I agree- its people like David peterson who think up these ideas. If we had a law that said any of these games supporters or planning committee folks can't be paid we would see a lot less enthusiasm for this stuff.The last fucking thing I would ever want in Toronto was a summer Olympic Games. Peterson probably figures he could wrangle himself some nice 500 grand a year cushy job doing nothing on the committee steering the fucking thing.
The summer Olympics are an insane waste of money. With every passing Olympics, it's grown bigger and stupider all in the name of outdoing the Olympics just prior. Billions upon billions wasted all in the name of to see who can run the fastest? Who fucking cares.
In 96, I was all for Toronto getting the Olympics. At the time, I was sold. I thought it would be GREAT. Now, 20 years on, I see what a colossal waste of money it is. The "Bread not circuses" crowd has my vote on this one.
Would love to see the creative accounting that would make that case.This would depend on how we define "success" for the Pan Am games. If the revenue that Toronto and the surrounding municipalities involved in the Pan Am games generate offsets the costs involved (both the construction/renovation of athletic facilities, security, HOV lanes, co-ordination of sporting activities, etc.), then that could serve as a benchmark on whether a bid for the Summer Olympics is viable.
Ha ha.They got jobs and kids and are now too busy.m
Protesting is a young persons game
Lol. You're too young to understand son. (I also said drunk or high).Ewwwww....*shiver*
It won't even pay the "operating costs" of the gamesThis would depend on how we define "success" for the Pan Am games. If the revenue that Toronto and the surrounding municipalities involved in the Pan Am games generate offsets the costs involved (both the construction/renovation of athletic facilities, security, HOV lanes, co-ordination of sporting activities, etc.), then that could serve as a benchmark on whether a bid for the Summer Olympics is viable.
not always true.
The summer Olympics are an insane waste of money..
Probably older than you think. I can't stand that woman.....think she is a twit, and I wouldn't do her in any circumstance.Lol. You're a too young to understand son. (I also said drunk or high).
I agree. She's annoying. She deserves BBC to simmer her down.Probably older than you think. I can't stand that woman.....think she is a twit, and I wouldn't do her in any circumstance.
not always true
the LA Olympics made a profit because they already had the infrastructure built from their previous Olympics
nothing in our games has been overbuilt
an unadorned needed home for Olympic swimming team and a bike oval
only 2. 4 billion minus revenue for facilities we needed such as express train to airport etc
the Olympics could make money
the problem is the Olympic committee taking bribes with no concern for the workers of the country
the Olympics cold make money if we nail them
Our ethnic diversity is truly in the Olympic spirit.I hope Toronto gets the Olympics.
definitely a threat!! Biggest useless game wait until the bill come in . I predict a huge loss in the games! Money could had been better used or return back to taxpayer!!Is that a promise or a threat?
Ha ha. Even better.Forget the Olympics - waste of money. No way Toronto does it and doesn't overspend boatloads of money. We could instead use that money to bribe FIFA and bring the World Cup to Canada!
Either I'm missing something you're seeing, or you should look up the meaning of 'nudity'.(Where in the hell did you find that judge judy nudity display? After a few beers or joints, I might do her too).
