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Jilly_in_VA

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14. This is bullshit

Reply to blue-wave (Original post)

Thu Feb 12, 2026, 11:35 AM

8 hrs ago

He only did it in training runs, FFS! The IOC are a bunch of constipated old queens (apology to REAL queens!). And don't get me started on the ice dancing judges......

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Ukrainian Skeleton Racer Heraskevych Disqualified at Olympics Over Helmet Honoring Fallen Athletes [View all] blue-wave 13 hrs ago OP

Was he a medal contender? QueerDuck 13 hrs ago #1

does it matter? nt Javaman 12 hrs ago #3

Does it not? nt QueerDuck 11 hrs ago #8

no, it really doesn't Javaman 5 hrs ago #19

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Yes... He had a lot to lose JT45242 11 hrs ago #7

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It would have opened the door to abuse by others FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #5

Honoring the memory blue-wave 10 hrs ago #9

I didn't say it was political FakeNoose 10 hrs ago #10

Did you forget your last sentence? blue-wave 10 hrs ago #11

There's a ski racer who always wears a tiger helmet maxsolomon 5 hrs ago #20

He made his stand. Easterncedar 11 hrs ago #6

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I hope other athletes speak up for him. Fla Dem 8 hrs ago #13

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Disqualified over honoring fallen athletes, republianmushroom 8 hrs ago #16

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I know they have to follow rules, and i won't disagree but i'm curious if bluestarone 6 hrs ago #18

Honor above self. That's a hero! Wonder Why 3 hrs ago #22