Immediately after news broke that Chicago came in last in voting for the 2016 Olympics my in-box & Facebook filled quickly. Here's my own humble list of "
Top 10 Reasons Why Chicago Lost Its Olympics Bid."- Arrogance. The Chicago organizers drank too much of the Kool-Aid they continually served.
- Mayor Daley emphasized in closing remarks that the Olympics would be good for Chicago instead of how Chicago would be good for the Olympics.
- There was way too much local boosterism on the part of media instead of critical thinking (and commentary) on what was wrong with the Chicago bid.
- We sent Oprah. Rio sent Pele. 'nuff said ...
- The IOC is quirky at best. Remember that these people took bribes (from the Salt Lake City committee).
- When will we understand that most of the world hates us?
- Chicago organizers pooh-poohed local, VERY VOCAL opposition who didn't want the games here.
- Reputation matters. An ex-governor is in prison and another one is on the way.
- Persistence pays. Brazil was rejected three times previously. They earned this one.
- Oak Street Beach ain't the Copacabana! (Anybody got tickets for beach volleyball?)
Immediately after news broke that Chicago came in last in voting for the 2016 Olympics my in-box & Facebook filled quickly. Here's my own humble list of "Top 10 Reasons Why Chicago Lost Its Olympics Bid."
