Official 2017 United Airlines NYC Half Live Discussion Thread

I wish Feyisa Lelisa would stop doing that stupid arms-crossed gesture when he finishes a race. Achieves nothing and makes him look like a tool

LRC described it as a 'defiant' gesture. Really? Defiant? don't make me laugh.

broken arrow wrote:

Mo Trafeh....why is he on there? he is a drug cheat....why not add people who cut the course.

I cut the cheese in my last race

Droddy wins for best look

Ho wrote:

Is it just me or is Derrick turning into a pretty disappointing distance runner? 61:12? Droddy ran 61:40 and is nowhere near the level of talent, supposedly, that Derrick is...

Should've run World Cross.

Oh it's 'just you' alright.

Ixjd wrote:

kmaclam wrote:

"allowed" - thought this was a democracy? Why don't we start getting Democracy right, here at home, before we go shoving it down other people's throats?

Allowed and not allowed has nothing to do with democracy. You are an example of people shouting democracy who actually have no idea what democracy actually is.

......do enlighten us please, you've had 2 hours now to formulate some kind of an intelligent response. And don't claim it's where a majority rules, this recent election disproved that.

rojo wrote:

ethi wrote:

why is this guy allowed to make political gestures?

would nyrr also allow hitler nazi salutes?

Isn't it kind of the opposite?

His people are being slaughtered? Generally, in life, oppressed minorities are allowed to protest. Majorities not so much.

Are you kidding me?

The Oromo people are the MAJORITY in Ethiopia (source:

)

And they aren't oppressed or being slaughtered. But some of them are committing terrorism and actually slaughtering minorities (source:

)

Just ask Bekele, he is Oromo too. Lilesa's gesture shows his support to this terrorist group.

kmaclam wrote:

Ixjd wrote:

Allowed and not allowed has nothing to do with democracy. You are an example of people shouting democracy who actually have no idea what democracy actually is.

......do enlighten us please, you've had 2 hours now to formulate some kind of an intelligent response. And don't claim it's where a majority rules, this recent election disproved that.

His point is that you are confusing the concepts of freedom and democracy. A democracy is a system of government that is determined by the whole population. A democracy in no way guarantees and individual freedoms or de facto guarantees that certain behaviors are allowed.

You also seemed to be confused with regards to the system of government in place in the US. It's not a pure democracy. We elect representatives through a democratic process but it's technically a constitutional republic where the constitution limits the power of the elected representatives.

You should try reading a book, opening up an encyclopedia, or minimum using google. You should refrain from engaging in arguments on the internet or in life generally until you educate yourself. You may also want to consider refraining from voting until spend some time educating yourself. Note that doesn't include watching the MSNBC, CNN or Fox News. It also doesn't include reading articles hand selected by your social media networks.

your own source puts them at from 34.5% to 40%, not the majority if I remember my elementary school math. It is the biggest group.

I chased the leaders from mile 9 (in the adjacent bike lane.) Instead it turned out to be one of my slowest tempo runs. Walking home, staring at the sidewalk, I found a sign "Keys Made".

ethi wrote:

rojo wrote:

Isn't it kind of the opposite?

His people are being slaughtered? Generally, in life, oppressed minorities are allowed to protest. Majorities not so much.

Are you kidding me?

The Oromo people are the MAJORITY in Ethiopia (source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oromo_people

)

And they aren't oppressed or being slaughtered. But some of them are committing terrorism and actually slaughtering minorities (source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oromo_Liberation_Front

)

Just ask Bekele, he is Oromo too. Lilesa's gesture shows his support to this terrorist group.

This is complete BS. I worked with many Oromo people seeking asylum in the US and they were victims of horrible violence at the hands of the Ethiopian government. It is true that the Oromo people are a majority in Ethiopia, but the minority ethnic group holds power and uses it to terrorize the Oromo people. If what you said was true, Oromo people would not leave Ethiopia for the USA.

Ho wrote:

Is it just me or is Derrick turning into a pretty disappointing distance runner? 61:12? Droddy ran 61:40 and is nowhere near the level of talent, supposedly, that Derrick is...

Should've run World Cross.

Huh? He was hurt for basically 2 years. Has now come back to run 27.3x in Japan, and 61:12. How can that be categorized as even slightly disappointing?!

Not very clear wrote:

Ho wrote:

Is it just me or is Derrick turning into a pretty disappointing distance runner? 61:12? Droddy ran 61:40 and is nowhere near the level of talent, supposedly, that Derrick is...

Should've run World Cross.

Huh? He was hurt for basically 2 years. Has now come back to run 27.3x in Japan, and 61:12. How can that be categorized as even slightly disappointing?!

^This

Very promising run for CD. Hoping it leads to big things this outdoor season.

Yeah, I bet Rupp isn't very fit right now...#getaclue

Best of the US wrote:

So currently the best half marathoners the US has to offer are:

1. Derrick

2. Korir

3. Droddy

wow, Droddy...

Race replays ?!?!

Because he's never competing to win any of these races. He doesn't have a kick good enough to win on the track and doesn't have the fitness to compete for wins on the road. He's one of the best hs and college American athletes ever so yes, his career has been good but a bit disappointing. Still this is a solid result but just not very interesting.

Not very clear wrote:

Ho wrote:

Is it just me or is Derrick turning into a pretty disappointing distance runner? 61:12? Droddy ran 61:40 and is nowhere near the level of talent, supposedly, that Derrick is...

Should've run World Cross.

Huh? He was hurt for basically 2 years. Has now come back to run 27.3x in Japan, and 61:12. How can that be categorized as even slightly disappointing?!