[Bernard]

I thought the last time anybody did well hosting an Olympics was Los Angeles in 1984. It seems like any other set of games just features stories about disappointment and useless construction that has no value once the games are over.

Maybe it's time for politicians to recognize out loud that trying to host these "Games" is an expensive ego trip.

[dfwgator]

Atlanta was pretty good, as well.

[LukeL]

It is a racket. The politicians and their union buddies make millions off of the contracts and bribes (along with the IOC) and when the facilities fall into disrepair they can blame it on someone else (racism usually)