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[SGRU]

Madrid. It's a ghetto.

Such a stupid comment makes me wonder if you have ever been outside of your hometown.

And very glad of seeing Madrid out of this contest, by the way (I'm from Madrid).

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Considering that this is more than half a decade down the road, anything could happen to mitigate any excitement I've got for whichever site wins. Japan's got more than enough problems to deal with, and the ruckus in Syria's going to bring some trouble to Turkey. I'd rather it got to Istanbul based on the nation's current economy (that and Tokyo's already had its Olympics in 1964), but it's difficult to decide.

—Of course, I just want to see a less Western-based set of Olympiads, though that's never going to happen given the costs of the event.

 

[smokeandmirrors]

I like Japan but it would be awesome to have the Olympics in Turkey.

Well, they are having a good economical phase now and they have big staidums, and all the swimming pools ready. That's a plus.

Yeah. They could totally play up the "Games on TWO continents!!" thing.

 

[Ath]

I'd certainly be happy with either option. Istanbul is such a wonderful city, I was only there for a long weekend in 2006 but there was so much to see and do. I'd love to go there again and I think an Istanbul games would be excellent. Equally, I'd love to see what Tokyo would come up with. The thought of how they'd do their opening ceremony is very appealing.

 

[The Last Wizard]

if it's tokyo i'm gonna try to go

 

[Rommel]

if it's tokyo i'm gonna try to go

.

 

[Fare Godmace]

Yay, Madrid lost!

So glad we're not spending money on this.

 

[Funky Papa]

Istanbul pros:

• It will put a lot of scrutiny on Turkey and will probably make Erdogan do something spectacularly stupid that ends him once and for all.
• Maybe shit will turn out awesome.
• Olympics can do wonders helping to put a country on the map in more ways than one. See: Barcelona.

Istanbul cons:

• Erdogan is a douchebag and I'd hate if he turned this into a personal victory to push his agenda.
• Turkey is in a geostrategically complicated location. Plenty of bad people could use the Olympics to make themselves heard.
• I have to deal with a couple of Turkish gents who are overtly nationalistic even by Turkish standards. I don't think I'd be able to restrain myself for the entire duration of the Olympics.

 

[Octavion Rex]

Come on Japan! They would have it looking cool.

 

[Mii]

Istanbul pros:

Erdogan will probably build many parks

Istanbul cons:

None

 

[Facism]

Istanbul pros:

They'll probably build a lot more parks

Istanbul cons:

None

They'd probably build stadiums over the parks, then demolish them to build shopping malls and statues of Erdogan.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

Reading about Erdogan has reminded me how little I know of world politics. Eternal vigilance, I have failed you.

But yeah, Istanbul for sure. A shame there may never be an Olympiad in Africa (who knows...).

 

[wakajawaka]

I'm happy we didn't get them too, Olympics are one of the coolest things ever, but this country needs a lot of things before that.

Olympic games in Tokyo sounds awesome.

 

[number47]

Ill bet on toyko. I wouldn't bet on istanbul due to politics. having it in toyko will not only bring money in after their whole nuclear thing. it really puts pressure on them to clean up their mess.

I wonder how their tourism market will handle the business though.

 

[Wafflecakes]

It is my goal to attend these games. I am hoping it is Istanbul or Tokyo.

 

[Mindlog]

And some were bashing poor Memento's geography skills This thread is a pretty funny read.

 

[Brinbe]

I think Tokyo will get it

 

[Majine]

It is my goal to attend these games. I am hoping it is Istanbul or Tokyo.

Well, you're in luck. It's one of them.

 

[dripdripsplash]

Gooooo Istanbuuul!!!

 

[Lebron]

Tokyo is getting it. Everyone wants to see the Gundam opening ceremony.

 

[Dragoon En Regalia]

It won't be a Tokyo opening ceremony without avant-garde turn-of-the-'70s Shinjuku theatre!

—Right, guys?

 

[Memento_Mori15]

And some were bashing poor Memento's geography skills This thread is a pretty funny read.

Note to self: expect to remember everything in high school on GAF. Yet don't make fun of people's poor math skills.

 

[darkside31337]

I hope Tokyo gets it and the opening ceremony is just a giant concert featuring idols, both real and virtual.

 

[Wafflecakes]

Well, you're in luck. It's one of them.

Cute. Didn't realize they had already dropped Madrid.

 

[Mgoblue201]

Istanbul is one of those iconic cities that deserves to host the Olympics, but there is probably a more compelling case that it should be in Japan.

 

[gutter_trash]

Damn Spain! You guys have money problems, back out and take care of your people instead.

 

[Megalosaro]

The Capital of the Roman Empire vs The Most Modern City In the World.

Past vs Present. What a fascinating finale.

 

[Kapsama]

here's hoping that Erdogan tries to bully the committee and fets Istanbul disqualified.

 

[AngryMoth]

So is this just about who paid the most bribes like it is with the World Cup or is the city actually decided on merit?

 

[Kickz]

Spain is broooooooooooooooooooooooooooke

 

[KanyeEast]

Istanbul deserves it. Tokyo already hosted once and fuck being a nuclear mutant.
GO ISTANBUL GO. Fascist Erdogan haters are gonna cry tonight if Istanbul gets it.

 

[LordCanti]

Come on Tokyo. The way we're going, who knows if there'll be an Istanbul in 2020.

Spoiler

That's a joke, before someone replies with a serious reason why there'll be an Istanbul in 2020. Who knows if it'll be a safe place to travel in 2020 is a more apt question.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

Such a stupid comment makes me wonder if you have ever been outside of your hometown.

And very glad of seeing Madrid out of this contest, by the way (I'm from Madrid).

Yep, it's a relief. More useless construction projects to funnel public money into the dirty hands of our corrupt politicians... yuck.

I do think they'll keep trying it, they need to keep wasting our money in order to fuel the brown envelopes.

But meanwhile, gotta enjoy these jackasses got some egg on their face. Fuckers on TV were even talking of Madrid going ahead with a full majority vote, lmao.

 

[questionmark]

How long till they announce the winner?

 

[leroidys]

Istanbul deserves it. Tokyo already hosted once and fuck being a nuclear mutant.
GO ISTANBUL GO. Fascist Erdogan haters are gonna cry tonight if Istanbul gets it.

Are you calling the people that hate erdogan fascists? Lord.

 

[KanyeEast]

How long till they announce the winner?

Few minutes to go. I think about 5 minutes

 

[disco]

Istanbul desperately needs this. Where would they fit it in Tokyo!?

 

[wakajawaka]

Few minutes to go. I think about 5 minutes

I thought it was in 30 mins?

 

[Majine]

Istanbul desperately needs this. Where would they fit it in Tokyo!?

They've had it before.

 

[Brinbe]

starting back up

and their audio is fucked

 

[Mailenstein]

Tokyo should get it, but Istanbul will get it. Politics.

 

[lefantome]

I'm for Istanbul, european city but in a secular(until now and i hope it will remain like this) eurasian country and it's a beauty.

 

[leroidys]

Tokyo should get it, but Istanbul will get it. Politics.

I think Istanbul would be a better choice. Either would be cool though.

 

[Kenka]

Germany has officially backed Turkey up.

Put together, they weight 160M inhabitants. That's half of the US and 1/4 of continental Europe. On the other hand, Japan seems isolated.

 

[TCRS]

The Olmypics 2012 opening and closing... I thought it's going to be embarassing, but it was magical. I have to watch them again.

Hopefully Tokyo can put on a similarily spectacular show. Go Tokyo!

 

[Coldnoodle]

Here we go.

 

[KanyeEast]

I think it's going to be Tokyo. They got the most of the votes in the first round.

 

[Majine]

In the first round, Tokyo got the most votes, but not majority.

 

[NYR]

Go Tokyo. World class games for a world class city.

 

[Meaning Of Karma]

Having it in Tokyo over Istanbul would feel wrong, somehow.