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« on: February 03, 2010, 05:22:46 pm » |
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 VANCOUVER, British Columbia – President Barack Obama's decision not to attend the Winter Olympics has eased some of the security concerns, although organizers still expect at least 40 foreign dignitaries needing special protection. Assistant Commissioner Bud Mercer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said Wednesday that security will be ready for their arrival, along with the estimated 5,500 athletes and coaches, 11,000 media and 350,000 visitors expected to descend on Vancouver in the coming weeks. "It would have made things more complex but we would have done it," Mercer said, when asked about Obama's decision not to attend. Security is costing Canadians almost $609 million, four times the original estimate. The opening ceremony isn't until Feb. 12, but already Vancouver is beginning to resemble an armed camp. Several streets are closed, helicopters patrol the skies and security perimeters have been established around 80 sport and non-sport venues. Mercer said a 30-mile-radius restriction on aircraft has been established, centered around the athletes' villages in Vancouver and Whistler. Those restrictions will not affect operations at Vancouver International Airport, where athletes and officials will arrive at secured zones. <SNIP> http://news.yahoo.com/s/a.../oly_vancouver_security_3 |
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thundley4
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« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2010, 05:26:17 pm » |
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Why would Lord Zero need special security precautions? Doesn't the whole world love him?
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« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2010, 05:29:17 pm » |
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You just have to wonder how big this ego is.
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DefiantSix
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« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2010, 05:37:24 pm » |
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You just have to wonder how big this ego is.
Big enough that the ADIZ over DC is stilll in place; not because of any perceived terrorist threat, but in order to keep aircraft from crashing into that gigantic ego. |
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« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2010, 05:38:27 pm » |
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He's not attending the Olympics?
That means only 2 things.....either he's already been to Vancouver....or it's too cold this time of year.
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thundley4
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2010, 05:51:46 pm » |
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He's not attending the Olympics?
That means only 2 things.....either he's already been to Vancouver....or it's too cold this time of year.
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« Reply #6 on: February 03, 2010, 06:25:02 pm » |
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He's saving our money for his Vegas Vacation. How thoughtful.  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2010, 06:33:22 pm » |
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C'mon guys. Bush was the first President to attend the games when they were out of country. Now, I thought it was cool, but the spin will be that he isn't doing anything Bush did.
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2010, 06:46:45 pm » |
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Probably cynical but I just don`t imagine he thinks Canada counts.
Does anyone doubt that if this was in Finland,France,Norway,etc he wouldn`t go and parade in front of the socialist Euro twits?
Think about it,what kind of groveling and apologizing can he do with Canada?
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2010, 06:50:16 pm » |
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Probably cynical but I just don`t imagine he thinks Canada counts.
Does anyone doubt that if this was in Finland,France,Norway,etc he wouldn`t go and parade in front of the socialist Euro twits?
Think about it,what kind of groveling and apologizing can he do with Canada?
Besides, he's still nursing a cases of the hips after getting laughed off the stage with his bid for the Chicago Olympics. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2010, 07:07:11 pm » |
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If an AQ attack is really in the works for sometime in the next six months, I can't see him going to Canada considering the number of Islamo-terrorists the Canadians let hang out over there. They let anyone in on a "Refugee" claim.
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2010, 10:38:43 pm » |
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it just so happens, his monthly physical coincides with that day, and he's unwilling to give the canadian doctors a spin while he's over there.
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« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2010, 11:42:00 pm » |
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it just so happens, his monthly physical coincides with that day, and he's unwilling to give the canadian doctors a spin while he's over there.
Besides, there aren't any neurologists in Canada that can do a proctological exam.... |
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« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2010, 12:49:14 am » |
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IMHO the only reason he isnt going: 1. They are not giving him an award 2. they are not going to kiss his ass or allow him to give a speech.
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« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2010, 05:14:26 am » |
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Not enough bros in Canada. Actually, I think that is exactly it. Winter Olympics= all white and asians. Guarantee you he goes to the summer olympics. If he wanted to hang around white people, he'd just stay with the senate. |
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