Posted by
Too Tall in Texas on Saturday, August 09, 2008 2:39:33 PM
Ok, I was one of the billions of people that watched at least a part of the Opening Ceremonies of the Olympics on Friday. I'll admit, it wasn't as weird as some of the previous opening ceremonies (anything Euro within the last 20 years). But there seems to be a growing trend in the Olympic movement toward a "One World Order". Sure the games are supposed to bring the world together, but in sports competition - NOT IDEOLOGY! It appears that the Euro-Socialists decided that the IOC was a perfect forum to spew their leftist, eco-nazi agendae. It's no wonder that all the presidents of the IOC have been Europeans.
I also find it interesting that since the NBC (Nothin' but Commies) network has been broadcasting the Games (for the last 20 years) they have slowly turned their coverage into another forum for the same Leftist views. I was cringing during much of the comments made by Costas and Lauer during the parade of nations. At least NBC had enough "integrity" not to put uber-lefty Keith Olberman on. I just hope we won't be made to sit through any of his snide remarks during the games.
The thing that I am sensing lately is that we are witnessing the "coming out party" for what could be an adversary greater than the former Soviet Union. As was correctly cited in the commentary last night, China is the 3rd largest economy in the world. However, they are poised to overtake both Japan and the U.S. very soon. China will be even more stronger than Russia because of its wealth and influence. I can't recall a time when a country like China that opposes our values of freedom and democracy was ever this strong. With the socialist movement gaining strength worldwide, we will be faced with what could be our "last hurrah" as a free-market, center-conservative nation. Our national values are at risk, and we must do all that we can to stand for our American Ideals.