Who do you support: Lefties or Olympics in China?

[Glaucus]

I didn't vote because your options are kinda lame. But I will say that as much as I support the Olympics, I don't support China's human rights record (or lack there of) and I sympathize with Tibet.

Now, as for the Olympics and politics. The two are linked, at least in the modern world, but probably in the ancient world as well. The mere fact that China is even hosting the Olympics is mostly a political issue on it's own. China wants to showcase it's modernization to the world and to show they are a modern super power. Countries like to show off all the time and for various reasons.

However, the problems with the torch rally began many years ago. They began when the IOC granted China the 2008 Olympics. That was the first mistake. If the Olympics is supposed to represent the very best we humans can produce, then why allow a country like China to host them? To me China represents everything that is ugly about us humans.

And if I were an athlete, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with the fact that while the Chinese are placing a gold medal around my neck they're also imprisoning others for no more then speaking their opinions.

So to sum it up, I'm glad the torch relay is being protested and I'd love to see a boycott of the Olympics in China. The Olympics are political, China doesn't deserve to host them and the IOC needs a good slap in the face.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

I didn't vote because your options are kinda lame. But I will say that as much as I support the Olympics, I don't support China's human rights record (or lack there of) and I sympathize with Tibet.

Now, as for the Olympics and politics. The two are linked, at least in the modern world, but probably in the ancient world as well. The mere fact that China is even hosting the Olympics is mostly a political issue on it's own. China wants to showcase it's modernization to the world and to show they are a modern super power. Countries like to show off all the time and for various reasons.

However, the problems with the torch rally began many years ago. They began when the IOC granted China the 2008 Olympics. That was the first mistake. If the Olympics is supposed to represent the very best we humans can produce, then why allow a country like China to host them? To me China represents everything that is ugly about us humans.

And if I were an athlete, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with the fact that while the Chinese are placing a gold medal around my neck they're also imprisoning others for no more then speaking their opinions.

So to sum it up, I'm glad the torch relay is being protested and I'd love to see a boycott of the Olympics in China. The Olympics are political, China doesn't deserve to host them and the IOC needs a good slap in the face.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

I didn't vote because your options are kinda lame. But I will say that as much as I support the Olympics, I don't support China's human rights record (or lack there of) and I sympathize with Tibet.

Now, as for the Olympics and politics. The two are linked, at least in the modern world, but probably in the ancient world as well. The mere fact that China is even hosting the Olympics is mostly a political issue on it's own. China wants to showcase it's modernization to the world and to show they are a modern super power. Countries like to show off all the time and for various reasons.

However, the problems with the torch rally began many years ago. They began when the IOC granted China the 2008 Olympics. That was the first mistake. If the Olympics is supposed to represent the very best we humans can produce, then why allow a country like China to host them? To me China represents everything that is ugly about us humans.

And if I were an athlete, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with the fact that while the Chinese are placing a gold medal around my neck they're also imprisoning others for no more then speaking their opinions.

So to sum it up, I'm glad the torch relay is being protested and I'd love to see a boycott of the Olympics in China. The Olympics are political, China doesn't deserve to host them and the IOC needs a good slap in the face.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

I didn't vote because your options are kinda lame. But I will say that as much as I support the Olympics, I don't support China's human rights record (or lack there of) and I sympathize with Tibet.

Now, as for the Olympics and politics. The two are linked, at least in the modern world, but probably in the ancient world as well. The mere fact that China is even hosting the Olympics is mostly a political issue on it's own. China wants to showcase it's modernization to the world and to show they are a modern super power. Countries like to show off all the time and for various reasons.

However, the problems with the torch rally began many years ago. They began when the IOC granted China the 2008 Olympics. That was the first mistake. If the Olympics is supposed to represent the very best we humans can produce, then why allow a country like China to host them? To me China represents everything that is ugly about us humans.

And if I were an athlete, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with the fact that while the Chinese are placing a gold medal around my neck they're also imprisoning others for no more then speaking their opinions.

So to sum it up, I'm glad the torch relay is being protested and I'd love to see a boycott of the Olympics in China. The Olympics are political, China doesn't deserve to host them and the IOC needs a good slap in the face.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

 

[Glaucus]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

 

[FluffyMcDeath]

As big and diverse the USA is, the only stop is in SAN FRANSISCO? Ooops :roll:

I thought that was weird too. I would have expected a run from NYC to San Fran.

- Mike

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

 

[redrumloa]

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

You are right Fluffy, I miss Ronald Regan too.

 

[redrumloa]

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

You are right Fluffy, I miss Ronald Regan too.

 

[redrumloa]

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

You are right Fluffy, I miss Ronald Regan too.

 

[redrumloa]

To reduce the total amount of irony. Americans protesting China's behaviour? Maybe twenty years ago, but they've lost the moral authority these days. Something about the beam in your own eye.

You are right Fluffy, I miss Ronald Regan too.