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**Markdogas** · 10-02-2009, 09:40 PM

Chicago would suck for the olympics.

NYC was also a bad choice in that both these cities have an identity to begin with. They do not have space to spare to put in a stadium that would never be used in the same capacity again (I know it will have some use, but still).

The best is always a spot OUTSIDE a city, somewhere close enough to be easily reached, but not one that would put a Stadium across the street from a Gas-n-Go.....

This isn't true. Most cities have an identity, and Rio certainly had. I don't understand what you mean at all. If you mean lesser known cities getting a boost, then I agree.. However, Chicago would have been a good candidate and I don't see why it woud have sucked...I agree there bid left little or no real infrastructure development legacies, which hurt them. Still, they had plenty of open space just outside the city to put event spaces and park land available.

Also, stadiums can be temporary structures, taken down after the event. Also, NYC would put on a wonderful olympics. Its 2 major competitors (alpha world cities) London and Tokyo have done so. NYC would easily find a space to put events if it desired, including its parks which could house temporary structures. NYC could easily rejuvinate large sections of its city with such an event such as Queens and the Bronx. It doesn't need the olympics, but NY could reinvigorate its image with some sprucing up of infrastructure and transit, and the olympics could be a catalyst.

The problem for the US, is that they don't get behind their bids as a country and there doesn't seem to be enough respect for the games here. Obama should not have gone for only 5 hours, what a slap in the face! Also, there is little or no government funding really compared to the other countries which higlights the fact that our country isn't fully behind our bids.

I think the 2020 games will go to Asia(middle east probably) or Canada. I think Africa has a chance for the following games. USA won't bid for years, but I think when it does, NYC should be the candidate. Hit them with our best.

I really think NYC could have the best chance of winning an American bid due to its appeal worldwide..Chicago never had that appeal, that Rio sex appeal that swayed voters with their heartfelt emotional and sentinmental presentation.

10-02-2009, 09:40 PM	#5
Markdogas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 503 Senior Member	Chicago would suck for the olympics. NYC was also a bad choice in that both these cities have an identity to begin with. They do not have space to spare to put in a stadium that would never be used in the same capacity again (I know it will have some use, but still). The best is always a spot OUTSIDE a city, somewhere close enough to be easily reached, but not one that would put a Stadium across the street from a Gas-n-Go..... This isn't true. Most cities have an identity, and Rio certainly had. I don't understand what you mean at all. If you mean lesser known cities getting a boost, then I agree.. However, Chicago would have been a good candidate and I don't see why it woud have sucked...I agree there bid left little or no real infrastructure development legacies, which hurt them. Still, they had plenty of open space just outside the city to put event spaces and park land available. Also, stadiums can be temporary structures, taken down after the event. Also, NYC would put on a wonderful olympics. Its 2 major competitors (alpha world cities) London and Tokyo have done so. NYC would easily find a space to put events if it desired, including its parks which could house temporary structures. NYC could easily rejuvinate large sections of its city with such an event such as Queens and the Bronx. It doesn't need the olympics, but NY could reinvigorate its image with some sprucing up of infrastructure and transit, and the olympics could be a catalyst. The problem for the US, is that they don't get behind their bids as a country and there doesn't seem to be enough respect for the games here. Obama should not have gone for only 5 hours, what a slap in the face! Also, there is little or no government funding really compared to the other countries which higlights the fact that our country isn't fully behind our bids. I think the 2020 games will go to Asia(middle east probably) or Canada. I think Africa has a chance for the following games. USA won't bid for years, but I think when it does, NYC should be the candidate. Hit them with our best. I really think NYC could have the best chance of winning an American bid due to its appeal worldwide..Chicago never had that appeal, that Rio sex appeal that swayed voters with their heartfelt emotional and sentinmental presentation.
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