Poland threatens to boycott Beijing Olympics

The really, only smart, intelligent thing to do would be to invest into research and development of using reneweable energies instead.

Not only would we earning lots of money when we sell these technologies as more and more countries see the need, we would become independent from the upcoming power struggles!

Actually there isn't an alternative...

There is one interesting article. Imagine where? In Croatian newspaper online. Well, facts are facts...

[translation]

Serbia among Top 3 most intelligent countries


Original article:

Izraelci, Slovenci i Srbi najinteligentniji na svijetu
http://www.index.hr/xmag/clanak.aspx?id=298999

That just means you have intelligant people... however the majority on average are idiots....



Once again I have to agree....

...and they were all elsewhere as the IQ test for Europe was made! :)

Matty, was that figure of 101 (IQ) for Americans rigged by any chance? LOL

lmao.....



no they weren't, but the foreignors brought those scores up... In my highschool, all the smart kids where mostly Polish, Asian, some other European. Only a small minority where Americans.....

But America has produced some great inventors. The fault, as I see it, of the standard American is that they are very insular. They fall down on geographical issues and global awareness

True...... were talking on average here..... From 300 million people, the right infrastucture and resources it is bound to happen....



Can't argue with that......

Would the average American think that Wales are huge sea animals?

God I hope not, I hope they would recognize that its located in the UK...... I wouldnt be suprised though if they didnt

Would they know the difference between the UK and Great Britain?

A tiny minority...... It's not common knowledge...

Back to the thread maybe

Yes, I agree..... as to the thread..... why is Brown so reluctant to boycott the ceremonies?????

Last I heard, he wasn't gonna compete, LOL

lol, oh please you know what Im talking about...

I haven't asked him, been too busy

lol, well once you find the time, don't shy away from asking....

I highly doubt it.

lmao, I agree........ question is do you????

not to mention look at the scumbags that were being asked.... put a questionnaire on wall street not some trailer trash town...

Lhasa monks accuse China of lying over unrest

Good article about Tibet.....

Polish Ambassador called to account for Olympic boycott

http://www.wbj.pl/?command=article&id=40582

Poland's ambassador was called into the foreign ministry in Beijing... I was wondering if anybody has any info in what was discussed... Have trouble finding more info on the matter...

Hi, I am a Chinese and I will try to communicate with you in your manner.

Frankly speaking, I do not think you were mature enough when the Natives in America and the Aboriginals in Australia and New Zealand were protesting for their freedom.






Hi, I am a Chinese and I will try to communicate with you in your manner.

If you do not like Chinese products, you do not have to buy them. It is your right.

If you do not like China, you do not have to travel to see it. It is also your right. Chinese people do not care.

To the pet food, if it is China's fault, I will feel regrets.

To the lead-containing toys, it is manufactured by a US company whose factory is set on China's land. It is a US company that manufactured the leading-containing toys.

Yes. I do. I was there in 2005 and stayed for half a year. Most Tibetans I contacted were civilians instead of monks. Many of them told me straightly that they appreciated China's Communist Party (CCP) for their living conditions were improved. Many Tibetan drivers had Chairman Mao's photo overhanging below the rear mirror. If they hated him, I do not think they have to do so. If Tibet holds a referendum, I think advocators for unification (in contrast to separatists) will prevail. I had little contacts with the monks but I could feel their reservation and sometimes even hostility. Since I did not get to know their feelings or experiences, I am not qualified to make a comment. However, as a matter of fact, the monks belonged to the upper class before CCP authorities entered Tibet. They did not need to work while they enjoyed privileges and tributes. Not surprisingly, they were not allowed to do this any longer after CPP entered. I do not want to make any comment on the monks but to provide some information for people who are interested in this issue.

Hi, I am a Chinese and I will try to communicate with you in your manner.

The custom of eating in a nation is pretty a traditional thing. I took it as part of culture.

Cited from Wiki: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chopsticks

"Chopsticks originated in ancient China as early as the Shang dynasty (1600-1100 BC). and were widely used throughout East Asia."

If you do not want to show respect to other's culture, please do not mind of me asking what kind of utensils your ancestors used to eat at that time, namely, 1600-1100 BC?

Let me follow your tone. Where is...my GOD?






Hi, it appeared to me, a native of China, that Czech was the first one to show the stance instead of Poland. Please pay attention to the words in bold in my citation from BBC.


Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/europe/7316477.stm

Polish PM's No to Olympic opening
Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said he does not intend to go to the
opening of the Olympics in August in the wake of China's crackdown in Tibet.

In comments to the Dziennik newspaper, confirmed by his spokesman, he said
Poland was a medium-sized country and was not looking to take the first step.

"But my opinion is very clear: the presence of politicians at the Games'
inauguration seems inappropriate."

EU foreign ministers will discuss Tibet at a meeting in Slovenia on Friday.

But so far there has been little appetite for a boycott of the Olympic Games.

EU foreign affairs chief Javier Solana said earlier this month that he would
attend the opening of the Games and Cyprus and Denmark have called for the
event to remain clear of politics.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has not ruled out a boycott of the opening
ceremony.

Czech President Vaclav Klaus has announced he will not be going to the
opening ceremony although he said his motivation was "not a threat to China".

I love our prime minister Tusk.

Hi, if you are expecting China to be humble in response, I will feel pity for you and be willful to have you updated. The understanding of mine and some others was that Mr.Qin suggested, the invitation will be issued to Polish Olympic Committee instead of Polish President. It is the Polish Olympic Committee that decides who will be present. Logically, your president is not officially invited by China.

www.sportsya.com/english/news.php/Qin_Gang_said_the_boycott_is_not_aga inst_Beijing_but_against_the_Committees.html?id_estruc=283&id=174034


Qin Gang: "Boycott is against Committees"

After the statements made by Belgium and Czech politicians, who will not attend the Olympic Games, from China it was affirmed that this boycott is not against Beijing.

“The International Olympic Committee and the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG) send invitations to the CONs and allow them to invite the real representatives, heads of state, prime ministers and sport ministers and they are to decide with whom they come with to the opening ceremony,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang stated.

This way, Qin said it is wrong to see the decision of some politicians to miss the opening ceremony as a boycott to the Games.

“The remarks made by some politician are an answer to their countries’ Olympic Committees,” the spokesman added.

“Those distinguished guests coming here will be welcomed by China,” he stated before repeating he really wants this sportive event to be a success.

look Peking2008,No one is listening to you because we all know for a hard fact that an ordinery Chinese citizen couldnt view these pages due to the fact that the Tianemen square massacre is mentioned as well as many other human rights abuses that are all firewalled in China,only members of the RED CHINESE states oppresive security services could get away with viewing these pages so,in a word,take your murderous disgusting commie aparatchick arse off somewhere else.

Well said old chap....wonder if he gets the hint..

You poor deluded fool,you turn up in Tibet,probably in your nice shiny copy of a Russian uniform,State Security or what not and expect people to tell you the truth? Whats the mandarin for muppet?