qatar (NSFW)

[xubrew]

fifa has officially lost their fucking minds. the 2022 world cup won't be in australia, or england, or the united states, or spain, or any place like that. it will be in qatar. a middle eastern country under islamic law. what a great and spirited atmosphere that will make. that's like celebrating saint patrick's day in a dry county. actually, it's not. it's ten times worse. if you're caught drinking in a dry county, there is a much less chance of being executed.

http://www.fifa.com/newscentre/news/newsid=1344500.html

soccer wise, qatar currently checks in at #113 in the fifa rankings, making them by far the worst team to ever actually play in a world cup game that i am aware of.

what the hell?? qatar. the average temperature in the summertime is probably somewhere around 120 degrees. should be nice.

[GoMuskies]

I always thought being at a World Cup would be like being in hell. Sounds like that will be pretty close to reality in 2022.

[XULucho27]

The terrorists have won.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

fifa has officially lost their fucking minds. the 2022 world cup won't be in australia, or england, or the united states, or spain, or any place like that. it will be in qatar. a middle eastern country under islamic law. what a great and spirited atmosphere that will make. that's like celebrating saint patrick's day in a dry county. actually, it's not. it's ten times worse. if you're caught drinking in a dry county, there is a much less chance of being executed.

http://www.fifa.com/newscentre/news/newsid=1344500.html

soccer wise, qatar currently checks in at #113 in the fifa rankings, making them by far the worst team to ever actually play in a world cup game that i am aware of.

what the hell?? qatar. the average temperature in the summertime is probably somewhere around 120 degrees. should be nice.

Ya I saw that as well. Really weird. Russia got 2018

The reason those countries won, apparently, was because Qatar and Russia plan to spend tens of billions of dollars on stadiums and infrastructure projects such as airports.

[DC Muskie]

Pathetic. Absolutely pathetic.

[xubrew]

Ya I saw that as well. Really weird. Russia got 2018

The reason those countries won, apparently, was because Qatar and Russia plan to spend tens of billions of dollars on stadiums and infrastructure projects such as airports.

i'm not entirely certain as to whether or not qatar has an airport. if not, they may want to look into getting one of those.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Qatar:

"On February 24, 2010, Qatar and Iran signed a defense co-operation agreement in which the two countries stressed the need to expand their defense cooperation.[15]
Iran and Qatar will
exchange specialized and technical committees
expand cooperation in training
conduct joint campaigns against terrorism and insecurity in the region
March 10, 2010. Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani has given his support to Iran’s right to nuclear technology, and considers Iran’s nuclear project to be for peaceful nuclear energy purposes"

"oil and gas still account for more than 50% of GDP, roughly 85% of export earnings, and 70% of government revenues.
Oil and gas have made Qatar the second highest per-capita income country – following Liechtenstein – and one of the world's fastest growing. Proved oil reserves of 15 billion barrels should enable continued output at current levels for 37 years. Qatar's proved reserves of natural gas are nearly 26 trillion cubic meters, about 14% of the world total and third largest in the world."

"Lusail City is the newest city in Qatar, located on the coast, in the northern part of the municipality of Al Kheisa. The city is located about 15 km north of the city centre of Doha, just north of the West Bay Lagoon, on over 35 km² and eventually provide accommodation for up to 250,000 people. It has marinas, residential areas, island resorts, commercial districts, luxury shopping and leisure facilities, including two golf courses and an entertainment district. Construction is still ongoing. It is being developed by the state controlled developer Qatari Diar Real Estate Investment Company as well as Parsons Corporation"

"The primary means of transportation in Qatar is by road, due to the very cheap price of petroleum. The country as a result has an advanced road system undergoing vast upgrades in response to the country's rapidly rising population, with several highways undergoing upgrades and new expressways within Doha under construction....Currently, no rail networks exist in the country. In November 2009, however, the government signed a $26 billion contract with the German company Deutsche Bahn to construct a railroad system over the next 20 years. The network will connect the country itself, and will include an international link with neighbouring states as part of a larger rail network being constructed across the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council. A railway link is also under construction between Qatar and Bahrain as part of the Qatar Bahrain Causeway."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qatar
"Temperatures during the summer range from 38 degrees Celsius [100.4 degrees F] to 46 degrees Celsius [115 degrees F] during the day and fall to 29 degrees Celsius [84 degrees F] at night.

Winter temperatures can reach 34 degrees Celsius [93.2 degrees F] during the day, dropping to 10 degrees Celsius [50 F] at night. But the average is mid 70's for the high

However, during December, January and February, one is more likely to encounter day-time temperatures in the Seventies Fahrenheit.. Humidity often reaches 80% in the summer. Average High year around - 94 F. Average low - 70.6 F"

[Lamont Sanford]

Aside from the international Olympic committee, FIFA has got to be the most corrupt organization in the world. I wonder if the FIFA committee members were given their own man-made islands off the UAE for their votes. This sucks for the US. Then again, Bill Clinton was leading our efforts. Puhlease.

[BBC 08]

Remember everyone, the world will end in 2012 so it doesn't matter that Qatar won the bid to host the 2022 World Cup.

[GoMuskies]

the world will end in 2012

Hopefully AFTER March Madness.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Hopefully AFTER March Madness.


I can see it now in 2012:

Bottom of the 9th, Tie game, 2 outs, bases loaded, the Cubs batting, a 3-2 count.

And the windup.

What is that? A meteorite? It's heading towards Wrigley!

[Kahns Krazy]

I think this is perfect. I am as interested is Qatar as I am in soccer.

(ducks head, runs away).

[Denver Muskie]

This is all at once outrageous and not surprising. Fifa is an absolute joke. I went to South Africa and it was the one of the greatest experiences of my life. My memories of visiting Joburg and Cape Town outweigh attending the matches. What historical/cultural appeal does Qatar have? Hotels and travel would be a nightmare. 115 degree heat. Supposedly, there's one city and that's it. If I get a streak going of consecutive world cups, it will likely end in 2022.

[MuskieMark]

Blatter needs to go die. He's a greedy arrogant douchebag. The whole process of selecting a country is ridiculous. There were corruption reports throughout the British press and FIFA busted a couple of members with selection votes for trying to sell their votes. Fuck FIFA. Fuck Blatter. Fuck Qatar.

[XULucho27]

Funniest comment I've seen about this:


Bid cities for 2022 Qatar World Cup- Doha, N. Doha, S. Doha, E. Doha, W. Doha, SW. Doha, NNW. Doha, Central Doha, Surface of the Sun.

[Muskied]

So Quatar blew them away with a 30 minute presentation on how they will install air conditioning for outdoor stadiums.....Honestly? Who the hell judged this, the OJ Jury?

[GuyFawkes38]

Right when Americans were beginning to get into soccer they learn that Fifa chooses a country with 1.5 million people that has absolutely no interest in soccer over them.

holy crap this is ridiculous.

I hope there are some good investigative reporters on the scene. This sounds really shady.

[Porkopolis]

Absolutely outrageous that FIFA chose Qatar, but it had been expected for a few days now. I'm pretty stunned at the choice of Russia over England in 2018 but shouldn't be. The amount of pocket lining that went on during this process could probably cancel out the national debt for every nation in the world. Qatar pretty openly splashed their cash around.

[dc_x]

Blatter needs to go die. He's a greedy arrogant douchebag. The whole process of selecting a country is ridiculous. There were corruption reports throughout the British press and FIFA busted a couple of members with selection votes for trying to sell their votes. Fuck FIFA. Fuck Blatter. Fuck Qatar.

Days like today are how Blatter keeps his job. The head of the Asian football confederation (who is from Qatar) was the major threat to run against Blatter in the upcoming FIFA elections. So the rumors are that Blatter (who masterminded the 2010 world cup in South Africa) made a deal with Qatar to bring the 4 African votes (which he essentially controlled) to Qatar. In exchange Bin Hammann would not run for FIFA president. Combine that with the Spanish-speaking countries that Qatar struck a deal with and it's easy to see where Qatar got the votes. And in the end Blatter keeps his job.

I'm sure soccer fans from all over the world are excited about traveling to Qatar. As if the heat and congestion aren't enough, you also have this travel guide:


It is a punishable offence to drink alcohol or be drunk in public. Offenders may incur a prison sentence or deportation. Alcohol is, however, available at licensed hotel restaurants and bars, and expatriates living in Qatar can obtain alcohol on a permit system. You should not carry alcohol with you, including in your car (except to take it on the day of collection from the warehouse to your home).

You should dress modestly when in public, including whilst driving. Women should cover their shoulders and avoid wearing short skirts. You should behave courteously at all times. Any intimacy in public between men and women (including between teenagers) can lead to arrest. Homosexual behaviour is illegal in Qatar.

[GuyFawkes38]

In all seriousness, is the government of qatar gong to make some exceptions with their enforcement of the law (especially alcohol, but there's other things, like showing affection in public). If not, a lot of World Cup fans will end up in jail for a long time.

[Porkopolis]

In all seriousness, is the government of qatar gong to make some exceptions with their enforcement of the law (especially alcohol, but there's other things, like showing affection in public). If not, a lot of World Cup fans will end up in jail for a long time.

I pray that they make an exception to their modest dress laws. The World Cup wouldn't be the same with fully clothed women! :eek:

[Muskied]

Homosexual behaviour is illegal in Qatar.

I'm confused...how can they host a soccer event?

[GoMuskies]

I guess if Qatar starts a massive prison building effort alongside its stadia and transportion projects we'll know how they intend to proceed.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

In all seriousness, is the government of qatar gong to make some exceptions with their enforcement of the law (especially alcohol, but there's other things, like showing affection in public). If not, a lot of World Cup fans will end up in jail for a long time.

The Qatar Distribution Company is the only place in Qatar where you can buy alcohol. They have a grand total of 2 stores. One must have an alcohol permit to buy alcohol. Apparently you have to show it before entering the shop. One must conceal the alcohol when walking around in public and must drink in the privacy of his/her own home.

I just read a story where an Egyptian man drank on the airplane to Qatar because of a toothache and was sentenced to lashes and a fine after he landed.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

"When contrasted with other Arab states such as Saudi Arabia, for instance, Qatar has comparatively liberal laws, but is still not as liberal as some of its neighbours like UAE or Bahrain. "

http://www.stenden.com/en/stenden/Locations/qatar/aboutstateofqatar/Pages/Qatarilaw.aspx

[XULucho27]

In even more stunning fashion, Qatar has accepted the bid to host the 2011 Tour De France.

http://newsfeed.kosmograd.com/images/qatar/qatar_01.jpg

No word yet on their 2018 Winter Olympics bid.

[powerofX]

In all seriousness, is the government of qatar gong to make some exceptions with their enforcement of the law (especially alcohol, but there's other things, like showing affection in public). If not, a lot of World Cup fans will end up in jail for a long time.

Seriously...do they realize how many sex wrokers were flown in from Europe for the S. African cup?

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

I heard North Korea, Iran, and Somalia are the final 3 for the 2026 World Cup

[Muskied]

If they get the 2012 midwest regional final, I'll be really pissed..can you imagine we would have to travel there for our first final 4 run?

[bigdiggins]

"A new 200,000-population city called Lusail, north of the capital, is scheduled to be built over the next decade and will feature the stadium that hosts the World Cup final. "

So not only does the stadium need to be built, the city in which the stadium needs to be built needs to be built. This sounds brilliant.

[GuyFawkes38]

FIFA is also sending a clear message to women, Jews, and homosexuals: we care more about money than you.

[GuyFawkes38]

The Qatar Distribution Company is the only place in Qatar where you can buy alcohol. They have a grand total of 2 stores. One must have an alcohol permit to buy alcohol. Apparently you have to show it before entering the shop. One must conceal the alcohol when walking around in public and must drink in the privacy of his/her own home.

I just read a story where an Egyptian man drank on the airplane to Qatar because of a toothache and was sentenced to lashes and a fine after he landed.

Ha, that's hilarious.

I heard a news report that said Qatar will provide limited "drinking zones".

[xubrew]

greenland would have been a better selection. i'm not even kidding.

i keep thinking i'm on some sort of candid camera show or something. people think the ncaa is corrupt. there are a few planets in between the ncaa and fifa.

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Here's travel advice from a UK website to Qatar:

Safety and Security - Terrorism
There is an underlying threat from terrorism in Qatar. Attacks, although unlikely, could be indiscriminate, including places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Terrorists continue to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region. These include references to attacks on Western interests, including residential compounds, places of worship, military, oil, transport and aviation interests.

You should maintain a high level of security awareness, particularly in public places. You should avoid large gatherings and demonstrations.

The Qatari authorities introduced significant increases in penalties for traffic offences in February 2009. Offences include talking on a mobile phone whilst driving, or not wearing a seatbelt. Even minor expressions of "road rage", such as rude gestures, can attract significant penalties. The penalty for using mobile phones while driving has increased to a minimum fine of QR 3,000 (£521) and a maximum fine of QR 10,000 (£1739). Offenders could also be liable to one-year’s imprisonment.

It is an offence in Qatar to drink and drive, and there is zero tolerance for it. Driving under the influence of alcohol is punishable by a custodial sentence of between one month and three years, a fine of QR10,000 (£1739) to QR50,000 (£8695), or both. Offenders may also be deported.

You should note that, should the police open any case file against you in respect of a driving or drinking related incident, you would automatically receive a ban on leaving Qatar until your case has been resolved.

The importation of narcotics, alcohol, pornography, pork products and religious books and material into Qatar is illegal. All passenger luggage is scanned for contents at Doha Airport Arrivals Hall. DVDs and videos may be subject to scrutiny and may be censored. In particular, the penalties for possession of or trade in drugs are severe, often resulting in prison sentences.
It is a punishable offence to drink alcohol or be drunk in public. Offenders may incur a prison sentence or deportation. Alcohol is, however, available at licensed hotel restaurants and bars, and expatriates living in Qatar can obtain alcohol on a permit system. You should not carry alcohol with you, including in your car (except to take it on the day of collection from the warehouse to your home).

You should dress modestly when in public, including whilst driving. Women should cover their shoulders and avoid wearing short skirts. You should behave courteously at all times. Any intimacy in public between men and women (including between teenagers) can lead to arrest. Homosexual behaviour is illegal in Qatar. "

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/middle-east-north-africa/qatar

[ballyhoohoo]

quatar or how ever it is spelled is going to have a hard time controlling the drunken pack or Brits, germans, spanish, italians, and aussies that expect to get drunk, watch soccer, and bang hookers. They will have ot bring in the UN peace Keeping mission to provide law enforcement. No way that this country survives it. Tell one of the above groups of fans they have to drink in "limited" zones, and the will try to limit the buring of that country.

[Mark 3 Pointer]

The Six Largest Cities in Qatar:

Doha- 998,651
Al Rayyan- 444,557
Al Khar- 31,547
Al Wakrah- 31,441
Al Jumaliyah- 13,085
Mesaieed- 9,870 (The Cintas Center holds 10,250)

I'm a big fan of the World Cup but this is beyond ridiculous... I would hate to see the US not participate but the corruption here is so blatant that I would support a boycott. What a freaking joke. The fact that Qatar was even being considered is outrageous.

[Kahns Krazy]

Homosexual behaviour is illegal in Qatar

That is Qaweer.

[GoMuskies]

Is sodomy legal everywhere in the US?

[xubrew]

Is sodomy legal everywhere in the US?

now that is a question i've honestly never heard asked before.

btw, i don't know the answer, but i would assume yes so long as it involves consenting adults.

[Lamont Sanford]

What about mopery? (Revenge of the Nerds reference)

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

I heard a news report that said Qatar will provide limited "drinking zones".

http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2010/11/cce6aa9e-c40c-4ae7-aebe-d7780d6fc009.gif

[XULucho27]

Is sodomy legal everywhere in the US?

Since Lawrence v. Texas in 2003 it's legal everywhere.

[GoMuskies]

Makes sense I would not have read that case. I graduated from law school in 2003, so that's when I stopped reading Supreme Court cases (unless it's the Delaware Supreme Court).

[Kahns Krazy]

now that is a question i've honestly never heard asked before.

btw, i don't know the answer, but i would assume yes so long as it involves consenting adults.

This came up when I was much younger. I believe the state of Georgia still had an anti-sodomy law and efforts to get it repealed were making the news. I probably like 9 years old, and I was at my grandmothers house and the news was on. I had no idea what sodomy was, so I asked my grandmother. She made a face that I still remember to this day and said "Oh! I'm not tellin!"

Years later, after her death, I remembered that day and laughed like crazy.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodomy_laws_in_the_United_States

All anti-sodomy laws (of which there were still quite a few) were rendered invalid by a supreme court ruling in 2003.

[Smooth]

What about mopery? (Revenge of the Nerds reference)

It is a victim-less crime, no matter what definition you use.

[smileyy]

btw, i don't know the answer, but i would assume yes so long as it involves consenting adults.

Well, alcohol, drugs and prostitution all involve a consenting adult or adults, and those activities are illegal for some or all adults...

[X-band '01]

I heard North Korea, Iran, and Somalia are the final 3 for the 2026 World Cup

At least Iran has won a World Cup match in their history and managed to qualify for a few Cups.

[xubrew]

Well, alcohol, drugs and prostitution all involve a consenting adult or adults, and those activities are illegal for some or all adults...

i guess you're right.

this is something i just haven't spent all that much time thinking about or wondering about. i can't imagine why it wouldn't be legal everywhere, but maybe it's not. at the very least i've never heard of anyone being charged with a crime for doing it, but again, it hasn't been all that high on my list of things to pay attention to, so maybe someone did and i just missed it.

[xubrew]

This came up when I was much younger. I believe the state of Georgia still had an anti-sodomy law and efforts to get it repealed were making the news. I probably like 9 years old, and I was at my grandmothers house and the news was on. I had no idea what sodomy was, so I asked my grandmother. She made a face that I still remember to this day and said "Oh! I'm not tellin!"

Years later, after her death, I remembered that day and laughed like crazy.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodomy_laws_in_the_United_States

All anti-sodomy laws (of which there were still quite a few) were rendered invalid by a supreme court ruling in 2003.

after reading that story, i'm laughing right now too.

[SlimKibbles]

Absolutely outrageous that FIFA chose Qatar, but it had been expected for a few days now. I'm pretty stunned at the choice of Russia over England in 2018 but shouldn't be. The amount of pocket lining that went on during this process could probably cancel out the national debt for every nation in the world. Qatar pretty openly splashed their cash around.

Bingo. If anyone had doubts about the corruption within FIFA they should be confirmed. So, in 2018 the WC will be in a nation whose gov't uses the mafia to do its dirty work and in 2022 it will be in a small Islamic desert nation who is all chummy with Iran? Makes perfect sense. I guess the potential dollars they'd make on a 2018 England and 2022 US WC events weren't as much as what they received from Russia and Qatar. But, like someone mentioned, the world will end in 2012 or possibly this (http://www.alamongordo.com/baba_vanga_prophecies.html) will happen where starting in 2010 WWIII involving nuclear and biological weapons will wipe out most life on earth leaving Europe to be taken over by Muslims in 2011 creating an Islamic Rome. Thanks for the link, FARK! I love reading crazy shit like that!

I want to throw this out there too. I saw a comment on another website paraphrasing another commenter from somewhere else (purple monkey dishwasher) about the security paranoia in our country could be a reason why the US did not get the 2022 bid. It was something along the lines of "think about all of the folks coming into the country from all corners of globe and the profiling that goes on at our airports" and whatnot. It continued with saying we really don't have our shit together here when it comes to that stuff compared to most other nations. Now I personally think that the under-the-table oil money FIFA received is what won the bid for Qatar, but this comment made me pause for a second.

[Tu 4 MVP]

Well, Im sure Qatar is going to spend a lot of money on security, it was an astronomical amount in South Africa.

[Kahns Krazy]

What about mopery? (Revenge of the Nerds reference)

http://sidesalad.net/archives/BoogerJpg.jpg

"What's mopery?"

[JimmyTwoTimes37]

Well, the first plans are out.

Looks like Qatar is building an island stadium

http://sports.yahoo.com/soccer/blog/dirty-tackle/post/A-positive-about-Qatar-2022-Island-stadium-will?urn=sow-291252

http://a323.yahoofs.com/ymg/ept_sports_sow_experts__14/ept_sports_sow_experts-807963051-1291306413.jpg?ymumVLEDmgZNsV40


Here are some other stadium plans including one where people arrive by water taxi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcAi3GLQyOI

[golfitup]

I hope there are some good investigative reporters on the scene. This sounds really shady.

You can be rest assured the English media will be all over this.

[coasterville95]

What you don't want Xavier to accept an invite to thr first Qarar Classic pre season exempted tournament? I thought Kahns was already working with a travel agent for Xaviet Hoops trip 2. I'm sure we can pass those snuggies off as robes right?

Seriously, that travel advisory warns to avoid large gatherings and areas where s lot of foreign nationals are present and western interests are at stake. Does that not describe a world cup match?

[SixFig]

It's OK...soccer has officially announced it is gay. No worries.

Link (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xLn-X8YJRg)

[GuyFawkes38]

Apparently, Qatar impressed FIFA with their willingness to allow the Israili soccer team within the country if they qualify for the cup. In contrast, Dubai wouldn't allow a Jewish Israeli female in the country to compete in a tennis tourney a couple years ago.

It's still unclear if and how many Israeli spectators they will permit in the country.

Progress in the middle east is an odd thing.

[xubrew]

Not sure if people have continued to follow this, but they are basically using slave labor and working people to death to get the stadiums built. They have immigrant workers sign contracts, and upon arrival in Qatar, they confiscate their passport and rip up the contract forcing them to literally work for nothing and making it impossible for them to leave. It is estimated that at least one worker a day is being killed.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/10/world/middleeast/british-seek-penalties-against-world-cup-bid-winner-qatar.html?_r=0

[Mrs. Garrett]

There's also been strong allegations that bribery the way Qatar got the Cup.

[X-band '01]

One of my fears is that such a rate of workers dying will only grow larger as the Cup draws nearer for Qatar.

It's not just the stadiums that need to be built, it's all the infrastructure that they need to invest in.

[Porkopolis]

FIFA makes the NCAA and IOC look like saints.

[xubrew]

They do. They're the reason I don't think the NCAA is all that bad.

[xubrew]

If you haven't seen John Oliver's rant on FIFA, it is well worth the fifteen minutes or so to watch it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlJEt2KU33I

[Porkopolis]

If you haven't seen John Oliver's rant on FIFA, it is well worth the fifteen minutes or so to watch it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlJEt2KU33I

Maybe the best new show of the year. I watch it religiously.

[SlimKibbles]

I still think the 2022 WC will end up in the US, or at least another place like Spain, Italy, or England that already has the stadiums and infrastructure in place.

[muskiefan82]

Qatar does have; however, 5 new terrorist Taliban leaders that the U.S. provided. Maybe they can help with the building.....

[PMI]

Any updates on the leagalization of sodomy? Because I can think of a few places I'd be willing to take it rather than ever going to Qatar for anything.

[Juice]

If you haven't seen John Oliver's rant on FIFA, it is well worth the fifteen minutes or so to watch it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlJEt2KU33I

His segment/rant on net neutrality was also awesome.

[xubrew]

Any updates on the leagalization of sodomy? Because I can think of a few places I'd be willing to take it rather than ever going to Qatar for anything.

I don't know, but here's the latest on a guy that bends people over and screws them all the time....

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mrloganrhoades/fifa-tells-us-to-be-ready-if-qatar-gets-stripped-of-2022-wor

[nuts4xu]

Any updates on the legalization of sodomy? Because I can think of a few places I'd be willing to take it rather than ever going to Qatar for anything.

Did someone say sodomy? Reminds me of one of my favorite movies!!

http://iv1.lisimg.com/image/102568/600full-sodomy-sessions-poster.jpg

[PMI]

Did someone say sodomy? Reminds me of one of my favorite movies!!

http://iv1.lisimg.com/image/102568/600full-sodomy-sessions-poster.jpg

Don't ruin it for me as I haven't watched it yet, but I heard there are some holes in the plot.

[muskiefan82]

Don't ruin it for me as I haven't watched it yet, but I heard there are some holes in the plot.

Yes, but the newest version has plugged the holes.

[blobfan]

And now this thread needs to me marked NSFW. This site is like a minefield!

[nuts4xu]

And now this thread needs to me marked NSFW. This site is like a minefield!

Serious question to those who peruse this site at work, and need proper notification so they know a thread is NSFW....

Where is the line? Skimpy bikinis ok? Tasteful Lingerie like on the cover of Sodomy Sessions above? Or is the fact the movie is called "Sodomy Sessions" that make it NSFW?

I work from home, and don't have people walking by looking over my shoulder (obviously) so I am not as clear on the NSFW rules. I tried to post something relatively clean (no nudity) to get my point across, but it seems at least one person was worried about their co-workers.

I can't promise to become PG rated clean, but I do want to be more sensitive to those who are in an office or cubicle wasting time on this site. Help me understand what is acceptable and what forces a thread to go NSFW.

[X-band '01]

If people have to worry about someone looking over their shoulders, a good rule of thumb is not to click on a Nuts thread at work in the first place.

But as to Blobfan's point, I'd say what's going on in Qatar as far as working conditions is far more obscene than the occasional chesticle making an appearance.

[Lamont Sanford]

Nuts -

Keep doing what you're doing.

You are a great American!

[waggy]

I think Obama just sent some new guys to Qatar to help out with the construction. Not sure I trust them not to booby-trap it though.

[blobfan]

Serious question to those who peruse this site at work, and need proper notification so they know a thread is NSFW....


I'd say naked or essentially naked body parts is a big red line. Bottoms wearing only thongs might as well be naked. Quantity is also an issue. One thong-covered bottom without the word sodomy might pass as a risque advertisement but multiple images that are so obviously from a pornographic movie or site and it just looks like you're surfing for porn.

[paulxu]

but multiple images that are so obviously from a pornographic movie or site and it just looks like you're surfing for porn.

Nuts...the jig is up.

[nuts4xu]

...it just looks like you're surfing for porn.

Who me? Nah, just entertaining the masses with my good taste in film.

Kidding aside, thanks blobfan. I was hoping for a female perspective.

Lamont, no worries I will pick and choose my spots carefully tho. Who would have thought a simple word like "sodomy" would be offensive? Learn something new everyday!!

[X-band '01]

Deadspin is now weighing in on Qatar and the yet-to-be-built city to host the World Cup final in 2022:

Deadspin - 2022 World Cup Final to be Played in City That's Currently Not Real (http://screamer.deadspin.com/2022-world-cup-final-to-be-played-in-city-thats-current-1624478594/+rohan954)

It does bring up a good point - what would happen to the city if FIFA caves in to global pressure and rips the World Cup away from them? It's already a huge mess with slave labor and workers dying at alarming rates to build all the necessary infrastructure.

[xubrew]

What would happen if, say, all the countries of the world said they were not going to play in Qatar, but instead would play in a different tournament in a different location that was structured exactly the same way as the World Cup??

[waggy]

What's really crazy is that they are only building all of it so they can pack it with foreigners and then blow the whole thing up.

[DC Muskie]

What's really crazy is that they are only building all of it so they can pack it with foreigners and then blow the whole thing up.

It's funny my friends and I had the exact conversation. They would hate to blow up one of their cities, so they are building one to destroy.

This is going to be a great tournament.

[GoMuskies]

What's really crazy is that they are only building all of it so they can pack it with foreigners and then blow the whole thing up.

This is Qatar, not Syria.

[waggy]

This is Qatar, not Syria.


Isn't Qatar the place where they sentenced the foreign business lady to death for extra-marital sex?

[DC Muskie]

This is Qatar, not Syria.

Have you not seen the West Wing? We had to bomb the shit out of them.

[GoMuskies]

Have you not seen the West Wing? We had to bomb the shit out of them.

Ah, I forgot. Carry on.

In my business, Qatar is where all the ex-pats working in Saudi Arabia go to get drunk on weekends.

[waggy]

Have you not seen the West Wing? We had to bomb the shit out of them.


Well they deserved it for trying to take away our extra-marital sex.

[X-band '01]

What would happen if, say, all the countries of the world said they were not going to play in Qatar, but instead would play in a different tournament in a different location that was structured exactly the same way as the World Cup??

The US did something similar back in the 80s - it was called the Goodwill Games.

[xu82]

Isn't Qatar the place where they sentenced the foreign business lady to death for extra-marital sex?

So, will they be shipping in thousands of hookers to keep up with the typical traditions and irony of such events?

[DC Muskie]

So, will they be shipping in thousands of hookers to keep up with the typical traditions and irony of such events?

If they don't, I'm pretty confident that gives us a good reason to bomb the shit out of them.

[paulxu]

It appears that global warming is causing a re-think on Qatar 2022.

[nuts4xu]

Hopefully, they are coming to their senses on the World Cup in 2022.

There is no way they can hold the games there. It will be a disaster.

http://network.yardbarker.com/soccer/article_external/report_qatar_will_not_host_2022_world_cup/17334503?linksrc=story_home_module_head_17334503

[Masterofreality]

Qatar is financially supporting ISIS.

Nice folks.

[GoMuskies]

FIFA was framed!

By the way, I still LOVE the idea of the World Cup in Qatar. Particularly since it seems to so infuriate soccer fans.

[Blue Blobs Bro]

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2015/05/27/fifa-officials-arrested-corruption-charges-extradition-united-states/27997783/
FIFA officials arrested for corruption, who woulda guessed?

[DC Muskie]

I love how FIFA immediately said there would be no revote on sites. I just don't see Qatar hosting the cup. Mostly because I believe we will elect a Republican president who will wipe them off the planet.

[Blue Blobs Bro]

There's also now criminal investigations of the 2018 and 2022 world cups.http://www.espnfc.us/fifa-world-cup/story/2468298/criminal-investigation-begins-into-2018-and-2022-world-cup

[waggy]

Swiss Police confirm that, when arrested, all seven FIFA officials threw themselves on the ground and pretended to be injured.

[MADXSTER]

Everyone knew that FIFA was corrupt. The question I have is what did they legally do wrong? Yes I'm stupid. If a person took money on the side in a business, they could be fired but I'm not sure they could be charged with a crime. I'm not privy to these things. If a government official took money on the side, I could see some type of legal action but I don't know.

What they did was wrong, bad business, etc but how is taking a bribe within a business legally wrong unless the business presses charges?

Sorry if this is too obvious for some of you.

Not to highjack the thread but what about Presidents of the USA and monies received? Million dollar speeches etc. Just asking.

[DC Muskie]

You would go to jail if you took money to commit fraud, and bribery is still a crime. I'm not sure what your question is Mad.

And presidents receive money for speeches after they leave office. Nobody is giving them money to ensure their business gets a leg up. But if they did, that would be a crime.

[bjf123]

Swiss Police confirm that, when arrested, all seven FIFA officials threw themselves on the ground and pretended to be injured.

Mega public reps!


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[xu82]

Mega public reps!


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Yep, I tried, but private Reps not an option for me. Very funny.

[DC Muskie]

Oh I get it. It's because soccer players flop.

Hilarious!

[paulxu]

Nobody is giving them money to ensure their business gets a leg up. But if they did, that would be a crime.

They do a lot of this BEFORE they get in office.

[PM Thor]

Aside from the international Olympic committee, FIFA has got to be the most corrupt organization in the world. I wonder if the FIFA committee members were given their own man-made islands off the UAE for their votes. This sucks for the US. Then again, Bill Clinton was leading our efforts. Puhlease.

Don't blame Bill...but otherwise, totally right. Everyone has known, for years and years and years how dirty FIFA is. It makes the Olympic committee, MLB, NFL, UCI, they all look squeaky clean compared to this.

[waggy]

Oh I get it. It's because soccer players flop.

Hilarious!

I knew you'd love it.

[DC Muskie]

I knew you'd love it.

I did!

[D-West & PO-Z]

Sepp Blatter has to be going down too right? Could you imagine the NFL having 7 top officials go down for bribery etc and Goddell not being touched and continuing to be the commissioner?

[XUFan09]

Sepp Blatter has to be going down too right? Could you imagine the NFL having 7 top officials go down for bribery etc and Goddell not being touched and continuing to be the commissioner?

Yes. I'm pretty cynical about the NFL though.

[Juice]

Sepp Blatter has to be going down too right? Could you imagine the NFL having 7 top officials go down for bribery etc and Goddell not being touched and continuing to be the commissioner?

He's probably not going down legally but he may not get voted back in.

[xu82]

He's probably not going down legally but he may not get voted back in.

I hope he gets everything he deserves. It also seems like a good time to bring this back up!

http://www.cnet.com/news/watch-john-oliver-2014-rant-on-fifa-corruption/

[bleedXblue]

Is there another sport that's governed with a global organization?

Baseball, football, golf, basketball, hockey are all regionally managed and led.

I cant imagine how complex it has to be working with different countries, cultures etc.

What a mess

[XU '11]

Is there another sport that's governed with a global organization?

Baseball, football, golf, basketball, hockey are all regionally managed and led.

I cant imagine how complex it has to be working with different countries, cultures etc.

What a mess

Almost all of those have some sort of global organization.

Baseball - International Baseball Federation (http://www.ibaf.org/en/)
Golf - International Golf Federation (http://www.igfgolf.org/)
Basketball - FIBA (http://www.fiba.com/)
Hockey - IIHF (http://www.iihf.com/)

The difference is that nobody cares about those international competitions so there aren't billions of dollars on the line.

[ammtd34]

@AAndrewJennings 3h

I gave the FBI the crucial documents that triggered yesterday's arrests. There will be more to come. Blatter is a target.

[Masterofreality]

Sepp Blatter has to be going down too right? Could you imagine the NFL having 7 top officials go down for bribery etc and Goddell not being touched and continuing to be the commissioner?

What a name...

Sepp ............Blatter.

I would venture to say that no one can confuse that person with anyone else.

[Juice]

What a name...

Sepp ............Blatter.

I would venture to say that no one can confuse that person with anyone else.

Not to be the "well actually" guy but his first name is really Joseph but yes his name is awesome/absurd.

[DC Muskie]

Sepp Blatter is resigning.

I'm going to play the lottery tonight.

[paulxu]

Must be another indictment in the works.

[pickledpigsfeet]

FIFA has emptied its Blatter.

[xubrew]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6ar3xJL_Q

[SlimKibbles]

Ah that was fantastic, brew.

[X-band '01]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qr6ar3xJL_Q

And that was 48 hours before Blatter was caught red-handed, err, resigned.

[bleedXblue]

So how is this going to go down? Clearly, FIFA leadership was bribed millions of dollars to award Qatar.

Are they going to be forced to repay the $$$. Good luck with that.

Would love to see it moved to the US, but I see huge logistical issues to make that happen.

[powerofX]

So how is this going to go down? Clearly, FIFA leadership was bribed millions of dollars to award Qatar.

Are they going to be forced to repay the $$$. Good luck with that.

Would love to see it moved to the US, but I see huge logistical issues to make that happen.

In all honesty, I wouldn't want it moved from Qatar and given to the US. If they strip Qatar, maybe give it to someone else...somewhere in Europe maybe and then US can have the next. I would be worried that the event taken from Qatar and moved to US could be turned into propaganda in the middle east and set up some (even larger than normal) security concerns at the events.

[xubrew]

It really should be taken out of both Russia and Qatar, and it wouldn't surprise me at all if that ended up happening. Putin's response would be a signature event in world history, and it would be a privilege to be able to witness it. I'd like to see the United States get it, but at this point that would merely be a bonus. Give it to England. They haven't had one since 1966, they have the stadium, and their trains run on time. They meet all the necessary criteria and like Russia, it's a UEFA country so you don't take it out of the confederation. Give the next one to Australia. They've never had it either and showed interest in hosting it, and Australia for some reason is an AFC country, same as Qatar, so it keeps it in the same confederation. In fact, since Australia is practically also an Oceanic country, but technically an Asian country in the eyes of FIFA, they can claim to actually be giving it to two confederations.

In my opinion, if you bribe someone, you don't get your money back. If you take a bribe, you don't necessarily pay it back to the person who gave it to you, but you pay it back ten fold in jail time and fines.

[xubrew]

All the "Hitler Reacts" videos on Youtube are way overblown. They jumped the shark so much, that "Jumping the Shark" should now be referred to as "Hitler Reacting" whenever something is way too overdone.

Having said that, if Russia loses the World Cup, that may literally be how Putin reacts, and it will be SPECTACULAR!!!!

[paulxu]

I want to see John Oliver drink the Bud Light Lime.

[X-band '01]

Don't forget the Mickey D's dollar menu.

[XU '11]

In all honesty, I wouldn't want it moved from Qatar and given to the US. If they strip Qatar, maybe give it to someone else...somewhere in Europe maybe and then US can have the next. I would be worried that the event taken from Qatar and moved to US could be turned into propaganda in the middle east and set up some (even larger than normal) security concerns at the events.

Can't go to Europe as that continent will be hosting in 2018. Rules prevent a continent from hosting consecutive cups. (I believe they actually passed a new rule saying the continent is ineligible to host the next TWO cups)

[bigdiggins]

Can't go to Europe as that continent will be hosting in 2018. Rules prevent a continent from hosting consecutive cups. (I believe they actually passed a new rule saying the continent is ineligible to host the next TWO cups)

Sounds like Antarctica is up next then.

[xubrew]

Sounds like Antarctica is up next then.

It's an upgrade from Qatar. Antarctica has a much better human rights record.

[bjf123]

Can't go to Europe as that continent will be hosting in 2018. Rules prevent a continent from hosting consecutive cups. (I believe they actually passed a new rule saying the continent is ineligible to host the next TWO cups)

Shouldn't be too tough to bribe enough folks to change that rule. Probably only need $30 million or so. That's pocket change for FIFA.


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[SlimKibbles]

...Give the next one to Australia. They've never had it either and showed interest in hosting it, and Australia for some reason is an AFC country, same as Qatar, so it keeps it in the same confederation. In fact, since Australia is practically also an Oceanic country, but technically an Asian country in the eyes of FIFA, they can claim to actually be giving it to two confederations. ...

IIRC, Australia switched to AFC maybe a couple of World Cup qualifications or so because it'd be a little easier for them to get in. The OFC winner has that two-leg playoff against either CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, or AFC to get in. Remember when the U.S. saved Mexico with those two late goals against Panama and then Mexico went and destroyed New Zealand over two matches? I'd love for Australia to host a World Cup but I honestly don't know if they have enough stadium capacity spread out in the country to do that, do they? Are their stadiums that host Australian Rules Football and rugby matches large capacity-wise?

[XU '11]

IIRC, Australia switched to AFC maybe a couple of World Cup qualifications or so because it'd be a little easier for them to get in. The OFC winner has that two-leg playoff against either CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, or AFC to get in. Remember when the U.S. saved Mexico with those two late goals against Panama and then Mexico went and destroyed New Zealand over two matches? I'd love for Australia to host a World Cup but I honestly don't know if they have enough stadium capacity spread out in the country to do that, do they? Are their stadiums that host Australian Rules Football and rugby matches large capacity-wise?

No countries do outside of Europe and the US.

Qatar is building 8 new stadiums and expanding 4 more
Russia is building 9 new stadiums
Brazil built 7 new stadiums
South Africa built 5

I'm sure Australia would fit in with all of those.

[waggy]

The FIFA leaders spent $30 Mil making a movie about themselves.



https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/we-went-to-fifas-movie-about-itself-and-no-one-else-did :pointandlaugh:

[xubrew]

The FIFA leaders spent $30 Mil making a movie about themselves.



https://sports.vice.com/en_us/article/we-went-to-fifas-movie-about-itself-and-no-one-else-did :pointandlaugh:

Yep. In their mind they were making one of the great films in cinematic history. In reality, we're all pointing and laughing at them.

[xu82]

Yep. In their mind they were making one of the great films in cinematic history. In reality, we're all pointing and laughing at them.

But I heard they grossed roughly $637 nationwide last weekend! One theater had $9 all by themselves!!!

Edit: Apparently I overstated the sales... and that's really funny!

[ballyhoohoo]

I want to see John Oliver drink the Bud Light Lime.

http://youtu.be/fXyWCQeLxrc

[paulxu]

Excellent!

[xubrew]

How much more despicable can Jack Warner possibly be??

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/09/fifa-jack-warner-accused-funds-haiti-earthquake-victims

[GoMuskies]

FIFA is by far my favourite thing about soccer.

[XUFan09]

How much more despicable can Jack Warner possibly be??

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jun/09/fifa-jack-warner-accused-funds-haiti-earthquake-victims

Next thing you know, you'll find out that this guy was hunting children for sport.

http://smbc-comics.com/index.php?db=comics&id=1127#comic

[xubrew]

Jack Warner thinks baby kittens are delicious.

[ballyhoohoo]

Jack Warner is a Duke fan

[waggy]

Jack Warner is ________________.

[xu82]

Jack Warner is a Duke fan

Well, that's just mean!

[GoMuskies]

Jack Warner is ________________.

My Hero

[xubrew]

Jack Warner is ________________.

The former clock operator at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

[X-band '01]

FIFA has emptied its Blatter.

Maybe we spoke too soon (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/sepp-blatter/11673751/Sepp-Blatter-considering-staying-on-as-Fifa-president.html)

[xu82]

I don't think FIFA can surprise me any more.

[murray87]

And the stadiums and other infrastructure are being built by slave labor:

http://fortune.com/2016/03/31/qatar-world-cup-workers/

Can this outrage be stopped??

[casualfan]

And the stadiums and other infrastructure are being built by slave labor:

http://fortune.com/2016/03/31/qatar-world-cup-workers/

Can this outrage be stopped??

Can it? Yes.

Will it? Hahahahaha

[xubrew]

This is a travesty.

Believe it or not (and most of you may not) but I actually love the World Cup more than the NCAA Tournament. It's not worth the cost of human life, though. What would FIFA do if for that one year all of the countries who have expressed objections to this just said that they weren't going to play in it, and would host their own tournament instead?

They CAN stop this. If they choose to.

[bleedXblue]

FIFA = joke

[ammtd34]

"Remember those 12 stadiums we were going to use for the world cup? Yeah, they don't exist."

"Remember those 12 stadiums we were going to build? Yeah, we're only building 8."

"Remember those climate controlling clouds we pitched to you guys? We can't do that."

"Remember the stadium site for the finals? It's in a city that also doesn't exist yet."

[nuts4xu]

Did someone say sodomy? Reminds me of one of my favorite movies!!

http://iv1.lisimg.com/image/102568/600full-sodomy-sessions-poster.jpg

This is great. I had to go through the pages to remind myself why this thread was NSFW.

Sodomy....that is GOLD!! I crack myself up.