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SBD/Issue 132/Sports Media
Blog Hound: World Leaders Boycotting Olympics
Published April 1, 2008
Bloggers discuss German Chancellor Angela Merkel's decision to boycott the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games, and add their opinions as to whether or not other world leaders should follow suit.
| Take A Stand Against Liberals Posted by: Jenn |
| “Can I just tell you the perverse joy I would feel if every country in the world 100% boycotted the Beijing Olympics?” |
| GOP Vixen Posted by: Bridget |
| “This is awesome news!! And I'm willing to bet that Sarko will take the boycott route.” |
| Washington Wire Posted by: Toozanon |
| “Bush should go - show the Chinese some respect; it’s what they crave - but exert pressure to the end. Show that the big production of entering the arena of civilized nations doesn’t come without responsibilities.” |
| Scott’s Morning Brew Posted by: Scott White |
| “Good for her!!! And I agree. I believe if the entire free world decides to boycott the Olympics because of the way China as treated the Tibetan protestors, we may just get there attention.” |
| No Right Turn Posted by: Idiot/Savant |
| “With Merkel out, the pressure is now on other major European leaders such as Nicolas Sarkozy and Gordon Brown to follow suit. As for |
BUILDING THE BUZZ: Sports Media Challenge's Buzz Manager analyzed the online buzz about Merkel's boycott. Bloggers who support Merkel’s decision were tallied as positive, representing 70.59% of the buzz. Bloggers who oppose her decision were counted as negative, making up 11.76% of posts.Click here for more information.See www.sportsbusinessdaily.com for more info.
The topic ranked 4 out of 10 on the buzz, indicating a medium level of interest among sports bloggers.
- The overwhelming majority of American bloggers applaud Merkel for taking a stand. They hope that Merkel’s public endorsement of a boycott will encourage other world leaders to follow suit.
- A small group of bloggers disagree with Merkel’s boycott because it detracts from the worldwide unity that is necessary for a successful Olympic Games.
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