[jn_12]

How about you read everything I wrote. I know it's not your strong suit but give it a shot.

And if you don't know how the IOC works now post-Salt Lake City scandal after all the discussions you've been involved with on this website regarding the olympics then I can't really help you.

 

[GenerationW]

Please tell me how you think the IOC works differently after Salt Lake.

 

[dlam]

any news if Toronto is going to bid for 2020?

 

[StCatharinesCitizen]

any news if Toronto is going to bid for 2020?

Im hoping it will be made public sometime soon. Toronto's recent rating as the most livable wouldnt hurt a future bid...

 

[toforumer]

Do you think Rob Ford will fully support a bid?

 

[GenerationW]

Do you think Rob Ford will fully support a bid?

In my opinion, no.

 

[Automation Gallery]

I think Chicago really deserves to win the games. Perhaps I'm still caught up with the romantic image of Chicago since my recent trip there, but it has really put a great effort into cleaning up the Loop and the waterfront. This is the right message to send to visitors that the city is capable of hosting the games.
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Solar Power

Huh We are in Toronto, but anyways i think Chicago would be a great city to host the 2020 Olympics... but unfortunately i dont even think they are considering.

 

[nfitz]

Last anyone heard, the USA has no plans to bid in 2020: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/20/AR2010022003241.html They didn't bid on 2018 either.

 

[toforumer]

2020 Summer Olympic Games Bid Process Starts
Monday, May 23, 2011

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) began its bidding process Monday for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. The winning city will be announced in 2013.

Rome, Italy is the only candidate so far, but bids are still possible from South Africa, Japan and the Middle East.

The National Olympic Committees must submit applications from their cities by September 1, and the IOC is to announce a shortlist in May 2012.

The winning bid will be elected during the IOC session in Buenos Aires, Argentina on September 7, 2013.

 

[toforumer]

Competition is gonna be weak compared to the last few Summer Olympic Games bids.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Hasn't Canada had its fair share of the Olympics brand? Montreal (Summer 1976), Calgary (Winter 1988), Vancouver (Winter 2010). I just can't see Toronto 2020.

 

[adeel]

Theres precedent (I believe listed in the thread) that pretty much shows it can go both ways...(short intervals or longer periods)

 

[TonyV]

So apparently Ford's idea to put Toronto on the map is to hold the World Police and Fire Games in 2017. Oh, god, oh, how embarrassing. I hope someone throws cold water on this, and fast. I think I want to hide.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/0...t-behind-bid-for-world-police-and-fire-games/

 

[Riverdale Rink Rat]

So apparently Ford's idea to put Toronto on the map is to hold the World Police and Fire Games in 2017. Oh, god, oh, how embarrassing. I hope someone throws cold water on this, and fast. I think I want to hide.

http://news.nationalpost.com/2011/0...t-behind-bid-for-world-police-and-fire-games/

Huh? Why do you care? It's just a bunch of cops and firemen getting together and having some fun. How could that possibly embarass you or Toronto or them?

 

[Hipster Duck]

I'm not embarrassed, but I'm starting to get the feeling that the TPS is becoming more powerful than what I'm comfortable with in a democratic city. The suspension of civil liberties during the G20, that cult-like police funeral that shut down the city, an 11% pay raise and now some sort of Olympian games for cops to throw javelins and discuses...frankly, it all seems kind of fascist.