DISQUS

Popdose: Numberscruncher: The Olympics

  • DwDunphy · 1 month ago
    Ultimately, the corruption will do in Chicago's chances. Sure, the Olympic committee is in no position to pass judgment on such things, but neither do they want to look like they're getting into bed again with a shifty bunkmate. It's a shame because Chicago deserves this opportunity to be on the world's stage, but the ever spreading Blago taint continues to make itself a presence.
  • DwDunphy · 1 month ago
    And Rio it is. I was still shocked at how far behind Chicago wound up. Perhaps the Obama charm offensive backfired?
  • annielogue · 1 month ago
    I blame Richie, as well as his minions in Chicago. No one has ever said no to Richie - everyone is afraid to here - and so he just assumed he would get his way with the Olympics. No matter that nothing in the city is done under budget, on time, and without a kickback or three.

    And it goes deeper than Blagojevich. Governors who go to prison are a dime a dozen here.