The International Olympic Committee has banned the flag representing a newly-liberated Afghanistan from being flown at the opening ceremonies. Afghan diplomats planned for a single female Afghan athlete to carry the new flag, symbolizing its new role in the world. Concern of the IOC's treatment of the American WTC flag has obscured the IOC's refusal to allow Afghanistan a rare chance to be seen as part of the world of nations by allowing the country's new flag to be flown at the games. Afghan's new ambassador in Washington, D.C., Haron Amin, is hopeful his contacts at the U.N. might break the deadlock with the IOC in time for the opening ceremonies.
If this is a true report, the IOC is wallowing in the 11th dimension of stoopidity.I wonder if money will help them change their mind? Did the trick in the past...
Posted by Tom Roberts 2/6/2002 2:06:51 PM Should we start the IOC bribe fund?
Posted by Anonymous 2/6/2002 11:34:09 PM Well money or hookers, that seemed to work as well if I recall.
Posted by Anonymous [dodgeblog.blogspot.com] 2/7/2002 10:34:37 AM |