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Skidmore

(37,364 posts) Fri Jul 27, 2012, 07:48 PM Jul 2012

As much as I detest the commercialism of these games and the hyped up nationalism, [View all]

I must say that I'm watching four children, ages 5-10 watch their first Olympic opening ceremony. They are all soaking in the pre ceremony program info on the athletes and the scenes from the city of London. I'm hearing a chorus of "Grandma, can I watch (insert sport here)?" All the corruption and political claptrap aside, they are seeing young people working toward a goal of excellence. That is worth more than any posturing the adults can do.

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As much as I detest the commercialism of these games and the hyped up nationalism, [View all] Skidmore Jul 2012 OP

We did that all too. Many years ago when we had so much hope! KoKo Jul 2012 #1

Yeah. I know what you mean. . . Journeyman Jul 2012 #8

I remember my step father saying FrodosPet Jul 2012 #12

sometimes it's nice when we see it again thru kids' eyes IcyPeas Jul 2012 #2

All the commercialism aside, the Olympics is the only time we get to what a harmonious ... liberal N proud Jul 2012 #3

What channel are you watching? trof Jul 2012 #4

NBC network k&r spanone Jul 2012 #5

Thanks trof Jul 2012 #6

I'm visiting in Canada and just watched the opening ceremony; Suich Jul 2012 #7

The forging of the rings did it for me GCP Jul 2012 #11

it is amazing riverwalker Jul 2012 #9

The Greatest trixicopper Jul 2012 #10

Instead of the world coming together Shankapotomus Jul 2012 #13

Very well said malaise Jul 2012 #14