Big Trouble in Little China

This whole Bejing Olympics is suddenly getting interesting. China was going to use this as their big coming out party as a world superpower. Problem is, there are people that seem to think China isn't exactly the most human rights friendly nation in the world. Of course, they are absolutely correct.

China seems to have gotten a free pass for years, but that's not happening now. This torch relay has been a disaster for them. Now, there are already several nations whose leaders will be boycotting the opening ceremony. Bush is being pressured to follow suit. You have to wonder what will happen during the two weeks of the games. Will there be protests taking place, because if so, China can't exactly roll in like Tianamen Square and crush them.

I have been reading a book by author Jung Chang called, "Mao: The Untold Story." Still early on is Mao's life, but my word, I'm not sure this guy has been given the proper monster status reserved for Stalin and Hitler. He's responsible for millions of his own people dying, and all during peacetime in the 50's and 60's. Yet, he's still pretty much revered.

The Olympics are indeed going to put China in the spotlight, but I think they are quickly realizing that they are getting much more than they bargained for. This will be a story to watch in the coming months.