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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (517782)10/2/2009 1:15:19 PM
From: tejek  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1583945
 
Ted, > Rio de Janeiro selected to host 2016 Summer Olympics

I guess Chicago didn't bribe enough IOC officials like Salt Lake City did. Remember that scandal from years back?

Vaguely.

Frankly, if Chicago had to lose to someone, let it be to Brazil.



To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (517782)10/2/2009 1:36:37 PM
From: bentway1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 1583945
 
"I guess Chicago didn't bribe enough IOC officials like Salt Lake City did. Remember that scandal from years back?"

yes, indeed. It's surprising - maybe Obama nixed it. Mitt Romney was the bagman here.


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