The odds makers had picked Chicago. Prez & Michelle even visited yesterday making a personal plea for Chi Town, BUT…
Hmmm Sexiest party capital of the world? Or the poorest crime ridden city in US. Tough choice…
All the best athletes in the world will be hanging out in Rio!
UPDATE-Sorry Origen-
Cities with worst reputation for Crime 2009 from http://www.city-data.com/
1. Detroit
2. New Orleans
3 tie Chicago/St Louis
4. tie LA/Atlanta
5. Washington, DC
I understand that you believe crime FACTS are more important than perception of crime. But when it relates to people deciding to travel to Chicago, to planning a vacation to Chicago, to bringing your family to Chicago, to athletes feeling safe in Chicago, perception matters a lot. And that perception is probably why Rio got the vote. The perception of Rio is a flamboyant fun party town…
As far as poor, you are right there are many poorer cities in the US, I was exaggerating. Here’s the whip, I’ll take my punishment… I’ll even eat a weiner, lol.
Cindi, I am simply just appalled by the manner in which you just slanderously slammed my hometown in the midst of its grieving. Shame on you.
Chicago is not poor nor by any means the most crime ridden city in the US.
Rio is one of the most criminally dangerous cities in the world. Way more dangerous than any city in the US. Have fun.
Yeah, as for info you just posted? Sorry, I like to base my opinions off of actual DATA, like the violent crime per 100,000 statistic. According to Forbes magazine Chicago is not in the top 15.
Don’t mess with Chicago, now. We have the ear of the White House…
Neither the cities that send First Ladies or Prime Ministers to bid their case won.
The OC seems to dislike politicians doing their bids.
lol, that’s much better. Respect the Chi, ya hear!
The IOC supposedly did not liked the idea of big time politicians like Lady Michelle Obama and the accidental president of Spain, Mr Bean doing their bids.
who cares. The olympics suck dick.