Did you ever want to see what a patriarchal double standard looks like in action? Most women understand completely as it onerous crap like this that circumscribes their experiences in society and is a daily reminder of their second class standing (in 20-fracking-18). Conversely, the class of men, who
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Trashy's World: Russia should NOT be allowed to host…
…the 2018 World Cup. As Clegg asserts in this article FIFA is unlikely to strip Putinland of the tourney, however. Responding this week after some German politicians called for Russia to be boycotted, Fifa said the 2018 tournament could be a “force for good”. Putin is an international criminal and
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(1) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingMusings on Canadian Politics: The Quebec Soccer Federation deserves condemnation
In the wake of the Quebec Soccer Federation’s banning of “turbans” on the playing field, FIFA has announced “turbans” can be worn on the field of play. FIFA issued a news release yesterday saying the Canadian Soccer Association should “allow male players in Canada to wear head covers.” Of course,
Continue readingMusings on Canadian Politics: Soccer, Sikhs and multiculturalism in Quebec
Quebec’s Soccer Federation is going into hiding. The names and contact information of its board of directors have been pulled from the federation’s website. They’re refusing to talk to the media. Are they being accused of embezzlement? Did they steal children’s money? No, they’re refusing to allow Sikh kids to
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Compare And Contrast…
…the three party’s on the painfully stupid and obviously racist decision by the Quebec Soccer Federation to disallow the wearing of Sikh Turbans for religious reasons. From the CPC: I see no valid reason why kids should be banned from playing soccer because of their religion. If you agree retweet. bit.ly/135yiS4—
Continue readingTrashy's World: I may be here tomorrow, but….
Awesome coach training session tonight! Loved it! CRUSHED IT! Some notes: 1) The other coaches were at least 5 yrs younger than me. The majority were 25-35. I guess most guys don’t father a child at 44. Testosterone-challenged woosies. 2) Being one step above sedentary for a year and then,
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Don’t Score Kid’s Soccer Games, Commercial Media Be Damned
Ideology can be a horrible thing. It sinks the brain in a rut, spitting out automatic responses with no regard to critical thought or empirical evidence. This results in a huge resistance to progress. “Change? No! We were right before, so your new option must be wrong! Actually consider the
Continue readingTrashy's World: Soccer in Canada if you have a penis?
I’ve been holding back posting this for a few days until my utter anger dissipated. Well, that ain’t really happening… If you are serious about soccer as a career. if you are talented and want to pursue the Beautiful Game as a vocation, then I hope, for your own sake
Continue readingTrashy's World: Christine Sinclair’s ludicrous ban…
…and fine is typical of the corrupt anachronism called FIFA! Like the IOC, it is a cabal of greed and very wealthy individuals who are interested in nothing else but seeing a great sport make as much money for them as possible… even if they have to degrade the Game
Continue readingCanadian Progressive: Canadians Hang Out With Soccer Superstar Christine Sinclair (VIDEO)
Olympic soccer bronze medalist and national women’ team Christine Sinclair answers some questions from her fans and Sportsnet.ca host Gerry Dobson. After leading the Canadian women’s Olympics soccer team to a historic bronze Olympics medal during the recent London Olympics, Sincliar was chosen to carry the Canadian flag during the closing ceremony. The seven-time Canadian
Continue readingTrashy's World: It hurts to see this…
Sigh. (7) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: RvP?
Bite me! (10) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: Where is the loyalty?
It was with a heavy heart that I learned of Robin van Persie’s move to Old Trafford. My disgust and disappointment would have been tempered if the destination was somewhere other than Manure U (save Chelski and the Spurs, of course), but this was still a dagger in my heart.
Continue readingTrashy's World: Drunken ref not working any more…
Yup. She just wasn’t chosen. I’m sure that this has nothing to do with her being drunk during the Canada/US match. No siree… nothing at all… (3) Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Continue readingTrashy's World: FIFA sucks… and so does the IOC…
This is such utter bullshit. Either the fix was in or that ref was just so completely incompetent that it defies imagination. And I know more than a little bit about the game. Tell ya what. If the players or the coach are fined for those justified remarks, I –
Continue readingTrashy's World: Way to go, Canada! U rock!
You won that match. Hold your heads high. Your country is damned proud. A comment on the cbc.ca site says it all: Great effort ladies. The only thing missing from that game was a trained referee. Yup. I coulda done better. Might have exploded my heart trying to keep up
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: London Olympics 2012: What the racist Swiss soccer player said
By now, most of you are aware that a second athlete from Europe has been ejected from the London Olympics for racism. Swill soccer player Michel Morganella got the boot yesterday for posting a racist message on Twitter insulting South Koreans after his team lost 2-1 to South Korea. But most of
Continue readingCanadian Progressive World: London Olympics: 12 Athletes With Very Interesting Names
Names have always facinated me. What do they really mean? Or subtly suggest? If anything. Consider these 12 names carrying the hopes of hundreds of thousands of people around the world at the 2012 London Olympics: Kelsey Titmarsh, Canada, Gymnastics Karen Cockburn, Canada, Trampoline Hope Solo, USA, Soccer Sarah Hammer,
Continue readingCANADIAN PROGRESSIVE WORLD: Irish Fans Win Euro 2012
We all love the Irish. Don’t we? Well, now we should all love them. Or love them some more. So says the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA). The European football’s governing body has decided to give Irish fans a special award for good behavior during the Euro 2012 soccer tournament. UEFA
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