The Empire State Building is Lit Up to Celebrate China's 60 Years of Communism!?! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-30-2009, 07:39 PM

On Wednesday evening, the top of the Empire State Building will temporarily glow bright red – a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Communist Revolution in China.

Predictably, the decision by Empire State Building officials has more than a few in a snit. The folks over at the Fox News website are running an item on a “protest” of the light show – though the protest in the article seems to have been mostly nudged along by the folks at Fox News – and Twitter is alive with worried tweets.

http://features.csmonitor.com/innova...e-anniversary/

catlover79 · 09-30-2009, 08:00 PM

No comment.

Chocoholic · 09-30-2009, 08:15 PM

^ ditto

Marvo301 · 09-30-2009, 08:34 PM

Does it seem strange to anyone else that a country (USA) that has fought wars to stop the spread of communism is now celebrating communism?

OH Nuts! · 09-30-2009, 09:31 PM

I live in Manhattan so its always nice to be able to look up at this grand majestic bldg - that is almost always lit up @ night - often in colors celeb. something.

EmoJoe · 09-30-2009, 10:03 PM

uhhhhhhhhhhh..............wow.

Seth · 10-01-2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by EmoJoe

uhhhhhhhhhhh..............wow.

WTF

comedyfreak · 10-01-2009, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Does it seem strange to anyone else that a country (USA) that has fought wars to stop the spread of communism is now celebrating communism?

Somehow it just isn't right.

If ever there should be massive protests it should be now!

Sharop · 10-01-2009, 06:06 AM

I'm personally not a fan of communism, but what's the problem with having the Empire State Building lit up for this event?

JamesG · 10-01-2009, 07:21 AM

The management of the Empire State Building has control over when and for what they use the building to celebrate something.

I guess the Chinese must have a lot of pull in there. We also do a lot of trade with them so there are a lot of big bucks involved between the US and China.

Pus$y Galore · 10-01-2009, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Does it seem strange to anyone else that a country (USA) that has fought wars to stop the spread of communism is now celebrating communism?

I was going to say the same thing. And I'd like to know how the families of those who were killed fighting against communism feel having that "tribute" now.

I'd love to know what bonehead came up with that idea?!

Brian Damage · 10-01-2009, 08:39 AM

There were big protests yesterday by Tibetians who have been killed under Chinese Rule.

Brian Damage · 10-01-2009, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Sharop

I'm personally not a fan of communism, but what's the problem with having the Empire State Building lit up for this event?

Because Communism is the opposite of what this nation is all about.

ABlairican Pie · 10-01-2009, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Does it seem strange to anyone else that a country (USA) that has fought wars to stop the spread of communism is now celebrating communism?

Not surprising, considering the new "leadership" we have in this country these days.

I bet our Fearless Leader had something to do with the decision.

Pus$y Galore · 10-01-2009, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Because Communism is the opposite of what this nation is all about.

Exactly! And when have you ever seen the Chinese celebrate or honour democracy in the last hundred years? And my bet is that you won't.

And don't get me started on trade with China. We're a bunch of saps - still willing to trade with them because of cheap goods, when more and more we're finding those goods are downright dangerous to us. I swear it's only because there's billions of them that they don't wipe themselves out with poisonous and inferior products they produce.

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Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	The Empire State Building is Lit Up to Celebrate China's 60 Years of Communism!?! On Wednesday evening, the top of the Empire State Building will temporarily glow bright red – a tribute to the 60th anniversary of the Communist Revolution in China. Predictably, the decision by Empire State Building officials has more than a few in a snit. The folks over at the Fox News website are running an item on a “protest” of the light show – though the protest in the article seems to have been mostly nudged along by the folks at Fox News – and Twitter is alive with worried tweets. http://features.csmonitor.com/innova...e-anniversary/ __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

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Marvo301 Forum Veteran I got a rock. Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 16,479	Does it seem strange to anyone else that a country (USA) that has fought wars to stop the spread of communism is now celebrating communism? __________________ Only a life lived for others is worth living. Alfred Einstein A life isn't worth living unless it has impact on other lives. Jackie Robinson Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each new year find you a better man. Benjamin Franklin

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Chocoholic Banned!! Forum Veteran Banned Join Date: Dec 01, 2000 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 11,173	^ ditto

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JamesG Moderator Forum Veteran Freakshow Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 22,320	The management of the Empire State Building has control over when and for what they use the building to celebrate something. I guess the Chinese must have a lot of pull in there. We also do a lot of trade with them so there are a lot of big bucks involved between the US and China.

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Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	There were big protests yesterday by Tibetians who have been killed under Chinese Rule.

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