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PlanetBev

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45. We can do it!

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 01:02 AM

Jan 16

People were all freaked out about the 1984 Olympics in LA, and how terrible it was going to be. It went very well, even with the LA legendary traffic.

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Rep. Jordan of Ohio wants the Olympics moved [View all] bmichaelh Jan 15 OP

He just wants more access to the locker rooms. n/t FSogol Jan 15 #1

... Celerity Jan 15 #42

😂😂😂😂 Traildogbob Jan 16 #51

Yeah, if a city in a red state wants it they can submit a bid and proposal like everybody else. tanyev Jan 15 #2

most cities lose money. la, tho, because they've done it several times, mopinko Jan 15 #20

It would help if Trump would move the Cuyahoga river from Ohio to Los Angeles. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 15 #3

Didn't the Cuyahoga River catch fire at one time (pollution)? nt allegorical oracle Jan 15 #8

Yes, but some darn libruls cleaned it up. It hasn't burned in years. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 15 #16

He's stupid JustAnotherGen Jan 15 #4

Even if we could, how do you ready a city in 7 months. Norbert Jan 15 #5

LA may also have a problem time-wise. The Games require a lot of housing. nt allegorical oracle Jan 15 #9

7 months? The LA Olympics aren't until 2028. Wiz Imp Jan 15 #22

And this has been in the planning stages for like over 10 years now. Initech Jan 16 #47

Right. The 2034 Winter Olympics have already been awarded to Salt Lake City - that's 10 years in advance. Wiz Imp Jan 16 #49

Omg, can you imagine the budget hole that would create in Alabama? ExciteBike66 Jan 15 #6

CA would end up funding it anyway along with NY & other blue states. Lemons UK Jan 15 #7

Did he say where? What city in a red state has the capacity for it? Did he say? Srkdqltr Jan 15 #10

The summer games are in 2028. ProudMNDemocrat Jan 15 #11

The Olympics is none of his fucking business. Why wasn't this guy charged way back when????? Vinca Jan 15 #12

They just know Trump will get booed if he shows his face there. Initech Jan 15 #33

Nobody can move the location except the committee. How fucking stupid themaguffin Jan 15 #13

Red state meaning Trump's friends in Russia? China? North Korea? newdeal2 Jan 15 #14

Republican says words... Macrophylla Jan 15 #15

Fuck him malaise Jan 15 #17

Dallas? SARose Jan 15 #18

Not to mention that the large cities in red states which could theoretically support the Olympics Wiz Imp Jan 15 #24

Maybe in October ITAL Jan 15 #27

Mexico City actually has a mountain climate. Summers are cooler than most of the 48 states. LeftInTX Jan 15 #30

I still think October would work for Texas ITAL Jan 15 #35

It's still hot in October. At least in South Texas it is. And it's very humid. LeftInTX Jan 15 #36

I travel to see family in Northern Texas every year ITAL Jan 15 #37

Prime hurricane season SARose Jan 15 #39

Sorry, Gym. Toledo already has the Mud hens and can't take anything more. madinmaryland Jan 15 #19

Cry yourself to sleep, Jimbo. City Lights Jan 15 #21

He just craves relevancy of which he has none. spanone Jan 15 #23

and MAGA has passed him by. underpants Jan 15 #38

I didn't Rebl2 Jan 15 #25

Yeah, who knew ? Not Uglican Cogressthings, apparently. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 16 #44

Knowing Trump, he would want them at Mar-a-Lago LeftInTX Jan 15 #26

Good idea! Get him personally involved. Screw it up royally. keithbvadu2 Jan 15 #41

He would turn it into golf and country club event..LOL LeftInTX Jan 15 #43

No Red State cities put in a bid. Raven123 Jan 15 #28

Well, I would like him to quit Congress Just_Vote_Dem Jan 15 #29

It got him his 60 seconds of fame today. We'll have to wait to see what he wants tomorrow. Biophilic Jan 15 #31

And this Californian says go fuck yourself to the hottest circle of hell, Gym Jordan! Initech Jan 15 #32

Is Gym going to make sure the locker rooms are safe ? JI7 Jan 15 #34

He can't do anything. L.A. is a done deal. n/t valleyrogue Jan 15 #40

We can do it! PlanetBev Jan 16 #45

Guess he's never heard of the IOC? And is not subject to the US government? Xolodno Jan 16 #46

This whole red state/ blue state thing is bullshit. milestogo Jan 16 #48

The infrastructure for the games is built Johonny Jan 16 #50

For the record, Los Angeles was the only city in the entire world to bid for the 2028 Olympics. Wiz Imp Jan 16 #52

The Olympics are designed by Contract Law. DJT just can't cancel it & move it. Jacson6 Jan 16 #53

Let's move it to OH! Let Gym's state go broke doing the build out RainCaster Jan 16 #54

ALT HEADLINE: JORDAN TROLLS FOR ATTENTION, MEDIA OBLIGES Blue_Tires Jan 16 #55

Sure. Like any red state has the infrastructure. alarimer Jan 16 #56