Chicago first ones "out" in olympic bid

[vols fan]

good point, i also think the fact that a poll was taken and even Chicago's people didnt want the Olympics which hurt us

From the crowd in Chicago it was the minority that didn't want the olympics cause that place is packed out in the streets

[grandmama]

CNN comparing it to Buster Douglas/Mike Tyson upset. Thats a little much isn't it?

Yeah, I'm not sure why the media is making it sound like Chicago was a billion star lock to get it. I've just heard a lot about it this week, and they're making it sound like a -250000 fav lost the bid. In my opinion, I'd much rather be chilling on the beaches of Rio with some beautiful Brazilian women with cinnamon tans.

[vols fan]

In my opinion, I'd much rather be chilling on the beaches of Rio with some beautiful Brazilian women with cinnamon tans.

Come on Rio

[Meg30]

From the crowd in Chicago it was the minority that didn't want the olympics cause that place is packed out in the streets

I know many more people who did not want them then did want them. I for one am happy!

[insidethe8thpol]

Yeah, I'm not sure why the media is making it sound like Chicago was a billion star lock to get it. I've just heard a lot about it this week, and they're making it sound like a -250000 fav lost the bid. In my opinion, I'd much rather be chilling on the beaches of Rio with some beautiful Brazilian women with cinnamon tans.

< Ladbrokes

Chicago, 8-11

Rio de Janeiro, 11-4

Tokyo, 5-1

Madrid, 8-1

< Coral

Chicago, 4-5

Rio de Janeiro, 12-5

Tokyo, 5-1

Madrid, 10-1

< William Hill

Chicago, 8-11

Rio de Janeiro, 11-4

Tokyo, 5-1

Madrid, 8-1

< Betfair

Chicago, 4-5

Rio de Janeiro, 9-4

Tokyo, 6-1

Madrid, 13-1

[jordanrules23]

I know many more people who did not want them then did want them. I for one am happy!

as a Chicago person i wanted the Olympics...as a Chicago resident i 100% didnt want the thing

[insidethe8thpol]

What is really funny is how the crooks (IOC) rejected the crooks (Chicago Politics) right off the bat

I'll bet they had someone make wagers on the winner

[grandmama]

I can't resist!!!

YouTube - Duran Duran - Rio (2003 Digital Remaster)

[harold_bush]

WTF.The first ones out.How the hell does that happen

Many say being the first one out was sending a message. Obama is an idiot for going over there w/out knowing this was in the bag........he just looks foolish now. Safe to say he isn't having a great year.

The CNN coverage was hilarious. The reports were just fawning over Barack and Michelle........Michelle stole the show........the IOC members couldn't get enough of Obama, they were clamroing to get a photo with him.......It's in the bag.........

[harold_bush]

What is really funny is how the crooks (IOC) rejected the crooks (Chicago Politics) right off the bat

I'll bet they had someone make wagers on the winner

Exaaaaactly. Possible two of the most corrupt groups on this earth.

[grandmama]

I can't believe a city like Atlanta has hosted and Chicago has not. Does not make since..

[10DimeBry]

LMAO poor dear leader. If only ACORN was involved

[vols fan]

I can't believe a city like Atlanta has hosted and Chicago has not. Does not make since..

Atlanta can thank Delta,Coke,Home depot,UPS all companies started here in Atlanta and Ted Turner,Billy Payne(Chaiman of Augusta National now) Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young(2 major players in the civil rights movement) for us getting the olympics in 1996.

Chicago had Obama and Oprah.

Atlanta had a HUGE advantage

[frankb03]

I wonder if people changed there vote cause Obama showed up there throwing his power around.Seriously it was a done deal that Chicago was probably going to win.Then there the first ones voted out Something don't make sense

I agree. IMO he hurt Chicago.

[Spark]

I agree. IMO he hurt Chicago.

Maybe Frank ... Not too sure ... I feel it is a vote against America not Chicago ...