August 10, 2008 – 9:45 pm

â€œ To announce that there must be no criticism of the president, or that we are to stand by the president, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public. â€ – Teddy Roosevelt

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2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony

August 10, 2008 - 8:55 pmChris 14 Comments

From The Big Picture:

Opening ceremony today for the 2008 Summer Olympics. The ceremony, held in the National Stadium known as the Bird’s Nest, was attended by thousands, and watched by millions more on television. Below are some highlights of the nearly 4-hour performance.