Is anyone going to hold China to account on the promises it made that hosting the Olympics would improve human rights in China?
It must not forcibly return North Korean refugees to their country where their lives are in danger. Just like it must let people practice whatever religion they choose, it must let journalist go about their business without censorship, it must tell peaceful human rights defenders go about their business, it must let ethnic minorities to express their culture.
I have a major problem with China's government, but even moreso that the IOC and other organizations "overlook" the lies and deceit, when millions of Americans and Europeans are screaming in outrage of the injustices.
--Kyle
UsedUp
· 1 year ago
I agree completely! I've lived in China and I can tell you first hand that corruption among the government officials is rampant there. Considering that Stryde Hax has obtained proof that the Chinese gymnasts are underage, I think that someone ought to start a "FAX the IOC" campaign to express outrage and to urge the IOC to investigate this age scandal, at the very least.
Kyle Brady
· 1 year ago
Thanks for the input!
But... I have to ask. What would "FAX" stand for? Don't get me wrong, I think something needs to be done, but I have no idea where you would be going with this... ;-)
--Kyle
zy
· 1 year ago
In the so-called evidence found by Stryde Hax. That “He Kexin” in "evidence" screenshot showing that girl is from Wuhan of Hubei provence, however the “He Kexin” in the Olympic game is from Beijing. Yes, another WMD is found.
Kyle Brady
· 1 year ago
Hi zy,
Thanks for commenting on the article that *doesn't* mention Stryde Hax, and arguing against it here. It really helps keep the continuity up.
And if you look at the new evidence that Stryde found [http://strydehax.blogspot.com/2008/08/day-after-day-after.html], you'll see that there is an entry for someone with that name, born 1/1/94, from Beijing.
Thanks for playing.
--Kyle
zy
· 1 year ago
Most western people like you are paranoid when you talking about China. Corruption is everywhere in third world, India definietely beat China.
Kyle Brady
· 1 year ago
Not content with just one aggressive comment? You had to attack me twice? You must be fun!
Paranoid? I'm not concerned with China overtaking America in any manner. If it comes to a military move, we'll just bomb China into oblivion - population and number of soldiers don't matter in that situation.
But I find their disregard for basic human rights and a "normal" standard of living difficult to swallow, as any person who's grown up with immense freedom and rights will.
Modern Americans have major issues with the sociopolitical situation in China for many of the same reasons Americans of Yesteryear saw Russia as the "big bad guy": disrespecting the common people in order to further a military or political agenda that only benefits a small contingent of people, who disregard the same rules and regulations they so brutally enforce throughout their country.
Also, where the hell did India come into this? And they "beat" China in... what, exactly?
You can't provide evidence to the contrary for any of this. So, next time, Mr. Outspoken Kiwi? Pick a fight you can win. And don't put Americans in a corner...
We always win.
--Kyle
kay
· 1 year ago
Awesome article. You forgot to mention all the water issues. Did you know that farmers were forced to stop watering crops so that there could be fountains outside of many of the venues. Oh yes. Disgusting ins't it! Wouldn't want to feed people--nope....gotta save that water for a bunch of visual effects.
I am shocked at all the controversies of this particular Olympics.
Kyle Brady
· 1 year ago
Hey Kay,
Thanks!
I didn't know about the "water issues". But I'll poke around and take a look.
If you are "shocked" at these Olympics and very cynical about the Chinese government, you should read the articles by Marina Hyde, a British reporter for The Guardian who has the same fire and attitude I do: http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/marinahyde
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It must not forcibly return North Korean refugees to their country where their lives are in danger. Just like it must let people practice whatever religion they choose, it must let journalist go about their business without censorship, it must tell peaceful human rights defenders go about their business, it must let ethnic minorities to express their culture.
http://uncensor.com.au/uncensor/
I have a major problem with China's government, but even moreso that the IOC and other organizations "overlook" the lies and deceit, when millions of Americans and Europeans are screaming in outrage of the injustices.
--Kyle
But... I have to ask. What would "FAX" stand for? Don't get me wrong, I think something needs to be done, but I have no idea where you would be going with this... ;-)
--Kyle
Thanks for commenting on the article that *doesn't* mention Stryde Hax, and arguing against it here. It really helps keep the continuity up.
What you're referencing is actually: http://www.kyle-brady.com/2008/08/20/chinese-li...
And if you look at the new evidence that Stryde found [http://strydehax.blogspot.com/2008/08/day-after-day-after.html], you'll see that there is an entry for someone with that name, born 1/1/94, from Beijing.
Thanks for playing.
--Kyle
Paranoid? I'm not concerned with China overtaking America in any manner. If it comes to a military move, we'll just bomb China into oblivion - population and number of soldiers don't matter in that situation.
But I find their disregard for basic human rights and a "normal" standard of living difficult to swallow, as any person who's grown up with immense freedom and rights will.
Modern Americans have major issues with the sociopolitical situation in China for many of the same reasons Americans of Yesteryear saw Russia as the "big bad guy": disrespecting the common people in order to further a military or political agenda that only benefits a small contingent of people, who disregard the same rules and regulations they so brutally enforce throughout their country.
Also, where the hell did India come into this? And they "beat" China in... what, exactly?
You can't provide evidence to the contrary for any of this. So, next time, Mr. Outspoken Kiwi? Pick a fight you can win. And don't put Americans in a corner...
We always win.
--Kyle
Wouldn't want to feed people--nope....gotta save that water for a bunch of visual effects.
I am shocked at all the controversies of this particular Olympics.
Thanks!
I didn't know about the "water issues". But I'll poke around and take a look.
If you are "shocked" at these Olympics and very cynical about the Chinese government, you should read the articles by Marina Hyde, a British reporter for The Guardian who has the same fire and attitude I do: http://www.guardian.co.uk/profile/marinahyde
--Kyle