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Olympic Torch!

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by yuantian, May 7, 2008.

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  1. yuantian

    yuantian Member

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    it's official. just saw it live on TV. it's on top of the world. the team (19 members) consists mostly Tibetans, Han Chinese, and other minority members. it was very cool seeing torch burning at that high. :D
     
    #1 yuantian, May 7, 2008
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    Currently in Shanghai, I have just finished watching the live coverage of the Olympic torch lighting up on top of Mount Everest.

    Spectacular
     
    #2 wnes, May 7, 2008
  3. yuantian

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    ya, i wonder if i am fit enough to get to that high. it looked harsh there. most people couldn't really talk normal.
     
    #3 yuantian, May 7, 2008
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    incredible, thanks for the head up !
     
    #4 olliez, May 7, 2008
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    Watch Everest: Beyond the Limit on Discovery; that might answer it for you.
     
    #5 JunkyardDwg, May 7, 2008
  6. KingCheetah

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    Why post this in the debate and discussion forum?
     
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  7. yuantian

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    i figured if i post this in the hangout area, it's going to turn into debate & discussion material later anyways. anything about this topic will draw debates. so i posted it here instead.
     
    #7 yuantian, May 7, 2008
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    Thats awesome!! I'm glad it was a group mostly consist of Chinese minorities. Maybe foreign media will find a way to turn this around too. ;)
     
    #8 Riz, May 7, 2008
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    Very cool! I also share the sentiments of those who think this belongs in the hangout...
     
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    That's a lot of







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    #11 michecon, May 8, 2008
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    I'll make it worthwhile.

    Great achievement but did the PRC really have to shut down the whole mountain to do it?

    I don't agree that the torch run is worthless but it has turned into something much less than the triumphal tour the PRC had wanted to.
     
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    They lit the torch while breathing oxygen :eek:
     
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    Triumph or failure is not defined by Tibetan terrorists/separatists and their cheerleaders.
     
    #14 wnes, May 8, 2008
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