tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post8900289978524681709..comments2023-12-24T06:13:49.857-05:00Comments on Confessions of a Closet Republican: China, Censorship and The OlympicsIncognitohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09692949516037191969noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-53955559754393109642008-08-07T00:23:00.000-04:002008-08-07T00:23:00.000-04:00KIMBATCH: Thanks for the link. Great site.TROIKA:...KIMBATCH: Thanks for the link. Great site.<BR/><BR/>TROIKA: Okay, m'dear you tell me what positive changes they've made, other than economic, and I might reconsider.Incognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692949516037191969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-44068544003390128032008-08-05T05:57:00.000-04:002008-08-05T05:57:00.000-04:00And thanks for the link, Kim. I liked this:"Restri...And thanks for the link, Kim. I liked this:<BR/>"Restricting the internet helps the Chinese Government to hide the true extent of human rights abuses like the death penalty, torture and detention without trial."<BR/><BR/>Ah... the Chinese restrict the internet to cover it up... the Americans do it in Guantanamo Bay to cover it...Troikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589285209220196388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-26308939833351070682008-08-05T05:50:00.000-04:002008-08-05T05:50:00.000-04:00You're spot on,Kimbatch.Not that China are the onl...You're spot on,Kimbatch.<BR/><BR/>Not that China are the only nation to lock up and torture people.<BR/><BR/>And a boycott of the games is just ludicrous. Anyone who supports a boycott is seriously lacking in logical reasoning skills, or has the diplomatic skills of the average American.<BR/><BR/>There's no point in explaining to them why a boycott is a bad idea, they just don't have the capacity to understand.Troikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589285209220196388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-24651190739139943842008-08-05T05:06:00.000-04:002008-08-05T05:06:00.000-04:00I don’t support a boycott and I want the Beijing O...I don’t support a boycott and I want the Beijing Olympics to be a success. <BR/><BR/>But the Games are a chance, while the world is watching, to press China for change. <BR/><BR/>Without change China will carry on executing more of its citizens than any other country in the world, it will continue censoring the media and the Internet and it will continue locking up and torturing those who try to stand up for their rights and the rights of others. <BR/><BR/>It isn’t political. To stand up for human rights is to stand up for the values enshrined in the Olympic Charter. <BR/><BR/>http://www.uncensor.com.aukimbatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258300680807471815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-5232802793728678872008-08-05T03:05:00.000-04:002008-08-05T03:05:00.000-04:00So you honestly think nothing has changed at all a...So you honestly think nothing has changed at all apart from economics?<BR/><BR/>Your statement is utterly wrong, and is typical of people who have no idea what they are talking about.Troikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589285209220196388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-15159838280576080222008-08-04T22:30:00.000-04:002008-08-04T22:30:00.000-04:00I tell you what, Troika.. as soon as the Chinese g...I tell you what, Troika.. as soon as the Chinese government lifts the ban on internet censorship and stops jailing those who are critical of their policies I will take back that statement.Incognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692949516037191969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-88718269286766084702008-08-04T11:01:00.000-04:002008-08-04T11:01:00.000-04:00I agree with much of what you say here incog, but ...I agree with much of what you say here incog, but not this:<BR/><BR/>"The Chinese government would like the world to think they are evolving as a nation, but other than their economy, not a damn thing has changed."<BR/><BR/>China does still fall pitifully behind in social reforms, but this statement, to anyone who has spent any amount of time in China or knows anything about the country, is so pitifully, woefully and laughably incorrect.Troikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589285209220196388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-24394869701025854592008-08-04T00:51:00.000-04:002008-08-04T00:51:00.000-04:00MONDAY: I think they have Miss Mel. We are in for...MONDAY: I think they have Miss Mel. We are in for some rocky times, though I remain ever hopeful.<BR/><BR/>WOMAN: And they're still doing slimy things. Very sad.<BR/><BR/>LEON: Uh.. i checked your blogs out.. and frankly I have never been into the doomsday mentality. Just too wretched to live that way. I like to be positive, when I can.Incognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692949516037191969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-50450274268552253352008-08-03T17:22:00.000-04:002008-08-03T17:22:00.000-04:00You need to see what the May 15th Prophecy has to ...You need to see what the <B>May 15th Prophecy</B> has to say what will happen next <BR/><BR/>Because it has been 100% accurate, do a Google search of the <B>May 15th Prophecy</B> and you will see for yourself <BR/><BR/>You will be surprised about what it says about John McCainAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00716219257800453785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-81332494766392838372008-08-03T16:24:00.000-04:002008-08-03T16:24:00.000-04:00I am still grappling with the question of why Chin...I am still grappling with the question of why China was awarded the honour of hosting the 2008 Olympic Games,..you and me both girlfriend!!WomanHonorThyselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211851365273181636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-36400257072037776982008-08-03T15:57:00.000-04:002008-08-03T15:57:00.000-04:00I totally agree with you. This world is so confus...I totally agree with you. This world is so confusing right now. With Obama and this...has everyone lost their minds?!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614481964856444125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-79974017123694979682008-08-02T23:06:00.000-04:002008-08-02T23:06:00.000-04:00PATJ: But do I believe you mean that.. ;-)NIKKI: ...PATJ: But do I believe you mean that.. ;-)<BR/><BR/>NIKKI: Yes we do, but with all our pcness and fear of offending we are headed towards a similar kind of censorship, if we're not careful. <BR/><BR/>Z: Really... well, not surprising. and who knows who or for how long. How can it not be politicized?! If they want to play ball with the rest of the democratic world they need to loosen up, big time.<BR/><BR/>LAYLA: I know, there are a lot of people who are boycotting. I probably won't either. Many believe (including the athletes) that this is sports and should not be politicized, but.. then the stupid IOC should have chosen a more worthy venue.<BR/><BR/>Actually, I might watch, just in hopes of seeing some brave athlete make some kind of political statement.Incognitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09692949516037191969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-67246768360091114742008-08-02T16:48:00.000-04:002008-08-02T16:48:00.000-04:00I will not be watching the summer Olympics for the...I will not be watching the summer Olympics for the first time in my life. I am sorry for our athletes, but they worked hard, but they too need to learn the consequences of kissing the butt of a regime that does not care about honesty, human life, and suppresses speech.Laylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369259755165650448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-40595148861502608142008-08-02T14:37:00.000-04:002008-08-02T14:37:00.000-04:00They're not allowing the GERMAN NEWSPAPER into the...They're not allowing the GERMAN NEWSPAPER into the "Germany House" where Germans entertain bigwigs (every country has a 'house' like this at the O's)......they say it hasn't been censored!<BR/><BR/>And then the Chinese president yesterday said "Don't politicize the Olympics!" ....... you can't make this stuff UP!!Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15989573357446569262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-49500027964342472282008-08-02T01:44:00.000-04:002008-08-02T01:44:00.000-04:00Nice piece incognito...it seems strange in this da...Nice piece incognito...it seems strange in this day and age that this still goes on. This to me says there are a lot of belly-aching Americans who have it pretty darn good. Perhaps a nice long stay in a communist country would make the complainer a happy camper...doubt it. :)NNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06506161645223765063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34133856.post-84561042227825971962008-08-01T06:52:00.000-04:002008-08-01T06:52:00.000-04:00note to self communism = lies. well said incog!!note to self communism = lies. well said incog!!Pat Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18142174423986806144noreply@blogger.com