Chongqing Citizens Remember Bo: LA Times

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Jonathan Kaiman, Fall of China Official Roils Chongqing, With Some Public Dissent. Residents who benefited from local chief Bo Xilai's initiatives openly defend him. But the crackdown, with sensational allegations against his wife, continues. Los Angeles Times, Apr 11, 2012.
http://www.latimes.com/news/nati ... g-china-bo-20120411,0,5332576.story

Quote:

"But the party's campaign against him is unlikely to convince Bo supporters such as the group of retirees swaying recently to Chinese pop music in Chongqing's People's Square

"'Ninety-five percent of us common people support Bo. He was a good leader,' said a woman in a red tracksuit. 'Now Chongqing people want to take him back.'

"'We're retired now, so we're not afraid to talk about these things,' said a 59-year-old man who identified himself as Mr. Shi. When two security guards began approaching from the far end of the square, the crowd dispersed.

(b) "Bo's mark will be difficult to erase. Many live in public housing he built and on pension plans he created.

My comment:
(a) roundabout (n): "British : ROTARY"
www.m-w.com

I have lived in US for 27 years. This is the first time I see "roundabout" as a noun.
(b) I recommend this report. I personally feel the Bos are treated unfairly.