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Old 08-22-2016, 02:36 PM   #229
CliffFletcher
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This historically has not been found to be true. The benefits touted for the Olympics are as dubious as the benefits touted for a new arena.

The best case scenario for the Olympics is you get infrastructure you wanted at a discounted price. The worst case is you get infrastructure you didn't want at an inflated price.
Yeah, how many people are going to be vacationing in Brazil now because of the Olympics, or opening branch offices of software companies. And London - now that city is really on the map
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If this day gets you riled up, you obviously aren't numb to the disappointment yet to be a real fan.
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