For Chinese, U.S. election is 'entertaining'

Free Tibet — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:03:49 GMT

That's Pretty Rich coming from a country that has been Ruled by the same party for six decades now, with a Criminal Record against it's own population that would make Pol Pot Look Like Donald Duck!

As soon as the Chinese can elect a non-Communist Government in power, I may have the Will to believe what is happening in the US is "Entertaining", untill then, the real "Entertainment", is within the Middle Kingdom itself.

Ciao

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duane harrison — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:12:58 GMT

Yes I think the US election is getting like a soap opera. Lots of drama, cheating, name calling, and many affairs. One thing I noticed is the Republican cater to the rich which are few, compared to the Democrat that cater to the middle class which are many and can put serious money back into the system if the government will work for the middle class. The middle class puts money in all areas of the economy compared to the rich, which is few and select areas.

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Matt D., Inchoen, South Korea — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:18:36 GMT

Racism is still a huge problem in America. Where I'm from, blacks are still scapegoated and belittled, usually within groups of "understanding friends." As a northern transplant to the South, I was not so understanding when I heard such comments said carelessly and, quite frankly, often.

Perhaps older generations of Chinese are suprised and confused because America is still extremely racist -- depending on what part of the country you're in.

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Deborah Leonard, Hartford CT. — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:30:18 GMT

We in the US are not finding this years elections very interesting either. It seems like both candidates (especially Obama) are spewing the same old "change" speach we hear every 4 years. If Obama want's to do away with the old "politics as usual" then he should start with this campaign message.

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Jaime, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:33:27 GMT

Glad we are entertaining China @@. Maybe they should focus not on our election, but on taking lead out of their toys, and poison out of their baby formula and pet food. I for one will never buy products made in China. We need to support our own manufacturers. If that means spending a little more for the product, so be it. It is worth it, in my opinion. I sincerely hope that the next president addresses the problem of unsafe products from China. We need to boycott them or have our own testing done on the items coming into our country.

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scott, lithonia, ga. — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:36:40 GMT

It certainly must be amusing to any intelligent foreigner to listen to the posturings of a senile fraud in his attempt to persuade an ignorant electorate that he is a hero, an expert in military and international affairs and a worthy president of the greatest but most gullible country in history.

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Anon — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:37:55 GMT

At least the Chinese want unity in the world.

Too bad we're all to glued to our TV's to worry about it.

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PJ — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:41:47 GMT

What a load. This article implies that the Chinese people look to the US to for ideas on how to 'improvme China's approach to governance'. Hasn't it ever occured to anyone that the US electoral system is an outdated model from the colonial era which doesn't give anyone a voice? If the Chinese are looking abroad for tips on corporate governance they are looking to places like Japan, France or Australia where people actually have a voice in elections.

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Theresa-Houston — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:45:45 GMT

WHO cares about CHINA? And, why would McCain have a book in Chinese? This is America and about America.
If Obama has a book in Chinese...doesn't surprise me at all.
He is a snake in the grass...and isn't a REAL American anyway...

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Disgruntled Warehouseman, APO AP — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:51:04 GMT

It's interesting to see that China, a nation with one of the worst human rights reputations on the planet, maintains a rather stunted and narrow minded viewpoint of our election process and of our candidates. This is particularly true of the older generation of Chinese who seem to be takes aback over Senator Obama's rise to success.

Let's get one thing clear. Senator Obama is not running for the presidency of China (who would want to?). He is running for the presidency of the United States of America. Therefore, the opinions of the communist Chinese is highly immaterial and irrelevant in the grand scheme of our elections. Perhaps the Chinese Government should bring themselves to 21st century standards and focus more on overhauling its mining industry to prevent deadly mine related accidents. Moreover, when the Chinese Government learns to stop poisoning its local and international customers by not selling toys and food filled with toxins (in particular, adding melamine to milk to increase its protein content, but ultimately poisoning its children) they can have a say in our politics. Until then, the Chinese Government needs to mind its own business and stay out of our affairs.

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bigjohn — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 12:58:29 GMT

We find the Chinese elections entertaining also.One candidate receiving 97% of the votes.Since there is no second candidate,where the heck did the other 3% go????

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pinkforpalin, princeton, west virginia — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:00:09 GMT

This is a wonderful article and a true explanation of how interdependent the global society really is. I will say it for the candidates, I hope that U.S. relations with China remain close, cooperative and how dealings between the two countries continues to strengthen. Wishing all those in China a great day.

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eddie deltona fla — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:06:20 GMT

in responce to the last paragraph, Taiwan should be able to vote for there independence, or has china gov. tried to talk with the gov. of Taiwan?

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Bohdan Szejner, Kraków, Poland — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:07:17 GMT

Let Taiwan be Taiwan, and let Tibet be Tibet! China shold first put its social atmosphere in order, as well as the polluted air! And don't build those aircraft carriers. You don't need them. You don't need to upset the U.S. with them!

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Dan Doe Tampa Florida — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:08:03 GMT

Oh, Chinese CAN'T be racists - only white men. How stupid! Asians are every bit as racist as whites (and blacks).

Gawd, these writers are stupid - lefties just can't come to terms weith the truth in anything they do.

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Jason Virginia beach, Va — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:09:51 GMT

although not a particularly satisfying article, it is a novel aproach to bringing a fresh perspective to the upcoming election.

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LCC, Mission, Texas — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:10:54 GMT

Well--I guess simplistic thinking isn't limited to one country. How can Obama succeed coming from "that system"? He, like countless other Americans, was raised with the belief that he could do anything if he wanted it badly enough. This country has its problems, no doubt, but it provides hope--the one thing most countries fail to give its citizens. We are damn lucky to have been born here.

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Gary, Ferndalle, MI — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:14:26 GMT

I hope our next president is a president that is willing to reach out to other countries, and not bully them like Bush has done for the last 8 years....The American people want to be part of the world community!

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Raven — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:14:30 GMT

For Obama, we have some concern about the possible trade protectionism, some dispute around climate change, human rights, especially the human rights issue relating [to] Tibet."
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She says it all in this comment. They are terrified that Obama will make trade fair, that would screw China. The republicans have been screwing us since free trade became the norm. Obamam wants to change it. McInsane thinks the trade issue is a non issue and is just fine with the fact that all of our manufacturing jobs went to china. Let's ask some of those ppl without jobs. Lets ask some of the ppl that used to work for the IRS, whose job is now occupied by someone in India, let's ask the auto worker who is jobless now, because some mexican is doing his job. We need to throw out the illegal aliens, and stop trade with china. We can bring this country right out of this DEPRESSION.

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Judy, Stonington, Ct — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:15:44 GMT

Whoever wins the election, I hope the first priority when it comes to China will be a strict reduction in the import laws. We need to rebalance the trade deficit with China and most especially clamp down on their flagrant violation of our laws regarding safety.

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Tony, Springfield, MO — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:17:37 GMT

The Chinese and the rest of the world are getting a chance to see how money and media can buy and influence the Presidential election process. Our media has been so blatantly pro-Obama that the news media can no longer be trusted to present news to the American public in an unbiased manner. Tne old Soviet or Hitler propaganda machines would be proud.

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Linda Rogers, Decatur, Georgia USA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:27:39 GMT

The United States is China's biggest customer and it would be a better idea if people in China did not see our elections as "entertaining" but as impacting their economy in a very real way. The policies of our government can and will have a dramatic effect on China in unforseen ways.

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Jane Doe — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:31:39 GMT

While they are laughing and being entertained, I wonder if they are laughing and being entertained over their own lack of concern for how their country is being run by corrupt officials who did nothing to stop thousands of babies from being poisoned by the very milk the corrupt communist government has their children drink.

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Essen, Washington DC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:35:01 GMT

"Quand la Chine s'eveillera le monde tremblera". When China will awaken, the world will tremble was the book title of Alain Peyrefitte, a late French author, in 1974. 253 million internet users ! When in the early 60s China had a famine going on. Now, the economy is growing and the more Chinese consume, Maltusan principles will be de rigeur, and the developing countries will be crowded out as not enough supply will be left to meet the demand. Add to the fact that less arable land is available, affected by man's sprawl, erosion , climate change, increase in human population etc.
I am going to start learning to speak Mandarin...

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ElChe — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:36:05 GMT

Yeah, right.
Let me translate this for you.
A black cannot be the President of the USA, a white country, just as a Japanese be the President of China.
There is not a word for "cute" in Chinese.
Sounds like an Americanized chinese, of bourgeois stock ....
This is the way it works in foreign countries:
First, you perform miracles, extremely good deeds, etc.,
Then, it goes through a rigorous set of research and proof, ant then, and only then,
You are declared a Saint or a Great Person.
In the US,it's the other way around.
That's why McCain is more respected because of his AGE and his ex-prisoner experience.
Viva Saritah!!!

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DJ Cyre Spearfish, SD — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:41:46 GMT

Mr. Obama represents what our country states in our Declaration of Independance. His nomination can aspire everyone from every corner of the world that all men are created equal and can have a voice and a position. Mr. Obama gives America the opportunity to rebuild our relationships around the world and gives us a seat back at the global table.

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Mark Houston Texas — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:47:35 GMT

Funny.
They rant about how Taiwan and Tibet is "THEIRS" yet ALSO rant and rave about how we should give back all the lands stolen from the Native Americans.

Must be great to so painfully and obviously support your own Imperialism and decry others for theirs.
Something about Feces and not stinking comes to mind.

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Dahlhorse, Cedar Rapids, IA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:47:48 GMT

Who cares what other countries think of our elections; it is none of there damn business.

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Matt, Burlington, VT — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:50:10 GMT

Who really cares what the Chinese think about our Presidential Election.

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Nathan — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:53:43 GMT

"But if he doesn't like China or he supports Taiwan independence, I will feel very sad."

Edmund Lu, you are a bigot. I could only wish that some superpower from beyond the stars decided to conquer China, then watch you try for independence only to have these aliens tell you it would make them sad, then deny you.

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catscan — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:55:12 GMT

How nice that the Chinese find what's happening in America entertaining. It will be interesting to see how entertaining they'll find it when it happens to their country. It's just a matter of time

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Steve Strazis — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:55:15 GMT

I have to agree with the comment that the US presidential elections are entertaining. (They are entertaining to many Americans as well.)

The interesting times that Americans are experiencing with our economy and political system will be keeping American busy for a while. I would like to hear the perspectives of truly wise individuals in China. The long history of China has probably provided a few proverbs that might be helpful in understanding our current American debacle.

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J B, Highland Lakes, NJ — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:55:21 GMT

The U.S. has many problems but come on....China is way behind in most areas, for example polution, human rights, education. They do have the "advantage" when it comes to population and cheap labor. I would hope that they address the issues of their own, and I would hope that we here in the U.S. address our issues, mostly the economic crisis. Also as far as racism goes, the U.S. has a diverse population and I feel that progress is constantly being made. Obama is a good example. Do they have a non-Chinese leader in China?

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Endre, PA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:59:51 GMT

I must admit, the racism thing from the older folks suprises me - especially for a people who are a serious minority everywhere else in the world, except China. Usually people affected by racism don't practice it themselves. But I also think the Chinese government has helped them come to their conclusions to prevent any interest in democracy over there. Which is what it is...I don't think their society would work in a democratic system at all, so their current government structure works for them.

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Mayping Gurnee, IL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:00:21 GMT

For most Chinese making money is the no. 1 priority. From the poorest county
in the world, in 30 years China becomes no. 4 economic power house and with
3 trillion dollars in reserve. Thanks America for teaching capitalist. Who
cares who will be the next president of United States. Only money makes
people rich and a country powerful.

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Hank Price, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:00:45 GMT

The election provides a gallows-type humor for Americans to. In having to decide WHICH of two EQUALLY DISTASTEFUL people would be likely to do THE LEAST harm to America over the next four years.

American desperately needs a better election system; one giving THE AMERICAN CITIZENS AND VOTERS the right to select from a decent size slate. Our current system favors not necessarily the BEST candidate, but the one with the deepest pockets (largest campaign warchest).

Another point which has many of us outraged: The near-certainty MILLIONS OF CRIMINAL ILLEGAL ALIENS, aided and abetted by Hispanic friends serving at voting points, will illegally cast votes for whoever they believe will be most helpful to their cause.

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Aaron, Albany, New York — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:05:53 GMT

Who cares what China thinks. Their opinions have no bearing on the outcome of OUR election. And they think we're a joke, well at least we aren't using lead paint on our toys. If anything, China is the backward, joke of a nation.

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Hobbes — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:06:38 GMT

Which Party will win the next election in China? Oh wait.......I think I can guess!

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Russell, San Jose, California — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:09:00 GMT

Excellent, enlightening article. Many of the "laobaixing" in the US should read this as many are not intellectually curious. This effects the elections (and lends some of that confusion Chinese observers see). I am an American Indian and member of a large tribe. Because of this, I am very conscious of the importance of Obama's candidacy. It is empowering to see a powerful minority person with a real opportunity to become the president. America has faults in its racist treatment of minorities and in other behaviors and policies, but this election is a great example of its good side.

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Glen Scutt — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:10:02 GMT

Refreshing. Some folks here make like the outcome of this campaign could be the end of the world. Just not true. It is obvious now that the Republicans would be less able to govern and would likely lead to a further decline in the United States. To many in the world that would be just fine.

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Dean Carlson — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:18:28 GMT

It must be interesting for the Chinese to view American elections as they never heard of FREE elections.

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mary alaniz, whittier, calif — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:20:11 GMT

WHY SHOULD WE CARE WHAT CHINA HAS TO SAY, ALL THEY DO IS REPRESS THEIR PEOPLE AND THEY DO NOT BELIEVE IN HUMAN RIGHTS, THEY WOULD RATHER KILL THE PEOPLE IN TIBET THAN FREE, THEY WANT THE WORLD TO SEE THEM AS GOOD PEOPLE BUT THEY ARE NOT, IT IS BAD ENOUGHT AHT WE HAD A STUPID REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT, NAMELY BUSH WHO SOL OUR COUNTRY TO THE CHINESE, BECAUSE OF NIXON WE HAVE LOST SO MANY JOBS IT IS PATHETIC, AND YET WE STILL ALLOW THEIR PEOPLE TO COME TO THE UNITED STATES AND THEY HAVE ALSO TAKEN OVER HERE BECAUSE OUR GOVERNMENT ALLOWS THEM TO BUY UP EVERYTHING AND MONOPOLIZE ALL OF THE BUSINESSES, THAT IS WHY OUR ECONOMY IS IN THE WORST STATE IT HAS EVERN BEEN SINCE THE DEPRESSION OF THE 30'S, THE UNITED STATES SHOULD TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY AND GET ALL OF THESE F............CHINESE OUT OF HERE, THAT IS WHY THE HOUSING MARKET IS ALSO IN A SHAMBLES BECAUSE OUR GOVERNMENT ALLOWED THEM TO COME IN HERE AND BUY EVERYTHING IN CASH..................

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Harry Toder — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:21:53 GMT

I can understand why the election process would be bewildering to people living in China. If I were living in China, what I would find most puzzling would be the electoral college.

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JL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:24:50 GMT

Cool article, but you're forgetting that the Chinese government doesn't allow its people to actually have opinions.

*The more you know*

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Dave, Wisconsin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:32:50 GMT

I think it's amusing that a nation of beings like China, can mimic civilized behavior ( Olympics presentation for example) yet they can continue to be barbaric, uncivilized and a threat to humanity by the sheer volume of their "robot-minded" state run mentality. It is amazing they are allowed to be "amused" by anything, or maybe the State said it's O.K. Let's buy more milk products produced by these idiots.

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Jack Baum — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:33:42 GMT

Americans are smart enough to know that they elected a democractly controlled House and Senate, two years ago and have since thne seen absolutely nothing done that the dems promised. Like ending the war in Iraq. No instead they wasted valuable time chasing after baseball stars. This do nothing congress has had 2 years to make SOME progress but instead we will see Barack Obama elected President and we will see the same old (JOE BIDEN) boys and Girls waste another two years. Our government and our economy are near total collapse and the sheeple better wake up fast and take back our government and economy from the left wing and right wing NUTS!! Vote for anybody..even NADER is better than OBAMA or McCain. Vote all of them out of office and replace them. NO MORE TWO PARTY SYSTEM, it was designed to keep the American sheeple at odds with each other so the politicians, left and right can steal our government and spend OUR money. Get a clue before it is over and the world buys up the left overs of a once great nation.

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Leah — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:34:46 GMT

To the man below who said America is extremely racist, I must say this. Yes, America is filled with racism however the racism in China is even more strong. I mean lets be honest with one another. Everyone in China is homogenous, the Han Chinese have exterminated other ethnic groups so we should all be honest about our cultures. All cultures have racist qualities due to the natural tribal nature that humans cannot escape.

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Doug Beever McDonough, Georgia — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:36:40 GMT

The logjam that has the two-party system at a stalemate must show to the world that due to partisan politics whereby elected officials seem more concerned about saving their own political necks than actually DOING SOMETHING for once, for the people that put them in the position to do so...well, it must seem pretty sad to the rest of the world that we've managed to put a bunch of self-centered, clueless dingbats in charge of what soon will become NOT the greatest country on this planet.

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Matt, California — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:36:52 GMT

I dont think that it is meant as a slight to our political system when they say that the average person is entertained by our politics. Im entertained by this election, and Im American. Its been crazy this go round, even more so than the last two, and we arent even close to being done.

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Brandon, Indianapolis IN — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:43:24 GMT

China is the number one reason we have the problems we do in the United states, GREED let me say it again GREED. Everyone wants to get paid and dont think about the future impact on our society. The are waging a war against us with out even firing a shot. Once we finally reach our low point they will team up with Russia and their Communist buddies (whoops did I call Russia communist) We as a nation are stupid for not paying any attention to this, it like cheese to a mouse. And for Obama WAKE UP PEOPLE he's a socialist. The writing is on the wall, his wife was never proud to be a American untill now, I t bet that would not go over in any other country except ours. We are fools to let this man rule the free world, you think things are bad now just wait, Obama will take money out of your pocket and give to someone who does not want to work because they have that warm and fuzzy feeling that America will take car of them at the cost of the working man. Eventally or socail systems will fail because there will be more people and illegal aileins here draing everything or fore fathers have fought for. And no I am not an angry American, I just know what capitalism is and what socialisim is and that's where we are headed. Obama and John McCain are fools. What happened the Pratiotism. We need a real Person to run that can see this, are fore fathers are rolling in there graves, about how we are destroying our country and selling it off to foreigners.

A proud American

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Dolly Adams — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:44:32 GMT

It is amazing that young people in China are more aware of the nuiances of our presidential race than many of American young people.

Older people in China have been taught that the US and democracy are evil. For them to see the rising of a black person to candidacy for president flies in the face of all the propaganda they have heard and felt about the US. The article does not suggest that they are only racist, but rather that they must think about and look at the US with new eyes given Obama's candidacy .

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Jeanette Davis Homer, Alaska — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:45:15 GMT

The foundations of this country is built on sand just as many complain that the media doesn't tell the people the truth what about the history books do you think they told the truth and nothing but the truth. I can understand why this land of hypocrisy is found "entertaining."

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ktharp high prairie ab ca — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:47:04 GMT

as an outsider i am appaled by some home grown comments that us shouldent care what china or other countries think one should remember that in order for the usa to succed they need other countries
HA you say well just think about how cold and slow you folks would move if it wernt for outside oil both from close and afar as well as forgien trade which without it the us woulf slowly shut down and i dont mean the stock markets either i mean goods trade china is needed by almost all the world and if you think their opinion dont count then think about the next time your president sits down to decuss tabet or any other area all are needed as well as their opinion

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angelina alberget — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:48:24 GMT

theresa houston--exactly what constitutes a 'real american'?? you are entitled to you opinion about what kind of person you think barack obama is, but how dare you or anyone else for that matter try exclude a citizen who was born here, educated here from his birthright-to be recognized as a member of this society!! as for china, in spite of their 'openness', they are still very much a closed society that owns jillions of dollars of our american debt. i think we have bigger issues than do we care what china thinks and veiled attempts at marginalizing american citizens.

WHO cares about CHINA? And, why would McCain have a book in Chinese? This is America and about America.
If Obama has a book in Chinese...doesn't surprise me at all.
He is a snake in the grass...and isn't a REAL American anyway...
Theresa-Houston (Sent Friday, September 26, 2008 8:45 AM)

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L.A.W Texas — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:53:01 GMT

Many of the respondants need to study Economics. Free Trade is only done when both parties recieve what they desire. A trade deficit is only an expression of the ability of someone else to provide you with what you wanted.

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Ayerc — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:53:22 GMT

Bad title, our elections are entertaining for most other countries and most of our own populace. This just sets up discord for the Chinese from the start.

This is a historic election for the US, no matter who wins because it is the first time a minority has been nominated by one of the two dominant parties. Of course the world is watching, waiting to see what happens next. It represents the possibility of a changing face of America, something we desperately need.

We as Americans need to get over ourselves. We're losing our dominance over the world, and it's time we accept that fact. What does that mean? It means we need to put our egos aside, and focus on our country and its relations with the rest of the world, not as one that is better, but as one that is equal. We need to realize that we're not alone in this time of global economy and interconnectivity. It's not "us and them," but "we" that live on the Earth, the sooner everyone begins to accept that, the better.

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China Is Weak — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:56:57 GMT

Sure the American election is entertaining. It's pretty much a joke. Two-party system. Not a whole lot better than China. But at least we can vote for our senators, local state governments, etc.
The Chinese only care about money now. I live there, and by the time everyone has money and wants something more, namely rights, environmental policies, beautiful cities (come to China and tell me what city is "beautiful"), their government will be challenged, and then they will be "entertaining" as they grapple with pollution, overpopulation and having no means to change the powers that rule them. thanks Mao. Rest in Peace.

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Kiz Mwa, Philadelphia, PA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:57:09 GMT

Many Americans think they are the center of the Universe and anything happening there must be noticed by the entire humanity.
How many Americans follow the election process in India, Japan, Spain, Germany, Russia or Brazil?
All average people around the world care about what they think affects them or is important to their lives. A US president is not that meaningful in every human life.

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M. Elcock — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:57:25 GMT

Im sorry some people are taking such strong offence, im from neither the US or China but I think there's a wonderfully diverse world out there, so get used to it everyone wont always agree but that doesnt mean they are against you. Good luck to the next US president whoever he may be in getting ALL US citizens to get that. I also hope china continues to grow and learn as a nation so we can progress as a World.

peace² from barbados

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electionWatch — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:58:02 GMT

Other countries do care about the elections in US and it is as much their business as it is yours. Why ? Because US being a superpower that is enamoured by the idea of changing the world as per their vision of "good" affects every single country in the world by its policies and actions. So yes, we foreigners may not be able to affect the outcome of your elections but we certainly have enormous interest in whatever goes on in washington.

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Brandon, Indianapolis IN — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:59:56 GMT

Where's my comment. Is the media to afraid to put the truth on here.......... This guy said it right...

The Chinese and the rest of the world are getting a chance to see how money and media can buy and influence the Presidential election process. Our media has been so blatantly pro-Obama that the news media can no longer be trusted to present news to the American public in an unbiased manner. Tne old Soviet or Hitler propaganda machines would be proud.
Tony, Springfield, MO (Sent Friday, September 26, 2008 9:17 AM)

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K O. — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:04:06 GMT

@Theresa Houston. How can you say Barack Obama is 'not a REAL American' please tell me who is. Last time I checked the only true American are the Native Indians all others were immigrants from Europe and other continents. Check your history, and come again.

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rob dean providence, rhode island — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:05:15 GMT

I lived in New Orleans for almost ten years. This Country IS racist. Our government does'nt care about the working poor. Trickledown economics only serves the rich and the poor only get left the scraps. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!

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Alex, KC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:06:56 GMT

Decent article, but not surprising. Maybe we would be less "entertaining" and more "informative" if the American people would quit being so blatantly biased and bigoted. Republicans and Democrats refuse to see beyond their party and will blindly defend their candidate with out doing any real research on what the other stands for. Every time I hear "Obama is an idiot and will destroy the US" or "McCain is a hack and will ruin our economy" I truely know that people are uninformed on the issues and that we as Americans are truely doomed.

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Brandon, Indianapolis IN — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:07:35 GMT

We have more oil than any other country, we are just waiting untill you run out, then we will sell you ours for a small price, if it was not for America our friends from the north would not live such a robust life.

HA you say well just think about how cold and slow you folks would move if it wernt for outside oil both from close and afar as well as forgien trade which without it the us woulf slowly shut down and i dont mean the stock markets either i mean goods trade china is needed by almost all the world and if you think their opinion dont count then think about the next time your president sits down to decuss tabet or any other area all are needed as well as their opinion
ktharp high prairie ab ca (Sent Friday, September 26, 2008 10:47 AM)

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Kathy North Platte NE — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:11:28 GMT

I do not fine it entertaining i find it sad the US has become a joke to other countries we have the most corrupt admiration I can not believe that Americans has just stood buy for eights and did nothing as for me i have i got involved i call wrote my senators and local respective and told them what i felt but did they give a hoot no it the almighty dollar what counts allot of greedy people made billons as tax payers are losing everything

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Matt, Georgia, Georgia — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:11:38 GMT

For all those people that always have negative about China. These people interviewed by American journalist and hoping these chinese people will said something stupid therefore people like you can grew hatred more toward this country or other country. American media like to play with fire for everything. First why NBC care if chinese or russian watching the news for this election or not? What is behind motif NBC release this article? So, if you people that hate other people so much, you should angry to whom write this article for you guys to read.

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amazing grace, midwest city, ok — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:13:26 GMT

The whole world is laughing at us; and I can uderstand why. McCain along has turned this into a circus, all the games that he wants to pay instead of being truthful. He is trying to hide something or he is not grasping the effect the crisis will have on the American people. Why should he care, he has plenty.

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Jake — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:14:36 GMT

Do you know who else had a book of their speeches published in Chinese? I believe the "little red book" is a compalation of Mao's speeches and words of wisdom. Stay classy china! The rest of the civilized world really appreciates what you have to offer, toxic chemicals in toys, food, water, air....

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Ron, Houston, TX — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:16:40 GMT

North-American white fore-fathers fought for invasion on Native Lands. Fore-fathers fought for eternal slavery on non-whites. Fore-fathers fought "Other" imperialists while they themselves still try to be imperialist. Fore-fathers are a joke. Their foundations are a joke.

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James Green, Amarillo, TX — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:17:23 GMT

The U.S. presidential election is indeed entertaining from the 'common man's' perspective! It's noteworthy that Obama is a progressive thinker and has made his books available in China where hope is the mantra of most people. I've known Chinese people and I admire their dedication toward education, thoughtfulness and inclusion -- something that we're just beginning to come to terms with here in the U.S. Have a great day in China!

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Sam — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:18:53 GMT

For all the people who don't want to buy products from China, I hope they stick to their promise. Come the holidays, I hate it when I go to the toy stores and everything that I want is sold out. If you don't buy China's stuff, then I won't run into that problem.

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Wendy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:22:03 GMT

Two comments:
1. It’s best for you to at least go to China for once. So that you will know what a real China is, instead of getting bias from others.
2. It is no brainer: If most people “BUY EVERYTHING IN CASH”-as “mary alaniz” blamed, it would be no current financial mass at all at the first place.

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johnboy — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:23:00 GMT

Um, your silly excuses for Chinese racism are amusing. It IS racism pure and simple that would cause people in China to question Obama. I have lived in greater China for many years. I can't tell you the COUNTLESS times seemingly intelligent local people have told me they are "scared of Black people" or have asked me if I'm afraid of being in US-location X because "they have a lot of Black people there." Chinese are incredibly racist.

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Patty Jones, NY — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:23:11 GMT

It matters how the world sees us, particularly China. The are the giant in global economy. The election of America matters to the world, beacause we can inflluence the stability of other countries the way we did in Iraq.

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jason, Fauquier County, VA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:24:17 GMT

i only read this article because the chinese are entertaining to me. i dont care what they think, to be honest.
any totalitarian government with unlimited financial resources can put on a spectacular show like they did with the olympics.

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Owen — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:28:41 GMT

Dude, the u.s. private sectors need 700 billion dollars to "reconstruct." I don't think it's the right time to poke jokes about the Chinese government. They are doing too good, almost scary good. What do you think would happen considering the cheapening of the U.S. assets v.s. the amount of U.S. dollars under the Chinese control? China could buy U.S. out, and that's not a funny joke. You loss your infrastrutures, you lost your country. And oh, Chinese has nuke, too. So yea.

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celia, Ithaca, NY — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:30:24 GMT

I totally interpret the "entertaining" part as curiosity, not "sitting and laughing at the U.S." It's kinda small hearted to interpret their reactions on the negative side. And also, there are plenty of americans that are still quite blind about Chinese systems, thinking it is still COMMUNIST, thus the big bad guy. China has a lot of issues that U.S. people cannot understand due to narrow minded media broadcast. The older generation accepted education that whites are quite racist against black people, just the same way that older americans think communist countries are all evil. But the younger generations are different now. While Chinese can keep an open mind about issues unique to U.S., it would be refreshing once a while to hear some Americans show similar attitude.

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Cindy, Dallas, TX — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:33:55 GMT

It is 'ENTERTAINING' and it also sounds like most Americans are quite bitter. No, China is not yet the world power but ‘IF’ their election is as entertaining as the USA, then you should be afraid. Also, ask your self, can you really boycott “Made in China?” Not if you live in the 21st century. American’s greediness made it this way. Most, if not all of corporations outsource to China or other countries just to make a profit. Can you really be proud?

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Barb, Baltimore, MD — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:34:09 GMT

gee i find it entertaining too. it is like a daily soap opera with all its dramatics, lies, and deceit. i'm on the edge of my seat wondering what will happen tomorrow and how it will once again cheat the american people.

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Erin, Reno, NV — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:37:43 GMT

Should anyone really be offended by the fact that our election is 'entertaining' to the Chinese? How many times have you found a foreign election 'entertaining' or laughed a little, shaken your head at the goings-on of another country? It happens...all the time. And in fact, we should be relieved they are thinking about it at all under the circumstances of their government. The more free contact the Chinese have with democratic societies, the better.

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Trace Duryea, East Hampton, NY — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:44:58 GMT

Who cares what the Chinese think? They do not have the freedom or priviledge of elections. Most of them would "give their right arm" to live here. They are a surpressed people, get that straight ! It is pitiful to witness when you are there.

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Andy, Cary, NC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:45:14 GMT

Chinese look to America for entertainment? I guess to see how their lead base products and poor manufacturing goods are killing and injuring Americans. Forcing thousand of Americans into unemployment. YES their can go back to school and be retrained, but is it going to feed their families and pay the bills until then? See how our enemies are embraced as Marxists and proclaim heroes in Bejing. China had a few great pro-Western leaders who were not Communists, but want happended to them? Executed for treason and thrown into an unmarked grave. Have the Chinese forgotten the Americans who fought in China and on their side? Can you remember The Flying Tigers or General Stilwell?

This year's election is a sorry state of affairs but then the last three elections were nothing to write back home about. If the Chinese want to learn from us, then we need to get rid of all the old leaders in Congress and start with fresh new blood. We need the Washingtons, Jeffersons, Lincolns and Reagans of our country to step forward and renew the spirit and will power of our loved nation to put it back on course. If not, our country is doomed to follow the countries that were once super powers of their eras but faded into the history books. Can you say France or Spain.

It's time for the United States to take care of our people first- the hungry children needing health care. The middle class families trying to decide if the gas-power,food or mortgage bill needs to be first.
The elderly who need health coverage, food and respect from our country, who have earned it with years of hard work but rejected by our government because we need to send money to countries who hate us and would like to see another 911 on our shores.
The Military families need our help-their love ones are putting their lives on the line for a flawed foreign policy by a President I once thought had the makings of the good President-Boy was I wrong, but then he was the lessor of two evils.

So my Chinese Brothers of the World, watch and learn. The United States has problems, but we overcome. United, we are a super power able to do anything-like help free your country from the Imperial Japanese Invaders of the Second World War. We do love things like our cars and trucks and use a large precentage of the world's energy. But guess what? You are close behind. The collapse of the Enrons, Fannie Maes do hurt us-families and our economy, in time we will overcome. One thing the Chinese do that maybe we should seriously look into is the execution of the greedy executives for crimes against our country. Their have proven that they will ruin and sale our country for profit.

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Rich Wargo, Voorheesville, NY — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:46:13 GMT

Hmmmm... on the question of Taiwanese independence, anybody ever bother asking the Taiwanese what they want? Not the Chinese Nationalists, but the ethnic Taiwanese who were there long before the Chinese decided it was part of China.

Ever wonder how the "saintly" man that Obama is portrayed ever made it through the thoroughly corrupt landscape of Chicago politics? Face it, he is one devious, corrupt criminal. Just like the rest of 'em in Congress!

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Bob Roy, Yuba City, California — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:46:22 GMT

This is entertaining to some Americans, too. It is, after all, pretty much a comedy act. Barak Hussein Obama is a joke, nothing more than a Democrat lackey. John McCain is nothing more than a George Bush clone, an indecisive spendthrift with absolutely no vision for the future. Laugh now becaus after one of these two incompetents gets into office the laughter will turn to crying.

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Hannah, Grand Rapids MI — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:46:40 GMT

It is ignorant to say, "Who cares about China's opinions?" We need to communicate with other countries, especially such an upcoming nation as China. Being educated about wordly events (such as the American election) is not a bad thing. The stereotypical American would not take the time to educate themselves over foreign events, and I think that is a huge problem. Perhaps the Chinese could use a different adjective than "entertaining" to describe the election, but at least they are informed.

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Bob Roy, Yuba City, California — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:47:21 GMT

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GP.riverside,ca — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:47:41 GMT

We are so jealous of China it makes me sick! If we kept our own house in order we wouldn't be blaming China for our situation now! Stop rebuilding other countries after we bomb the hell out of them ie. Japan,vietnam, germany etc! Leave the other countries alone and take care of our business at home!
we can't run our own place but wanna tell everyone else how to do theirs? USA has to stop being a "war monger" NOW! 10 billion a week on the war? Think where that money could go here at home! If China reaclled their loans to us then we really will be in deep shit! what a joke...everyone wants to make 40.00 dollars a hour at work...but wants to shop at walmart for low prices....we are a sick greedy country and 10 billion a week has gotten us how much oil? WE ARE the JOKE of the world!

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Roy, United States — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:47:56 GMT

I find it fascinating that the chinese are interested in our elections at all. As an american its hard to even keep track of what is actually happening due to all the different types of media coverage. On top of that, all the biased reports, "facts" and stories that are run concerning each candidate. Its hard to keep track of what is "real" as one news agency will report one way, and another will report the exact opposite. Mostly the type of media coverage americans ever see of foreign countries is negative, not because our government wants that, but because that is what sells.

In response to those who talk about lead paint in chinese made toys, and saying they will never use or buy chinese made products: Our american companies have toy recalls all the time, and americans have had more than their fair share of contraversal manufacturing issues.

On top of that, a lot of stuff we use everyday is made in china, the computer you used to post the response saying "you will never use a chinese made product" was probably made in china. The server hardware that runs this website probably has a peaces of hardware made in china. Both of our economies are so closely tied and people don't realize it. We all need to open our minds a little bit more, most americans find our own election "entertaining". Maybe American's should do something to make our system better, not our politicians.

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Wendy, Ft. Lauderdale, FL — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:49:46 GMT

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Patriot Act — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:52:20 GMT

Theresa from Houston What does that mean?
"Obama isnt a REAL American"?
What is a REAL American? I dont understand.
You know, we may not agree over issues and party lines, Whether I am republican or democrat...I would never have the ignorance to say that ANY person born on this soil, attending our schools, paying our taxes, raising our children with morals and dignity and to respect others. Getting off the couch to take part in the running of our country and lending his or her voice to make change or improve on the current system. "Not a real American"? Even the worst of us..who IS NOT an illegal immigrant, a criminal or someone who lives off of us and uses the system to get by is a REAL AMERICAN. I dont agree with certain policies of the Bush Administration but, he is our leader and a real American. I dont Like Bill Clinton's track record for Honesty, John Kennedy's permiscuity, Malcolm X's militant views,Nancy Grace's voice,Judge Judy's mouth, Bill Cosby's nose....but these people are a part of society and are Americans...REAL ones...
What makes Obama un-"real"? A REAL AMERICAN...would not say that of another American...especially while the likes of The Chinese are watching us. While I respect them and honor them and appreciate their opinions. I dont truly care how they feel about OUR leaders or their predjudices (Those who have predjudice) I admire things about them that are different than our normality...I doubt you would want to abide by their system of government.Appreciate our differences...no need to agree with them, but appreciate the rights that some of us fought and fight for(including John McCain) and some have died for.So that everyone on this soil doing their part...to achieve their goals and NOT living off of others..can be proud to be an american...in what ever about BEING in america makes you proud.
Please ..think before making such an irresponsible remarkin the future.

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kit, huber heights, ohio — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:54:56 GMT

First thanks to NBC who offers readers fresh air in a perspective where we can see how people around the world view US election. We need to learn more about the world as much as about ourseleves.

U.S. Voter Turnout Up in 2004, according to Census Bureau Reports, was about 197 million citizens, 72 percent (142 million) reported they were registered to vote. Among those registered, 89 percent (126 million) said they voted. In the 2000 election, 70 percent of citizens were registered; and among them, 86 percent voted.

In 2004, the US population is about 294 million. The turnout rates for citizens were 67 percent for non-Hispanic whites, 60 percent for blacks, 44 percent for Asians and 47 percent for Hispanics (of any race). These rates were higher than the previous presidential election by 5 percentage points for non-Hispanic whites and 3 points for blacks. By contrast, the voting rates for Asian and Hispanic citizens did not change.

Those who have ventured in this blog to discharge their hate, or to polarize themselves in panic, might have not been voted in the US nor in the peace of the world. Are we gonna be kind to those who share the world with us? Or be not free from the dark age?

Kit

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MN, LA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:56:34 GMT

I'm American, and like the Chinese, am just as entertained and confused by our election process. No way could I explain to a foreigner: our electoral college system, why a man who garnered more votes than another won in 2000, or why certain SMALL states (during primary season) get to decide the frontrunners. Do you sinophobes out there really think we are better than the Chinese? You are fooling yourself if you think our system is truly 1-man, 1-vote, all votes count.

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Richard S, New York, NY — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:59:40 GMT

Yes, the Chinese (and the rest of the world) find our presidential election very entertaining. It's more like a comedy show, since the old guy is making a fool of himself.

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ABC — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:00:57 GMT

Who cares a black man or an old man becomes the president. As a chinese myself, what I care is not to be in a same situation as what Americans are now in today...economic crisis, financial crisis, never ending war sucking up all the wealth, living from paycheck to paycheck, seeing money in 401(k) down to the tube, no savings with skyrocketing debts, senior citizens can not retire since they can not afford (ever see those senior folks workin gnightshift in McDonalds?) so pity, so poor... house value going down everyday, unemployed people desperate seeking jobs...so pity....

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Mark Rudinoff, Smyrna, DE — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:01:07 GMT

Are we happy as Americans to be the laughing stock of the world? Get out and VOTE for a real change not four more years out selling off America to other countries. They are laughing all the way to the bank. Once a world power, soon to be economically dominated by other countries.

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Jerry Qin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:01:09 GMT

This year's US presidential election means a lot to ordinary Chinese citizens. Something that they have been doctrinally misled under a different ideology for years.

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Smart Thinker, Baltimore Md — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:02:16 GMT

I really don't care what the Chinese thinks of our politics. All that matters is that we the voters look for the truth ourselves. By the way, which ever race is in power claims the title of racist. An underdog could never get that title. Maybe prejudice!

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Ann, Danbury, CT — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:03:26 GMT

Coming from Europe, I do see the entertaining aspects of American elections. They are like a money wasting shows where the people are lured into a false sense of power by the lengthy (un-democratic) electoral process, political promises/tactics and media galore.
And...no, Obama is not a socialist. He is to the right on the political spectrum. Republican tactics are to make people scared of socialism, saying that anything that is not Republican is socialism, and it is out to get you. This is far away from the truth. Look at the real issues. What has really run the economy of this nation into the ground?...during 8 years of Republican Bush administration. Why does this nation has a rapidly increasing National Debt (now about $9 trillion? especially when we have a Republican President in the WH...

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Jissoji, Dallas, Texas — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:05:21 GMT

To everyone in the world who can't vote in this election, it can't really be anything other than "entertaining." They get no say-so in the matter.

Another quick note - many of the posters on this page really should learn more about China (first-hand) before babbling so much nonsense. I've only been to mainland China 15 times, but know enough to have to roll my eyes when I read about 3/4 of the posts on this page.

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E. Ramsay — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:08:18 GMT

More interesting that the article about China's take on the US presidential elections are the comments from jingoistic Americans yearning for yester year when America was the "only civilized" country on earth.

It is not hard to see why we ae having so much problems- just too many Americans are flat out fools.

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James, Springfield MA — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:10:05 GMT

china has the U.S as it's biggest consumer of goods and has invested billions of dollars to purchase many of the financial institution that have faltered here in the U.S.for pennnies on the dollar. many of the job are shipped over seas taking away from families here tryin to make a decent wage to support their families. i am suprised that the chinese would be allowed by there communist government to even voice that they find anything amusing about our presidential elections process.America is at a turning point in it's history. this is the land of opportunity for a reason. the chinese citizens should be in an uprage in regards to having many babies parish due to illegalized chemicals being put into milk. that is something that is not amusing in my eyes as a American citizen. Hopefully there will be drastic changes in foreign trade policy when the next president is elected. Obama represents a new age in American societal structure and democracy. Chinses citzens should take note and relize that basic human rights are for everyone. chinese officials will continue to brain wash the minds it's citizens as long as they continue to allow it to happen.

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Henry — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:44:25 GMT

Get a grip! It is just an article. The entire country was not interviewed! They only quoted six people's opinions and one of them was not Chinese. While I have not personally been to China, the people that I have met from there are very kind gracious people.

I also took "entertained" to mean that the Chinese people were interested as if watching a drama, not laughing at us. However, if I weren't an American, I would be laughing after reading some of the comments that have been posted.

Freedom of speech is an American right, and as such Americans can say whatever is on their minds, no matter how ignorant or assanine it is. Unfortunately for other more intelligent Americans who know when to keep their mouths shut, it appears that those idiots that spew ignorance and prejudice every chance they get are usually the ones quoted and become representives of All Americans to the rest of the world.

For all readers from countries other than the United States...all Americans are not prejudice, all Americans are not loud and obnoxious, and a great deal of Americans are intelligent and trying to make a difference.

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Justin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:46:11 GMT

Brandon, Indianapolis IN, I couldn't agree with you more. Unfortunately, most people do not get the big picture of what really is going on in this country. Big businessmen are ruining America and the rest of the world. Can we say Armageddon? The Founding Fathers, specifically Thomas Jefferson who feared this type of occurrence, would be outraged. It is sad to realize that most Americans will not get it until it is too late. Some may never get is at all

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Randy,Uppermarlboro ,Maryland — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:46:52 GMT

Well unfortunatly china has every right to say whatever they want to say,if our Government hadn't been too hard headed to the congress in most of there decision making by creating a faulse orchestrated information about Iraq having this (W.M.D)that is ofcause costing us $10 billion/month,should i say the trade policies that wasn't properly screened for the protection of the American people,such as jobs being shipped out the country and now companys having the extreme power to terminate fathers and mothters because they don't want to pay their benefits. With these facts, it had also rendered our fundamentals very weak and so unstable,lets look at this in another perspective,if Mr. "A" is a debtor to Mr. "C" unfortunatly as it is now,Mr "A" has got no unlimited chances it has no powerful say in the world, say for instance it becomes a toothless "BULLDOG" to Russia when they temporarily invaded "Georgia", so in this scenario, Mr. "A" has got to do whatever it takes to reclaim it's pride and it's dignity or otherwise Mr. "C" would be tempted to invade the Territories such as its strenghts its superiority in Micro Technology by injecting human nanites which as of now they are trying to hack into the Pentagon's security system and other Government sensitive operating systems,which can be regarded as many things that the Mr. "A" ownes that also makes it a great Omen or feared among others . Too bad our present Administration was so shallow minded with less vision of how they would lead this nation.So Guys, lets all stop these blaim game on what Mr. "C" thinks,we have to realise that our Country would be hated by others that don't like what we stand for ,but the only Most dangerous enemy of all, is when some of us tend to knowingly and unknowingly disclose our security to the enemy .

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Cindy Nimmo, Sterling, Alaska — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:47:52 GMT

Hey, China is not the enemy...we are the enemy. We don't take care of each other or ourselves in a way that produces healthy outcomes. We instead try to get as much from the other guy as we can and then wonder why our system is falling apart financially. Raping each other financially produces an ugly and depleted outcome. Wake up people. The system needs to change. That is obvious. We will figure it out after a few more hundred or thousand years...if we survive. But to do that we have to adjust our thinking and our approach to "making a living"...you don't get healthy outcomes by planning to take as much as you can from someone else. It isn't logical...think about it.

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J Wicker, Evansville, Indiana — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:49:59 GMT

As an American citizen, I too find the major candidates in this presidential election little more than a joke. The election, itself, will be a turning point for our nation, its economy and its people. Unless a majority of the sheep are enlightened and can work through the mainstream media rhetoric, one of the twp Glkamour-Boys will make it to Office and do little more than business as usual and create even more problems for the People to clean up.

I can only hope that more people listen to Ron paul and vote for Chuck Baldwin.

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richard wong — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:50:04 GMT

mary alaniz, whittier, calif
we Chinese believe something that you don't know. i recommend this article to you cos i know he describe much abt the real situation in Tibet. I hope some americans will open his mind with broad viewpoints.
http://topics.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/05/30/a-sichuan-family-and-tibets-future/

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ianiron, toronto canada — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:50:58 GMT

Not only entertainment for the Chinese but for the rest of us non- Americans. Lets see if the Republicans can steal this election, or if 3d undemocratic parties can help sink the best candidate( swift boating tactics) maybe for once real issues will dealt with instead of secondary wedge issues, we doubt it... Or how special interests will buy candidates... this is the entertainment because its not liberal democratic politics and ever American pays the price.

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B Green — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:52:14 GMT

Much respect for China and the Chinese people. The longest continuous existing culture on Earth. It’s interesting to me, that at the same time some find it convenient to criticize the government of China. Our Corporations make all efforts to profit by utilizing China manufacturing potential; it’s stated they compete with us for energy, but they have six times the population and use 20% of the energy we do. The per capita energy use is minuscule compared to the U.S. If they find our Presidential election process amusing, well a lot of us do too!

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MELO MALO PAULINO, QUEENS NEW YORK — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:02:34 GMT

Free Tibet and Taiwan. how hipocritical are we if you dont bring up the fact that China is run by tyrants with less morals than even the bush administration. poisoning children's toys and baby milk? is that how they solve their population crisis? is criticizing a black president china's example for america? or is child labor? how about a shameful olympics ceremony? down with all dictators

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Jorge, Tampa, Florida — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:04:56 GMT

Well, it certainly is a good thing Obama has his book(s) published in Chinese.

I mean since they can vote and all...

I'm hoping that bit of sarcasm didn't go unnoticed.

For Chinese, U.S. election is 'entertaining'

betty hardy, providence,RI — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:51:30 GMT

I find it very interesting that at a time in our country when our economic stability is in a shambles, when our seniors cannot afford health care or to purchase their prescription drugs, and the homless rate is growing larger every day, which now includes families not only single individuals, that we would waste a moment of our time worrying about what china thinks about our presidental debates.

For Chinese, U.S. election is 'entertaining'

Mike Brown — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:15:33 GMT

lets just hope that the next American President will not be like his precedents that repressed the innocent Indians stole their land and also seeks new terrtory like Hawaii and that they will pull their supressive troops out of Iraq when the common person in iraq clearly doesn't want us there.