The opening show of the Olympics has cost £27 million to put on.
Someone on the radio said how wonderful it would be and what great value for money because it would show that Great Britain is a world leader when it comes to putting on a show.
Hmmm....I'd rather Great Britain was a world leader in:
industry
employment
training
education
health and social care
income across all stratas of society
justice
environmental issues
When I was a child I had an autograph book and someone wrote in it, 'All the world is a stage but you don't have to be the clown'. If all we're good at is putting on a show then are we simply the clown?
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I'm sure any foreigners and a lot of British won't have a clue what's going on, loved the Queen jumping out of the helicopter though 
I am loving the ceremony. It's supposed to be less ambitious than Beijing and I can see Danny Boyle's touch in the way it depicts some of what GB is known for around the world. Great to see so many children involved. Some parts are really moving and I like the odd humourous touch like James Bond with the queen, and Mr Bean in the orchestra 
I liked Mr Bean in the orchestra, too, when!
I thought row an was the best bit so far! Although I don't normally like him.
I thought it showed our British soh well!
It's now getting very boring
Think I shall go to bed and read my library book.....
Apparently French is the first language of the IOC so it takes precedence over English 
It's been really good so far. I love this country! We've got so much to be proud of.
I remember now why I love history so much. 
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