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Boston 2024 olympics

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Stadtski
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I am so stoked as a New Englander to see that the US chose Boston as their bid, but I am not sure how they're going to fit the arenas in such an old and developed city.

http://olympictalk.nbcsports.com/2015/01/08/us-2024-olympics-boston-bid-city/?utm_network=facebook&utm_post=3317949&utm_source=FB%20-%20NBC%20Olympics&utm_tags=

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Jan 9 2015 8:49AM
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Substitute
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I think I won't watch and act like I watched.
Jan 9 2015 9:21AM
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kshaughn
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As someone that currently works in Boston, I really hope we don't get it. For starters the plan is built around the idea of a 'compact olympics' and building a lot of new infrastructure in and around the city which will most likely cost significantly more than estimated. If you look at the last few olympics, especially Sochi, they all cost a whole lot more than revenue it generated and I feel like our state and local taxes will increase to pay for all of the new buildings. I also don't think Boston can handle in influx of people that would come with the Olympics and travel to and from and inside of Boston will be a disaster.

With that being sad, the two or three weeks when the Olympics are happening would be a blast and an awesome experience (besides the horror of trying to commute to work and get around), but I think the negatives outweigh the positives.
Jan 9 2015 9:31AM
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louie.mirags
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ehh seems like a waste of money and resources
Jan 9 2015 9:47AM
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RubberSoul
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i was under the impression that it wouldn't really be only in boston, it'd be more of a new england olympics?

which would make it better, but still, boston area has enough trouble with traffic etc as it is. it's not a big city at all

i also have very little respect for the IOC, and serving them for little payout beyond PRESTIGE doesnt seem worth it to me

all that being said... i would definitely visit my parents there when it happened and join the party

and better to have it in a nice developed area than another sochi or some other bullshit like that
Jan 9 2015 9:51AM
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Stadtski
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RubberSoulit'd be more of a new england olympics?


That would be sick. I hadn't heard of that. I think that could open up a lot more options to use existing venues and save money, while making it less busy and chaotic in the city.
Jan 9 2015 9:57AM
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Dobber
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I wont be excited until they bring the winter Olympics back to America.
Jan 9 2015 10:14AM
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RubberSoul
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Rosa_ParkThat would be sick. I hadn't heard of that. I think that could open up a lot more options to use existing venues and save money, while making it less busy and chaotic in the city.


don't quote me on that..! I only heard that a while back and i havent paid attention since then since i don't currently live in boston
Jan 9 2015 10:50AM
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SpookyCat
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Fuck the IOC.

Also they can barely hold together a marathon. What makes you think the archaic and poorly planned out city can handle an event 20x's that size?


I wanted to make a marathon bombing joke but I'm better than that so you're welcome.
Jan 9 2015 11:09AM
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louie.mirags
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JenniferGarnerI wanted to make a marathon bombing joke but I'm better than that so you're welcome.


better than that? idk. But at least you didn't make the corny joke that everybody was thinking
Jan 9 2015 11:14AM
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SpookyCat
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louie.miragsbetter than that? idk. But at least you didn't make the corny joke that everybody was thinking


You're welcome and yeah, chances are the joke would have blown up in my face anyways.
Jan 9 2015 11:18AM
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louie.mirags
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JenniferGarnerYou're welcome and yeah, chances are the joke would have blown up in my face anyways.


ahhhh you sonofabitch! I see what you did there
Jan 9 2015 11:19AM
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eheath
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I can't wait to find out if the USA gets the olympic bid!.... in 2017.
Jan 9 2015 11:29AM
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Stadtski
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JenniferGarnerYou're welcome and yeah, chances are the joke would have blown up in my face anyways.

lol
Jan 9 2015 12:11PM
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theabortionator
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Not really excited but it's nice to have something to watch at 5 in the morning when I can't sleep.
Jan 9 2015 12:26PM
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Stadtski
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theabortionatorNot really excited but it's nice to have something to watch at 5 in the morning when I can't sleep.


Im pretty sure they wouldnt be on that early... maybe like equestrian or something bizarre
Jan 9 2015 6:21PM
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act.resist
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SubstituteI think I won't watch and act like I watched.


your icon is top notch.
Jan 9 2015 6:24PM
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theabortionator
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Rosa_ParkIm pretty sure they wouldnt be on that early... maybe like equestrian or something bizarre


I'm pretty sure they're on almost 24 7 for the two weeks or whatever. Have definitely watched them early morning. Not saying everythings live but they air the shit out of that shit.
Jan 9 2015 6:44PM
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Stadtski
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theabortionatorthey air the shit out of that shit.

Yeah thats true. Fat stacks to be made by the TV companies. They also show all those programs about the local area, I remember in the vancouver olympics I watched a program about grizzly bears and moose while I waited for a hockey game.
Jan 10 2015 9:45AM
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