Facade & Folly!

This white man has been watching the 2008 Beijing Olympics along with the rest of Australia this week. Today he learnt that elements of the spectacular opening ceremony were dubiously fraudulent. Much of the fireworks that were a part of the televised ceremony were pre-recorded and the sweet young cherubic girl who sang one of China's most cherished national songs whilst their flag was being presented did the greatest lipsync since Milli Vanilli (if you are too young to remember that scandal then Google it)! It was explained by opening ceremony officials that the real young singer had an appearance 'inappropriate' for displaying the 'true face' of immaculate Chinese pride. What a disgraceful joke! Talk about human rights abuse! The last time this white man knew the spirit of the Olympics is built on the foundation of equal competition and fair play. And whilst the spirit of competition in the Olympics has been great to watch, the overall organisation is fast becoming a giant farce. Take the "r" out of farce and you have the real heart of the Beijing Olympics...face! This Olympic Games is being reduced to nothing more than a facade of face. Tanks patrol the streets of the Olympic village. Anti-missile weapons are perpetually pointed at all the major games venues. And fake little China girls sing songs they have no right to. Shame Beijing shame!

By the way, congratulations to Hoang Anh Tuan on winning Vietnam's second-ever medal at an Olympic Games. The young weightlifter won silver in the 56 kg division to become an instant hero in his homeland. You know what would be even more heroic Hanoi? Looking after the majority of the people instead of the burgeoning military stockpile! Build arms of flesh, not arms of war! Oh...and go Aussies!