Can London surpass Beijing in hosting this Olympic successfuly

[topuser]

It will be real interesting to see if London can outsmart Beijing in terms of hosting the olympic games.

 

[wanamingo]

I think China knows how to pack em in much more efficiently.

But China definitely losses points for the whole smog clouds, and human rights thing.

 

[Reynod]

London seems to be doing a top job in terms of security and goodwill towards the contestants. They all seem very happy about the conditions and the people.

The poms have always put on a good event and they do the little things others miss ... like taking care of the elderly, disabled and parents with little kids ... making sure they don't get pushed or shoved around in busy areas and that amenities are good.

The British media seem to be on their best behaviour too ... somebody must have put a rocket up them in the last week or so ... they don't seem quite so feral.

Very good coverage for events too.

Good commentators.

The Brits and Yanks are ecxellent commentators.

 

[Pyree]

I would be surprised if it doesn't. After all, there is a 4 year gap between the events and China is still officially a developing country.

 

[Reynod]

I wouldn't call them developing ... they are stuck in a Stalinist hole.

 

[Pyree]

Stalinist hole.

Good description. Stuck politically, but the economics, technology and the people are screaming for more political head room to florish.

 

[fazers_on_stun]

Well, lessee - London's mayor gets hung up on a high wire , more empty seats than filled ones, losing over a billion dollars due to all the snafus.. Yep, amazing demonstration of Brit efficiency..

BTW, I used to live in London so I'm entitled to a little criticism ..

 

[tilt360com]

i dont see any problem why they cant so far