It's not just the $ from the Olympics itself, she has endorsement deals that add many more millions. She's a business woman.

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Anonymous wrote:What is more American than playing for the highest bidder?

I think my my bigger beef is China. Why represent a country known for its human rights abuses? Hopefully she's at least a spy for the CIA pretending to be an ally.

Obviously there is another one skiing for the UK, but I don't find that as ethically dubious.

Why? Uh… 14 mil??

And also because, quite obviously, it was the only other option available to her. It isn't like she could have just picked another country with an unblemished human rights record (if such a thing exists).

No dog in this fight but I don't think that's true. She could've easily represented US. It was a business decision encouraged by her mom and, obviously, she agreed with. China is a big market.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is dual citizenship even allowed? I agree she’s a traitor. Why doesn’t she live there if she’s so proud to be Chinese?

America is actually a completely amoral country. The patriotism we talk about is only the rantings of MAGA White supremacists. MAGA hates immigrants and racial minorities are not given a fair chance in this country.

American values is all about making a buck. And Eileen Gu's values are the best of American values.

Of course, her hard work and her mother's sacrifices are a result of the best of Chinese family culture so it was appropriate that she honored her background by playing for China. Besides, China is smart, strategic, influential and not broke like USA. I expect her career and earnings will sky-rocket in the future with her China connection.

And she's gorgeous! Many of her endorsements are about her being so pretty, and the half-Chinese, half-American look does very well in China. Alysa Liu is also Chinese American, and at least so far, even after winning a world championship last year, she doesn't appear to have strong sponsorship income. I think it's an interesting comparison, as they are both Chinese Americans, though, of course, Elieen's mom is welcomed back in China, while Alysa's dad is not, so skating for China was never an option for Alysa. I hope Alysa can convert her Olympic Gold into a small fortune, too!

Maybe China or Taiwan should give her similar endorsement. Or maybe other countries should bid on Alysa?

I agree. She should also make a fortune like Eileen. Also, I think it is fair for the world to bid on the best athletes so as audience we can see spectacular sports. And athletes can get citizenships in more resourced nations.

$6.5m is a relatively small part of Eileen Gu's NW. From a purely financial perspective, EG's income comes from sponsorships and modeling, largely from a Chinese audience, where her look is more appreciated than here. The $14m amount reported is the combined amount paid out between EG and Zhu Yi. Also, there are many dual-citizen Olympians. Like Zoe Atkin, who was third in the halfpipe - she was born and raised in the US. Lives and trains in Park City. Attends Stanford. But she represented GB. While not as extreme as China's, many countries financially support the training costs of their top athletes. Alysa Liu's dad said he's spent between $500k and $1m on her figure skating training. I'm sure they'd like to capitalize on her win now!

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Anonymous wrote:What is more American than playing for the highest bidder?

I think my my bigger beef is China. Why represent a country known for its human rights abuses? Hopefully she's at least a spy for the CIA pretending to be an ally.

Obviously there is another one skiing for the UK, but I don't find that as ethically dubious.

Why? Uh… 14 mil??

And also because, quite obviously, it was the only other option available to her. It isn't like she could have just picked another country with an unblemished human rights record (if such a thing exists).

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Anonymous wrote:..how is that not just disgusting? I'm not a MAGA person and I'm on team Vance for this one. Hopefully she's full pay at Stanford and not getting federal funding...

It doesn't get more American that that, OP. Her core American values are on full display. Vance should be complimenting her.

I thought MAGA made a huge deal about protecting the integrity of women's sports when they decided to attack transgender people. He needs to stop attacking her. And you should do.

She got PAID. Good for HER.

More than anyone else in modern American life, JD Vance should appreciate the act of selling out principles in the hope of obtaining some future benefit. What Eileen Gu did is right in line with JD Vance circa 2022-26.

Eileen has a very Crazy Rich Asians kind of Chinese beauty...but Alysa looks like Jennifer Lawrence and has a similar bubbly personality. IMHO.

She will also have a global audience if she gets endorsements.

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Anonymous wrote:What is more American than playing for the highest bidder?

I think my my bigger beef is China. Why represent a country known for its human rights abuses? Hopefully she's at least a spy for the CIA pretending to be an ally.

Obviously there is another one skiing for the UK, but I don't find that as ethically dubious.

Why? Uh… 14 mil??

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Anonymous wrote:Why is dual citizenship even allowed? I agree she’s a traitor. Why doesn’t she live there if she’s so proud to be Chinese?

America is actually a completely amoral country. The patriotism we talk about is only the rantings of MAGA White supremacists. MAGA hates immigrants and racial minorities are not given a fair chance in this country.

American values is all about making a buck. And Eileen Gu's values are the best of American values.

Of course, her hard work and her mother's sacrifices are a result of the best of Chinese family culture so it was appropriate that she honored her background by playing for China. Besides, China is smart, strategic, influential and not broke like USA. I expect her career and earnings will sky-rocket in the future with her China connection.

And she's gorgeous! Many of her endorsements are about her being so pretty, and the half-Chinese, half-American look does very well in China. Alysa Liu is also Chinese American, and at least so far, even after winning a world championship last year, she doesn't appear to have strong sponsorship income. I think it's an interesting comparison, as they are both Chinese Americans, though, of course, Elieen's mom is welcomed back in China, while Alysa's dad is not, so skating for China was never an option for Alysa. I hope Alysa can convert her Olympic Gold into a small fortune, too!

Maybe China or Taiwan should give her similar endorsement. Or maybe other countries should bid on Alysa?

I agree. She should also make a fortune like Eileen. Also, I think it is fair for the world to bid on the best athletes so as audience we can see spectacular sports. And athletes can get citizenships in more resourced nations.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is dual citizenship even allowed? I agree she’s a traitor. Why doesn’t she live there if she’s so proud to be Chinese?

America is actually a completely amoral country. The patriotism we talk about is only the rantings of MAGA White supremacists. MAGA hates immigrants and racial minorities are not given a fair chance in this country.

American values is all about making a buck. And Eileen Gu's values are the best of American values.

Of course, her hard work and her mother's sacrifices are a result of the best of Chinese family culture so it was appropriate that she honored her background by playing for China. Besides, China is smart, strategic, influential and not broke like USA. I expect her career and earnings will sky-rocket in the future with her China connection.

How much do you get paid to post garbage?

None so far. Just starting. But if China wants to pay me ...I am game. Not in Trump's crypto though. I will take the gold bricks, Xi!!

Troll on, comrade.

Bless your heart too, comrade! Can you guys send me the un-redacted Epstein files? I have a Temu account and will be willing to also buy 100 microfiber microwaveable banana plushies to get free shipping.

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Anonymous wrote:Why is dual citizenship even allowed? I agree she’s a traitor. Why doesn’t she live there if she’s so proud to be Chinese?

America is actually a completely amoral country. The patriotism we talk about is only the rantings of MAGA White supremacists. MAGA hates immigrants and racial minorities are not given a fair chance in this country.

American values is all about making a buck. And Eileen Gu's values are the best of American values.

Of course, her hard work and her mother's sacrifices are a result of the best of Chinese family culture so it was appropriate that she honored her background by playing for China. Besides, China is smart, strategic, influential and not broke like USA. I expect her career and earnings will sky-rocket in the future with her China connection.

NP-I'm not MAGA, but this has to be a Chinese bot.

Well, I am not a Chinese bot...but the way China is leaping ahead in tech, AI, robotics and space tech ... by their own hard work, and by stealing tech from universities and countries, and by using money to buy talent and influence... what a Master Class in strategy. Where as the felon Diaper Don is doing what for US?

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Anonymous wrote:Why is dual citizenship even allowed? I agree she’s a traitor. Why doesn’t she live there if she’s so proud to be Chinese?

America is actually a completely amoral country. The patriotism we talk about is only the rantings of MAGA White supremacists. MAGA hates immigrants and racial minorities are not given a fair chance in this country.

American values is all about making a buck. And Eileen Gu's values are the best of American values.

Of course, her hard work and her mother's sacrifices are a result of the best of Chinese family culture so it was appropriate that she honored her background by playing for China. Besides, China is smart, strategic, influential and not broke like USA. I expect her career and earnings will sky-rocket in the future with her China connection.

How much do you get paid to post garbage?

None so far. Just starting. But if China wants to pay me ...I am game. Not in Trump's crypto though. I will take the gold bricks, Xi!!

Troll on, comrade.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is dual citizenship even allowed? I agree she’s a traitor. Why doesn’t she live there if she’s so proud to be Chinese?

America is actually a completely amoral country. The patriotism we talk about is only the rantings of MAGA White supremacists. MAGA hates immigrants and racial minorities are not given a fair chance in this country.

American values is all about making a buck. And Eileen Gu's values are the best of American values.

Of course, her hard work and her mother's sacrifices are a result of the best of Chinese family culture so it was appropriate that she honored her background by playing for China. Besides, China is smart, strategic, influential and not broke like USA. I expect her career and earnings will sky-rocket in the future with her China connection.

How much do you get paid to post garbage?

None so far. Just starting. But if China wants to pay me ...I am game. Not in Trump's crypto though. I will take the gold bricks, Xi!!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why is dual citizenship even allowed? I agree she’s a traitor. Why doesn’t she live there if she’s so proud to be Chinese?

America is actually a completely amoral country. The patriotism we talk about is only the rantings of MAGA White supremacists. MAGA hates immigrants and racial minorities are not given a fair chance in this country.

American values is all about making a buck. And Eileen Gu's values are the best of American values.

Of course, her hard work and her mother's sacrifices are a result of the best of Chinese family culture so it was appropriate that she honored her background by playing for China. Besides, China is smart, strategic, influential and not broke like USA. I expect her career and earnings will sky-rocket in the future with her China connection.

NP-I'm not MAGA, but this has to be a Chinese bot.

Go BRICS!!

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Anonymous wrote:Why is dual citizenship even allowed? I agree she’s a traitor. Why doesn’t she live there if she’s so proud to be Chinese?

America is actually a completely amoral country. The patriotism we talk about is only the rantings of MAGA White supremacists. MAGA hates immigrants and racial minorities are not given a fair chance in this country.

American values is all about making a buck. And Eileen Gu's values are the best of American values.

Of course, her hard work and her mother's sacrifices are a result of the best of Chinese family culture so it was appropriate that she honored her background by playing for China. Besides, China is smart, strategic, influential and not broke like USA. I expect her career and earnings will sky-rocket in the future with her China connection.

How much do you get paid to post garbage?