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Olympic decision as it happened (Obami FAIL)
BBC Sport ^

Posted on 10/02/2009 12:20:41 PM PDT by frogjerk

BBC News' Adam Brookes in Chicago: "The shock of Chicago's elimination was greater for the fact that it came in the first round. And greater for the fact that President Obama had taken valuable hours from his packed and tense political schedule to travel to Copenhagen. His legendary powers of persuasion will be said to have failed him, though in reality it will be Chicago's bid that failed him. Nonetheless, this is a moment which allows the president's detractors to allege waning prestige on the part of his presidency. And it will raise questions about the political advice that he is receiving."

(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: 2016olympics; fail; olympics
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WRaleigh on 606: "1 Chicago. 2 Madrid. 3 Rio. 4 Tokyo. I think all these presentations are irrelevant ...there is no way that they are going to say no to Obama! Madrid number two because it seems like the best bid to me."

NOBAMA!

1 posted on 10/02/2009 12:20:41 PM PDT by frogjerk
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To: frogjerk
His legendary powers of persuasion will be said to have failed him, though in reality it will be Chicago's bid that failed him.

Oh, good grief.

2 posted on 10/02/2009 12:21:55 PM PDT by FourPeas (Why does Professor Presbury's wolfhound, Roy, endeavour to bite him?)
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To: frogjerk
"his packed and tense political schedule"

That must exclude the golf rounds, NYC "dates", w/e at Camp David and Wednesday WH PArty Nights.

When does 0be have time to meet with S0r0s?

3 posted on 10/02/2009 12:22:24 PM PDT by Paladin2 (Big Ears + Big Spending --> BigEarMarx, the man behind TOTUS)
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To: frogjerk
As a Commitee Member, you could vote for this:

Or this:

Any Questions?

4 posted on 10/02/2009 12:25:31 PM PDT by 11th Commandment (Proud Member of the DHS radical list since Jan 20, 2009)
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To: frogjerk
As a Commitee Member, you could vote for this:

Or this:

Any Questions?

5 posted on 10/02/2009 12:25:33 PM PDT by 11th Commandment (Proud Member of the DHS radical list since Jan 20, 2009)
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To: frogjerk

Anyone notice how white the crowd was in Chicago? Nary a African-American in the crowd.


6 posted on 10/02/2009 12:25:53 PM PDT by King Hawk
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To: Paladin2

Guess it’s O that is all wee weed up now!

MMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMM


7 posted on 10/02/2009 12:27:06 PM PDT by Carley (OBAMA IS A MALEVOLENT FORCE IN THE WORLD)
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To: frogjerk

His “legendary powers of persuaion”.....

Spare us. His arrogance is such that he is likely stunned that the IOC didn’t “drink the juice”. I’ll bet Oprah and Michelle are completely shocked that the world didn’t fall at their feet as well.

Not only did Chicago get tossed, they didn’t even make it to the second round. Hahahaha....


8 posted on 10/02/2009 12:27:15 PM PDT by JudyinCanada
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To: 11th Commandment

Someone needs to create a “94/0=FAIL” where the “0” is the obama symbol...


9 posted on 10/02/2009 12:27:49 PM PDT by Neidermeyer
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To: frogjerk

Maybe when those "sophisticated" Europeans got a good look at Bammy and Michelle, this is what they saw...

10 posted on 10/02/2009 12:27:59 PM PDT by Kenton
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To: frogjerk

Although only four cities were in the running, Al Franken still received a few votes thanks to a box of IOC ballots that an ACORN community organizer found in the trunk of a car.


11 posted on 10/02/2009 12:32:49 PM PDT by Buck W. (The President of the United States IS named Schickelgruber...)
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To: frogjerk

Y’all quit bitching about Obama and Michelle. It was a sacrifice to have to leave the the kids and fly to Copenhagen.


12 posted on 10/02/2009 12:37:26 PM PDT by Rebelbase (This is the time of year when ACORNS fall.)
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To: frogjerk
Obama had taken valuable hours from his packed and tense political schedule

The man must just be worn to the bone. My company just laid off another 5%.

13 posted on 10/02/2009 12:37:51 PM PDT by throwback
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To: frogjerk

“..President Obama had taken valuable hours from his packed and tense political schedule.”

Surprising they’re honest enough to admit it’s a “political” schedule, rather than an “executive” shcedule.


14 posted on 10/02/2009 12:41:05 PM PDT by Pessimist (u)
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To: 11th Commandment

Brazilian women have some of the best butts in the world. Bring it on Rio!


15 posted on 10/02/2009 12:44:28 PM PDT by Contra
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To: Contra

You won’t have to wait until 2016, you’ll get a sneak preview at the 2014 World Cup.


16 posted on 10/02/2009 12:45:47 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: frogjerk
Apparently the IOC doesn't put much stock in community organizing....
17 posted on 10/02/2009 12:48:05 PM PDT by AngelesCrestHighway
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To: frogjerk

They probably resented his interference.


18 posted on 10/02/2009 12:48:34 PM PDT by bilhosty (Don' t tax people tax newsprint)
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To: Pessimist
“..President Obama had taken valuable hours from his packed and tense political schedule.”

Meanwhile the farmers and agricultural workers of central Ca. being denied their water rights by the govt. enviromentalism are ignored in their cries and pleas to have their water restored. That's a tragedy--not Chicago!

19 posted on 10/02/2009 12:48:49 PM PDT by tflabo
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To: 11th Commandment
Actually, you vote for this:


or this:


20 posted on 10/02/2009 12:52:57 PM PDT by Jeff Chandler (Hear us, O Bama: Mmm, mmm, mmm.)
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