptian Soveirgn Soil.\n\nBloody Arrogant Western Governments!\n\nHow would they feel if the tables were turned?\n\nThey're so bloody arrogant!
641888
Who cares? The world is doing so fine without the US as a football favorite. Leave them alone with their "American football", baseball, hockey and other pu**y games.
577610
Let's NOT assume there's going to be a world government, get RID of that idea...other countries need to work a lot harder at solving their own problems instead of trying to vote themselves into the United States or whatever...
500727
The tapes of the games should be reviewed afterwards and the divers should be fined.  It's hard for the on ice officials because everything happens so fast, but when you see it on tv dives are more obvious.
172021
I agree with the comment about the first act on our soil is a crime.  And to wave their former countries flag about and demand ANYTHING is preposterous.  It is your former country for a reason, correct?  If it is your current country, here's your ticket.  If it is truly your former country, then for crying out loud ASSIMILATE!  I believe we were founded as a melting pot, not a storage shelf for your old icons and lifestyles.
614633
I know what you mean, the French are pathetic...and the world still thinks african teams are push overs...it figures!
480696
yes i too beleive they are brain washed....this really does irritates the brits...but they know its true...they wld like to get rid of the royals but dont have the balls to do so. when u ask them they say its for the tourism....give me a break...what abt those countries with no royals but get soo many tourists than england???....im looking for that day when i will wake up and find that they have removed them....they need to live this is 21st century not 1400!!!
350493
I think it's misrepresented because of its isolation from other continents. Sports are pretty international, but not current science or art really.
668980
Damn good question and point, I wish we could do something about this and all the dirty politics and politicians.  Our whole government needs an ass kickin and a house cleaning.  They are all a bunch of greedy back stabbing bastards, that don't give a crap about the American people and weather or not they are  struggling to make it in life.
517319
You are 100% right. For too long now, successive UK governments have put too much emphasis on playing the global stage at the sake of their own people. I suspect it's a glamour thing and they want to make their mark in world history.
616603
No, but to be fair, the number of countries that feel they need a base of operations incase of issues with Canada & Mexico is quite low.
667797
It's cos we are BRILLIANT and the rest of the world is insanely jealous of us. We have always been world beaters and leaders. They hate us for it...\n\nOh hum.... COME ON ENGLAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
453488
No shitt, it's just the big wigs trying to compete with china's cheap labor at the expense of our country's values.\nI'm sick of it. I think any company doing this should be shut down and the owners prosecuted