Gregory Morrow wrote:
> Dave Bugg wrote:
>
>> Stan Horwitz wrote:
>>
>>> Is it just me, or am I the only one who has no interest in the
>>> Olympics? I think its terrible that the Olympics are being held in
>>> China because of the intense pollution and the government oppression.
>>> An area where reporters can't report effectively, where the citizens'
>>> rights are heavily suppressed by their government, and where athletes
>>> have to wear masks in order to breath isn't my idea of a good
>>> Olympics venue.
>> Nope, you're not the only one, Stan.
>
>
> The Big Deal over the Summer Olympics is kinda "over"...like the concept of
> World's Fairs are "over", e.g. once a big deal, but the concept is stale....
>
> The Summer Olympics should have a permanent home in Greece, the Winter Games
> can be held in various venues...
>
> Here in Chicawgo Da Mayor is angling for the 2016 Summer Games, it's this
> constant pro - Olympics drone of the establishment media going on and on
> that drives me crazy. Natcherly Chicawgo is extremely corrupt so us
> taxpayers will be footing the bill, despite the fact the city is broke and
> we have serious basic infrastructure needs (transport, schools). I hope to
> GAWD that we don't get the games...give 'em to Rio, they haven't been held
> in Latin America yet.
>
>
Not a bad idea re having a permanent host.

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Jean B.