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- Kobe For Culturist Mvp!!!
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Kobe Bryant: A Voice Of Patriotism and Appreciation
Thank God. In a society which places a premium on "hip", we need more hip people to express patriotism.
From Townhall:
Is patriotism a thing of the past or is it still kosher to take pride in America? That question was put to basketball great Kobe Bryant at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Sportscaster Cris Collinsworth asked Bryant why he would give up his summer to play with the American Olympic team when he could be earning big bucks at home. Bryant said that when he got the Olympics uniform he spread it out on his bed and gazed at it for a long time. Bryant said, "Our country, we believe, is the greatest county in the world and it's given us so many great opportunities and it's just this sense of pride that you have, that you say, you know what, our country is the best."
Collinsworth was not expecting that sort of comment. Taken aback, he asked Bryant if such pride isn't a relic of a bygone era. "Is it still cool to talk about fighting for the red, white and blue?" Bryant didn't care for the question. He replied, "No, that's the cool thing for me to say. I feel great about it and I'm not ashamed to say it. This is a tremendous honor. You look at our troops overseas who are fighting for our country..." His voice trailed off.
There you have it. The NBC sportscaster was confounded by someone so successful yet so down to earth and patriotic. That is incomprehensible to those who think America is to blame for much of the evil in the world. Despite his success, Bryant is grateful. He has traveled elsewhere in the world. He has seen conditions abroad that he knows have little hope. Interestingly, when he was introduced at the Olympics he received a thunderous welcome, far greater than that received by most Chinese athletes.
From Townhall:
Is patriotism a thing of the past or is it still kosher to take pride in America? That question was put to basketball great Kobe Bryant at the Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. Sportscaster Cris Collinsworth asked Bryant why he would give up his summer to play with the American Olympic team when he could be earning big bucks at home. Bryant said that when he got the Olympics uniform he spread it out on his bed and gazed at it for a long time. Bryant said, "Our country, we believe, is the greatest county in the world and it's given us so many great opportunities and it's just this sense of pride that you have, that you say, you know what, our country is the best."
Collinsworth was not expecting that sort of comment. Taken aback, he asked Bryant if such pride isn't a relic of a bygone era. "Is it still cool to talk about fighting for the red, white and blue?" Bryant didn't care for the question. He replied, "No, that's the cool thing for me to say. I feel great about it and I'm not ashamed to say it. This is a tremendous honor. You look at our troops overseas who are fighting for our country..." His voice trailed off.
There you have it. The NBC sportscaster was confounded by someone so successful yet so down to earth and patriotic. That is incomprehensible to those who think America is to blame for much of the evil in the world. Despite his success, Bryant is grateful. He has traveled elsewhere in the world. He has seen conditions abroad that he knows have little hope. Interestingly, when he was introduced at the Olympics he received a thunderous welcome, far greater than that received by most Chinese athletes.
Read the whole thing.
- My Favorite Thing Tarnished
Culturists, I am a bit pissed and heartbroken. The basketball team I have loved all my life - the Los Angeles Lakers - have worn "I can't breathe" shirts. They have taken a stand against law and order. I can cut Kobe Bryant some slack,...
- Kobe Bryant Sparks Controversy Again!!!
I love Kobe Bryant because I love the Lakers. But, whereas some Lakers have made that equation difficult to maintain, Kobe makes it easy. He has consistently been a patriot, talking on and on about his pride in representing America in the...
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Kobe Bryant's deal with Turkish Airlines has angered many Armenian Americans Wah, Why Me? Why are the Armenians mad at me? Kobe Bryant's newest endorsement agreement has sparked protests and incited boycotts among Armenian Americans in Los...
- Annual "kobe For Culturist Mvp!!!" Post
The following is a lightly revised version of a 5/08 post. Since Kobe takes the glorious Los Angeles Lakers to the Finals year after year, it is again timely. Kobe Bryant deserves the MVP award from the National Basketball Association for numerous culturist...
- Kobe For Culturist Mvp!!!
The following is a revised version of a 5/08 article from my blog http://culturismnews.blogspot.com/. It is updated and timely !! Kobe Bryant deserves the MVP award from the National Basketball Association for numerous culturist reasons. He also deserves...