Comments for Globalist Olympics Blog

Comment on Going for Gold by Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:42:51 +0000

Thanks so much for mentioning our work in this context. Ayfer Ali and I actually developed the original Johnson-Ali model in 2000, but it seemed interesting to apply it again this year. It held up again, with a 0.93 correlation between predictions and actual medal counts.

And you didn’t even mention that I earned my PhD from Yale’s very own Economics Department!

Comment on A Specter is Haunting Beijing by Peter

Peter — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:17:15 +0000

the low visibility is not mostly from pollution, but from near 100% humility.

however, the government did do a great job at cleaning the air for the games.

also, many of those air quality regulations will stay in effect after the games at least according to the officials.

they only seeded the clouds a day before the opening to prevent rain. and you can’t “create” clouds on demand.

btw i was there in person to watch the olympics live.

Comment on Promise Rings by R Guillemette

R Guillemette — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:43:06 +0000

For my opinion, the attitude of Wolverene Putin before Georgia is a proof that he is the most responsible of Politkovskaya’s death.

Les us not make delusion, KGB Putin is still the supreme leader, KGB Medvedev is a puppet. Even thought Saakashvilli acted in a irresponsible manner, I am sorry for georgian people, but I am very, very happy to realize that the whole world is witness of Putin’s arrogance.

Does not this attitude reveal the truths sense of the word “barbaric” ?

Comment on Late to her own party by Dick Valerian

Dick Valerian — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:40:51 +0000

Hi Paull,
Enjoyed reading your Blog. Every bit as good , if not better than the article in the current issue of FOREIGN AFFAIRS on China’s “Olympic Nightmare.”
I recall banners in the Beijing Airport in January of 2001 touting Beijing as the site for the “08 Olympics. In our competitive world its reassuring to see that the Chinese procrastinate as much as the rest of us.
Dick

Comment on The Ten Plagues of Egypt by joan lebold cohen

joan lebold cohen — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:07:34 +0000

You have summarized most of the major hurtles China has to leap over to make it appear that China is really the international success they want to be. What about the internet restrictions that the international press is now facing? World wide media will really be on China’s case about censorship–human rights can’t be far behind!

Comment on Late to her own party by Helge Stavonhagen

Helge Stavonhagen — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:56:28 +0000

Great going, Paull. Let’s just hope that this debutante ball won’t be spoiled by an intoxicated (uninvited) guest!!! The Chinese are doing everything in their power to keep these Games calm and sporty but there seem to be a lot of people out there who want to share/steal the spot light………………………….most unfortunately. We Beijingers keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.

Comment on Late to her own party by Sandy Hansen

Sandy Hansen — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 19:09:44 +0000

Paull, we will be counting on you to give us the real scoop. If anyone knows it, you do.
Yes, indeed, Beijing is an aspiring deb. Let’s hope her slipper doesn’t fall off.