Olympic call up's
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From: Outside the Matz
I am in the States at the moment and the coverage of the Olympics is constant.
There is much talk about Romneys comments and a lot of embarrasment about what he said.
A local news commentator has just said ' who would you want to look after you ? Someone who has had a few weeks of basic security training or a 22 year old British serviceman who has spent his young adult life digging in the sand for IEDs,constantly alert to the threat of suicide bombers and fights terrorism.
Guys I know its a S$^t deal but rest assured you are appreciated.
It may not be by our government but every one else talks about you.
Enjoy your leave when it eventually comes.
There is much talk about Romneys comments and a lot of embarrasment about what he said.
A local news commentator has just said ' who would you want to look after you ? Someone who has had a few weeks of basic security training or a 22 year old British serviceman who has spent his young adult life digging in the sand for IEDs,constantly alert to the threat of suicide bombers and fights terrorism.
Guys I know its a S$^t deal but rest assured you are appreciated.
It may not be by our government but every one else talks about you.
Enjoy your leave when it eventually comes.
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From: Australia - South of where I'd like to be !
Re the empty seats.
Obviously seats are handed out to Sponsors / VIP's et al well in advance
and I'm not sure if certain people get a certain number. It has also been
mentioned that they can't be returned to the pool to be sold as it is too costly
and time consuming.
So why not work it the other way round. Considering the lead up to the Olympics is so long, couldn't it be done the other way with Sponsors / VIP's and send them a tick and flick sheet which they have to return for the tickets they want and only these are sent out ?
The rest are then sold ?
Re soldiers, good to see some are enjoying it.
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Obviously seats are handed out to Sponsors / VIP's et al well in advance
and I'm not sure if certain people get a certain number. It has also been
mentioned that they can't be returned to the pool to be sold as it is too costly
and time consuming.
So why not work it the other way round. Considering the lead up to the Olympics is so long, couldn't it be done the other way with Sponsors / VIP's and send them a tick and flick sheet which they have to return for the tickets they want and only these are sent out ?
The rest are then sold ?
Re soldiers, good to see some are enjoying it.
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From: London UK
Well that can't be allowed to happen, because of ..... um ..... quick, think of a reason ..... ah yes, can't be allowed for Security Reasons
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
Or standing still?
Chap even has the right idea about celebrating!
British sharp-shooter Peter Wilson reacts to winning a gold at London 2012, saying he is going to get drunk to celebrate.
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Well, it's all over and I have to say it was bloody good. And the closing ceremony, in the main, was spectacular. Loved that the Who (well, two of them) closed the show.
I was especially proud of it all when Lord Coe took just two seconds of his life to say thank you to the men and women of the Armed Forces that stepped in to save the security of his games. Well played, your lordship
Everything else he said about the volunteers and the athletes and the people that managed to get tickets and the people that organized it, BZ.
So I shall say it for him. Thank you all of you for your good humoured professionalism. And I'm sorry your summer leave was buggered up and I'm even more sorry that you weren't publicly recognized at the end of the whole show.
With you all the way,
Courtney
I was especially proud of it all when Lord Coe took just two seconds of his life to say thank you to the men and women of the Armed Forces that stepped in to save the security of his games. Well played, your lordship
Everything else he said about the volunteers and the athletes and the people that managed to get tickets and the people that organized it, BZ.
So I shall say it for him. Thank you all of you for your good humoured professionalism. And I'm sorry your summer leave was buggered up and I'm even more sorry that you weren't publicly recognized at the end of the whole show.
With you all the way,
Courtney
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From: The Roman Empire
First of all my own opinion, it was an amazing couple of weeks that lifted the spirits of most people in the country and got such things as 0% annual growth predictions from the Bank Of England, Eurozone crises and whinging politicians off the headlines for a short while and made the nation feel good about itself again.
For those who wish to debate whether or not it was "worth it" in monetary terms, there are presumably several questions to answer:
1) What were the actual costs, apparent and hidden?
2) Where did that money actually come from (i.e. direct government money vs lottery funding, sponsorship input, sports funding, etc). So how much did the taxpayer actually contribute?
3) What are the financial immediate and long term benefits, and costs, to the country?
For those who consider it a waste of money, fine you're entitled to your opinion. Kindly lobby your MP as vociferously about the vast amounts of money the government wastes each year on the EU gravy train, various aspects of the welfare budget, etc to name but two. I would suggest that if you are sincere about saving taxpayers money there are far worst examples that happen year upon year, as opposed to once every 50+ years.
From my point of view I consider most of the money (G4S aside) was well spent.
For those who wish to debate whether or not it was "worth it" in monetary terms, there are presumably several questions to answer:
1) What were the actual costs, apparent and hidden?
2) Where did that money actually come from (i.e. direct government money vs lottery funding, sponsorship input, sports funding, etc). So how much did the taxpayer actually contribute?
3) What are the financial immediate and long term benefits, and costs, to the country?
For those who consider it a waste of money, fine you're entitled to your opinion. Kindly lobby your MP as vociferously about the vast amounts of money the government wastes each year on the EU gravy train, various aspects of the welfare budget, etc to name but two. I would suggest that if you are sincere about saving taxpayers money there are far worst examples that happen year upon year, as opposed to once every 50+ years.
From my point of view I consider most of the money (G4S aside) was well spent.
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From: Australia - South of where I'd like to be !
Yes, but at least the Aussies can't hide behind the language barrier when we gloat!
Not that we'd do that, after all we're British!
Yep, not that you would do that.
After commenting on how well the Olympics were run
and how well Team GB did, the next biggest sport
over the last 3 weeks was reminding Australia about it !!! LOL
Not that we'd do that, after all we're British!
Yep, not that you would do that.
After commenting on how well the Olympics were run
and how well Team GB did, the next biggest sport
over the last 3 weeks was reminding Australia about it !!! LOL
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From: Teetering Towers - somewhere in the Shires
I was talking to a Welsh mate about the closing ceremony, and he said:
"If I wanted to see five inappropriately dressed middle-aged women, climbing on top of taxis and screeching, I could have gone to Cardiff on any Saturday night!"
"If I wanted to see five inappropriately dressed middle-aged women, climbing on top of taxis and screeching, I could have gone to Cardiff on any Saturday night!"
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From: Somewhere flat
I was especially proud of it all when Lord Coe took just two seconds of his
life to say thank you to the men and women of the Armed Forces that stepped in
to save the security of his games. Well played, your lordship
On the subject of beating the Aussies, I heard that they are changing their national sport colours to "Green and Silver"!
