Yeah, we will all watch odd bits when its actually on but this whole thing was a product of Blair's vanity. The day after the venue was announced - look what happened. Earlier this year one prat is able to disrupt the boatrace - what price four weeks of the Olympics and associated events. Public service unions and fuel delivery drivers are already flexing their muscles. Hotel prices go through the roof under the guise of 'event pricing', thousands of corporate tickets unsold through the licensed touts. Sure it will be a great event but the cost will be substantial.
Much as I love sport - today in London we have Championship play-off final at Wembley, Heineken Final at Twickenham, test match at Lords not to mention the Euro Wendyball final in Munich - the Olympics/Paralympics too big, too expensive and if they get through without some disruption.................Warships on the Thames, snipers on roofs, Typhoons at Northolt, Missiles on top of office blocks !
Last edited by beamer; 19th May 2012 at 14:49.