Cacophony said:
Oh, I know. Tienanmen Square. Tibet. People have been *edited*ed over the way China has been running things for a long time now. But, I’ve got money that most of the recent human rights protests that have appeared will fade away when the Olympics are gone…
And if you don’t think the Olympics usually has some political side to it consider any Olympics that was held during the Cold War.
Most serious critics will continue to attack China’s policies, even after the games have ended. I don’t think the pressure put on the Chinese government will abate anytime soon. The more powerful the country becomes, the closer people will watch them. Also, sooner or later, something is going to go down with Iran. Who China sides with will be important.
I am fully aware that the Olympics have always had political implications, but I think when discussing the actual events, it is unfair to the athletes to drag up politics.
I’d also like to reiterate: Izzy sucked.