Did you support the Olympic Games in London in 2012?

Question

I didn't support the Olympic Games in London in 2012 because I was in Greece during the construction of their Olympic venues and during the Summer of 2004 and they had problems with both internal and external politics and people wanting to be top dog! It ran hugely over budget, was behind schedule and the Greek government propped it up financially. In the end the Greek tax payer is paying for the next 10 years to write off the huge debt. The only winners are the Olympic Committees and representatives of all the participating nations.

Today in the media we hear that is exactly the pattern for London - so who will win?

Answer 1

Hosting the Olympic games always costs `twice as much as was estimated`no matter which country is involved, has there ever been a time when the tax payers of the country did not have to pick up the bill?One hopes that someone will make some money from it. The only consolation is that after the `fat lady sings`, East London will be left with some fantastic sporting venues that the children and adults alike can enjoy, and that the Olympic Village living accommodation will be turned into homes for East Londoners. The rest of us who will help pay for it, will have nothing, but we shall have the privilege of being able to moan and complain about our money being wasted, and how London gets everything and the provinces never a thing. Think of the fun we shall have on `answers` with the whole issue!

Answer 2

To be honest, I was actually hoping that one of the other European nations might be able to host the olympics - such as Russia or France or something. But I think London will be a great host city all the same.

Unfortunately, the games are extremely expensive to host, but I believe they're worth it in terms of the message that is promoted through the olympics itself of goodwill etc. At least that money's not being poured into building up weaponary programs and other less-desirable things.

Answer 3

Given the debacle that is the New Wembley Stadium project and the Millennium Dome project it is a fair bet to say that the London 2012 project will end up costing us more.

But sometimes you have to look past the financial aspect and at the bigger picture. London will have the whole world looking at it as we host the biggest games on the planet. We will have an opportunity to be part of history. Who wouldn't want to support that?

Answer 4

This fiasco seems to have been put together by Billy Liar and his cohorts. Since 1997 I don't believe any governmental project in the UK has been delivered on time and within budget, so what hope for the 2012 Olympics?

Because of the UK open door policy of immigration, a proportion of the "visitors" will "disappear" only to resurface demanding housing, medical treatment etc etc

We will be paying for Billy's legacy for many years to come.

Answer 5

I was just in London in September 2006.
It was so busy and crowded, I can not imaging where all the Olympic travelers would stay and find their way around.

How about another city in England or the UK?

Answer 6

No I didn't, because I knew we'd mess it up. Which we will. Oh we will.

I'm sorry, but to those of you whinging because 'London gets everything', you might want to realise that it's the economic hub of the country and subsidises other areas. So yes, improvements to London mean improvements to your areas, too, indirectly

Answer 7

That is a lot of questions. Take a look at the links below and I think you will find some of the answers

Answer 8

No. They bring nothing but grief and higher tax rates. Oh, and enhanced sports facilities for the favored few.

Answer 9

I want to know why everything has to be in London?
The UK is a big country but the rest of it never gets a look in, everything is centered around London.
Give something to the rest of us!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 10

of course, I live in London so when all da new facilities arrive i gonna say thank u very much