[cripplecreek]

Ive been watching many of the events on television and it sounds to me like the writer of this article is lying outright.

[Arkinsaw]

Frankly, there are not enough people in attendance to make much noise either way.

[WV Mountain Mama]

USA got the biggest cheers from the crowd during opening ceremonies, Afghan and Iraqi athletes also got a huge response. It sure did pain Katie to admit that on tv.

[goldfinch]

I have had the TV tuned to the Olympic all day every day. So far, I have been pleased with the way the crowds have reacted to the USA athletes. I was afraid they would face open hostility but that has not been the case. No doubt some in the crowd have an anti-US bias and they may make it known to Americans in the crowd, but I see plenty of American flags so things can't be too bad.

Being a citizen of the worlds only superpower requires a stiff upper lip and thick skin. Get used to it. It goes with the territory.

[Osage Orange]

I just read a piece in The Daily Oklahoman...that said just the EXACT opposite.

In fact....many of the athlete's said they were being treated much better than they were told they would be. And that it was the everyday Greek...that was the most gracious, and friendly.

FRegards,