[Saracen]

The opening ceremony would have been a lot more awesome if I wasn't aware of the oppressive way the Chinese authorities have suppressed any hint of dissent ..... not to mention arresting people that might have protested, knocked down other's homes and forceably relocated them and generally acted like the obnoxious bully boys they are. A load of people dancing and a fireworks display just tries to put a flashy face on the disgrace that sits behind all this.

Am I impressed by this display? No, largely because I turn off any TV channel when it comes on. I don't care how flashy or impressive it is. It can't mask the regime behind it and just hands them a PR coup.