What with alleged corruption with Olympic ticket sales, now comes Euro 2012 (alleged) corruption. Why do these events still exist and why do the (allegedly corrupt) governing bodies continue to award them to (allegedly corrupt) countries? Answers on a postcard to Sepp Blatter, Jacques Rogge and Michael Platini...
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Originally posted by darmstadt View PostWhat with alleged corruption with Olympic ticket sales, now comes Euro 2012 (alleged) corruption. Why do these events still exist and why do the (allegedly corrupt) governing bodies continue to award them to (allegedly corrupt) countries? Answers on the back of a £50 note to Sepp Blatter, Jacques Rogge and Michael Platini...Coffee's for closers -
Suspicions that Swedish companies were involved in corrupt deals were aroused when three stadiums arrived as flat packs."A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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The myth of pheidippides, he was aked to run 300 miles and they now tell us he ran the distance between windsor park and London which is 26.2 miles before dropping dead.
Eric Liddell and the story of Chariots Of Fire was completely made up.
Olympic stories are always imbelished, added to, invented and contrived.
You want honesty from these people?Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostThe myth of pheidippides, he was aked to run 300 miles and they now tell us he ran the distance between windsor park and London which is 26.2 miles before dropping dead.
Eric Liddell and the story of Chariots Of Fire was completely made up.
Olympic stories are always imbelished, added to, invented and contrived.
You want honesty from these people?
good points. Who needs Glory, Human endeavour, Athletic prowess and drive
when we can look to minnie-me for inspiration
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Originally posted by EternalOptimist View Post
good points. Who needs Glory, Human endeavour, Athletic prowess and drive
when we can look to minnie-me for inspiration
good points. Who needs Glory, Human endeavour, Athletic prowess and drive.
when we can look to minnie-me for inspiration.Comment
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Originally posted by minestrone View Post
I know I out in a few mistakes from time to time but...
gold for minnie.
i think.(\__/)
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostThe myth of pheidippides, he was aked to run 300 miles and they now tell us he ran the distance between windsor park and London which is 26.2 miles before dropping dead.
Eric Liddell and the story of Chariots Of Fire was completely made up.
Olympic stories are always imbelished, added to, invented and contrived.
You want honesty from these people?Originally posted by minestrone View PostDo not worry, Scotland is on hand to explain the English language to English posters.
Why should England tremble?Comment
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