Shawn Johnson

[MichaelHarris]

the little 16 y/o that won the balance beam gold wore big peace symbol earrings during her interview with Costas. Maybe just a fashion statement but I hope it was more.

[tridim]

1. She also flashed a peace sign after her routine.

She makes me smile. :)

[MichaelHarris]

3. she

seems extremely cool and modest. The story of the guy who built the gym and trained her is also a good story.

[JI7]

5. she said she wanted to go to china and show everyone

what a great job he did by doing well at the olympics.

i hope she does come back in 2012. i was so happy she won the gold today.

[bluestateguy]

2. Iowa has a reputation for being a very dovish state

I suspect that is why Obama is polling so well there. I don't think they ever took kindly to cowboy foreign policy.

[MichaelHarris]

4. I had hoped

Bob would have asked but he tends to stay clear of any political statements by anyone. It's not as if it was akin to the '68 "fists in the air" but I want to believe it was a conscience decision on her part to wear them.

[PVnRT]

12. Everyone tries to shy away from politics

for the exact reason you mention. They will stip your medals at the drop of a hat.

[oasis]

6. The pixie from America's heartland showed much courage. Good on her. (eom)

[Sanctified]

7. She is so adorable, she reminds me of one of the Keebler elves. n/t

[brettdale]

8. Very Cool

Well done to the young lady!!!!!

[Da Fusa]

9. maybe it was just in the spirit of what the games are supposed to be

[zbdent]

10. Guess whose invitation to the White House glad-handing with Bush

will be lost in the mail ...

edited to add:

Then again, the McMedia Mafia will spin it (without her input) that she was wearing the earrings to protest Russia's "invasion of Georgia" ...

[bdamomma]

11. I thought she did great, cute girl.

:thumbsup:

all her hardwork paid off.

[mnmoderatedem]

13. OK, I'm a little biased here...

Disclaimer: Shawn Johnson attends the high school I graduated from, in West Des Moines.

Great job Shawn!!!!