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Latka_Gravas
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on Jul 19th, 2012, 1:24pm, Gutsy wrote:And look at the 204 countries taking part.
95% from the unwashed armpit of the world.
Why enter the Promised Land in the back of a refrigerated lorry when you can fly in in comfort and disappear before you've got your Nikes on.
It's going to be a shambles,it will be a showcase for all the wrong reasons.
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So, according to you, 194 of the 204 countries taking part in the Olympics come from "the unwashed armpit of the world". Would you care to list the 10 countries that you consider "washed"?
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I am but mad north northwest. When the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.
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Gutsy
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Pick em out yourself if you're that concerned.
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Latka_Gravas
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on Jul 19th, 2012, 3:43pm, Gutsy wrote:| Pick em out yourself if you're that concerned. |
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I'm not the one making the claim. Perhaps you should not post such a statement if you are unable or unwilling to back it up with hard evidence.
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I am but mad north northwest. When the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw.
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Gutsy
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OK.
Just ignore my posts in future,I'll reciprocate.
Afghanistan to Zimbabwe...take your pick if inclined.
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Xenophobia Gutsy? I think so 
As much as I also did not want to have the Games here, I would have liked Paris to do 'em, I do wish them and all involved in them well and hope they are succussful and amazing - I am sure they will be.
The thing I am against is the way Londoners have been treated, albeit for a few weeks in Summer. Our city has been hijacked and I for one will be far away watching it (perhaps) whilst brushing up on my Portugese
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Gutsy
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Xenophobia,no,like you just fed up with being steam rollered.
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yanny
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can stratford,and newham cope with the amount of people descending on it
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tkane
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I was near Valentines park to see the torch and there were very large enthusiastic crowds all over the route. Barkingside High Street was absolutely packed I am told.
Just proves this forum is infested with disaffected old grumpies who have nothing better to do than moan about everything under the sun. Get out there and enjoy life, it was nice to see all segments of the community out in the sunshine at 9am having a good time.
The Olympics will be great.
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High quality, higher-density developments are the only way that essential regeneration in Ilford can occur, whilst at the same time reducing the pressure on precious green-belt land!
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on Jul 22nd, 2012, 10:32am, tkane wrote:I was near Valentines park to see the torch and there were very large enthusiastic crowds all over the route. Barkingside High Street was absolutely packed I am told.
Just proves this forum is infested with disaffected old grumpies who have nothing better to do than moan about everything under the sun. Get out there and enjoy life, it was nice to see all segments of the community out in the sunshine at 9am having a good time.
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They were more than likely there hopeing the torch bearer would chuck the torch into that eyesore heap Pioneer Point. 
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yanny
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well, everyone has different opinions about the olympics, at the mo on here, its more negative than positive. but according to youtube 2 hours ago, dagenham and barkingside are the 2 places where there only seems to be some support via videos being uploaded. maybe its too early 2 say whether the people of ilford are for or against.
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I missed it all and on my way to the airport to get away from it all. Enjoy.
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yanny
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well if its a tan u r after, stay in this country and save a few quid, i was up in margate yesterday and i got burnt. ooh me 'ed! lol
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I wonder about the sanity of the idiots running (attempting to run?) this ridiculous circus.
Two hour queues on the A13 from Rainham to Canning Town because a lane on the Canning Town flyover has been taken out for the Olympics.
So, the Olympic officials leave the mountain bike event at Hadleigh and travel down the A13. They get to Rainham, then queue for two hours for the privilege of using the lane that has caused all the delays because it has been empty for two hours waiting for them ...
Does not compute!
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yanny
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.....arent the london bus drivers up in arms over ' a special olympic lane ' ??
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