Rio will have to go some to surpass the opening and closing ceremonies that China presented. It's possible that Rio’s economy is in better condition than ours. Certainly the senseless beating of a teenager didn't help the Chicago bid. Chicago still has the reputation of being the 'gangster' city of the US. (Since the '20's) That is unfortunate, because many fine people live and work in Chicago. However, I sigh with relief. We don't have the people power or finances to produce an extravaganza like the Olympics at this time. The President was in a no-win situation. He would have been criticized if had not made a pitch for Chicago - and has been criticized because he did. We'll have another opportunity! On to Rio!

He may have been criticized by the Chicago Mob Political Machine.. but the rest of us felt he should not have gone in the first place..
Now not only did we waste Millions what little dignity we had has gone right out the window.

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." The strongest reason to keep and "Bear" arms.. Thomas Jefferson

Who is this 'we' and 'us' you talk about? unless you are a resident of a Chicago or Illinois or otherwise MIGHT have given financially in support of the 2016 bid, no tax dollars were spent on this or any other olympics -- certainly not federal, which the law forbids.

And dignity? LOL ... keep reaching for anything you got!

MORE MINDLESS STUPIDITY FROM THE CITIZEN'S BLOGGERS .... Hey! think i'll make that a recurring theme, since there's no shortage of foolish fodder from you guys!
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abounds, doesn't it? I'm sorry that my friends and neighbors aren't living up to your no doubt stringent intellectual standards. Perhaps you should leave us to our dearth of cranial fortitude and find more stimulating conversation elsewhere. Try, "The Huffington Post", or some other liberal blog where everyone is the smartest person in the room. I'm sure you'll fit right in.
You may think you are being clever and insightful, but you sound like yet another "Richard" with a big mouth to me.

"We don't need to vote the Democrats out of office and replace them with Republicans, and we don't need to vote the Republicans out of office and replace them with Democrats. We need to vote them all out and replace them with better people.

"You don't know nuthin' 'bout me..." -- popular refrain from Jerry Springer guests.

No, you don't know me ... you don't have a clue, in fact, yet dismiss me as "an intellectual liberal elitist" only because I insist FACTS be included in this ongoing public debate over left and right, black and white, right and wrong, etc. For example, you'd probably be SHOCKED to know that I approve of the war on terror, oppose abortion and gay marriage, think Jimmy Carter is an "idiot" for saying Obama critics are all racists, don't like the idea of goverment health care, know in my heart that Jesus Christ is my personal Lord and Savior and love my mama's potato salad best. see, those are the "facts" ... and we'd all be better off if some you started dealing in some.
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Do you just make up your "facts" or is that why you put the word in quotes? Find the video of Carter's statement and show me where he said "Obama critics are all racists". You've either been listening to too much propaganda or are exceedingly gullible.

I'll check back later for the posting of your source. I'm betting it's gonna be good.

BTW: I posted a link to the actual video of the interview on this site already. Seek and ye shall find. But I'm anticipating your source is going to be even better.

"dismiss" you as "an intellectual liberal elitist". If that's what you got out of my reply, then you really aren't too bright. I did, however, suggest that you are an intellectual elitist (sans the liberal part) based on the fact that you cast aspersions on this entire forum with your statements. That doesn't make you a liberal, it makes you a "Richard", or at least a reasonable approximation of one.
If that's the way you feel you have to express yourself, be prepared for someone to take umbrage and let you know. Not only that, but I expect a certain amount of forethought from a fellow conservative. We conservatives are supposed to be better than that. You will never win the hearts and minds of those people that you alienate.
As far as your insistence that you present the facts, you would have far more credibility if you were to have the facts straight before you open your big mouth. I am speaking of the fact that all of the taxpayers of this fine country just paid a share of the cost of the useless and embarrassing presidential trip to Copenhagen. That was what S. Lindsey was saying, and your twisted little ego turned it into an "I'm smarter than all you stupid people" comment. Then, you couldn't be bothered to make even the most insignificant acknowledgment of your mistake, even when your error was politely pointed out by The Wedge.
I'm all for polite and even spirited debate, but your nasty little personal attack on the entire forum doesn't enrich the conversation at all, and leads to even more acrimony. Not only that, but you compound your insensitivity by putting words in my mouth and accusing me of being removed from reality?!? You got a lot of nerve, bub!
One last thing... The fact that you and I may agree on 90% of the issues doesn't mean you aren't being a jerk.
Is there anything you have misunderstood this time, or is your grasp on the English language as tenuous as your understanding of the facts?

"We don't need to vote the Democrats out of office and replace them with Republicans, and we don't need to vote the Republicans out of office and replace them with Democrats. We need to vote them all out and replace them with better people.

It's not that I'm a liberal, but that I'm not a good enough conservative to meet your standards? How pathetic this whole forum has become ...

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"approve of the war on terror, oppose abortions, gay marriages and think Jimmy Carter an 'idiot', nor would I be surprised you are opposed to health care reform."

I DO believe those to be FACTS about you!...

....BECAUSE......

I believe you to be an idiot!

Taking it from both sides now ... aye carrumba! Just proves my point, doesn't it? that when you start dealing in facts, you find the truth somewhere in the middle? reminds me of a little experiment I did on facebook, lobbing criticism of jimmy carter's comments on race and obama. half my friends approved; half disapproved. they cancelled each other out. life goes on. next??
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I think you are still in high school.
Your quote is so sad...
"I approve of the war on terror, oppose abortions, gay marriages and think Jimmy Carter an 'idiot', nor would I be surprised you are opposed to health care reform."

I am now wondering if you are the maxi-pad mother of millions denied life by all responsible male donors with a brain!

That anybody over age 13 would use phrases like "you are still in high school" and "are the the maxi-pad mother of millions denied life by all responsible male donors with a brain" (whatever the hell that means) on this blog site ... AND YOU COULDN'T EVEN GET MY QUOTE RIGHT, FER CRYIN' OUT LOUD!

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I agree with Ionized thoughts about you. You aren't worth fooling with.

Please tell me who paid for the trip that President Obama took to plead Chicago's case? Was it not paid by the Federal Budget? It was/is quite a trip, with Air Force 1, his wife, and a large ADVON of security. Did the US IOC pay for the trip for his large entourage? If not, then perhaps you should not be so cavalier about charging others with stupidity.

We hear how arrogant the rest of the world perceives us. I belive they've finally found something in their minds more arrogant than our country. That would be our current president. When he elevates himself above all others in various forums and public appearances, doesn't he think other will take offense?

We'll see how well this christ reacts to being denied as we move forward......

Obama.... The Bernie Madoff Of Washington

that we have cemeteries in places such as France for Americans that paid the ultimate price so that other countries can enjoy their freedom. Yep, we are sure arrogant.

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48 MILLION dollars for their Olympic bid, according to WSB-TV news just now.

I couldn't make this up.

Who would have ever thought that Chicago of all places couldn't figure out the right people to bribe and threaten in order to at least make it beyond the first elimination round? I mean, when you look up sleazy and corrupt politics, you get pictures of Richard Daley and Huey Long. Chicago really failed his "legacy" here.

... since Rio got the games but even so your facts are so wrong: L.A. '84 and Atlanta '96 both turned PROFITS
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That's the problem with these things there is no way to quantify the money spent.
Did Atlanta really turn a profit? No not according to the City's accounting office.. once you factor in all the extra city services and city improvements..and Misc expenses Atlanta did not actually see a profit..
Calgary however reported they LOST a BILLION dollars.. Go figure..
Vancover has already spent over 6 Billion and spent 96% of their reserves.. Profits no I don't think so.

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." The strongest reason to keep and "Bear" arms.. Thomas Jefferson

The point.. 70+ days since Obama has talked to HIS General in a War Theater.. A BATTLE PLAN sitting since AUGUST 30th.. and Obama's response.. Hey let's get that Olympic thing in Chicago.. wouldn’t that be great...

Oh BTW.. Vancover lost a BILLION dollars when they hosted the Olympics.. how is that a City in a State that is already both BROKE going to be able to do it.. ANSWER TAXPAYERS DOLLARS THAT WILL GO TO SEIU and the UNIONS this will be Corruption on a massive scale.. This is just another payback to the Unions and typical Chicago Politics. The Citizens DON"T WANT THIS.. and we should not pay for it..

Keep walking that ideologue path Mainstream.. Keep playing the Ostrich.. Just remember while your head is in the sand.. Your butt is on the line too..

What is the definition of an Idiot.."an utterly foolish or senseless person".

Your post are as non-sensical and foolish as always.. Keep it up.

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." The strongest reason to keep and "Bear" arms.. Thomas Jefferson

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Proof positive that it is better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

If Yellow Stream was anything more than a clueless partisan hack, she would know that a president is never really on vacation. Every president is on the job 24/7 anywhere in the world, whether it be Bush or Barry. Meetings, briefings, phone calls, etc. would never stop. It's not like those 5 days of paid vacation that fast food workers like Yellow Stream enjoy annually. She gets to take time away from the madness of hot grease splattering, lunch hour rushes and hairnets to finally get that upper lip waxed and maybe take a trip of a lifetime to the dog track. Sitting presidents are never away from it, whether in Crawford or Martha's Vineyard.....

That is what makes Streams comments so laughable.

The Los Angeles School District benefited from the Olympic Games in 1984. Classrooms received the computers used during the games and financial assistance. It is predicted that Chicago will gain 4 billion dollars - not bad. What Atlanta gained is still debatable. If the Olympic Committee learns from past mistakes and accomplishments of Olympics held throughout the world - Chicago should do fine financially. It will be difficult following China's opening and closing. Is there anything in this country that you feel positive about? How about having the freedom to publicly find fault with those who don’t agree with you?

Where the Olympics are hosted is not in any president's job description. He has better things to do with his time and our resources.

Besides, who REALLY wants CHICAGO to be the representation of America??

ZoeS

"Never love anything that can't love you back."

that "projected" Billions" will come from and just who do you think it will go to..

btw.. still not the point. Which is more important the Fight on Terror or the Olympics?.. Obama said on the Campaign trail that we need to focus on Afghanistan.. Well he has the ball and what is he doing.. PUNTING. He has the time to fly to Copenhagen but not the time to talk to his General.

EVERY DEATH INFLECTED ON OUR TROOPS WHILE HE PROCASTERNATES AND PLAYS AMBASSIDOR TO THE OLYMPICS IN 2016(BTW) IS ON HIS HEAD...

"When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny." The strongest reason to keep and "Bear" arms.. Thomas Jefferson

"It is predicted that Chicago will gain 4 billion dollars..."

It is also predicted that Barry's health care reform plan "won't add a dime to the deficit". The problem is nobody ever goes back and quantifies or proves the accuracy of these predictions. We ain't buying that one either.

If we are going to go left, then I guess we did the right thing and went for it pure from the tap instead of watered down. At least we will get to the end of this road sooner under a true, true, true believer. The leftists have all of the levers of power. Lets see how they do with it.