Should we continue with the olympic games in China? (126)
Arlene101Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia Canada9 Threads 3,320 PostsFallingman: And in the ideal world is Tibet owned by China or by the Dalai Lama? They both have a strong claim
About that one, but at least he spoke up and wants the whole thing to go in peace. I am hoping his word is powerful enough to get things to settle down.
Well personally I have no use what so ever for the olympics in the first place, but I also don't think the matter at hand is the world business either. So why not just get on with the games and blow a whole bunch more tax money on sporting events.
tampa1: Well personally I have no use what so ever for the olympics in the first place, but I also don't think the matter at hand is the world business either. So why not just get on with the games and blow a whole bunch more tax money on sporting events.
Indeed! Bread and Circuses
Arlene101: About that one, but at least he spoke up and wants the whole thing to go in peace. I am hoping his word is powerful enough to get things to settle down.
Little chance of that....too many people are enjoying being on television!
Ulimaroa: I understand your sentiments Agman.
Well said with respect to whats behind
the Olypics.
But isnt it the same thing
as raising a child,
a child who is naughty;
if you dont tell it off,
it will over time disrespect you,
as well as society in later life.
If we want China to fit in,
they have to be told
there are rules, limits
in living together.
I dont think with ignoring
whats going on currently
its for Chinas or the worlds best.
Well said with respect to whats behind
the Olypics.
But isnt it the same thing
as raising a child,
a child who is naughty;
if you dont tell it off,
it will over time disrespect you,
as well as society in later life.
If we want China to fit in,
they have to be told
there are rules, limits
in living together.
I dont think with ignoring
whats going on currently
its for Chinas or the worlds best.
Well if you treat China like a child, then show them that
the world is ashame and saddened by their actions. A child
usually senses disappointment well and they correct their
actions thuswise. However we really do not know all the
information as to China's action and the unhappiness of the Tibetan
people. As for boycotting products from China, every American
should be doing this alone for Americas survival. But since
greed runs America boycotting is probably not going to work.
JMO
agman: Well if you treat China like a child, then show them that
the world is ashame and saddened by their actions. A child
usually senses disappointment well and they correct their
actions thuswise. However we really do not know all the
information as to China's action and the unhappiness of the Tibetan
people. As for boycotting products from China, every American
should be doing this alone for Americas survival. But since
greed runs America boycotting is probably not going to work.
JMO
the world is ashame and saddened by their actions. A child
usually senses disappointment well and they correct their
actions thuswise. However we really do not know all the
information as to China's action and the unhappiness of the Tibetan
people. As for boycotting products from China, every American
should be doing this alone for Americas survival. But since
greed runs America boycotting is probably not going to work.
JMO
It just puts people on the map and spotlights their power...
Zarah: It just puts people on the map and spotlights their power...
Except the Chinese might have a different approach to that issue!
Has anyone considered the possibility that the Chinese are right about this and that the Tibetan protesters are wrong?
It's always a possibility isn't it?
It's always a possibility isn't it?
rusty_knight: The Moscow Olympics was boycotted by many countries.
I knew a guy in the Army who won a bronze medal in the Moscow Olympics (heavyweight Judo).....i doubt he'd have won a medal at all if half the competition was missing.
There is not a SINGLE country that couldn't be boycotted for some reason or other - many could justify boycotting the USA, for example, because they might believe that the USA illegally invaded Iraq.
We could boycott Sweden because we dislike blondes even!
What I'm saying is this:
We do not want a country that suppresses its people to win a diplomatic star for hosting the Olympic Games, but it's a bit bloody late in the day..the time to put pressure on a country is before the decision has been made - not after.
I believe the Olympic committee (a pretty obscure and shady lot) has been cleaned up a little in recent times - but it was made of of some of the most corrupt and wealthy individuals on this planet for decades!
I knew a guy in the Army who won a bronze medal in the Moscow Olympics (heavyweight Judo).....i doubt he'd have won a medal at all if half the competition was missing.
There is not a SINGLE country that couldn't be boycotted for some reason or other - many could justify boycotting the USA, for example, because they might believe that the USA illegally invaded Iraq.
We could boycott Sweden because we dislike blondes even!
What I'm saying is this:
We do not want a country that suppresses its people to win a diplomatic star for hosting the Olympic Games, but it's a bit bloody late in the day..the time to put pressure on a country is before the decision has been made - not after.
I believe the Olympic committee (a pretty obscure and shady lot) has been cleaned up a little in recent times - but it was made of of some of the most corrupt and wealthy individuals on this planet for decades!
Yeah Rusty ... but you never answered
and you would know
why does China want/need/attack Tibet???
Why?
Affraid of Bhuddism?
CuspofMagic: --- the games are an ideal media platform for the world to see injustices that have been performed and still are by the Communist regime in China
--- bring on the games --- let the torch make its journeys --- let the protests and protesters be given their individual free birth right and let the media do its job and bring to the fore the aforementioned
--- bring on the games --- let the torch make its journeys --- let the protests and protesters be given their individual free birth right and let the media do its job and bring to the fore the aforementioned
It was far to early to let them have it.
Instead they should have
given it to Sth Africa
Waterdragon!bodleing: The Dalai Lama has just announced he
thinks its a good thing that the games
are being held in China and he would
not like to see any disruption.
Such tolerance is a humbling thing.
thinks its a good thing that the games
are being held in China and he would
not like to see any disruption.
Such tolerance is a humbling thing.
Just announced?
But he had a few days
of media coverage slip by first!
Clever move!
Love the man!
kitty01: I am not sure but as long as people will be safe then why not.
The point is, people who live in Tibet arent safe, Kitty
Fallingman: Of course the outcome of the games may be that China wins all the medals anyway.....so perhaps a boycott will save us all humiliation!
Have got hunky competitors?
lusciousmile: My tv's remote control is made in china, a new one costs 50 euros.
Oh, Luschous
an outcoming I wasnt prepared for! 
Did you buy it
before the attack on Tibet
or after?
If after...
you may use the wall =>
Fallingman: So boycotting the remote would lead to boycotting the Games on the TV? Thus politics and economics would end up affecting sport!
What a LAUGH! You are just so mad!
Fallingman: of course soon everything will be made in India!
and then?
Island?
Its having a bad time financially now....
Ulimaroa: Oh, Luschous an outcoming I wasnt prepared for!
Did you buy it
before the attack on Tibet
or after?
If after...
you may use the wall =>
Did you buy it
before the attack on Tibet
or after?
If after...
you may use the wall =>
I bought it before.
Hi Uli.
Arlene101: Just read the news and the tibetans are gearing up for the big protest there. I didn't catch who "THEY" are, but a huge "ring" of people were discovered with homemade bombs and a plot to kidnap foreingers (sic?) and a plan for suicide bombers was foiled. Or Pime ministe will not attend the opening ceremonies, Bush was asked not to, Senator John McCain is unsur (he is witing to see if the unrest calms down) and the Secretary of the U.N. is not going to the opening ceremonies due to a previous engagement. P.S. Uli--I still like the ideal world.
Awww Arlene ... so do I.
In fact here at my house it still exists!
All men entering here,
can screw,
must nail
and
will hammer
and the woman cooks, has shoes, and is exiting.
Just like at your place, probably
Fallingman: And in the ideal world is Tibet owned by China or by the Dalai Lama? They both have a strong claim
In the real world,
Tibet invades China
with love, meditation and prayer
bodleing: I mentioned in an earlier post, the Dalai Lama
stated he thought it was a good thing the games
are to be held in China and he hoped there would
be no disruption.
No comment to this on here, or anywhere else from
what i can gather.
Seems strange.
stated he thought it was a good thing the games
are to be held in China and he hoped there would
be no disruption.
No comment to this on here, or anywhere else from
what i can gather.
Seems strange.
I commented today,
on this page or the one before,
so forgive the delay,
still got to catch up with the posts
Fallingman: Good point. The political demonstrations are all about raising consciousness I suppose.....not about achieving real results. Embarrassing and annoying the Chinese is not necessarily a good long-term strategy for Tibetans.
Whats a better strategy?
Flyers?
lusciousmile: I bought it before. Hi Uli.
Hi lusciousmile
What did you buy since the attack?
I brought two TV receivers back to the shop!
Oh yeah!!!
Ulimaroa: Awww Arlene ... so do I.
In fact here at my house it still exists!
All men entering here,
can screw,
must nail
and
will hammer
and the woman cooks, has shoes, and is exiting.
Just like at your place, probably
In fact here at my house it still exists!
All men entering here,
can screw,
must nail
and
will hammer
and the woman cooks, has shoes, and is exiting.
Just like at your place, probably
You have that right Arlene101: You have that right
There you go,
so we already have proof of two ideal worlds.
Does that make a solar system?
Or do we need a sun-type-star to circle around, Arlene?
Ulimaroa: Whats a better strategy?
Flyers?
Flyers?
It raises awareness but when the Olympics are over what will happen to Tibet?
Fallingman: It raises awareness but when the Olympics are over what will happen to Tibet?
ask me?
Ok!
It raises awareness but when the Olympics are over what will happen to Tibet?
It raises awareness but when the Olympics are over what will happen to Tibet?
Fallingman: Ok!
It raises awareness but when the Olympics are over what will happen to Tibet?
It raises awareness but when the Olympics are over what will happen to Tibet?
The'll join Nepal and then become part of India,
as Bavaria is in Germany
an North Ireland to England
Ulimaroa: The'll join Nepal and then become part of India,
as Bavaria is in Germany
an North Ireland to England
as Bavaria is in Germany
an North Ireland to England
You are an optimist! Keep it up!
Fallingman: You are an optimist! Keep it up!
Just saw a chip on telly,
where the IOC Presedident declared
participants in the games
can protest by wearing bracelets
declaring their sympathy with
human rights.
Then they showed the guy
behind the idea and he said
it sold like hot buns.
20.000 were already ordered
and he had to order more himself.
I wonder now,
where are they produced????
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