Tomorrow (08/08/08) marks the opening of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Of course, the Olympics are, primarily, an athletic event. But over the years, other factions (social, political, religious and humanitarian) have used the Olympics as a global platform. And these games, given the venue, has already sparked controversy and concern.
US President, George Bush, has made the trip to China – and is planning to attend both the Opening Ceremonies and many sporting events as well. Many foreign leaders and activists had called for a “diplomatic” boycott of the games in protest …read more

…for President Bush and Vice President Cheney when they fill out their income tax returns.
According to CNN, President Bush and Vice President Richard Cheney have released their income tax information for 2007.
President and Mrs. Bush earned a total of $719,000 in 2007, which includes wages, a book advance for Mrs Bush and trust/investment earnings. Of that amount, they donated $165,000 to various charities.
President Bush returns $221,635 into the Treasury coffers this year. That’s about half of his annual salary.
VP Cheney, on the other hand, draws an annual salary of $212,208 – however he paid some $602,651 in taxes …read more