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I've been thinking this might happen since the IOC announcement of China getting the Olympics. Now that trade, environment and currency devaluation are bubbling to the surface in the US I think we are one step closer. tags China Olympics 2008 Beijing Moscow 1980I see it as our last leverage against the monster who holds our debt, steals our secrets, pollutes, exploits, and destroys its own people and environment to feed our conspicuous consumption. It was the first brick ripped from the wall in 1980, and it can be again in 08. picked by blurmore 1 year ago |
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A fascist regime plans to host the Olympic Games. Critics call for a boycott, but the Games come off as planned. And on the field of world opinion, the host scores an enormous victory. In 1936 , serious movements urging an outright boycott of the Berlin Games were mounted in the United States, Britain, France, Sweden, Czechoslovakia and the Netherlands. Adolf Hitler had come to power two years ... read full post picked by buddha 5 months ago 4 comments edit related share world |
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The 16-day long biggest Olympic Extravaganza finally came to an end amid much fanfare. Thousands of spectators bid adieu to Beijing Olympics 2008 and vowed to meet against at London in 2012. The 2012 Olympics Games will be held at London. Fireworks, live performances by the artists and a grand congregation of world leaders marked the closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics 2008. picked by sagar13d 5 days ago 2 comments edit related share sports |
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Awesome (repeat: awesome) Photography. picked by suckersklub 1 month ago 6 comments edit related share world |
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They made this bad-boy for the Olympics, and apparently it is unreal. 0 comments edit related share plime.com"From the sky, the new airport terminal is designed to look like a Chinese dragon" Things are getting NUTS in Beijing with everything they are building for the Olympics - very interesting article! picked by tdiggity 6 months ago |
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Looking forward to the Olympics in Beijing? I know I am, it'll be one of a kind. But don't forget your gas mask! picked by cheeselog1234 5 months ago 0 comments edit related share world |
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Beijing has asked hotels and restaurants in the city to take dog meat off the menu for the duration of next month's Olympics and September's Paralympics. picked by deEPCHIll 2 months ago 4 comments edit related share entertainment |
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China is promising the 2008 Olympics in Beijing will be bathed in sunshine - because it is planning to disperse any rain clouds with special rockets. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Chance of showers during the 2008 Beijing Olympics: 50 percent. But Chinese meteorologists have a plan to bring sunshine. picked by suebe 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
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The upcoming Beijing Olympics is more than just a point of pride for China — it's such an important part of the national consciousness that nearly 3,500 children have been named for the event, a newspaper reported Sunday. picked by marli 10 months ago 1 comments edit related share world |
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With news that hotels in Beijing will be spying on internet users during the Olympics,Zach Honig (pop photo blogger) gives real world tips about hacking the firewall and dodging spyware while at the games. picked by carguy4life 4 weeks ago 0 comments edit related share world |
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So with all the controversy surrounding this years olympics already I figured I'd add my own.. 11 comments edit related share sportsSo are people just mad about losing to suspected 14-year olds or is this a valid argument? picked by smarty1052 2 weeks ago |
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Beijing has gone on the offensive following the resignation of Steven Spielberg as an artistic director to the Olympic Games. picked by mutil8or 6 months ago 1 comments edit related share sports |
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Red hair and the big earrings are out for women Beijing cab drivers in the run-up to next summer's Olympic Games. picked by suebe 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share world |
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In honor of the Summer Olympics of 2008, I give you: 0 comments edit related share entertainmentDOLPHIN OLYMPICS 2! Enjoy! picked by muppetmaker 3 weeks ago |
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British Olympic chiefs are to force athletes to sign a contract promising not to speak out about China's appalling human rights record – or face being banned from travelling to Beijing. picked by ImNotBlue 7 months ago 2 comments edit related share world |
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Swimmers are wowed by China's Olympic "Water Cube," covered in futuristic bubble wrap. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share sports |
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with Google! 3 comments edit related share sportsAn amazing, streamlined interface that monitors...well, pretty much everything. picked by gratheo 3 weeks ago |
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For years, President Bush has avoided confronting Beijing with sanctions or legal challenges to its trade practices, preferring to use diplomacy to press China to bring down its trade deficit with the United States, now at $232 billion. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago 0 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Could this be the excuse for action against Iran or perhaps it's China trying to take some of the pressure off itself? picked by topofall 5 months ago 0 comments edit related share world |
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Parts of the spectacular Beijing Olympics opening ceremony were faked, it has emerged. picked by topofall 3 weeks ago 10 comments edit related share world |