touche, hilary, touche.

Not a Hillary fan but YES - he should stay away if he had any decency.

..oops, sorry I forgot it was Bush we are talking about.

He'll turn up!

BREAKING: AMERICAN ELECTORATE CALL ON CLINTON TO BEGIN TELLING TRUTH OR WITHDRAW FROM RACE

Politically motivated to get the focus off her campaign problems. . . She's scrambling to find something to take the high road on.

Maybe we should send Obama there and he can give a magnificent speech and the Chinese government will be so in awe of his oaratory that they will stop all human rights violations. When they see how people faint when Obama speaks they will know that they are up against a greater power !!!! Just don't punish the athletes like we have stupidly done in the past. !!

Hillary is doing anything to keep the focus away from her disastrously mismanaged campaign.

TimTom, that was funny. I laughed out loud at work.

Would be nice if Hillary could shut up for once instead of always trying to grandstand.

BREAKING NEWS - Hillary took a poll before deciding this was her decision.

If Hillary went on the game show "The Moment of Truth", she would fail the very first question. She will go down in history as the nation's most prolific liar.

I have to say most people in Western countries never go to Tibet and know Tibetans. What you have known is just from a very small group of Tibetans. I have several Tibetans friends in China. Tibetans are treated very well and much better than Han-Chinese. They enjoy their lifes and get along with Han-Chinese very well in China. Dalai Lama just wants to rule Tibet again and have most Tibetans as his slaves. Before you say somethings seriously, please go there and talk to different people and know the truth. Don't just believe what you heard from one side. Instead, do your own research.

Careful, she may deny she said this later.

Its easy for her to say this. She does not have to make the final decision.
Remember!! The Clintons are in bed with China, Sold us out to China, Gave China missile information, Took donations from China interests. Give me a break. Do you all think she will jeopardize the money flow to her and Bill?

She lost her strategist folks so cut her some slack. She's flying without a pilot...:)

Anyone from America (and probably a lot of other contries for similar reasons) that thinks China should give Tibet its land back should give the land that they own back to the indians before they say anything.

I'm not saying China is right. I'm just saying that the protestors are hypocrites.

Jon

It's funny for Hillary to say that. She really often makes mistakes in her judgement. It's not democratic spirit when she uses her own political opinion on sports.

I voted for Hillary in our state and am so ashamed of myself. I tried so long to give her the benefit of the doubt but now it is so clear she is a terrible manager of her finances, her campaign, her people and she cannot tell the truth to save her soul. I cannot believe how wealthy she is and it seems she just wants more. I'm so sorry I threw my vote away.

Linda - If you really think Hillary Clinton will go down in history as "the nation's most prolific liar" then you truly must have been living under a large very well-insulated rock for the past 8 years. Our President holds that distinction, dear; and history will judge him accordingly.

Why would Bush, a fascist totalitarian who has no respect for human rights, expect a communist totalitarian country, China, to respect human rights?

While I applaud all efforts to get Bush to forego the opening ceremonies, I seriously doubt he will heed the calls. After all, he's going to the Olympics because he's a 'sports fan'. If anyone had doubts about whether he 'gets it', this statement should have lain them to rest.

What really rankles me is that the IOC bought into China's promises of reform! China should have been allowed to host an Olympics only AFTER they had shown several years of steady improvement in human rights and civil liberties, NOT on the promise to do so.

Bush should NOT skip the Olympic opening. The Olympics are supposed to be a non-political event to celebrate the youth of he world, not a stage for a political platform.

While I applaud all efforts to get Bush to forego the opening ceremonies, I seriously doubt he will heed the calls. After all, he's going to the Olympics because he's a 'sports fan'. If anyone had doubts about whether he 'gets it', this statement should have lain them to rest.

What really rankles me is that the IOC bought into China's promises of reform! China should have been allowed to host an Olympics only AFTER they had shown several years of steady improvement in human rights and civil liberties, NOT on the promise to do so.

I find it so interesting that Obama supporters are so cynical. Why? I don't see Hillary supporters bashing Obama anywhere near the level vice versa. Are you scared of something? Are you worried that she is always the first one to come out against something? Are you afraid that she always has the ideas and leadership first. That's not taking a poll thats standing for something you believe in. Human Right's are important and should be respected by all.

Hillary 08

All she is doing is pandering to the orientla vote!, lets be honest here!

Yes Bush should Boycott but all she is doing is giving her 2 cents worth, which I want back, just a loan to her campaign. She is drumming for the Votes only - typical politics - lets get back to the issues - such as her constant lying

Politics should not be projected into the Olympics or other international sporting events. There are other avenues ie the UN to voice these concerns. rwe

No Jim Rod I see a lot of people who like to linger on meaningless scandals forced on us by consevatives to dishonor two people who have dedicated there lives to make this country a better place for ALL Americans.

I think all first term Senators should stay out of world affairs until they have more experience in the political arena.

Don' do mean to tell me you believe Hillary had no idea of what was going on with China? She did not know SHE got contributions from China interests? Wow, you have been washed over the side of the boat. This is a lady who is professing she has 11 years of experience? And you say she new nothing? She is the SGT. Schulzts (miss spell) of the democatric party (I KNOW NOTHING!! NOTHING!!) but please vote for me?? Wow Don, Good luck to you and your followers.

Hurry, hurry Hillary!! Change the subject of your lies and millions. You are loosing and you might as well admit it. Goodbye Hillary.

Enough is enough! Why must everything be politicized. The Olympics were founded in Greece as a means of generating good will and showcasing athletic talent. Greek city states put aside differences during these games. Stop turning them into a political spectacle. It's bad enough that countries use it to promote their "superiority". Perhaps all athletes should compete under the Olympic flag rather than the flag of their nation.

Although I protest China's actions in Tibet and handling of Darfur I don't think we should penalize our atheletes for the actions of another nation...especially actions that are not direct towards us. There are other ways for us to make our voices heard.

Protest Yes, Boycott No

I'm an Obama supporter.

Arm twisting tactics won't work with China or any country anymore. Let's grow up. We need to change course on how we deal with other countries.

Hillary is the ultimate in Johnny come lately's. Does this women ever have an original idea? Maybe one before the poll numbers come out?

Either way this is a catch 22 for Bush. If he doesn't boycott it, he'll be criticized for not having any sympathy for the Tibetans. If he does boycott, he will be criticized for antagonizing the Liberals surrogate masters.

who cares... so the strongest thing you can bring up today on China and the treatment is to boycott the Olympics...

Is this supposed to be some commanding leadership stance. Calling for another official not to go to a sports activity.

That is the big protest and leadership stance on China.

and why today? ...how about when this all started happening. How about soon after this all started happening.

Oh that's right ...time to stand up for something because the timing is right and helps her campaign redirect focus.

If you really want to "call" for something make it about a little more than just "the President not going to some opening ceremony"...

Hillary is the ultimate in Johnny come lately's. Does this women ever have an original idea? Maybe one before the poll numbers come out?

Either way this is a catch 22 for Bush. If he doesn't boycott it, he'll be criticized for not having any sympathy for the Tibetans. If he does boycott, he will be criticized for antagonizing the Liberals surrogate masters.

No Jim Rod I see a lot of people who like to linger on meaningless scandals forced on us by consevatives to dishonor two people who have dedicated there lives to make this country a better place for ALL Americans.

Be careful in agreeing with Hilary too quickly. If it backfires she will change he mind and blame it on you!

Maybe Obama will open his mouth, breathe, and China will stop their human rights violations.

Let's see, Clinton and her remaining staff (those few who HAVEN'T been fired yet) sat around this weekend and decided they MUST change the focus since the last 2 weeks have been a disaster for her campaign as she has made monumental judgement errors).
"Let's talk about the weather"... "no, how about global warming", "yea! yea!!!", "no, how about let's talk about electric cars should be given more R&D grants", "Cool!", "No, let's talk about AIDS", "No, overdone", "Let's discuss how rich I am", "that would be another disaster". "Oh OH OH!! I KNOW!, let's put out a statement saying that you America needs an HONEST politician! Our flock will BUY THAT ONE!!!". "Hmmm. no"

Ok, Ok, "First thing Monday morning, I will put out a press statement that will SHOCK the world. This one will surely take the heat off me, at least at ABC "news"... " I CALL ON PRESIDENT BUSH TO BOYCOTT THE OPENING CEREMONIES". Ok, that should do it, everyone back to their telemarketing...

I hereby call on Hillary Clinton to
Mind Your Own Business!
You are Not the President yet and
You Never Will Be!
Typical of the Lowlife Clintons, Always
Playing Politics! Get Lost Hillary!

I see mostly Hillary bashing on the China/Tibet Olympic opening ceremonies issue. OK. Then suppose all you Obama supporters write in here and outline Obama's stance on this issue. Anyone?

Ya know I'm so proud of HRC for speaking her mind. There's no voting present or pressing the wrong button for this Senator. And if you want to talk lies Obama has 68 and counting... or are you not opening your eyes?

I think our President should boycott the opening ceremony, BUT then there should be another ceremony back here to show our athletes how proud we are of them...ALL POLITICS ASIDE!

Why does anyone care about the Olympics anymore anyway? The games are a joke now, nothing like they used to be. Just a bunch of doped up morons.

Bush has sent over 4000 americans to their death to support freedom and democracy, yet he will go to be a feather in the Chinese cap. Its fine for them to deny freedom to millions and use force to subdue citiznes.

The athletes can play, but the policitians should stay home.

During the Clinton Administration they did absolutely NOTHING to stop the genocide of nearly 1 Million people in Rwanda, I sure find it convenient that she speaks up now.

I Misnpipes, I mispoke, I miscellanous, I am sorry Mr. Bush i meant you should go to China; i mean Iraq.

Tom NYC

we can't even linger on the scandals because new ones come up every other week...or month...or two months...

This is the problem. You won't acknowledge as you try to point at Obama's 3-5 spots that need to be vetted...("HES NEVER BEEN VETTED...she's been vetted")...

that those lingering scandals about two people who dedicated their lives to be politicians... don't confuse that completely with making this a better place... there is a difference between doing things that will help you get elected and have a legacy...and doing good things for goood things sake...

These people are part of the engine of the system that got us here...the good and the bad...

and their bad we are supposed to ignore by your rules and your defensive posture...

Who has lists as long as the Clintons... we would have to be morons as a country to not look at the sheer number of questions...and you all don't even acknowledge 1..."it's the MSM...It's the Republicans...It's the Obama supporters...it's because she is a woman...it's because Howard dean doesn't like her... it's because people are brainwashed by words... "

This is not the person we want to be leading our country... why are you all so so defensive that yuo can't acknowledge those scandals that no one is allowed to talk about ...ARE the things we should eb talking about yet he is winning without even those.

Steve Meyers - What is Obama's opinion on the China/Tibet issue? On Bush attending the Olympic opening ceremony to salute the Chinese government who take away more American jobs than any other nation on earth?

You go Hillary, and Pelosi you shut up.
This is the right choice, no backing down or voting present. It's Obama that says he voted wrong, yet pushed the right? button, he needs to join the army and get his left, right dressed right! Pretty serious when your computer doesn't recognize Obama's name on the spell check. Is this a RED non-American flag? It doesn't recognize Pelosi either!!!! HUMMM!

SC, your comment shows that you didn't read closely. Clinton wants Bush to boycott the OPENING CEREMONIES, thereby sending a message but NOT penalizing our athletes. I don't think she wants to strip these people, who have worked so hard to get there, of their right to participate in the biggest sports event in the world.

As to all of those who are saying Clinton is a liar and so forth, you need to provide some specifics before ranting like a crazed person. I am a Democrat and an Obama supporter (for real! I even made calls for him), but this tone is insane. If you debated Hillary on any of this stuff she would tear you to pieces.

Amen - SF Kid. I think Hillary said she "suggested" something about Rwanda. Sad. Wonder if she considers those days part of the "peace or prosperity" of the 90's

Hey Hillary since you're so outraged by
the behaviour of China are you going to
return the illegal campaign contributions you received from
Norman Hsu, Johnny Chung etc?
If the Chinese Govt is so bad why do you
accept political donations from
Chinese Nationals?
I know you "Misspoke"! LOL!
Hillary Pinnochio Clinton strikes again!

DL - What is Obama's opinion on the China/Tibet issue? On Bush attending the Olympic opening ceremony to salute the Chinese government who take away more American jobs than any other nation on earth?

I do not believe that we should boycut the opening ceremonies of the olympics. This is an event for all of the people all over the world and has got nothing to do with our politics. What China does to their people in their country is their business, now, if it is affecting the lives of our people here in the USA or is damaging our trades with them then we can say "yes", boycut. Other than that. Hillary! shut the @#$$%^ up.

Annie - What is Obama's opinion on the China/Tibet issue? On Bush attending the Olympic opening ceremony to salute the Chinese government who take away more American jobs than any other nation on earth?

Tom we don't linger on them if they are Bills, Hillary's or most any Democrate but we do linger if they are Bush's, McCain or even Romney?
You sound as if you are one that wants it all one way? Bad for us but good for you. All politicians are fair game and when they support China as the Clintons did they are even more open.

How brilliant Clinton is. She's damaging relations with China even before the nomination. Maybe she should offend Russia, Israel, Egypt, and a few other countries too so that even more of the world aligns against us. That way her defense contractor buddies can get richer.

Tony Aquiningoc - What is Obama's opinion on the China/Tibet issue? On Bush attending the Olympic opening ceremony to salute the Chinese government who take away more American jobs than any other nation on earth?

It's amazing the people on this blog that are now against Hillary simply because she released her tax returns. Don't any of you remember that this is a capitalistic society where education and hard work pay off. The jealousy expressed by people simply because someone else has made more than you is quite repulsive. I don't support Hillary or Obama (who is also a millionaire) but what has a person's income got to do with a political position. As I said, pure jealousy. If you'd get off your lazy butts and go beyond your eighth grade educations, maybe you could make some of that money yourselves.

Why is everyone so hung up on being an activist now? I understand the human rights issue, but spend your time and effort on making your own country a better place. I see so many people treat each other like garbage, but then they care (or act like they care) about whats going on in another part of the world. Whats the deal?

It is more than sickening to read posts here that blast Hillary Clinton for anything BUT calling on Bush to boycott the Olympics in Beijing. It was the absolute right thing to do. It is not just Tibet, either. Darfur is an area that China could have a positive impact on by stopping the rapes and killing of civilians. But all many of you see is that Hillary beat Obama to the punch, if he ever does punch. Obama is the one that has to see an action in writing, or see it already happening, before he can support it.

Dogsoldier

You know... right now I do not put if President Bush goes to the Olympic ceremonies above a hundred other issues ...including other ways to deal with China.

She knows it is the other story running today because of the torch being snuffed...so she jumps on that PR bandwagon.

I want Obama to stay focused on the economy, trade, Iraq, healthcare and getting this country out of a mess.

I sure as heck don't want him taking the focus off to call for the President to go to some sports event opening ceremony as some kind of really weak political maneuvering (as much as he shouldn't go ...it's down there on priority of things that we have to get him to do)...to influence China.

Am I the only person left on the earth that see the Olympics and Tibet has two separate issues.

It was Mark Penn's idea.

In response to Jon's comment about us giving back land to American Indians if we think Tebet should have its land back - interesting post. Same could be said for Isreal giving back land to Palestineans et. al. But I think the protesters - at least many of them - are protesting the treatment of the Tibetans rather than the not giving the land back - though some may be. The truth is that if you go back far enough, we all took the land - it was just more politically correct to do so before the 20th century. Again, interesting point.

This is not the first time she's stood up against China - she did so as first lady when she delivered her Women's Rights/Human Rights speech in China.

Can we prioritize here for just a moment? What is more important Sen. Clinton's latest press release telling a lame duck president how to be a diplomat or a press release detailing what she knew about Mark pPenn's meeting with Columbia and when she knew it?

I for one would like to hear how she plans to be an agent for the change we need in America when a top member of her political team is lobbying for foriegn interest in direct conflict with the interest of the middle class union workers of America.

Sick him Hillary! You're in the right and we agree with you!

dl - China/Tibet is a world problem that any future president MUST address. That's their job. Seems like there are a whole mess of little people in the world willing to stand up and be counted as per the news. Where are OUR leaders on this issue. You Obama supporters wanted to talk about something besides the mutual hate WE have for each other, well here's your chance. Same with Durfur. Here's your chance.

I think it's an excellent recommendation. A few days free from that Beijing air will do the athletes more good than anything.

Andre's right...hands down.

Boy, these people are really vicious toward Hillary, give it a rest it is getting old.

Go Hillary!

I don't see any one trying to impeach Bush for lying to the entire world. and staring an illegal military action against Iraq.

Why don't we do something that would really send a message and stop buying stuff that is Made In China? Talk is cheap, especially in politics.

ANYTHING to shift the focus from her campaign!

The opening ceremonies are for the political arena anyhow, and it would send a great message if all attending countries would do as such. Just don't punish the athletes who have prepared for so long to participate. Let the games go on as expected.

Had Bush made the decision to stay away from China before Hillary's people could tell her what to think, she would have pointed and screeched about an Olympic boycott being a continuation of bad foreign policy.

Keep fighting, Hillary. The mainstream media seems to think you have no supporters which is untrue (MSNBC is the worst). I'm switching to McCain if you lose. I will never, ever vote for the Obamas.

NObama '08

reaganfan, no thanks I'm already living in a more decent place (Canada).

What's surprising is the hypocrisy of the Americans and Europeans. All these protesters' countries have committed and are committing more grave crimes: America (Iraq/Palestine/Somalia) and Ethiopians by either supporting the US or not doing anything at all (after all their leaders did not boycott the US nor have there citizens demanded a boycott).

dano - China steals more American jobs than any other nation on earth. You want your president to stand up to China well here's your chance? Why should Bush salute the Chinese Government at the opening ceremonies? That is if the Obama people really give a crap about American job losses. Well?

Democrats will have to support Obama if he wins the nomination. That is what Hillary would want us to do. She has spent most of her life fighting the Republican agenda that is why she gets attacked so much. Most of the people bashing her in these blogs are really consevatives posing as dems.

Another attempt at Hillary to change the subject over the damaging coverage she has gotten over the weekend.... Why doesn't the news media see the pattern???

And I AM a Hillary supporter!...

She should focus the problems facing Americans now before looking outside...She is trying to divert the real problem she is facing...by pointing to China now....We are suffering now more than chinese do...poor economy,housing problem...and so forth....Lets not assoiciate olympic games with politics..We need a leader who can bring peace and unity in the world and not separation....Go on Obama bring the world again to America where it was...Restore the dignity of America.
Go On Obama 2008

zak - Perhaps we could ask the Quebec folks what they really thought about Canada, huh? What do you suppose they would say? Or, why do the people in Quebec want to leave paradise? Maybe we could even ask the western provinces what they thought about an Ontario dominated Canada at the expense of the rest of Canada and what do you suppose Alberta would say? What does Danny Williams of Newfoundland say? Were not all stupid down here. Some of us live near the border remember?

The olympics are a celebration of sports and the athletes that have worked a lifetime to compete in and in NO WAY has anything to do with politics. Stop trying to make everything polital an realize what the olympics are before you jump on some boycot polital bandwagon.

Hillary once again trying to divert attention. Pathetic attempt!

I do agree that China is not the greatest in term of human rights but I have a problem with this strategy. First off, the Olympics is an event meant to bring us together, not raise arguements in regards to differeing social, economic or political policies. The Chinese people have an obligation to stand up to their government themselves for what is right. When are we going to stop dictating to other countries how they should be acting? We have just as much of a responsibilty as China to intervene in places like Darfur and it is even worse that we are using the less than justifable Iraq war as an excuse not to act. I don't think Senator Clinton would be doing this unless she was losing an election and trying a strategy that makes people look away from how bad her campaign is going. We are so self righteous in this country and we have a responsibility to get out of the Iraq war and improve the lives of Americans before telling other countries how they should conduct their business. Are telling me that we can go to the Olympics in 36' during Nazi Germany but China is off limits? The IOC is stupid for picking such a controversial place as China but the ones who suffer are the American athletes who have worked their tails off to walk into that stadium and wave the flag of the USA.

Hillary is just looking to seek new ways to get across to the masses. She will use this "cause" like any other.

To further herself!!!
And speaking of herself...

I'm ONLY stating what the professionals, news reporters and the majority feeling of the public think. When it comes to the crunch, the up coming question will be - will the super delegates soon overturn the popular vote? They know that if they do, they will divide the party, lose the serious dramatic upsurge in new voters brought by Obama, lose a serious amout of support and votes from the youth of America (the future voters of elections also), lose a VERY SERIOUS amount of possible revenue and lose the confidence of everyone that has supported the majority popular view. Like it or not - this contest is over. The only ones not seeing that are the die-hards that refuse to accept that