Posted on 08/06/2016 7:01:10 PM PDT by Olog-hai
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti acknowledged Saturday that the results of November’s U.S. presidential election could weigh heavily on his city’s chances of hosting the 2024 Olympics, saying that a victory by Donald Trump could turn off IOC voters.
In an exclusive interview with The Associated Press, Garcetti also said Los Angeles could offer “the last, best hope” for the United States to host the Summer Olympics again before the American people begin “tuning out” from the games.
Garcetti, a 45-year-old Democrat and supporter of Hillary Clinton, is in Brazil to observe the Rio de Janeiro Games and pitch his city’s bid to members of the International Olympic Committee. One of the main topics of conversation with IOC delegates has been the U.S. election — and the prospects of a Trump presidency. …
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——The IOC is as corrupt, or perhaps even more so, than the Clintons.-——
The IOC is indeed corrupt, more than the Clintons?
I’m not sure that’s even possible....
They have taken corruption in this country to a whole new level...
[ Not drinking tonight? ]
???????
What?
After this year’s sh*t show in Rio, I wouldn’t be so anxious to hold an Olympics in my city. Add on top of that the ripe opportunities for terrorism... no thanks.
Give it some third world dump in Africa. After Zika and contaminated water in Rio, anything is an improvement.
I said “no drinking tonight?” It appears not.
Sorry, I realize the the liberal ruling elite have different priorities, but really?
Oh good grief......
Bread and circuses, 2016.
The founder of the modern games, Pierre de Courbertin, insisted that participation was more important than winning, so if anyone wonders where that notion came from, that’s the source.
“Remember- obama’s victory in ‘08 all but assured chicago the 2016 olympics when they voted in 2009....or so they thought..
Chicago Loses Olympic Bid; CNN Freaks Out: “WHAT!?”
enjoy this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuE60mq0r1Q";
I have fond memories of that moment when Chicago was eliminated. It was beautiful.
I thought I would explode with Schadenfreude.
[ I said “no drinking tonight?” It appears not. ]
You’re not the boss of me , I will drink if i want to, for the record I am not drinking. You might be hitting the sauce based off you incoherence.
My original post of
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So we would be spared an Olympic Sized tax drain boondogle?
SIGN ME UP!
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Meaning , Sign me up for president Trump if only it spares raising taxes for LA to plant the Olympic flag of boondoggles there.
[ Bread and circuses, 2016. ]
The Olympics are literally World Wide “ Bread and Circuses” to keep the masses all entertained while their cultures are systematically dismantled.
Is anyone watching the Olympics??? Anyone? Anyone? We certainly don’t want the games here.
Great!! Go Trump!!
OH THE DRAMA!
You’ve got me mixed up with someone else.
I was only trying to help you calm down.
Here’s an article that points out just how undesirable it really is to host an Olympics (summer or winter):
Why the U.S. Should Never Host Another Olympics
http://www.outsideonline.com/2031911/why-nobody-wants-host-olympics-america-least-all?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=facebookpost
“A real retromingent jackass.” Retromingent is one of my favorite insults.
Most everyone has to look it up, even then a few object. One of mine favs. Cheers...
Who gives a big rats arse????? I don’t.......the olympics are the least of my worries.......
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