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Chicago Will Not Get 2016 Olympic Games


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PlasticPoleThreads: 10
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Just announced: Chicago was one of the first cities to be eliminated.
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Who is still in?
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PlasticPole:
Chicago was one of the first cities to be eliminated.

I told you they would lose if Sledz wasn't the bid leader. Serves 'em right.
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Madrid's one of them :D
So is Rio.
I think Rio will get the games.
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1984 Los Angeles and Atlanta theyve probably had the lions share.
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C'mon Rio
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Go Tokyo Go!

:)
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Tokyo's already out :(
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Tokyo are eliminated. Leaves just Madrid and Rio
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Rio is such a vibrant, new city. I'm sure they will get the spotlight.
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PlasticPole:
Tokyo's already out :(

snif
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PlasticPole:
Rio is such a vibrant, new city

Yes those favelas are just so chic... not.

I suppose we could have mugging added to the list of Olympic sports though
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I always wonder where such countries like Brazil get all the billions from to pay for such an event like world championships or now Olympia...

It must be a slap in the face to all the millions of poor people in the streets of Rio actually.

Such events should only given to countries who can actually afford them without neglecting other things!

*nods*
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It's not a perfect city but it's got some good things about it. It's got lots of scantly clad people on beaches. That's enough to get them the Olympics right there...
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PlasticPole:
It's got lots of scantly clad people on beaches. That's enough to get them the Olympics right there...

They just don't have the money for more clothing! ;)
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PlasticPole:
It's got lots of scantly clad people on beaches. That's enough to get them the Olympics right there...

Fair point;)

It is a wonderful city, don't get me wrong. But the poverty just a few blocks behind the luxury hotels of Ipanema and Cocacabana is a bit of a shock.

Bratwurst Boy:
They just don't have the money for more clothing! ;)

Or someone stole their clothes when they were having a dip;)
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szarlotka:
I suppose we could have mugging added to the list of Olympic sports though

Added incentive to hump it quickly throught the marathon.
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Bratwurst Boy:
Such events should only given to countries who can actually afford them without neglecting other things!

I understand your point but these type of events can bring about much needed investment, tourism, jobs, prospects and development
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szarlotka:
poverty

I am hoping that if Rio gets it they would have to act on the poverty and the gang violence....and not just bulldoze some favelas.
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That's a good point...getting the games will draw attention to some of the social problems in Rio. Maybe it will help the city out.
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Rio 2016/ South Africa 2010

How many murders, muggings and rapes? 10,000? 20,000?
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RevokeNice:
How many murders, muggings and rapes? 10,000? 20,000?

Im fascinated to meet you RN, you talk a good story i wonder how you look and act in the flesh. How tough you are etc..

Im thinking youre a poor excuse for a human being.
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Well done Rio, good choice in my opinion
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What about London in 2012? London's in there somewhere, which ruined it for Madrid :p
OsiedleRuda   Oct 2, 09, 20:06 /  #
Jay24:
I understand your point but these type of events can bring about much needed investment, tourism, jobs, prospects and development

For a few years ;) then the locals spend 30 years paying for it in increased council tax (or its local equivalent). They said the same about the Canary Wharf redevelopment, but how many Isle of Dogs residents got jobs there? Hardly any!

I'm glad I left London in time. I don't think I ever met a single person there who "backed the bid". Why the hell can't they just use purpose-built facilities in Athens every four years, and let each competing country contribute to its upkeep (and share in any profits)? Makes far more sense.
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Bratwurst Boy:
Such events should only given to countries who can actually afford them without neglecting other things!

lol... name one.. i dare ya.. :D :D
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plk123:
lol... name one.. i dare ya.. :D :D

heh
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exactly.. no one really can afford the olympics these days. i'd be ok if they were held in Athens for a while..
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Bratwurst Boy:
Such events should only given to countries who can actually afford them without neglecting other things

In the long run it would be a real boost to the economy. Brings in mucho dinero. That's why countries clamor to hold the Olympics.
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sadieann:
In the long run it would be a real boost to the economy. Brings in mucho dinero. That's why countries clamor to hold the Olympics.

you may want to check the bottom line of the last few olympics.. boost? i don't think so.
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