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haha no need to be sore just because delegates from Kenya and Vietnam werent swayed by corageous images of Rudy Guiliani . The world is much bigger than Mike Bloomberg's ego-believe it or not.
And yeah, Rio had a much more solid bid than Chicago
@lol at the lame attempts at personal insults. Catty much?
lol
So the typical conspiracy theory and political jabs at the corrupt east coast response I see. What am I suppose jump out of defense of politicians now? Don't worry I am not thick enough for that. I am also not thick enough to believe corruption at a political level exist only on the east side of the coast either unlike some people.
And you might as well post crime rates of Chicago if you want post about random things that won't affect anybody. When newsy story actually determines athletes at a professional event were actually allowed to be infected with "super bacteria" you get back to me.
So the USOC needs to look at the plan, sure why not-but if they actually want to WIN( which I am rather suspicious of), then put up a city that will beat what could be first games in Africa. To do that, we need to pick a city that is not only well known amd has a strong image, but a strong image that is favorable.
NY and Chicago were supposed to be shoe-ins and both were humiliated in the voting.
Thanks, but I don't confuse myself with cities or states. And that global weekly TV audience of one billion says you're wrong.
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Stop digging.
Well, when you get done replying to every single post just to have the last word and not add anything, we can use some explanation for the random numbers you are pulling from between you legs.
Which one of LA's beaches are universally known exactly? South Beach? Miami Beach? Daytona Beach?... oh wait....
Very true, but I think the IOC is starting to put a strong emphasis on cities where tourists can get around by subway rather than by car. Evidence of this is shown in the most recent cities they have chosen: Beijing, London, Rio, & Tokyo. We are living in a world where the international community has really shifted toward urbanism, which is what I think could hurt LA. But no doubt, LA & DC have the strongest bids
Have you ever been to Rio? I was in Rio in the last year and I was struck by how much it reminded me of Los Angeles...similar overall size in metro population, varied topography with beaches/mountains and a city/population spread out with an urban center that was neglected until relatively recently.
In Rio's case, the center took a major hit when the national government relocated to Brasilia around 1960 and it still has a long way to go before it comes back. Downtown LA is much further along in its revitalization than Rio's center. The rail networks serving both cities are roughly the same size in miles. As has been stated, LA's current rail expansion plans will only add to the overall total making it a non-issue.
Having said that, I don't see LA getting the bid simply because the IOC won't want to award it a third time to LA. My guess is DC will get it assuming a US city wins the bid. Of course, LA's summer weather trumps DC's all day long but I don't think that will matter.
I will say this for Rio de Janeiro, the topography is gorgeous and the Brazilians (Cariocas) will make wonderful hosts...very warm and hospitable vibe in that city.
So the typical conspiracy theory and political jabs at the corrupt east coast response I see. What am I suppose jump out of defense of politicians now? Don't worry I am not thick enough for that. I am also not thick enough to believe corruption at a political level exist only on the east side of the coast either unlike some people.
And you might as well post crime rates of Chicago if you want post about random things that won't affect anybody. When newsy story actually determines athletes at a professional event were actually allowed to be infected with "super bacteria" you get back to me.
hahaha Are u serious??? Chicago's crime rate is nonexistent compared to Rio de Janeiro-fyi
Well, when you get done replying to every single post just to have the last word and not add anything, we can use some explanation for the random numbers you are pulling from between you legs.
You are getting the responses your posts deserve. What exactly was going through your mind when you interpreted a column clearly marked "percent of metro population" as "percent of total US population"? I'm genuinely fascinated how that happens.
Well, when you get done replying to every single post just to have the last word and not add anything, we can use some explanation for the random numbers you are pulling from between you legs.
Which one of LA's beaches are universally known exactly? South Beach? Miami Beach? Daytona Beach?... oh wait....
I am quite fond of SF by the way. It's a quite the exception to your typical west coast city and hence quite interesting. I have also never even resided in NYC long term. But your obvious bitterness about it is intriguing me somewhat.
You don't get out much because Seattle and Portland are essentially carbon copies of Phoenix.
I love how people are really trying to compare DC....... Yea I said it........ DC to LA and people bashing on LA because they either jealous or just flat out stu.pid.
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