If This Means There Won't Be As Many of Those Maudlin 'Up Close and Personal' Features, Count Me a Commie

At an acrimonious meeting in Beijing, broadcasters complained that the Chinese bureaucracy is cramping their style.

With time running out before the games open on Aug. 8, the minutes (of the meeting) hint that procedures broadcasters have used in other Olympics are conflicting with China’s authoritarian government. Some plans are months behind schedule, which could force broadcasters to compromise coverage plans.

In keeping with the bureaucratic traditions of communist countries everywhere, Chinese officials asked the broadcasters to put their complaints in writing.

Comments

[Frank]

It's about time you admitted it, you pinko.

[Wally]

It would be tragic if the Olympic broadcast had to consist only of sporting events.