BOYCOTT THE OLYMPICS!!!

There's an unexplainable level of pride involved in representing your country on foreign soil. If you've ever traveled outside of these borders of ours, you've felt it to an extent. But REPRESENTING/SERVING the country, wearing USA on your uniform- whether military, sport, or business- everyday is entirely different. People are curious and definitely have their own opinions of what Americans are. Quite interesting indeed, some of them. As tourists, many may disregard the effects they have on the American image and reputation. We pay for that, but many more don't care or refuse to realize the reality of the WORLD. Then there's those who proactively volunteer to represent the image of America to others around the world.

There's the obvious multi-national corporation ambassadors, soldiers, and athletes (and mercenary armies). I'd like to focus on the soldiers and athletes.

People seemed to be surprised that W is in China right now, representin'. Not me; I don't think he has much of a choice. For one, he only has a short-list of countries from which to choose and not land behind bars; and 2, CHINA OWNS US. He should write a personal check while he's there because they put him right in his place as soon as he hit the ground. Basically saying to mind his own business in regards to his criticism of their human rights violations.

Mr. Bush says he wants to keep the politics out of this visit. I guess he's on vacation too (on our buck.) He's representing the government of the US, me and you.

The American athletes will proudly compete in the name of America. They will perform to levels we've never witnessed. World records. The air will be a big factor unfortunately. But the swimmers and hoopers will be sportin' GOLD in the end.

Let's remember these icons are people too. They have the kind of determination most of us only dream about, but they're human. And there has to be some sort of awkwardness or embarrassment when they speak with athletes from different countries. And think of the Iraqis. We shouldn't be there, especially Bush, if the Iraqis cannot compete.

This is going to be the most surveilled Olympics ever, and the media is going to be just as interesting as any race, game, or competition. Pay attention because some of what you see, and are disgusted with, is happening here and will continue to increasingly resemble the Chinese system of REEDUCATION THROUGH REFORM.

WE, THE PEOPLE HAVE A DEBT TO PAY. AND WE OWE IT TO CHINA. HOPEFULLY, WE WIN A LOT OF GOLD BECAUSE THEY PROBABLY WON'T TAKE OUR DOLLARS.

I'm gonna start studying Chinese...