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SUBMAN1
08-06-08, 04:52 PM
Olympics: Pollution over Beijing? Don't worry, it's only mist, say officials



Maybe that line works with simple Chinese...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2008/aug/06/olympics2008.china

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SUBMAN1
08-06-08, 04:54 PM
Athlete, Journalist, and Artist Visas Blocked -- Political Motives Suspected


Hmm...

http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=5520718&page=1

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SUBMAN1
08-06-08, 04:55 PM
Chinese police Tuesday apologised for roughing up two Japanese journalists as Beijing's Olympic commitment to allow foreign media freedom came under scrutiny three days before the Games opened.

This could also turn out to be entertaining!

http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/-/newshome/4856783

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FIREWALL
08-06-08, 05:15 PM
This could end up being a bigger joke than those two idiots running for Prez.:p :rotfl:
Tchocky
08-06-08, 05:18 PM
I like it. Finally an Olympic Games that has absolutely nothing to do with sports.
SUBMAN1
08-06-08, 05:19 PM
I like it. Finally an Olympic Games that has absolutely nothing to do with sports.Don't crack me up! :rotfl:

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Raptor1
08-06-08, 05:20 PM
Now, what will happen when the North Korean Olympics come...? :hmm:
Tchocky
08-06-08, 05:21 PM
Seriously! I like playing sports, can't stand watching them on TV. Except maybe hockey. This year is fun because there's a big issue overshadowing the games.
SUBMAN1
08-06-08, 05:26 PM
Seriously! I like playing sports, can't stand watching them on TV. Except maybe hockey. This year is fun because there's a big issue overshadowing the games.My thoughts exactly. Can't stand watching sports, but sign me up to play - no problem! Loved soccer. Still do but haven't found anyone that still plays it.

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UnderseaLcpl
08-06-08, 05:34 PM
Maybe they'll hold them in the Democratic Republic of Congo next. That might be good.....
mrbeast
08-06-08, 05:38 PM
How about Zimbabwe, that could be good :hmm:
STEED
08-06-08, 05:39 PM
How about Zimbabwe, that could be good :hmm:

:rotfl: :roll:
Tchocky
08-06-08, 05:42 PM
We don't trade with Cuba because they're godless communists with bad human rights records.

We trade with China because....DAMMIT
mrbeast
08-06-08, 05:44 PM
How about Zimbabwe, that could be good :hmm:

:rotfl: :roll:

You could carry the flag Steed! :D
STEED
08-06-08, 05:48 PM
How about Zimbabwe, that could be good :hmm:

:rotfl: :roll:

You could carry the flag Steed! :D

Are flip..................:damn:

Mop please.
bookworm_020
08-06-08, 06:45 PM
And we haven't even got to the opening cermony!:roll:
nikimcbee
08-06-08, 07:31 PM
I have zero interest in the summer olympics. Winter olympics is a different story. I don't think I'll watch 5 minutes of this.

In a crazy irony, I put my patriotism in a box for this kinda stuff. i like seeing the small countries win stuff (the underdog). This is where the Ugly American syndrome drives me crazy.
ASWnut101
08-06-08, 07:45 PM
I have zero interest in the summer olympics. Winter olympics is a different story. I don't think I'll watch 5 minutes of this.

I love the summer olympics. Much more sports that I like compared to the winter ones.
nikimcbee
08-06-08, 08:11 PM
I have zero interest in the summer olympics. Winter olympics is a different story. I don't think I'll watch 5 minutes of this.

I love the summer olympics. Much more sports that I like compared to the winter ones.

What, you don't like biathalon! That's outrageous.
:rotfl:

I was in russia in 1994 and got to watch the olympics there. Just like the US, they only cover the sports that they are good in, so there was a lot of women's biathalon.:dead:
ASWnut101
08-06-08, 10:55 PM
I have zero interest in the summer olympics. Winter olympics is a different story. I don't think I'll watch 5 minutes of this.

I love the summer olympics. Much more sports that I like compared to the winter ones.

What, you don't like biathalon! That's outrageous.
:rotfl:

I was in russia in 1994 and got to watch the olympics there. Just like the US, they only cover the sports that they are good in, so there was a lot of women's biathalon.:dead:

I didn't say that, I just said that there was more sports in summer that I liked. :D
Blacklight
08-07-08, 12:31 AM
Now, what will happen when the North Korean Olympics come...? :hmm:


Just wait till Iran gets the Olympics !

Franky at this point, I'm waiting to hear announcements like "China has refused entry of all non-Chinese athletes into China for the Olympic Games."
antikristuseke
08-07-08, 02:16 AM
I was in russia in 1994 and got to watch the olympics there. Just like the US, they only cover the sports that they are good in, so there was a lot of women's biathalon.:dead:

Fit women in skin tight suits, whats not to like:up:
Gorduz
08-07-08, 03:27 AM
Biathlon is perhaps one of the greatest sports ever! I love watching it, ecspecially the relay :D
STEED
08-07-08, 06:56 AM
I AM THUMPING MAD NOW!

Beijing Olympics: Britain sends twice as many public workers as athletes

Britain's Olympic squad will be outnumbered two to one in Beijing by politicians, civil servants and BBC staff whose trips to China will cost the public almost £7 million, the Daily Telegraph can disclose.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2511956/Beijing-Olympics-Britain-sends-twice-as-many-public-workers-as-athletes.html (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/olympics/2511956/Beijing-Olympics-Britain-sends-twice-as-many-public-workers-as-athletes.html)
Skybird
08-07-08, 07:18 AM
I like it. Finally an Olympic Games that has absolutely nothing to do with sports.
:lol: Quote of the week! 10.0 points! :D