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Final presentation from three PMs to decide what city will host 2020 Olympics
From the Fukushima nuclear leak to the war in Syria to Europe's economic crisis, the choice of the host city for the 2020 Olympics is fraught with risks. Picking the site with the least risks shapes up as the challenge for the International Olympic Committee on Saturday in a tight three-city contest that members say is too close to call. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesWhat a joke, Spain can't afford these games. I would vote for Tokyo.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 02:26 am - Link - Report abuse 0No doubt Spain will find some way to get the EU Fisheries Fund to pay for it.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 03:24 am - Link - Report abuse 0I'd love to be a fly in the wall when Spain approaches Britain for support for their bid.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 06:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0I wonder if they will be disappointed?
A massive portion some 25/30% of IOC members are from Commonwealth nations, I wonder if that will effect Spain's bid, what with them bullying tactics etc certainly don't cover them in glory, besides the football of recent years Spain is no real sporting nation anyway, unless they have a bull to torture to death that is.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 07:47 am - Link - Report abuse 0There's SEVEN years yet. Call it off. Start again next year. But, in any event, rule out cheapo Madrid. Turkey? Nope, could be in the middle of the war. Japan? There might be no-one there. Let''s try Iran!
Sep 07th, 2013 - 08:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0Fingers crossed it's Spain.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 08:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0That will screw them up big-time because the spicks cannot organise the usual.
And I agree about bull “fighting”. If the poncing about in tights against a pre-weakened animal is a national sport it just underlines what a bunch of cowards these slimy dagoes are.
In the ring, no cape, sword or the other support from horses, etc. and then we will see how brave these little weaners are.
Spain Spain Spain.....I hope it's Spain, look what it did to Greece.....The straw that broke the camel's back.....
Sep 07th, 2013 - 10:06 am - Link - Report abuse 0@6 Chris R
Sep 07th, 2013 - 10:40 am - Link - Report abuse 0I wasn't thinking in my haste to deprive them of the glory. It would send them financially, further down the gurgler. And maybe some Catalonian independence supporters could hold demos during the games.
They also could not be seen to be bullying Gibraltar during the games. But having got them they would want a lot of visitors.
I was amazed to see on TV last night how many pickpockets there are in Spain, and that they only get imprisoned if they steal over a certain amount. Even when undercover cops exposed failed pickpockets, they are allowed to go and carry on stealing. That's going to go down well at an olympics!
I'm hoping Ostanbul wins it. Japan and Spain have had the Olympics once each.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 10:55 am - Link - Report abuse 0Also they were in Asia in 2008 and Europe in 2012. So a new region would benefit.
Yes Anglolatino
Sep 07th, 2013 - 11:23 am - Link - Report abuse 0Because Istanbul is neither in Europe or in Asia...
Your knowledge of geography is simply astonishing...
:-))
Sep 07th, 2013 - 11:47 am - Link - Report abuse 0Lookup the definition of REGION Stevie!
Sep 07th, 2013 - 12:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I see you climbed off your high horse quite quickly.
You fail on so many levels it is hardly sport anymore.
wow!, wow!, wow! Such hatred against Spain!!! Did your wives cheat on you with a Spaniard?
Sep 07th, 2013 - 12:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You better swallow your anger. Madrid is going to do it
Bye, bye!!!
It is true pick-pocketing and bag snatching is very high in Spain but I have no doubt they will crack down on the problem for the duration of the games. We drove out a lot of nuisance scammers for the duration of the 2012 Olympics and increased the police on the streets.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 12:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Watching a news report on the BBC it would appear Spain addressed the 'Olympics on a shoestring' proposal well. Personally I don't think that is what people will want in seven years time but that is JMO. Istanbul did not really address their recent problems but Japan went all out to assure everyone that there is no safety issue if they get the games. Japan seems to have offered the best proposal but when has that ever really counted?
Oh you've got to pick a pocket or twoooo....you've got to pick a pocket or two!
Sep 07th, 2013 - 01:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The difference in Spain is the police will be in on it, turning a blind eye for their cut!
Istanbul - A region outside Europe AND Asia.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 02:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Fits perfectly to your “France in America” theory...
Bad luck Spain, you didn't do yourself any favors over the last 5/6 weeks though, did you ?
Sep 07th, 2013 - 03:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I hope it was by one vote....well done Ann!
Sep 07th, 2013 - 03:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Still,
Sep 07th, 2013 - 03:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0spain could always have an argentina spannish games,
they might even win a medal or two...lol
Muslims win over the Japs :)
Sep 07th, 2013 - 03:45 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@17 They lost to Istanbul by 4 votes to run again Japan in the final vote.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 04:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0We thinks Japan should have it..
Sep 07th, 2013 - 04:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0And they have it.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 04:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Is that in Asia? Anglolatino?
Sep 07th, 2013 - 04:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Tough luck spain.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 04:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Poor Spain, well done Princess Anne, I hope she well and truly put the boot in. The fact is that the world knows that Spain is dead ass broke and corrupt country and could only host the games on yet more borrowed money.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 04:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I think it was the doping scandal, not properly addressed or investigated, that blew their chances. But, since the voting is carried out in secret, we shall not know. I doubt they have gained many friends with their behaviour of late.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 04:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I also heard the comment that the IOC were reluctant to overburden countries struggling financially.
“I also heard the comment that the IOC were reluctant to overburden countries struggling financially.”
Sep 07th, 2013 - 04:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0That would explain why they gave it to... Japan?
@27
Sep 07th, 2013 - 05:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0”The economy of Japan is the third largest in the world by nominal GDP, the fourth largest by Purchasing Power Parity [10] and is the world's second largest developed economy.[11] According to the International Monetary Fund, the country's per capita GDP (PPP) was at $34,739 or the 25th highest in 2011. Japan is a member of Group of Eight. The Japanese economy is forecasted by the Quarterly Tankan survey of business sentiment conducted by the Bank of Japan.[12] See also Economic relations of Japan.
Japan is the world's 3rd largest automobile manufacturing country, has the largest electronics goods industry, and is often ranked among the world's most innovative countries leading several measures of global patent filings.[13] Facing increasing competition from China and South Korea, manufacturing in Japan today now focuses primarily on high-tech and precision goods, such as optical equipment, hybrid cars, and robotics. Beside the Kantō region,[14][15][16][17] the Kansai region is one the leading industrial clusters and the manufacturing center for the Japanese economy.[18]
Japan is the world's largest creditor nation,[19] generally running an annual trade surplus and having a considerable net international investment surplus. As of 2010, Japan possesses 13.7% of the world's private financial assets (the 2nd largest in the world) at an estimated $14.6 trillion.[20] As of 2011, 68 of the Fortune 500 companies are based in Japan.”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Japan
Well - you did ask...
@27 Yes.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 05:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0http://www.gfmag.com/component/content/article/119-economic-data/12449-external-debt-in-countries-around-the-world.html#axzz2eFEPl69E
Sep 07th, 2013 - 05:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Japan - 2.6 Trillion
Flash that borrowed money!!
I know, I know... “Financial centre”...
Hahahaha!!!
There is nothing wrong with borrowing money if you intend to, and can, pay it back.
Sep 07th, 2013 - 05:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The other reasons for choosing Japan were that after all the concerns about Rio, they wanted somewhere safe.
@30
Sep 07th, 2013 - 05:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Opinions are like backsides - everyone has one.
http://qz.com/113948/with-a-quadrillion-in-debt-theres-only-one-way-out-for-japan/
Trunce
Sep 07th, 2013 - 05:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Interesting reading, for sure.
But
“And history has shown us that the best way to reduce a nation’s debt-to-GDP ratio is is to focus on boosting GDP rather than cutting debt.”
That is a dangerous lie. Because you are creating an illusion. An illusion that forces you to produce and consume in an ever increasing manner in order to get that GDP to a higher rate. The debt will increase by itself due to interests.
I'm sure you understand the only possible outcome from this model by now...
@33
Sep 07th, 2013 - 06:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“I'm sure you understand the only possible outcome from this model by now”
Time will tell. Economies that exploit resources - versus those that innovate - as Japan does.
Resources are finite, technological innovation - not so.
Trunce
Sep 07th, 2013 - 06:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You really believe in feeding an ever hungry animal?
Who mentioned Chamberlain in that other thread...?
For goodness sake .....everyone knows Japan is struggling financially as is Spain, so why does Japan win the bid?
Sep 07th, 2013 - 06:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Stevie
Sep 07th, 2013 - 06:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Your homework before you inevitable show up on another unread trying to take me down a peg or two is to look up:
* French Guiana; and
* the Middle East.
Or perhaps we'll just talk about your favourite hot topic of debt.
See you the next thread sans the high horse.
Maybe São Paulo, Brazil again. One country, one superpower! ONLY! hahahahaha
Sep 07th, 2013 - 07:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 013 MADRILENIAN
Sep 08th, 2013 - 07:39 am - Link - Report abuse 0Tokyo got it!
Bye, Bye!
Go suck your bark soup because that is all you two faced spicks are going to be able to gather soon.
@13
Sep 08th, 2013 - 01:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0”ow!, wow!, wow! Such hatred against Spain!!! Did your wives cheat on you with a Spaniard?
If Spain spews hatred, guess what? It's going to get it returned in spades.
Because Spain initiated the hatred.
Spain bullies Gibraltar
-Gibraltar goes to Britain, the EU and the Commonwealth
-Spain backs down.
(Perhaps I should say, Spain might back down-it's not going to benefit if it doesn't, but that's Lovejoy's problem).
I'll stop hating Spain (ie the government, not its' people), when they stop bullying Gibraltar. However, I don't hate Catalonia as they banned bullfighting and they support the Gibraltarians as La Linea does.
Understand?
“You better swallow your anger. Madrid is going to do it”
Did you mean 'Madrid 'is' going to do it' or ' Madrid 'has a good chance 'of doing it ?
Because Madrid did not do it. Tokyo did it.
I'll go with Madrileño on this one.
Sep 08th, 2013 - 01:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“You better swallow your anger. Madrid is going to do it”
The guy is right. Literally!
And you lot still complain...
It’s all in the past now,,
Sep 08th, 2013 - 02:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Spain lost, turkey lost, Japan wins,
Get over it, there’s plenty more games, sports to compete for.
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Besides out of interest, did not catatonia help the British get Gibraltar,,
Just a historical thought ..
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No, the Catatonians were asleep.
Sep 08th, 2013 - 04:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Perhaps the Catalonians? Sorry I couldn't resist that opportunity.
ha ha, cheers.
Sep 09th, 2013 - 02:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0anyway...
SPANNISHTINA
She is at it again,
Now Spain is in dispute with Portugal over territorial rights,
Just like CFK , the Spanish government is trying to steal, what is not theirs,
Still,
There problems must be deeper than we thought. Lo
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SPAIN’S SAVAGE BID FOR SEA RIGHTS HITS PORTUGUESE
http://www.chronicle.gi/headlines_details.php?id=30720
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45 Briton
Sep 09th, 2013 - 03:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Sneaky little Hobbits's, they want the precious that have been ours for centuries.
Once a spick, always a spick.
very true..
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