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Tag Archives: olympics
Everything is Marketing
Positive LibertyDA Ridgely on staged events.
China and the IOC Sham
Jeff JacobyTwo interesting points here. One, that China is not yet ready to be a free society, and two, the political sham of the modern day Olympics. “When thugs host the Olympics, thuggish behavior can be expected.”
Further Proof That China Cheated
Caches of Chinese Government documents found on a Chinese search engine show Chinese Olympic Gymnist Age as 14, too young to compete in the Olympics. Will the IOC do anything? I’m not sure I’d put money on it..
Lego Olympics
On your mark, get set, Lego!
Unbeatable
Another game, another obliteration. Spain falls to Team USA 119-82. The magical presence of Kobe and LeBron even helped out Michael Phelps: “I looked up and I saw Kobe and LeBron…I thought there’s no way I was going to let those guys … Continue reading
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Tagged basketball, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Michael Phelps, olympics, Span, Sports, USA
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US Easily Defeats Greece
Looking like the Redeem Team is exactly that so far. Greece fell 92-69 in Beijing, securing our quarterfinal berth.
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Tagged basketball, Beijing, China, greece, olympics, quarterfinals, redeem team, redeption, Sports, US
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Yaoch!
The United States pulverizes China 101-70.
Where’s Bush?
According to rumor, President Bush is somewhere in this photo. I’ve looked several times. Haven’t yet seen him.
Securing a Society for Sport
China’s Olympic security crackdown is as impressive as it is draconian. Plus, the largely pro-Western Uighurs are suffering rough treatment due to the Turkestan Islamic Party’s activities.
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Tagged China, crackdown, ETIM, olympics, security, sport, Turkestan Islamic Party, Uighurs
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Breathe Strong
Blue Sky Days by Derek Chatwood.
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Tagged art, Beijing, China, Derek Chatwood, illustration, olympics, pollution, poster
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Olympic Flame Snuffed Out
Another embarrassment for China. PARIS, April 7 (UPI) — The Olympic torch was doused Monday in Paris as demonstrators protested China’s civil rights record and involvement in Tibet, police said. After the flame was snuffed, the torch was put on … Continue reading