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Originally Posted by SwamP_ThinG
What, and you think south america is all third world?
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Where did I say that again? And where did I say European cities are all very advanced? Chances are, I've travelled across Europe much more extensively than you and know its good and bad.
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Originally Posted by SwamP_ThinG
Brasil being the strongest south american economy, has much more potential than Greece
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Prove that they have more "potential", whatever that is LOL. Greece is no economic superpower but is still more stable and productive than Brazil is.
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Originally Posted by SwamP_ThinG
After all, we are not talking about having the infrastructures...
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When I say infrastructure, we're not merely talking about new stadiums and a few facilities. The technical criteria used for the games includes: government support, public opinion, general infrastructure, security, venues, accommodation and transport. General infrastructure, security, accommodation and transport all fall under what one would consider infrastructure, and therefore it is a strong deal maker/breaker. S. American cities didn't get through the last round, along with a bunch of other cities around the world. Therefore, a large factor for these cities not getting through is due to their infrastructure. I hope that's easier for you to understand.
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Originally Posted by SwamP_ThinG
Because of US pression to outcast these countries, their good aplications are often neglected and shelfed.
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Do you have any proof that the US can pressure the IOC like this? If anything, all we hear is the anti-Americanism that will hamper NYC's chances.