What do you all think? Chicago Rio de Janeiro Madrid Tokyo
whormoan Snitch hater Joined Sep 20, 2001 Messages 9,560 Tokens Sep 24, 2009 #1 What do you all think? Chicago Rio de Janeiro Madrid Tokyo
D2bets New member Joined Sep 21, 2004 Messages 14,280 Tokens Sep 24, 2009 #2 Either Chicago or Rio....probably Chicago. Intrade has Chicago right around 50/50 to get it.
goblue12 New member Joined Nov 28, 2008 Messages 1,654 Tokens Sep 24, 2009 #4 Rio de Janero can't fund it. They've tried desperately but the IOC doesn't believe that it will work in South America. It's probably going to come down to Tokyo or Madrid, but man would I like to see the wild-card that is Chicago get it.
Rio de Janero can't fund it. They've tried desperately but the IOC doesn't believe that it will work in South America. It's probably going to come down to Tokyo or Madrid, but man would I like to see the wild-card that is Chicago get it.
TomGshotput Rx. Senior Joined Nov 8, 2007 Messages 5,490 Tokens Sep 24, 2009 #7 Isn't it pretty well known that hosting the Olympics is a major -EV for the city
D2bets New member Joined Sep 21, 2004 Messages 14,280 Tokens Sep 24, 2009 #8 goblue12 said: Rio de Janero can't fund it. They've tried desperately but the IOC doesn't believe that it will work in South America. It's probably going to come down to Tokyo or Madrid, but man would I like to see the wild-card that is Chicago get it. Click to expand... How do you figure Chicago is the "wild card"? They are the odds-on favorite to win the bid. Tokyo and especially Madrid have virtually no shot. Rio is the wild card. So. Am. has never hosted and they want it badly.
goblue12 said: Rio de Janero can't fund it. They've tried desperately but the IOC doesn't believe that it will work in South America. It's probably going to come down to Tokyo or Madrid, but man would I like to see the wild-card that is Chicago get it. Click to expand... How do you figure Chicago is the "wild card"? They are the odds-on favorite to win the bid. Tokyo and especially Madrid have virtually no shot. Rio is the wild card. So. Am. has never hosted and they want it badly.
gtc08 New member Joined Jul 21, 2006 Messages 12,563 Tokens Sep 24, 2009 #9 its obamas home city, he'll get it here. and i'l probably go since there'll be satellite events in wisconsin most likely.
its obamas home city, he'll get it here. and i'l probably go since there'll be satellite events in wisconsin most likely.
FairWarning Official Rx music critic and beer snob Joined Jun 21, 2003 Messages 25,128 Tokens Sep 24, 2009 #10 gtc08 said: its obamas home city, he'll get it here. and i'l probably go since there'll be satellite events in wisconsin most likely. Click to expand... Notre Dame will get some of the action also.
gtc08 said: its obamas home city, he'll get it here. and i'l probably go since there'll be satellite events in wisconsin most likely. Click to expand... Notre Dame will get some of the action also.
texansfan Member Joined Dec 12, 2006 Messages 16,073 Tokens Sep 24, 2009 #11 Who would want it? Waste of money imo.
