Pampers' $5 Million Finger to Tibet

In his ever growing need to be seen, heard, loved, and worshipped by every single man woman and child in the known universe, Pampers has purchased $5 million worth of air time to promote himself during the Summer Olympics.  These are the same Olympic Games that are being hosted by the Chinese government that brutally repressed a Tibetan uprising a few short months ago.  Hundreds of monks and Tibetan citizens were arrested.  Untold numbers of Tibetans were killed.  In response Senator Hillary Clinton released the following statement:

"I am deeply concerned about the violent clashes that have erupted in Lhasa, Tibet. Based on the limited information available, there is an urgent need for all parties, and in particular the Chinese security forces, to exercise restraint, to demonstrate respect for human rights and to protect civilians from danger. I call on the Chinese government to prevent further escalation of this conflict and to urgently pursue resolution through peaceful means.
"I co-sponsored the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Congressional Gold Medal Act and co-sponsored the Tibetan Policy Act of 2001, supporting a dialogue between the People’s Republic of China and the Dalai Lama. I have personally met with the Dalai Lama. I asked President Jiang Zemin to explain China’s repression of the Tibetans and their religion during his 1997 state visit to the United States. More than 10 years later, Chinese repression in Tibet continues. This week, Tibetan monks have sent a message to the world that their aspirations for religious liberty remain as strong as ever.
"Upholding freedom and human rights in Tibet will happen through negotiation, and with a commitment on all sides to seeking constructive solutions for the benefit, above all, of the Tibetan people."

Obama also released a statement on Tibet, after Senator Clinton.  His minions of course attempted to make it seem that he released his statement the day before she did.  I checked his website the day her statement came out.  There was no statement on Tibet.

Senator Clinton called on George W. Bush to boycott the opening ceremonies in Beijing.  Pampers, as usual, said, "I'm of two minds about this."  What?  Pampers couldn't take a stand on an issue?  Quelle surprise!  But it looks like he's made up his mind at last, and has decided to put his money on the Chinese with his massive ad buy.

While Tibetan activist groups call on the world community to boycott the games, Pampers says we should screw Tibet and watch his fabulous ads.  So much for human rights.  That's change we can believe in?

For his part, Republican presumptive nominee John McCain met with HH the Dalai Lama to discuss the situation in Tibet.  McCain called for the Chinese government to release Tibetan political prisoners, and to engage in a meaningful dialogue on granting autonomy to Tibet.  

Thank you Senator McCain for standing with the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people.  And thank you Pampers for once again demonstrating that your desire to be President trumps all, even the rights the Tibetan people.  High five!