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PlanetBev

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45. We can do it!

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 02:02 AM

Jan 2025

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 2025 OP

He just wants more access to the locker rooms. n/t FSogol Jan 2025 #1

... Celerity Jan 2025 #42

😂😂😂😂 Traildogbob Jan 2025 #51

Yeah, if a city in a red state wants it they can submit a bid and proposal like everybody else. tanyev Jan 2025 #2

most cities lose money. la, tho, because they've done it several times, mopinko Jan 2025 #20

It would help if Trump would move the Cuyahoga river from Ohio to Los Angeles. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2025 #3

Didn't the Cuyahoga River catch fire at one time (pollution)? nt allegorical oracle Jan 2025 #8

Yes, but some darn libruls cleaned it up. It hasn't burned in years. JustABozoOnThisBus Jan 2025 #16

He's stupid JustAnotherGen Jan 2025 #4

Even if we could, how do you ready a city in 7 months. Norbert Jan 2025 #5

LA may also have a problem time-wise. The Games require a lot of housing. nt allegorical oracle Jan 2025 #9

7 months? The LA Olympics aren't until 2028. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #22

And this has been in the planning stages for like over 10 years now. Initech Jan 2025 #47

Right. The 2034 Winter Olympics have already been awarded to Salt Lake City - that's 10 years in advance. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #49

Omg, can you imagine the budget hole that would create in Alabama? ExciteBike66 Jan 2025 #6

CA would end up funding it anyway along with NY & other blue states. Lemons UK Jan 2025 #7

Did he say where? What city in a red state has the capacity for it? Did he say? Srkdqltr Jan 2025 #10

The summer games are in 2028. ProudMNDemocrat Jan 2025 #11

The Olympics is none of his fucking business. Why wasn't this guy charged way back when????? Vinca Jan 2025 #12

They just know Trump will get booed if he shows his face there. Initech Jan 2025 #33

Nobody can move the location except the committee. How fucking stupid themaguffin Jan 2025 #13

Red state meaning Trump's friends in Russia? China? North Korea? newdeal2 Jan 2025 #14

Republican says words... Macrophylla Jan 2025 #15

Fuck him malaise Jan 2025 #17

Dallas? SARose Jan 2025 #18

Not to mention that the large cities in red states which could theoretically support the Olympics Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #24

Maybe in October ITAL Jan 2025 #27

Mexico City actually has a mountain climate. Summers are cooler than most of the 48 states. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #30

I still think October would work for Texas ITAL Jan 2025 #35

It's still hot in October. At least in South Texas it is. And it's very humid. LeftInTX Jan 2025 #36

I travel to see family in Northern Texas every year ITAL Jan 2025 #37

Prime hurricane season SARose Jan 2025 #39

Sorry, Gym. Toledo already has the Mud hens and can't take anything more. madinmaryland Jan 2025 #19

Cry yourself to sleep, Jimbo. City Lights Jan 2025 #21

He just craves relevancy of which he has none. spanone Jan 2025 #23

and MAGA has passed him by. underpants Jan 2025 #38

I didn't Rebl2 Jan 2025 #25

Yeah, who knew ? Not Uglican Cogressthings, apparently. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2025 #44

Knowing Trump, he would want them at Mar-a-Lago LeftInTX Jan 2025 #26

Good idea! Get him personally involved. Screw it up royally. keithbvadu2 Jan 2025 #41

He would turn it into golf and country club event..LOL LeftInTX Jan 2025 #43

No Red State cities put in a bid. Raven123 Jan 2025 #28

Well, I would like him to quit Congress Just_Vote_Dem Jan 2025 #29

It got him his 60 seconds of fame today. We'll have to wait to see what he wants tomorrow. Biophilic Jan 2025 #31

And this Californian says go fuck yourself to the hottest circle of hell, Gym Jordan! Initech Jan 2025 #32

Is Gym going to make sure the locker rooms are safe ? JI7 Jan 2025 #34

He can't do anything. L.A. is a done deal. n/t valleyrogue Jan 2025 #40

We can do it! PlanetBev Jan 2025 #45

Guess he's never heard of the IOC? And is not subject to the US government? Xolodno Jan 2025 #46

This whole red state/ blue state thing is bullshit. milestogo Jan 2025 #48

The infrastructure for the games is built Johonny Jan 2025 #50

For the record, Los Angeles was the only city in the entire world to bid for the 2028 Olympics. Wiz Imp Jan 2025 #52

The Olympics are designed by Contract Law. DJT just can't cancel it & move it. Jacson6 Jan 2025 #53

Let's move it to OH! Let Gym's state go broke doing the build out RainCaster Jan 2025 #54

ALT HEADLINE: JORDAN TROLLS FOR ATTENTION, MEDIA OBLIGES Blue_Tires Jan 2025 #55

Sure. Like any red state has the infrastructure. alarimer Jan 2025 #56