RodeoSchro said:

nammie said:

If I could I would LOL

If we see "o+>" come across the screen, we'll know who to thank!

I would love to actually there and see a few events.

Then I will be hunting down some 'real' fish and chips shops

One day, when I commit to saving for it, I'm going to London, but that will not be during the Olympics.

Nothinbutjoy said:

One day, when I commit to saving for it, I'm going to London, but that will not be during the Olympics.

Wise move.

catpark said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

One day, when I commit to saving for it, I'm going to London, but that will not be during the Olympics.

Wise move.

Nothinbutjoy said:

catpark said:

Wise move.

This will be a great time to come to London --> http://prince.org/msg/2/382580

catpark said:

Wtf

Apparently it's going to be replaced with something else but a reduced amount.

Let's not tax the rich, let's screw the poor instead. Typical Tory "values". Wankers.

catpark said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

This will be a great time to come to London --> http://prince.org/msg/2/382580

Is that suppose to link me to the 26 July 12 London meet-up? The DAY before the Olympics?

Yer funny.

CarrieMpls said:

When I was in London we just happened upon them testing out the lights and such they've added to tower bridge. It was quite a light show for a while, ending with them lowering the olympics rings.

It was pretty cool.

That is beautiful!

WHEW! They end just in time for NFL pre-season.

U.S. takes home the second most gold (to China) and most medals overall.

Britain finishes fourth or fifth.

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TypoQueen said:

A total waste of money that they will never recoup. were in a recession flipping madness!! Just another excuse for the government to screw us all over in more higher taxes, Businesses are closing down every day more people out of work they will keep cutting benefits and make more cuts in service. The money on the Olympics should have been spent fixing this country!! They can shove the Olympics up their behind side ways and spin and I hope it hurts

nammie said:

And yours truly will be doing the captioning for many of the events... Don't judge me too hard LOL

You're that person who can't spell . . . . lol

Azz said:

TypoQueen said:

A total waste of money that they will never recoup. were in a recession flipping madness!! Just another excuse for the government to screw us all over in more higher taxes, Businesses are closing down every day more people out of work they will keep cutting benefits and make more cuts in service. The money on the Olympics should have been spent fixing this country!! They can shove the Olympics up their behind side ways and spin and I hope it hurts

I think you should do some research.

The Prime Minister said the Olympics cost 11 Bn, but will bring in 14 Bn.

New report: The Olympics will deliver a £16.5bn boost to the UK economy by 2017 and help create the equivalent of 62,200 jobs.

In theory, it's a short term and long term investment, increasing jobs and generating profit. Which is perfect, as it meets the fundamental macroeconomic objectives: economic growth, employment, and a healthier balance of payments.

Though, it's most likely, all talk. And even if it isn't, the ones who will will really be benefiting are the big businesses.

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Research?!!!

In the Org? Ha.

Facts don't let people express their ignorance nearly as well as their emotion does.

dJJ said:

Cerebus said:

Can't really argue against any of that for most of the recent Olympic games. Although each country does make an insane amount of dollars via tourism during the games and is usually left with world class facilities that can be used for decades to come. Still, the cost is too high, for sure.

That being said, I freakin' LOVE the Olympics and will be watching as much as humanly possible.

I just wish it was the Winter Olympics so I could get my Curling fix.

Yes, there has been a lot of investment for the transport for IOC members and other big shots.

The millions othe people, Londoners and tourists just have to pay and find a solution for the disfuntioning public transport themselves.

In London all bikes are sold out, because the most reliable and fast transport mode in London is by bike.

Allthough the London people do pay for the Olympics by means of elevated taxes, the fancy new stadiums will not be atainable for any kid or person who isn't rich.

The Olympics are a waist of money, extra stress and a burden for the local people.

I've never read about a positive balance outcome after the Olympics for any country.

Every Olympics since L.A. 1984 has been profitable except for Beijing.

You just haven't been looking for any positive balance outcomes.

They exist.

I live right near Stratford! It's getting hella busy. Exciting though!

AsherFierce said:

I live right near Stratford! It's getting hella busy. Exciting though!

London gonna go bankrupt paying off this shit.

2freaky4church1 said:

London gonna go bankrupt paying off this shit.

No, we aren't. London generates an large amount of England's GDP. We aren't going bankrupt. It will take more than a mere 9B to wipe out London. Not to mention, the Olympics will bring in a profit.

Saw on the news last night that border officers (airport) are getting ready to strike the day before the olympics.

Guess the army will have more work to do.

On another note..... this cabbie has created a great idea for folks that cannot afford the pricey inflated hotels http://www.timescolonist....story.html

Nothinbutjoy said:

catpark said:

This will be a great time to come to London --> http://prince.org/msg/2/382580

Is that suppose to link me to the 26 July 12 London meet-up? The DAY before the Olympics?

Yer funny.

Actually that would of been funnier, I wished I had did that.

No it was for the big Dawn experience party next year, the biggest and sadly the last!

SUPRMAN said:

nammie said:

And yours truly will be doing the captioning for many of the events... Don't judge me too hard LOL

You're that person who can't spell . . . . lol

thank GOD I voice-write not type 'cause y'all know I can't type/spell for shit LOL

It will be profitable - for whom? - that's the question...

Azz said:

2freaky4church1 said:

London gonna go bankrupt paying off this shit.

No, we aren't. London generates an large amount of England's GDP. We aren't going bankrupt. It will take more than a mere 9B to wipe out London. Not to mention, the Olympics will bring in a profit.

Flo6 said:

It will be profitable - for whom? - that's the question...

Azz said:

No, we aren't. London generates an large amount of England's GDP. We aren't going bankrupt. It will take more than a mere 9B to wipe out London. Not to mention, the Olympics will bring in a profit.

For those investing in the Games. Who should it be profitable for?

The whole thing is a massive pile of shite, and the sooner it's over and done with the better. I wish I could go and live in a cave somewhere until it was finished, but I suspect I'd somehow still hear about it all day every day there. There are vast numbers of us here who couldn't give the tiniest shit about it.

oh ohhhhhhh tsk tsk

http://ca.sports.yahoo.co...--oly.html

catpark said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

Is that suppose to link me to the 26 July 12 London meet-up? The DAY before the Olympics?

Yer funny.

Actually that would of been funnier, I wished I had did that.

No it was for the big Dawn experience party next year, the biggest and sadly the last!

The last???

The Potter in me just loves this!!

http://popwatch.ew.com/20...pic-torch/

I went to the Opening Ceremony technical rehearsals on Monday. We got 2 hours of previews so lots of stuff was saved for the night to keep it a surprise, but I felt VERY patriotic coming out of the stadium.

I'm looking forward to watching the opening ceremonies.

The opening ceremony hasn't even taken place yet, and already the Olympics are a shambles.

http://www.dailymail.co.u...ix-up.html

http://www.telegraph.co.u...gaffe.html

and much outrage over the non-English footballers not singing along to God Save the Queen:

http://www.telegraph.co.u...nthem.html

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