2008 Beijing Olympics

[potthole]

I am. I'm not.

As much as I hate to make the games political, I just can't bring myself to support it. I just feel guilty if I try to.

Better not drink any Coke products.  Or eat at McDonald's.

My friend posted something on another forum that sums things up pretty well...

I recently read that some people refused to watch the Olympics because of China's human rights record.

Dear Uninformed and short sighted person,

As you sit there surrounded by Chinese made products, you've already cast your approval to the Chinese government. If you purchased any Coca-Cola product or ate at a McDonalds in the last 7 years then you've already pumped your money into companies that have pumped their money into the Chinese government so that they can advertise and have businesses there.

Not watching the Olympics because of China's human rights records makes about as much sense as not eating at Taco Bell as a protest toward the Mexican police's corruption problems.

A decision such as this is one, and the public proclamation of same, is one of the self-righteous and self important; whose intellectual depth is only envied by the likes of Jessica Simpson.

Even if you were a Nielsen family, that would only be a small stab at NBC.

So unless you have a home free of Chinese made products, your oh so "look how enlightened I am" ridiculous decision to forgo viewing the Olympics allows the Chinese government to thank YOU for your support.

Like Jessica Simpson said: Quote "I'm not eating eggrolls anymore until Chinese people can vote" End Quote.

I'm Biff and that's what I think.

[Alexisonfire]

Better not drink any Coke products.  Or eat at McDonald's.

I've learned long ago that I can't eat McDonald's. Or any fast food for that matter. It makes me sick.

As for Coke, I'm a Pepsi man. But I've honestly drank about 1/4 of the pop in the last several months than what I am used to.

And yes, I know. Not watching the games is a useless endeavor and does not make much sense. The truth is, there are just far too many things that sponsor the Chinese Olympics, are made in China, or have the hands of the government of China in any way to avoid supporting them.

But still, even knowing that it is useless, I can't bring myself to do it. I am overcome with guilt. So I'm not watching, so I don't feel guilty. Which sounds absolutely selfish when I put it that way.

[Snakewater]

  The US Men's 4x100 Freestyle Relay team won by .08 seconds, about three seconds better than the previous world record!  The French team they edged out had been bragging earlier today about how they were going to "smash" the US team and the world record.

Probably not many others got to see it live.  It was seriously freakin' sweet.

Also, this means that Phelps is still on track for 8 golds.  That looked to very much be in danger about 30 meters before the end of the race.  The French anchor guy was like over half a body length ahead of the American.

[Burled Holiday Cabbage]

[homstar]

Also, this means that Phelps is still on track for 8 golds.  That looked to very much be in danger about 30 meters before the end of the race.  The French anchor guy was like over half a body length ahead of the American.

That was amazing!


So far I believe he has 3 gold medals, and will go for yet another in like 20 minutes!