2010 Olympic Torch Relay Tracker: Torch reroute in Downtown Eastside - Page 2

Canadian Mind · #21 Posted **Oct 29, 2009, 10:41 PM**

I always thought the think looked like a scimitar.

SFUVancouver · #22 Posted **Oct 29, 2009, 10:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Good thing the torch is big.. it looks like you can get a good 2 handed grip on it to beat back protesters. They are planning something for tomorrow...

I don't think anyone will try to grab torch away from the runner. After all, it is basically a mace. That's on fire!

It couldn't hurt to have the biathalon team accompany the torch on those awesome roller skis they train with in the off season.

mr.x · #23 Posted **Oct 29, 2009, 11:26 PM**

They are complete idiots to tackle or struggle with the person holding a large open flame. And if by chance their clothes catch on fire, they will blame the torchbearer and organizers for not telling them that fire is dangerous. And if the torchbearer, a security runner, or someone in the public gets hurt, these "protesters" will blame the torchbearer and organizers. These people also called the Spirit Train 2010 performances a "protest zone" and dared to even fight with the spectators.

WarrenC12 · #24 Posted **Oct 29, 2009, 11:36 PM**

I'm not suggesting they will try and grab the torch, just get themselves on TV somehow. Typical idiots.

nova9 · #25 Posted **Oct 30, 2009, 12:41 AM**

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Originally Posted by mr.x

They are complete idiots to tackle or struggle with the person holding a large open flame. And if by chance their clothes catch on fire, they will blame the torchbearer and organizers for not telling them that fire is dangerous. And if the torchbearer, a security runner, or someone in the public gets hurt, these "protesters" will blame the torchbearer and organizers. These people also called the Spirit Train 2010 performances a "protest zone" and dared to even fight with the spectators.

Protestors in London, Paris, and San Fran actually tried to grab the torch from the torch bearer during the Beijing Torch Relay. One of the torch bearers was a Paralympian in a wheelchair.

Their message backfired in China as all of the torchbearers came home with celebrity/hero status as HK and Mainland media spread the word.

I can't wait for one of these anti-2010 protestors become overzealous and completely throws their movement into a loop. At the same time, I hope the officials/authorities keep a light hand so as to not give the protestors credence in villifying the police or the Games.

GeeCee · #26 Posted **Oct 30, 2009, 1:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by mr.x

They are complete idiots to tackle or struggle with the person holding a large open flame. And if by chance their clothes catch on fire, they will blame the torchbearer and organizers for not telling them that fire is dangerous. And if the torchbearer, a security runner, or someone in the public gets hurt, these "protesters" will blame the torchbearer and organizers. These people also called the Spirit Train 2010 performances a "protest zone" and dared to even fight with the spectators.

Do you remember that video of the protestors at the Port Moody Spirit Train event? Frigging disgusting..

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Originally Posted by nova9

Protestors in London, Paris, and San Fran actually tried to grab the torch from the torch bearer during the Beijing Torch Relay. One of the torch bearers was a Paralympian in a wheelchair.

Their message backfired in China as all of the torchbearers came home with celebrity/hero status as HK and Mainland media spread the word.

I can't wait for one of these anti-2010 protestors become overzealous and completely throws their movement into a loop. At the same time, I hope the officials/authorities keep a light hand so as to not give the protestors credence in villifying the police or the Games.

That was a completely different situation.. the protests were more about China's terrible human rights record than the Olympics in general.

nova9 · #27 Posted **Oct 30, 2009, 2:21 AM**

Motivation aside (who cares?), I imagine they might want to be using the same tactics? I mean, I hope so (but not really) because it sure would put a worse light onto the protesters.

mr.x · #28 Posted **Oct 30, 2009, 3:10 PM**

The lanterns on the plane here:

WarrenC12 · #29 Posted **Oct 30, 2009, 8:16 PM**

First arrest. Assaulting a plainclothes RCMP officer.. good work idiot.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Fir...058/story.html

Canadian Mind · #30 Posted **Oct 30, 2009, 8:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

First arrest. Assaulting a plainclothes RCMP officer.. good work idiot.

http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Fir...058/story.html

Nice, attacking them just because they are security officials. That's intelligent.

I think it would be kinda interesting to see if protesters are dumb enough to try assaulting armed security personnel.

Yume-sama · #31 Posted **Oct 30, 2009, 8:55 PM**

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“The Olympics offer no long-term impact to the lives of people in B.C.”

If they truly believe that, why are they protesting?

SpongeG · #32 Posted **Oct 30, 2009, 9:44 PM**

did anyone go to victoria for the big events?

mr.x · #33 Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 3:38 AM**

Beijing gold medal winning Men's Eight and a selected Junior (under 19) Eight from the Victoria City Rowing Club:

SpongeG · #34 Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 3:41 AM**

thats a lot of spectators

Canadian Mind · #35 Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 3:42 AM**

I don't see any protesters.

SpongeG · #36 Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 3:50 AM**

too close to water for them

SpongeG · #37 Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 3:54 AM**

you can find some interesting pics on the ESPN olympic photo wire

http://espn.go.com/espn/apphoto/wire?id=3000

GeeCee · #38 Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 5:07 AM**

Looks like some protestors blocked the relay tonight.. http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-col...d-arrival.html

http://www.news1130.com/news/local/m...0_233524_12132

mr.x · #39 Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 5:19 AM**

unfortunately, news articles like those will only encourage them.

whatnext · #40 Posted **Oct 31, 2009, 9:27 PM**

LOL CTV is promoting this as the "excitement and drama of the Olympic torch relay".

The only thing that could inject excitement and drama into something as riveting as watching paint dry would be protestors actually getting anywhere near the relay.