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HOFFMAN: The behind-the-scenes truth of these Olympics games - as it has been for decades - is that 'political neutrality' is an excuse for the IOC and US sponsors to pursue power and profit.
The truth is that, with the Beijing Olympics -- maybe more than any Olympics we've ever had -- nothing feels clear. Nothing feels easy.
The truth is that, with the Beijing Olympics -- maybe more than any Olympics we've ever had -- nothing feels clear. Nothing feels easy.
Beijing's human rights record has many unhappy that China is hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics. But athletes who speak out could face repercussions.
China scored a marketing coup with the 2008 Summer Olympics as the newly prosperous nation strutted its stuff on the global stage. But the 2022 Winter Games that begin with opening ceremonies Friday are looking more like a marketing misstep.