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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:46 PM Original message |
Poll question: 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremonies |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:48 PM Response to Original message |
1. Other: I missed the whole thing because my dish went out in a storm. |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
5. My condolences. I thought it was wonderful. But I'm a sinophile. |
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tridim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:54 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. I'm sure I'll be able to catch it on a rerun |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:55 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Probably. I'd be shocked if it wasn't available, |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:33 AM Response to Reply #16 |
70. i'd be shocked if they don't put out a full-feature dvd version...i sure hope they do. |
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NRaleighLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
2. You are missing a choice - "so what?" - when all is going to hell, |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:50 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. Well, then sulk impotently in your corner. |
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NRaleighLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:53 PM Response to Reply #6 |
13. Thanks. I will. NT |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 10:00 PM Response to Reply #6 |
23. Here's something you may be interested in |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 10:03 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. Warning: Smugness levels approaching dangerous levels! |
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Bill McBlueState (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:14 AM Response to Reply #27 |
63. I'm not paying much attention to the Olympics, but |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
20. Amen |
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Lebam in LA (717 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
3. It's just starting here |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:56 PM Response to Reply #3 |
19. Same here. I'll have to come back and vote later. n/t |
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Beregond2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:49 PM Response to Original message |
4. I forgot all about it. |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
7. Boycotting the Olympics is not included |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:50 PM Response to Reply #7 |
9. My apologies. It is added. |
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mr_hat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:50 PM Response to Original message |
8. Built on the backs of slaves. |
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Better Believe It (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:13 AM Response to Reply #8 |
62. True .... The US Was Until the Civil War And Reconstruction |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:51 PM Response to Original message |
10. Wow, and really.. the world will have some catching up to do.. |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:46 AM Response to Reply #10 |
32. Competition looks like choreography? |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:10 AM Response to Reply #32 |
61. The technology is quite good.. we have no company willing to stay |
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amandabeech (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:20 PM Response to Reply #32 |
80. Riefenstahl. That's why some of it was a little creepy. |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:52 PM Response to Original message |
11. I'm boycotting the Olympics |
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Lost-in-FL (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:56 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. Me too... |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 10:01 PM Response to Reply #17 |
24. Me three |
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WeDidIt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 10:03 PM Response to Reply #17 |
26. Free Tibet |
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FloridaJudy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:42 AM Response to Reply #26 |
75. Free Tibet...and Burma...and Darfur |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:47 AM Response to Reply #11 |
33. Fucking-A right! |
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Better Believe It (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:15 AM Response to Reply #11 |
64. I Taped Opening Ceremony And Will Watch It Again and Again! |
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tekisui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:35 AM Response to Reply #11 |
72. Just say no to the Totalitarian Games! And the Fascist Media! |
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dems_rightnow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:53 PM Response to Original message |
12. An OUTSTANDING Opening Ceremony |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:55 PM Original message |
Dupe |
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bigwillq (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:55 PM Response to Original message |
15. Kind of boring |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:56 PM Response to Original message |
18. Boycotting the Olympics here |
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Better Believe It (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:16 AM Response to Reply #18 |
67. You're Not In China? Well, I Didn't Go Either! |
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On the Road (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:57 PM Response to Original message |
21. Anyone Who is Not Awestruck |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 10:02 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. Magnificent indeed n/t |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:49 AM Response to Reply #21 |
34. Or simply isn't impressed by big-money spectacle. |
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Better Believe It (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:19 AM Response to Reply #34 |
68. You're Comparing China's Ceremony to Nazi Germany? That's Nuts! |
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aaronbees (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:58 AM Response to Reply #21 |
37. The torch lighting was poetry |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:20 AM Response to Reply #37 |
53. I completely agree |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:23 PM Response to Reply #53 |
79. Ditto |
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begin_within (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:08 AM Response to Reply #21 |
51. So they served a giant pizza? |
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Gabi Hayes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 03:58 AM Response to Reply #51 |
60. duzy? |
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OmahaBlueDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
22. I think it's completely awe inspiring, but.. |
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Occam Bandage (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 10:05 PM Response to Reply #22 |
28. All art makes a statement. |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Aug-08-08 10:09 PM Response to Original message |
29. I'd just like to say... |
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gblady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:34 AM Response to Reply #29 |
30. I agree.... |
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Dreamer Tatum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:50 AM Response to Reply #29 |
35. What does that mean? |
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thewiseguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:03 AM Response to Reply #35 |
38. I have mixed feelings over China |
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Frank Booth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:40 AM Response to Reply #35 |
47. This was Zhang Yimou's production. He was funded by the government, but the |
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ColbertWatcher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:58 AM Response to Reply #35 |
50. I didn't say it wasn't. |
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Shine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:46 AM Response to Original message |
31. Stunning achievement. My mind is completely blown. |
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AlCzervik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:51 AM Response to Reply #31 |
36. The scroll thing, that was pretty darn spiffy. |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:04 AM Response to Original message |
39. Fascist. |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:06 AM Response to Reply #39 |
40. Pre-fucking-cisely. |
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ellisonz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:38 AM Response to Reply #40 |
46. The soldiers as the guaranteers of the future of the children was just too plain. |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:27 AM Response to Reply #46 |
56. I agree with you there |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:19 AM Response to Original message |
41. The air in that stadium looks worse than LA |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:25 AM Response to Reply #41 |
42. But it's harmony and peace and stuff. |
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devilgrrl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:28 AM Response to Reply #42 |
43. Well, I do have to give Kobe Bryant props for taking pictures with athletes from other countries |
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Frank Booth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:44 AM Response to Reply #42 |
49. "Robotic populace"???? "Ordered ranks of the docile"???? |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:09 AM Response to Reply #49 |
52. Not at all. |
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Frank Booth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:23 AM Response to Reply #52 |
54. For someone who claims not to be interested in such a lowly form of entertainment, |
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JI7 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
44. will NBC rerun this again |
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JeffR (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:36 AM Response to Original message |
45. Fuck the Chinese Government. Fuck the pseudo-amateur Olympics. |
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file83 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:42 AM Response to Reply #45 |
58. don't hold back! |
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Contrary1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 01:40 AM Response to Original message |
48. I hope there are no technical errors... |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:27 AM Response to Original message |
55. BEAUTIFUL and SPECTACULAR |
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SpookyCat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:39 AM Response to Original message |
57. Spectacular. |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 03:55 AM Response to Original message |
59. The Ceremonies were great. Matt Lauer and NBC should be ashamed of themselves. |
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rucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:15 AM Response to Reply #59 |
65. I though Joshua Cooper Ramo had some good commentary. |
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David Zephyr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:13 PM Response to Reply #65 |
77. I agree. It was Lauer who had to offer his "personal travel stories" as he free associated away. |
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fishwax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:33 AM Response to Reply #59 |
71. ignoring various political controversies and undertones would, of course, be a political move |
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high density (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:16 AM Response to Original message |
66. Shows ya what cheap labor can accomplish |
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Better Believe It (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
69. Amazing! Go China! |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:37 AM Response to Reply #69 |
74. straight to hell. |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
73. glad your all enjoying(you all make me sick.) |
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Paladin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 10:35 AM Response to Reply #73 |
76. You Can Enjoy A Dazzling Performance Without Endorsing The Government Behind It |
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LWolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 12:15 PM Response to Original message |
78. Oh. Is this an olympic year? |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:23 PM Response to Original message |
81. Not enough zombie action. |
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Retrograde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Aug-09-08 02:26 PM Response to Original message |
82. Overblown |
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