Panama Red 22 Posted October 2, 2009 Rio is the official 2016 pick !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Gepard 10,879 Posted October 2, 2009 A good choice! First time Olympic games in South America. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverbolt 104 Posted October 2, 2009 (edited) I Want Payoff too nice choice, but i'm not happy that my money will be used for some people to buy ferraris and buisness jets, mansions and luxury whores and i'll enjoy nothing of this...last pan american games here, suddently some Billion of Reais(our currency) dissapear in a invisible man pocket. really, i was wanting Madrid . Edited October 2, 2009 by Silverbolt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted October 2, 2009 Dammit, i think Madrid was the best choice. Most things were already built and prepared. There are many troubles to solve in Rio, wich given that the budget will be diverted to the games won´t be attended and whose solution will be delayed compared to what could have been otherwise (poverty and crime). As Silver said, it will cause trouble to some part of Brazilians. Btw, i just won a bet on it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverbolt 104 Posted October 2, 2009 Dammit, i think Madrid was the best choice. Most things were already built and prepared. There are many troubles to solve in Rio, wich given that the budget will be diverted to the games won´t be attended and whose solution will be delayed compared to what could have been otherwise (poverty and crime). As Silver said, it will cause trouble to some part of Brazilians. Btw, i just won a bet on it oh well, the criminality isn't the bigger problem around....suddently 2 weeks ago Police start a facist campaing to terminate the criminals, they've sniped 2 in 2 weeks, and i have no idea of how many are dissapeared. really, if you know where to walk in Rio you'll be in a first world country, Such as Copacabana, Botafogo and Laranjeiras, its just a question of be smart. IMO the biggest problem is who will be the final user of this money...here the politicans & Friends are stealing as a hell...i wish Police could put this facist policy over them...but they're already selled. as i posted above, it will be used to buy ferraris,Buisness jets insted of givig good quality services to population such as public transport, Public safety and decent schools(pre emptive acton against criminality) and hospitals. but like all things here the contrasts are huge, there is allways the sad part , but there is also the good part i'll enjoy it, i guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest rscsjsuso5 Posted October 2, 2009 congrats , i remember china 2008, i have tears of joy , may rio have many success like china 2008:grin:. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarlosemoG 0 Posted October 2, 2009 I was rooting for Madrid as well. Silverbolt's right. Most of the time, criminality in Rio is just a matter of where you're walking. Watch your step and you'll have a great time there. The real problem with the Games being held in Rio is in fact corruption. I hope this event will bring benefits for all cariocas but I'm afraid it'll be more of the same: rich corrupt people getting richer and the poor getting poorer. But today is a day for celebration, so PARABÉNS BRASIL!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverbolt 104 Posted October 2, 2009 I was rooting for Madrid as well. Silverbolt's right. Most of the time, criminality in Rio is just a matter of where you're walking. Watch your step and you'll have a great time there. The real problem with the Games being held in Rio is in fact corruption. I hope this event will bring benefits for all cariocas but I'm afraid it'll be more of the same: rich corrupt people getting richer and the poor getting poorer. But today is a day for celebration, so :drinks:PARABÉNS BRASIL!!! e vc , vem? hehehe Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannie 21 Posted October 2, 2009 I am so happy for Brasil and Rio de janeiro. Congrets Rio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Typhoid 231 Posted October 2, 2009 Congratulations!! Great choice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HotNess 2 Posted October 2, 2009 well done rio..now if anyone would care to invite me over there,and buy me a new bikini it would be mucho welcome.. and as much as London have the next one..and im a ture brit..i can honestly say i cant wait for the total balls up this country will make of it,and the stupid excuses we will have and the useless things we will spend the money on hosting the olympics to make britain a better place...like another dumb statue or giant art piece..or no doubt something else for london to benefit...as we all know coz London is the UK..not any other place..just london matters...ohhh..god that turned into a bit of a rant didnt it... Rio....gets my vote xx v xx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
macelena 1,070 Posted October 2, 2009 as we all know coz London is the UK..not any other place..just london matters...ohhh..god that turned into a bit of a rant didnt it... Well, that happens almost everywhere. Tell the french. People thinks that all of them are like the parisians, but people out of Paris is really charming compared to those. No offense intended OK, i´ll post something on topic. Later i will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinners 15,984 Posted October 2, 2009 It's a good move by the IOC to give the Olympics to Rio, especially as they've never been held in South America. However, I do feel a twinge of sadness for Madrid as it's a very beautiful city. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pablo10692 4 Posted October 3, 2009 Oh yeah! Yes, we créeeeu!!! As a carioca (those who are born in Rio), I can say, these OG will be a big party! As every other things in Rio! We'll show the world our potential, not only of Rio, but of Brasil! And as Silverbolt and CarlosemoG said,lthe biggest city problem, aren't the crimes but the corruption. If crime were a big problem, the Pan Americ Games wouldn't have been so safe as they were! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abhi 3 Posted October 3, 2009 Well congratulations to all my Brazilian friends here. well the brasilian govt must ensure that money is not being spent on white elephants. regarding corruption,i am sure we can beat you . of the four BRIC countries ,only India is a country which has not hosted or will host olympics. but maybe maybe there is a ray of hope within me that we will host the olympics,maybe in 3016? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lt. James Cater 62 Posted October 4, 2009 We were discussing this at work last Friday and concluded that Brazil would be a good choice due to both the climate really being a challenge to the athletes and that it'll be the first Olympics held South America. Chicago we didn't like as it's pretty much a violent gang infested corrupt pesthole that no Olympics would redeem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrench 9,712 Posted October 4, 2009 and aren't there better looking babes in Brazil, as compared to Chi-town??? wrench kevin stein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Dave 2,319 Posted October 5, 2009 Her name is Rio and she dances on the sand Just like that river twists across a dusty land. And when she shines she really shows you all she can. Oh Rio Rio dance across the Rio Grande Her name is Rio she don't need to understand I might find her if I'm looking like I can Oh Rio Rio hear them shout across the land From mountains in the North down to the Rio Grande Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TX3RN0BILL 3 Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) Parabéns!!! Graças a Deus, irmãos!!! Don't think I'll be seeing it there but wouldn't mind having some Cachaça whilst I watch it on TV, remembering my times in the Nordeste... Edited October 6, 2009 by TX3RN0BILL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarlosemoG 0 Posted October 6, 2009 e vc , vem? hehehe Penso que não, mas nunca se sabe... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannie 21 Posted October 6, 2009 and aren't there better looking babes in Brazil, as compared to Chi-town??? wrench kevin stein As compared to anywhere else in the whole world!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAKO69 186 Posted October 6, 2009 I feel thats the best choice. Who wants to go to Chicago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abhi 3 Posted October 19, 2009 the recent downing of a police helicopter in rio may hamper its image. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
