China Olympics - Page 3

Gemini Cricket · 04-07-2008, 03:40 PM

I think our country should make some sort of statement about China whether it's Bush boycotting the opening ceremony or the US withdrawing from the event totally.

Sub la Goon · 04-07-2008, 03:50 PM

Nuke the Olympics.

That's a statement.

€uroMeinke · 04-07-2008, 06:50 PM

I don't know, we went to the 1936 Games, that would seem to give all others a pass - is there a Goodwins Law on this?

I'm an Olympic idealist in that I think the games should go on and not be politicized, even if that's all what they're for now. Boycott Chinese products would be something everyone could do (until they realized what they'd be giving up).

Bornieo: Fully Loaded · 04-07-2008, 07:05 PM

I think the athletes should get the opportunity to shine in thier sports. It blows that it happens to take place in China and since I"m not really interested in the Olympics I don't know what else I can do beyond continue voicing opinions against China and boycotting thier products. (and I like Chinese food damit!) I would, though, admire an athlete, company or country that refuses to take part or boycott China during the event. I think if I were a "fan" I would refuse to watch the event and encourage others to do the same.

IMHO.

Not Afraid · 04-07-2008, 07:46 PM

I hate the idea of using young athletes - who only get a chance to shine like this once every 4 years - to prove a political point. It think it would be very unsportsmanlike to boycott the Olympics. But, I'm an idealist when it comes to the games.

Sub la Goon · 04-07-2008, 08:55 PM

I agree with NA ^^

If you want to send a message to China, don't punish our athletes.

Boycott Wal-Mart!

Not Afraid · 04-07-2008, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sub la Goon

Boycott Wal-Mart!

I've got that one in the bag.

Gemini Cricket · 04-07-2008, 09:03 PM

Boycott Wal*Mart? Then where will one go then for full-screen airline versions of films?

€uroMeinke · 04-07-2008, 09:08 PM

China?

BarTopDancer · 04-07-2008, 09:24 PM

I think the "Made in the USA" campaign needs to be given new life.

I'm completely conflicted on the Olympics. On one hand, it's ridiculous that China was awarded them to begin with. On the other hand, it doesn't seem right to punish the athletes who worked so hard to get there.

The Chinese people are not going to know the real reason we boycott. It would need to be a boycott on a larger level. Sadly, with our current global reputation, I don't think we can muster up support for a larger boycott.

04-07-2008, 03:40 PM	#21
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I think our country should make some sort of statement about China whether it's Bush boycotting the opening ceremony or the US withdrawing from the event totally.
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Sub la Goon Ride me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The line forms here... Posts: 326	Nuke the Olympics. That's a statement. __________________ You roll the dice, you move your mice.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	I don't know, we went to the 1936 Games, that would seem to give all others a pass - is there a Goodwins Law on this? I'm an Olympic idealist in that I think the games should go on and not be politicized, even if that's all what they're for now. Boycott Chinese products would be something everyone could do (until they realized what they'd be giving up). __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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Bornieo: Fully Loaded Lego Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Disneyland, USA Posts: 3,704	I think the athletes should get the opportunity to shine in thier sports. It blows that it happens to take place in China and since I"m not really interested in the Olympics I don't know what else I can do beyond continue voicing opinions against China and boycotting thier products. (and I like Chinese food damit!) I would, though, admire an athlete, company or country that refuses to take part or boycott China during the event. I think if I were a "fan" I would refuse to watch the event and encourage others to do the same. IMHO.
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04-07-2008, 07:46 PM	#25
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I hate the idea of using young athletes - who only get a chance to shine like this once every 4 years - to prove a political point. It think it would be very unsportsmanlike to boycott the Olympics. But, I'm an idealist when it comes to the games.
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04-07-2008, 08:55 PM	#26
Sub la Goon Ride me! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The line forms here... Posts: 326	I agree with NA ^^ If you want to send a message to China, don't punish our athletes. Boycott Wal-Mart! __________________ You roll the dice, you move your mice.
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04-07-2008, 09:03 PM	#28
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Boycott Wal*Mart? Then where will one go then for full-screen airline versions of films?
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	China? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I think the "Made in the USA" campaign needs to be given new life. I'm completely conflicted on the Olympics. On one hand, it's ridiculous that China was awarded them to begin with. On the other hand, it doesn't seem right to punish the athletes who worked so hard to get there. The Chinese people are not going to know the real reason we boycott. It would need to be a boycott on a larger level. Sadly, with our current global reputation, I don't think we can muster up support for a larger boycott. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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