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Originally Posted by HotHotHeat
Calling these games a failure is not premature, or over the top. Failure is just a word used to describe a lack of success. I guess it would be more fair to suggest that aspects of the games have failed, as it's not something that is widespread. Cypress, for example, has been a failure. The opening ceremonies had a fairly large mistake, and I would personally categorize the torch not lighting properly a failure.
The point is, these games have been problem riddled from day zero, and the problems have continued every day since. Weather may not be controllable, but it's certainly predictable. There's a reason the FIS stopped brining World Cup Downhill events to Whistler (I know, February is statistically a better month for clear skies).
Vancouver is just not an ideal location to host the games.
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Cypress was a failure?? Ask Jenn Heil or Bilodeau if they hated the conditions?? Cypress will be the setting of one of the greatest Olympic memories in Canadian history.
And for the record, they could not have antcipated this weather. It has been the warmest February on record. It's not like this....EVER. Last year in February we had snow and cold temperatures. Christ, we even got snow in March. It's never like this. It's unfortunate, but you make the best of it.
These games are a massive undertaking and no games will ever be perfect. There have been technical, weather, logistical problems at EVERY OLYMPICS. Jesus, Vancouver is no different.
Oh and for the record, I work right across the street from the Olympic Village and would assume that I would have to deal with a traffic nightmare. Not so. I was at work in 15 minutes yesterday and today. Both record times for me. People in this city are buying in and taking transit to and from the downtown core. This city is embracing these games, this city is enjoying these games, this city is doing a great job of holding these games. Stop bitching and enjoy it yourself. Jesus.