On Wed, 6 Aug 2008 15:05:15 -0500, "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,

One more pot for them to get their fingers in.

>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.

I wouldn't bother me if they just didn't have the olympics at all.

Lou