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Originally Posted by PR_Tom
I dont live there, but I'm sad they're over so soon. I look forward to the Olympics whenever and whereever they are. Watching Curling and Hurdles are not everyday interests of mine, but watching our athletes compete and win on a world stage in whatever competition is a thrill.
Maybe you had to grow up when the world was much larger than it is today in order to appreciate why people make such a big deal over the games.
I thought Vancouver did a great job. I hope they get a big economic boost from the Olympic bump.
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dude, i went to many of the events, in person. i'm not saying i didn't like them lol, i'm saying unless you've been here and lived it, you can't help but have a public relations, myoptic sqewed view of them, due to the all powerful IOC. the olympics are not exactly the same thing as you see on your tv. there are 3 fucking security fences directly out side my home, and around 100 security cameras in the first 100 feet of my home. they closed our gondola (the entire reason i bought a place so close to the mountain), and installed a super ugly lift to bring spectators to viewing areas for the alpine events. 24 hour police and military, it really is like living in a police state. driving has been a nightmare for years, the construction on the highway, well, i can no longer remember a time when there wasn't delays, pylons and construction. they mowed down several entire forests and paved them. have taken away all free public parking (and it's not coming back). it's nice everyone enjoyed it, but i for one am damn happy it over. of course there is still the paralympic events, but it should be much more chilled out. i'm looking forward to going to some of them as well. /rant lol