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Two countries [US & Israel] booed at Olympics opening ceremony despite stern warning (www.independent.co.uk)

submitted 1 month ago by spaghettiwestern@sh.itjust.works to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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US Vice President JD Vance endured a chorus of “boos” as US athletes began their march at the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, after Israeli athletes faced the same unwarm welcome.

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[–] clot27@lemmy.zip 32 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Why is israel allowed to play but not russia again?

[–] KiloGex@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Russia was caught doping. It has nothing to do with politics.

[–] clot27@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Sure, buddy

[–] KiloGex@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yes, pal.

[–] cheesybuddha@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm not your pal, guy!

[–] Kristoph15@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I'm not your guy, friend!

[–] KiloGex@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

I'm not your friend, brother!

[–] Evotech@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Because Israel and USA are buddies

[–] EndlessNightmare@reddthat.com 2 points 1 month ago

I'm surprised they are even in it, given that they aren't exactly known for their "wintry" climate. I guess it's like the Jamaican bobsledding team.