[C19fan]

I'm sure everyone who is anybody got their cut when this white elephant of a golf course was built. Looks like the capybaras will be taking over the course. Another case of a host city building stuff only to be used over the games and left to rot afterward. Of course the debt used to construct these white elephants remain; just ask Montreal and the Greeks.

[kingu]

Paging Donald Trump Jr, please pick up the Brazilian phone...

[Pontiac]

Another case of a host city building stuff only to be used over the games and left to rot afterward. Of course the debt used to construct these white elephants remain; just ask Montreal and the Greeks.

Exactly

The Olympics has become another way for politicians to build their own presitige at the cost of the taxpayer.

It is also a way to spread taxpayer dollars to favored contributors through construction contracts.

The Olympics should quietly slip back in to history because we can not afford bread and circuses anymore.

[ClearCase_guy]

It would never happen, but it might be nice to have two sites for all future Olympics — perhaps one in Greece, perhaps one in Canada or Norway or someplace.

Build it once. Build it well.
Countries that participate every 4 years pay a fee to maintain the sites on a continuing basis.
In between Olympics, the sites can be used for training and/or recreation.

Make it on-going, self-sustaining, and consistent. Summer and Winter, no one will get stuck with a $20B white elephant every few years.

[Gay State Conservative]

Judging by the small part of the country that I saw I believe that Brazil is a filthy cesspool with some nice beaches.

[xp38]

The debt of about a billion or so Montreal had took decades to pay off but it eventually was. The main stadium was incomplete when the Olympics were held. The tower was eventually built and until the Expos moved to Washington the stadium was in use. Now it has achieved white elephant status. The next door matching velodrome was converted into an indoor garden. What happened to the other facilities I am not sure.

I agree with the idea of a permanent site with the IOC running the whole show. Done right they would probably make more money than they do today.

[Tea Party Terrorist]

Sad. This seems like a really nice, fun course in a beautiful setting. Alas, not surprised it will wilt away.

[Fzob]

I know this guy named Zero that loves to golf . Please take him.

[bray]

The Olympics have become a one world boondoggle.

Pray America woke

[jiggyboy]

Install a bunch of giant loop-de-loops and windmills and it’ll be great.

[UCANSEE2]

SO... they turned a nature reserve into a golf course and the greenies from Canada to the tip of Chile rejoiced.

[catnipman]

Typical fate of Olympic facilities built in 3rd world countries. Within a year, the jungles will have reclaimed all of the various Brazilian Olympic facilities.

[Chode]

like they could afford the greens fees...