I am never in favor of bringing politics to the Olympics. I would never favor a boycott of any kind. Keep politics out of sports for the sake of all of the athletes that have invested their entire lives on these games. There are many other forums for protesting China's abuses.

On another subject, who is Cheryl and why does CNN continue to publish her childish, insane rantings. I have commented a number of times on this site and have never seen my comment published. But Cheryl manages at least a few rants per subject and they all seem to get through. What's up CNN, is she related to somebody at CNN? Does she pen this stuff during her recess time?

Pelosi needs to shut her big fat trap!

is this woman in love with George Bush, even though she is supposed to be a "Democrat". she has that gushy look.

Doesn't Saudi Arabia also violate human rights?? I think so. They do, but let's remember they are Bush and Cheney's best friends. Lets also remember that 17 of the 19 9/11 hijackers were Saudi's.

I don't think Bush should go to make a political point.

At the same time, I think China should ban Bush to make a political point as well.

This is complete hypocrisy. US is in no position to be judging anybody after their fictiicous war.

Leave the athletes out of it.

This has to be an April Fools's joke.

Just to clear some things up, Alice, the first person to ask Chelsea that question was a Hillary supporter. You may want to check your facts, but it was all over the news and he was simply giving her a chance to state how strong her mother had to be to overcome it. At least that was his story. So please stop blaming Obama suppoters for things that they have not done.

I think boycotting would definitely send a message, although, I'm not sure how effective unless others also boycott.

this is unbelievable…

Politicians need to stay out of making the Olympics about politics.

Just stop it.

As someone who was happy when the Democrats took over, this is too much.

Don't mess with the Olympics.

The storyline of the opening ceremonies should be the athletes and not about some head of state missing them.

That would overshadow all the work these athletes have done… for what… to make a statement.

honor the athletes. Bush should go to China and enjoy the games, as he will, and recognize all the hard work.

Nancy is not fit for her job, with all the other stuff going on in the world and congress is taking on the olympics and retired baseball players. Nancy you and Harry need to prioratize.

Go away Pelosi! Who are you to be critical with anyone with the type of Congress you have run! He's bad but you are "badder" – look at the polls!

Bush should not be allowed to spend my money to attend. He's squandered the American citizens of everything that this country needs. Worst president in my history. Why have we put up with him?

It will send a powerful message to China. We disagree with your human rights violation, but not as much as we like to win at sports or get low quality products at cheap prices. It's a protest of convenience. We send a "message" while still not having to do any actual work or make any sort of sacrifice.

Nancy is all for protests and boycotts and meaningless voices of regret. But please, don't ask her to do anything that requires actions…

Bush is in bed with them. He is in bed with everybody.

I think he should go. Pelosi seems to think that he shouldn't, but the athletes should. When the President is present at the opening ceremony it is not support of China, but showing our countries support of the athletes.

Remember when they seized our plane sometime ago?
What did Bush and Powell do?

We need people with cojones in that office!

Alice I am an Obama supporter and I think you have a good point about Chelsea and personal questions. However, I am confused. What is the connection between Chelsea and the Olympic Games?

Alice: First, this is an article about Pelosi and the Olympics, so try to stay on target. Second, I bet Obama would answer it honestly and not try to play the part of the victim.

Hey Alice,

The first student to ask Chelsea about her dad's bj was a Hillary supporter at Butler U.

I agree. Poeple criticizing her stance on this should really research Human Rights violations around the world especially in China, Zimbabwe, Burma and the Middle east.

very bright idea from pelosi…

Since the Chinese now own this country I don't see how Bush can take his high moral road with this one. They are now bigger and wealthier than the US thanks to Bush so I would imagine they will be telling Bush in no uncertain terms to be there.

He has already admonished the Chinese for poor efforts in the human rights, and also on it's handling of Tibet.

Our next measure should be much greater than boycotting the Olympics. We should take a serious look at revocation of "most favored" nation status. Of course, this might cause the Chinese to twist our arms by increasing the interest or terms of outstanding loans in retaliation.

We need to reduce our dependence if we expect to use any leverage that will have meaningful affect on the Chinese Government.

Pelosi just needs to get in the kitchen and bake two dozen cookies. She is the definition of "airhead".

SInce the Chinese are financing Bush's illegal war in Iraq, I don't think he'll do anything to tick them off. Besides, he doesn't have the strong principles that Jimmy Carter displayed when he boycotted the entire Moscow Olympics in 1980.

That's why Jimmy Carter looks better as the years go by, and Bush will look worse as more information comes out about his Misadministration.

**Shaking Head**

…as much as I agree with Speaker Pelosi…I am also acutely aware that it will NEVER happen. He can't boycott our money-lenders. Well, he could…but he'd put the USA in foreclosure…

I support the athletes but not the hosts.
I support the soldiers but not the war…

Nankurunaisa.
Edith from MI

When has Bush ever listen to anyone other than Dick Cheney. These two need to be watched closely wherever they travel until they officially leave the White House.

To paraphrase Lincoln:
You can please some of the people all of the time,
you can please all of the people some of the time,
but you can please all of the people all of the time.

I actually think Pelosi said something reasonable for once.

But whether we boycott all of the Olympics, just the opening ceremony, or none of it, we should do it in conjunction at least with our NATO partners to give it full impact. If Europe and America acts unilaterally or in a fragmented way, the Chinese will simply continue to scoff at us. Remember the concept called "The Free World?"

Sure it's the best thing you can do for democracy… let's just shoot them up and break all the way they've made through here since Mao.

So can Nancy write the check to China for all of the money she has helped to borrow to get the US into the mess we face. She should just shut up since her own complicity is causing human rights violations in the US to go up because we have to work harder to pay Bush and congresses bills to help everyone but our own citizens.

WE WILL ALL BE EATING SPAM FOR THE NEXT 20 YEARS IF HE DISRESPECTED CHINA

WE NEED TO GET BACK TO SOME CLINTON DAYS WHEN YOU COULD AFFORD TO LIVE!!!!!!

WE DO NOT NEED ANOTHER LIAR IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!!

CHOOSE BASED ON WHO CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER! OR IT WILL BE McCAIN!!!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PERSIDENT! 2009!

Like Bush cares about Dafur.

There's a country that NEEDS our help.

HILLARY LEADS IN THE POLLS NO MATTER WHAT THE PRESS SAYS!!!!!

SHE WILL REPLACE THIS SAD EXCUSE FOR A PRESIDENT!!!!!!

GO HILLARY 2009!!!!!!!!!!!

NANCY PELOSI IS A FLAKE!!!!!

SHE LOOKS AWFULLY FRIENDLY HERE !

WHAT WE NEED TO BE THINKING ABOUT IS WHO IS GOING TO REPLACE THIS FOOL!!!!!!!!

SENATOR CLINTON IS THE ONLY ANSWER!

OBAMA IS NOT TRUST WORTHY OR ELECTABLE !

HE IS A BUNCH OF TALK WITH NO ACTION!!!!!

REMEMBER THE LIES PEOPLE!!!!!!!!

VOTE SENATOR CLINTON!!!!!!!!

I think we ought to boycott China period. They are taking our jobs and our money.

Bush is not fit to go anywhere. He needs to stay here until his time is up to leave the White House. He earned a bad name around the world – fair and square. There are many here in the United States who have no respect left for him.

If Bush had a brain, which we all know he doesn't he will NOT go to the olympic game. But, we know Bush is just so out of touch, that he doesn't get it. Why don't we just give China the KEY to America and let them do whatever the hell they want, we've already given them everything else. YOU can't go anywhere or buy anything that doesn't have a MADE IN CHINA stamp on it. Geeeez….what ever happened to the MADE IN THE USA worker!!!

Kinda like someone else who keeps putting her daughter on the stump and then when she gets asked certain questions all of a sudden everyone is in an uproar stating "how dare they bring this issue up!" ha! ha! What a load of crap!!

Bush needs to just stop with his stupid antics. Enough already.

All Americans should BOYCOTT Chinese made products. Send a clear signal to China

GREAT Question Alice. After all, We deserve to know if he is running for President.

UP WITH HILLARY! DOWN WITH 4 MORE YEARS OF BUSH!

Get with it, Nancy! We are on the Dark Side now. The US government doesn't care about human rights anymore, which is why we are allowed to torture and deny people the right to habeas corpus.

Instead of working to get China to join us on the Bright Side, we find it easier and more convenient to move to them. After all, the Chinese model of "free-market" capitalism under a totalitarian government is a very appealing direction for the Bushies.

The Olympics should never be boycotted by any country. The olympics is the best advertisement for what is good in this world.

We should mind our business. More people are killed in this country daily then are killed in China yearly

I have lost all respect for this woman. Please strip her of her superdelegate ability she is obviously insane!!!

She wants Bush to boycott the opening ceremonies. But it's OK, for the American athletes to participate??? What's the point of Bush boycotting?
Stupid. No wonder she can't get anything done in Congress. She makes no sense.

Clinton 08

The Unitied States is in debt up to it's ears to China. If Bush boycotts the Olympics China may decide to foreclose on the US and put it up for auction.

Not to mention to show that we are serious about Global Warming. Though I think Pelosi would suffer electorially to stand against the Chinese given her constituency.

I don't think the US should go to these Olympics. We have tried hard on all other fronts, political and economical to reach the Chinese. They are still enslaving their people, as well as neighboring countries like Tibet. We won't recognize Cuba, so why would the President go to the Olympics and by his mere presence show his support….and ours. Stay home George!

Good for Pelosi!

Ummm yeah thats not such a good idea considering the fact that we owe the Chinese a enormous amount of money…. If we think we in a financial crisis now hate to think what will happen when China wants its money back….

I find this a bit hypocritical. Let's miss a ceremony because we find China to be out of line with human rights, but let's continue to support their economy, which is only upheld by the abuse of those same human rights. Vicious circle that no administration has worked hard enough to cut off.

The only way Bush could get any worse is if he starts taking advice from Nancy Pelosi

This is meaningless babble. Pelosi should be acting to bring charges of War Crimes against Bush and Cheney Inc.

Just the opening ceremonies? We should boycott the entire thing. First there is the issue of ongoing oppression of Tibetans then there is the poisonous toy manufacturing problem, and finally, there is the fact that the air is so severely polluted that it will affect the athletes' breathing and performances. Why are we participating at all? I say move it or lose it. The athletes who have trained and worked for their dream deserve to compete, but not at a risk to their health.

It's a decent idea, but since when does Bush care "what other heads of state do?"

Bush will never do anything to anger the Chinese, in the same way that he won't do anything against the Saudis, even though it was their people that flew the planes into the Twin Towers.

I think Pelosi just needs to shut up.

As for the Obamabots who keep thinking it's OK to ask Chelsea personal questions re: her parents, I think it would be a great idea if someone asked Barack why his daddy deserted his mama, and how he felt about that.

… is this woman crazy?