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YEAH!

Are you from there or are you just excited because they'll be here in the US?

Awesome

Sweet.

Oh wait, i don't care, Olympics are lame.

Originally posted by Devil King
Are you from there or are you just excited because they'll be here in the US?

I'm from Chicago. And the Olympics aren't there yet, but the Chicago is now the official US bid.

I'd much rather have the "World Cup" here... hate having to wake up at 2:30 in the A.M. to watch a game. But good news nonetheless.

Originally posted by Alliance
the Olympics aren't there yet


Oh, I got ya.

Originally posted by Robtard
I'd much rather have the "World Cup" here... hate having to wake up at 2:30 in the A.M. to watch a game. But good news nonetheless.

Well, you won't have to if they're here, right? Or are the Olymipcs a 24 hour event?

Originally posted by Robtard
I'd much rather have the "World Cup" here... hate having to wake up at 2:30 in the A.M. to watch a game. But good news nonetheless. Well, Olympic soccer is still really good. A lot of the good players are under 23.

Originally posted by Devil King
Well, you won't have to if they're here, right? Or are the Olymipcs a 24 hour event?

Oh no, I was talking about the "World Cup" in the first part; different from the Olympics which I don't pay much attention too.

Originally posted by Robtard
Oh no, I was talking about the "World Cup" in the first part; different from the Olympics which I don't pay much attention too.

Oh. Right, I knew the World Cup wasn't the Olympics. But I see you were talking about the World Cup being on at 2 in the morning because it's in Spain or some such place.

Originally posted by Devil King
Oh. Right, I knew the World Cup wasn't the Olympics. But I see you were talking about the World Cup being on at 2 in the morning because it's in Spain or some such place.

"GOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!"

(I added Reign to my Netflix, if it sucks I hold you responsible for my un-entertainment.)

Originally posted by Robtard
I'd much rather have the "World Cup" here... hate having to wake up at 2:30 in the A.M. to watch a game. But good news nonetheless.

Ummm...the World Cup was partially hosted here in 1994 @ Soldier Field.

Originally posted by Alliance
Ummm...the World Cup was partially hosted here in 1994 @ Soldier Field.

and what does that have anything to do with me wanting in again and in full?

Originally posted by Robtard
(He likes MoTU though... )

Ouch, he's gonna get you for that.

London 2012 w00t

Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics is what excites me. Probably because Canada only does well at the Winter Olympics.

Originally posted by BackFire
Sweet.

Oh wait, i don't care, Olympics are lame.

Meh, that is what all fat people say.

Well, there goes our chances at the games too.

Originally posted by Alliance
YEAH! Is that winter or summer? And who has the 2014?

Originally posted by Strangelove
Is that winter or summer? And who has the 2014? summer

Ah. Thanks

The city to hold the 2014 Winter Olympics hasn't been elected so far. The three candidates are Sochi in Russia, Salzburg in Austria, and PyeongChang is South Korea.

I was curious srug

I lover the Olympics!

Originally posted by Strangelove
Ah. Thanks

The city to hold the 2014 Winter Olympics hasn't been elected so far. The three candidates are Sochi in Russia, Salzburg in Austria, and PyeongChang is South Korea.

I was curious srug It's 2007, I think we can wait.

Tell that to Alliance

I CANNOT WAIT

Copenhagen 2009 HERE I COME.

(we must improve our bid first )

Originally posted by Alliance
YEAH!
The US has been host of the Olympic Games about 4 times already, I think it'd be better a more underdeveloped country hosted it as a chance to stimulate its economy.

I'm with BackFire though, the Olympics are lame.

Originally posted by KidRock
Meh, that is what all fat people say.

Yeah....Because watching other people exercise works wanders.

Originally posted by Eis
The US has been host of the Olympic Games about 4 times already, I think it'd be better a more underdeveloped country hosted it as a chance to stimulate its economy.

I'm with BackFire though, the Olympics are lame. Well by 2016 the U.S. wouldn't have hosted one for 14 years.

Still, you're right, Africa has never hosted the Olympic games, and it would be nice if they could get a chance

Originally posted by Strangelove
Well by 2016 the U.S. wouldn't have hosted one for 14 years.

Still, you're right, Africa has never hosted the Olympic games, and it would be nice if they could get a chance

A-and?

an olympics would not stimulate an economy if there is already not enough economy to run the games themselves.

Originally posted by Alliance
an olympics would not stimulate an economy if there is already not enough economy to run the games themselves. That is true...though why should the US get it again...there are more fair possible places. It just seems like teh US gets an amazing advantage because of their power...

The US has an advantage because it has an incredible number of cities that can host the games.

I garuntee in immediate future years we will see games in South America, Africa, the Middle East, or Southeast Asia. However, a lot of these cities are bidding for the first/second time and thier bids aren't quite up to speed yet.

Even Rio is giong to have trouble with issues of crime and economics.

However, the IOC will be pushing for newcomers, which is why the US has a good shot now (post-Asia, post-Europe) and pre-these new countries.

Originally posted by Alliance
an olympics would not stimulate an economy if there is already not enough economy to run the games themselves.
No one's suggesting the games be in Somalia, there are plenty of developing countries which could use the international spotlight way more than the United States.

Originally posted by Eis
No one's suggesting the games be in Somalia, there are plenty of developing countries which could use the international spotlight way more than the United States.

Why blame america? Why not blame the organization that decides where the olympics will be held. though, i dont like the olympics, i dont think the point of the games are the city that hosts them. From what i remember all the games in the past have been held in countries that offer forigners great accomodations. USA is safe and very easy to get access into the country. I'm not sure, but i would think that these factors would offer alot in the way of the decision making

World Cup > Olympics.

OLYMPICS >> World Cup

Originally posted by Alliance
OLYMPICS >> World Cup

Absolutely not.

I believe it is Russia's turn in 2016, but it depends what they are willing to put into it. Also, World Cup 2010 in South Africa is a big step for international tournaments.

You're going for Russia right after London? They must have a spectacular bid. They better not get 2014 then.

And yes, 2010 WC in South Africa is very exciting. Every international sporting organization in the world will be watching that.

Why not, I kind of see Eastern Europe as seperate from Western Europe in these terms because of the competition that used to exist in the Olympics between the western and Soviet worlds.
True, if they get 2014 they shouldn't get 2016, nor will they likely want them both.

Originally posted by KidRock
Meh, that is what all fat people say.

Lies.

There are many fat people who watch the olympics.

Why? I dunno. They hate exercising, why watch it?

Originally posted by BackFire
why watch it?

That's how I feel about all sports. I like to play them, but watching them is a concept that escapes me.

Congrats Chicago! The city of Brotherly...err...I mean the windy city.

I was just a young kid when the Olympics took place in Los Angeles. I do remenber some of the festivities and events before, during and after. It was a fun experience for me.....hope you kids have fun in 2016.

Originally posted by Devil King
Don't placate me.

I do not feel compelled to pretend to like something that I do not like.

Originally posted by chillmeistergen
Absolutely not.

Agreed!

Rio look like it will get the 2014 World Cup now. Columbia withdrew this morning...more good news for Chicago.

I doubt my country would Make the world cup to S.A. But I bet my balls they would make 2014.