London 2012: Congrats to the Olympic Host City!

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The discussion celebrates London winning the bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, with participants expressing mixed feelings about the decision. Some believe London was a weaker candidate compared to Madrid but are relieved it won over Paris, citing fatigue with France's repeated successes in such bids. The proximity of Paris is noted as a personal preference for some, yet there is a general sentiment of satisfaction with London’s selection. Humor is present in comments about Parisian attitudes and past defeats, particularly referencing former French President Chirac. The conversation also touches on the excitement for events like the US men's basketball team and playful banter about future ambitions for other cities. Overall, the thread reflects a blend of national pride, rivalry, and light-hearted commentary surrounding the Olympic selection process.
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Congrats to London 2012!

Although I sincerely think London was a worse candidature than Madrid 2012, I am happy that London will host the Olympic Games rather than Paris. Here we are too tired that France always wins in this kind of elections, as in the last one they won us about hosting the ITER. It is the third time Paris has been defeated when pursuing the Olympic games, hahaha!.
 
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Ok, Congratulations ! :smile:
 
i really thought Paris was going to win..

i preferred Paris though...it is a much lesser distance for me to travel, only 1.5 hours by TGV...but congrats to London

marlon
 
Poor old Londinium, i am sure it will cope, anyone for a picknick on the M25?
 
I just want to see the US men's basketball team :D.
 
Clausius2 said:
Although I sincerely think London was a worse candidature than Madrid 2012, I am happy that London will host the Olimpyc Games rather than Paris!
Hah, I am glad too.. just because of the arrogant waiter in paris :-p
 
Yay! Congratulations!
 
Congratulations!
 
Put that in your pipe and smoke it Mr. Chirac!
 
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I wasnt really concerned to good old jacque opened his mouth since then i really wanted us to win it.

I think london deserved to win, purely because it has been many years since great britain has hosted the tournemant.
 
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jcsd said:
Put that in your pipe and smoke it Mr. Chirac!
:smile: :smile: :smile:

Put what in his pipe ?

marlon
 
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Congratulations from the skies of London...!

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/5313/planemeteor11ar.png

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6817/london6am.jpg
 
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Skank that, Chirac!

That'll learn you not to mess with chish and fips.
 
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hmm.. we could conquer Britland by 2011, establish the new New York and even use same old NYC 2012 banners.. I'll have to write to my local US President about this someday :biggrin:
 
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I wanted moscow to win :frown:
 
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Aren't they building a new stadium and all for it?
 

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