Comments on: Fantastic Olympic Opening Ceremony in Beijing Gives Hope and Promise for Billions of Chinese http://www.bloggernews.net/117153 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:46:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: npc2 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-485662 npc2 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:24:52 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-485662 Did you know the younger girl that was singing at the ceremony was actually lip singing! another girl recorded it but was to ugly to sing live! Did you know the younger girl that was singing at the ceremony was actually lip singing! another girl recorded it but was to ugly to sing live!

]]> By: powerrui http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-464979 powerrui Sun, 10 Aug 2008 20:41:24 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-464979 There are a lot of misunderstanding between China and western countries. you said"Anyone who watched the opening ceremony for this year’s Olympics experienced the energy and desire of the Chinese people to be free." I would say everybody but chinese themselves. I as a Chinese myself do admit that there were times peep would be thrown into prison just because what they said or even by what they were might thinking. But it is not the case now. Speech itself is a "new" thing considering the long history of China. There were no things like speech until the end of Qing dynasty. freedom of expression is not an issue in modern China. I dont need to worry about what I say execpt it is someting like"im going to kill someone in the next few hours or I plan to rob a bank." From what I understanding, the biggest problem that China is facing is the corruption of the governors. It may be caused by the fact that there is only one party in China. But I dont think this can be changed any time soon. However, no problem can be solved in one night. It takes hunderds of years for western countries to have today's achievements. And ignoring China's background would not help solve any problem either. Anyway, I like your article. 4/5 There are a lot of misunderstanding between China and western countries. you said”Anyone who watched the opening ceremony for this year’s Olympics experienced the energy and desire of the Chinese people to be free.” I would say everybody but chinese themselves. I as a Chinese myself do admit that there were times peep would be thrown into prison just because what they said or even by what they were might thinking. But it is not the case now. Speech itself is a “new” thing considering the long history of China. There were no things like speech until the end of Qing dynasty.
freedom of expression is not an issue in modern China. I dont need to worry about what I say execpt it is someting like”im going to kill someone in the next few hours or I plan to rob a bank.” From what I understanding, the biggest problem that China is facing is the corruption of the governors. It may be caused by the fact that there is only one party in China. But I dont think this can be changed any time soon. However, no problem can be solved in one night. It takes hunderds of years for western countries to have today’s achievements. And ignoring China’s background would not help solve any problem either. Anyway, I like your article. 4/5

]]> By: davidschussler http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-464568 davidschussler Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:16:52 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-464568 Paddy Briggs I read your blog and I commiserate with you, In the 1980's I worked with the free Chinese of Taiwan and many Southeast Asians who escaped communist regimes. That is one of the reasons I understand the passion of people to be free. I am an optimist when it comes to believing a people can be awaken to change or even anarchy. Especially when good and evil are so easily discerned as it is in China. Much tougher here in the US.(although clear to me). China should never have been allowed the Olympic venue just based on their atrocious human rights record, just as Germany never should have been allowed. But... they were and the Olympic opportunity that shows harmony among all peoples through sport may prove to awaken some spirits and bring more attention to the Chinese government, world pollution, economic blackmail and especially those atrocities being committed. We need to write about it for the world to stay aware and petition our own government to do something about it. Paddy Briggs
I read your blog and I commiserate with you, In the 1980’s I worked with the free Chinese of Taiwan and many Southeast Asians who escaped communist regimes. That is one of the reasons I understand the passion of people to be free. I am an optimist when it comes to believing a people can be awaken to change or even anarchy. Especially when good and evil are so easily discerned as it is in China. Much tougher here in the US.(although clear to me). China should never have been allowed the Olympic venue just based on their atrocious human rights record, just as Germany never should have been allowed. But… they were and the Olympic opportunity that shows harmony among all peoples through sport may prove to awaken some spirits and bring more attention to the Chinese government, world pollution, economic blackmail and especially those atrocities being committed. We need to write about it for the world to stay aware and petition our own government to do something about it.

]]> By: Paddy Briggs http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-464177 Paddy Briggs Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:56:49 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-464177 davidschussler Please read: http://www.bloggernews.net/116624 ...you'll know then why I care. davidschussler

Please read:

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]]> By: Kevin Tipple http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463853 Kevin Tipple Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:06:14 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463853 The opening cermeonies were fantastic and filled with a spirit and passion and artistry. they were incredible. The opening cermeonies were fantastic and filled with a spirit and passion and artistry. they were incredible.

]]> By: davidschussler http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463807 davidschussler Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:09:21 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463807 Paddy Briggs I think we owe this young generation of Chinese an opportunity to rise up above the disgrace of their brutal government. You are of course correct about Tiananmen Square and the brutal oppression of the Tibetans but this Olympics may provide the people a chink for an awakening and I believe the Chinese government must now start changing their ways if they expect to hold any credence with the free world. Likewise the free world better step up fearlessly with condemnation and action to help those being oppressed by the Chinese. Paddy Briggs
I think we owe this young generation of Chinese an opportunity to rise up above the disgrace of their brutal government. You are of course correct about Tiananmen Square and the brutal oppression of the Tibetans but this Olympics may provide the people a chink for an awakening and I believe the Chinese government must now start changing their ways if they expect to hold any credence with the free world. Likewise the free world better step up fearlessly with condemnation and action to help those being oppressed by the Chinese.

]]> By: Paddy Briggs http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463442 Paddy Briggs Sat, 09 Aug 2008 21:16:16 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463442 "Anyone who watched the opening ceremony for this year’s Olympics experienced the energy and desire of the Chinese people to be free" How can anyone believe such nonsense! The "energy and desire of the Chinese people to be free" was seen in Tiananmen Square in 1989. It was brutally crushed - as it would be again today by the band of Tyrants still running China. The Show in the Olympic Stadium was a Paean to their glory, not to the repressed in China's cities and countryside and the brutally oppressed people of Tibet. Get real! “Anyone who watched the opening ceremony for this year’s Olympics experienced the energy and desire of the Chinese people to be free”

How can anyone believe such nonsense! The “energy and desire of the Chinese people to be free” was seen in Tiananmen Square in 1989. It was brutally crushed - as it would be again today by the band of Tyrants still running China. The Show in the Olympic Stadium was a Paean to their glory, not to the repressed in China’s cities and countryside and the brutally oppressed people of Tibet. Get real!

]]> By: Maryann Miller http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463162 Maryann Miller Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:29:01 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463162 The previous comment just shows that tastes can really vary. I thought the opening was wonderful and the themes of peace came across very well. I didn't even mind the martial arts segments, as they are about so much more than what we see on the surface. To me, there was an overall sense of serenity and balance about the whole production, which are the two main focuses of religion there and some martial arts training. The previous comment just shows that tastes can really vary. I thought the opening was wonderful and the themes of peace came across very well. I didn’t even mind the martial arts segments, as they are about so much more than what we see on the surface. To me, there was an overall sense of serenity and balance about the whole production, which are the two main focuses of religion there and some martial arts training.

]]> By: Beijing Observer http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463018 Beijing Observer Sat, 09 Aug 2008 15:21:36 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/117153#comment-463018 I was quite dissapointed with the opening cermonies. Although I found it quite organized and well choreographed, particularily during the "bobbing box" session and the opening drum pounding, spirit and emotion was missing. The ceremony was choppy and seemed to jump themes very quickly and ackwardly. The contiuous progresion from one theme to another, as was masterfully demonstrated during the Athens Olympics, was not there. Additionally, there seemed to be very militaristic and combatie undertones to the celebration. Whether it was the military progression to the raising of the chinese flag, or the repeated martial arts demonstrations, I think the themes of peace and harmony were greatly understated. Overall, for so much money and so much preparation being thrown towards these opening ceremonies, I was greatly dissapointed. Hopefully Vancouver and London will bring the beauty of the Olympics back to us. I was quite dissapointed with the opening cermonies. Although I found it quite organized and well choreographed, particularily during the “bobbing box” session and the opening drum pounding, spirit and emotion was missing. The ceremony was choppy and seemed to jump themes very quickly and ackwardly. The contiuous progresion from one theme to another, as was masterfully demonstrated during the Athens Olympics, was not there. Additionally, there seemed to be very militaristic and combatie undertones to the celebration. Whether it was the military progression to the raising of the chinese flag, or the repeated martial arts demonstrations, I think the themes of peace and harmony were greatly understated. Overall, for so much money and so much preparation being thrown towards these opening ceremonies, I was greatly dissapointed. Hopefully Vancouver and London will bring the beauty of the Olympics back to us.

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