Thought Exercise re: LA Olympics—saving grace for US democracy or a weak point?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm more interested in how our supposed joint world cup with Mexico and Canada will work out.... or not.

The US should not be allowed to participate.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't mind seeing the US being kicked out of World Cup hosting in 2026. It is possible since we are co-hosting with Mexico and Canada. FIFA can just say it is for athlete protection from unwarranted ICE actions.

[Anonymous]

Hell yeah! It is crucial we really screw over all those people living in the Los Angeles area right now.

[Anonymous]

I'm sure Trump will do whatever he can to ensure LA is screwed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a very long time away. World Cup should be interesting, though.

Nah no way!

Futbol fans are fanatics. They will not boycott… Christ did u see where the last one was held and all the people that died to make it happen …and the show went on.

FIFA is corrupt

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a very long time away. World Cup should be interesting, though.

Nah no way!

Futbol fans are fanatics. They will not boycott… Christ did u see where the last one was held and all the people that died to make it happen …and the show went on.

FIFA is corrupt

I think people are taking about countries boycotting, not fans. But I think a lot of foreigners would think twice about coming here anyway.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm sure Trump will do whatever he can to ensure LA is screwed.

LA seems to be doing a good job of that all on its own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s a very long time away. World Cup should be interesting, though.

Nah no way!

Futbol fans are fanatics. They will not boycott… Christ did u see where the last one was held and all the people that died to make it happen …and the show went on.

FIFA is corrupt

I think people are taking about countries boycotting, not fans. But I think a lot of foreigners would think twice about coming here anyway.

It'll be fine. With the way things are going, California will have seceded by 2028.

[Anonymous]

Olympics and World Cup will just provide more opportunities for Trump’s extortion and corruption.

[Anonymous]

The Olympics should be held in the same place every four years. Preferably in Greece. So much waste and fraud in constructing the traveling show every four years. But like so many aging institutions, the IOC is all about the ripoff.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a point at which other countries will boycott the LA Olympics in response to Trump’s disrespectful treatment and restrictions on the press? Will that prevent the government from abandoning democracy? I was looking for some hope that the patriotism and glamour of hosting the Olympics might be a more powerful check on Trump becoming more autocratic, but perhaps any international protest would be sadly spun/interpreted as “deserved” economic punishment for liberal Angelenos (even though LA and SoCal has many Rs, too).

Countries should boycott. Fires, weather related issues are there too. Or cancel them. Or do an Americas version.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The Olympics should be held in the same place every four years. Preferably in Greece. So much waste and fraud in constructing the traveling show every four years. But like so many aging institutions, the IOC is all about the ripoff.

And will keep Greece relevant and could it help their economy?

[Anonymous]

I hope the Olympics gets boycotted and then cancelled!

[Anonymous]

Please. No one's boycotting over Ukraine and some delusional white American liberals' complaints.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Resist the American Olympics.

People are losing their jobs and healthcare. You are so out of touch.