More Oh-lympics

[thisearthlyride]

It just occurred to me that my only recent public posts have been about the Olympics. Guess it's on my mind.

At any rate, I have a thank you to extend to the Chinese government: Thank you for your willingness to act boldly. I couldn't have asked for a better example of the hypocrisy that accompanies the "true spirit of the Olympic Games."

China revokes visa of gold medalist, Darfur activist

Any chance this might inspire the US to get off their lazy ass and actually address the fact that China made all sorts of promises they had no intention of honoring in order to secure the Olympics?

Comments

[karendammit.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I watched the opening ceremonies with all their hype about harmony. I kept thinking about Tibet and the re-education of their youth and lack of freedoms. I cringed quite a few times.

Ever heard of a book called Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress? I think they made a movie of it. I would love to send it to you if you'd like to read it.

[thisearthlyride.livejournal.com]

Ridiculously, we have two or more copies floating around the house. I think my mother forgot she'd given it to us before and gave us another copy :) Still haven't read it, but it is on my radar!

[karendammit.livejournal.com]

Oh, you must read it!