Does anyone else think paying a fine directly to cops on the scene before theres been an arrest or arraignment is really just a fucking corrupt system?
I wonder if they get to keep what they wore during the closing ceremony.
The Mongolian wrestling coaches are worth a watch.Are they over? I didn't watch a single minute of these Olympics. Not even a video clip.
I guess you don't travel through the US much, many cops take credit cards.Does anyone else think paying a fine directly to cops on the scene before theres been an arrest or arraignment is really just a fucking corrupt system?
That was an awesome sight. And it's the kind of thing only Japan can pull off.Anyone catch the closing ceremony? I like what they did with the Japanese prime minister / Mario.
I read a few reviews that say these Olympics were sub-par in terms of organization and facilities. It seems they did well on a limited budget and horrible conditions beforehand, but the end result is that it wasn't really an "amazing Olympics" from that perspective. And the paralympics have been gutted.It's a shame Brazil had to deal with such bad publicity beforehand, as it likely cost them hundreds of millions if not billions of dollars in the long run. They seem to have done and incredible job and put on a pretty amazing Olympics. The worst part about it seems to have dbag Lochte's immaturity and malicious storytelling (and some judged bouts, which wasn't the brazilians fault).
The locals got a soccer gold medal. What more could they want?
Not if you eat, drink and breathe soccerClean water?
Not if you eat, drink and breathe soccer
(And don't drink out of the diving pool, either)
Barbados is known as "The Land of the Flying Fish". It also was the main reason of a maritime border dispute between the two countries.I don't get the flying fish reference. However, despite his parents' roots, he was actually born and raised in Canada.
I learn something new every day.Barbados is known as "The Land of the Flying Fish". It also was the main reason of a maritime border dispute between the two countries.
I see.Also, because of his parents roots, he could've represented one of us if he wanted to, instead of Canada.
It's now four major sponsors who have dropped Lochte.Speedo has dropped Ryan Lochte
In fact, not only has Speedo dropped Lochte, they also re-redirected $50000 of the money he would have otherwise gotten to Save The Children, specifically targeted at Brazil's needy kids.
This actually may turn out to be a win for Speedo. They get to drop Lochte and for less money they score points in Brazil and around the world with that charitable donation, which is also a tax writeoff.
I read a few reviews that say these Olympics were sub-par in terms of organization and facilities. It seems they did well on a limited budget and horrible conditions beforehand, but the end result is that it wasn't really an "amazing Olympics" from that perspective. And the paralympics have been gutted.
But what the locals are worried about is that even though they didn't overspend on these by world standards, the limited budget is coming out of a bigger, even more limited budget, so it may impact basic services in Brazil, without adding that much to the infrastructure. (One example is a main road that was built for the Olympics connects a rich area to another rich area, and does nothing for the people who need it most... although one comment that was made was that it might help maids get to work in those rich areas quicker. Ouch.)
It's now four major sponsors who have dropped Lochte.
http://money.cnn.com/2016/08/22/news/companies/ryan-lochte-speedo/index.html
Speedo
Polo Ralph Lauren
Gentle Hair Removal
Airweave
Also, Macy's is removing ads with his picture, although they claim it's just because it's a scheduled ad change.
I wonder if this guy is going to be broke soon.
Was the fine paid to the cops or to the security guard(s)? My understanding was that the security guard(s) demanded that the vandalism be paid for on the spot or they would call the cops.Does anyone else think paying a fine directly to cops on the scene before theres been an arrest or arraignment is really just a fucking corrupt system?
I read a few reviews that say these Olympics were sub-par in terms of organization and facilities. It seems they did well on a limited budget and horrible conditions beforehand, but the end result is that it wasn't really an "amazing Olympics" from that perspective. And the paralympics have been gutted.
But what the locals are worried about is that even though they didn't overspend on these by world standards, the limited budget is coming out of a bigger, even more limited budget, so it may impact basic services in Brazil, without adding that much to the infrastructure. (One example is a main road that was built for the Olympics connects a rich area to another rich area, and does nothing for the people who need it most... although one comment that was made was that it might help maids get to work in those rich areas quicker. Ouch.)
It wasn't a fine. As we understand it, the security guard told the swimmers (through a translator) that they needed to pay the gas station for damages or they would call the police. The swimmers smartly dug into their pockets and ponied up 50 bucks.Was the fine paid to the cops or to the security guard(s)? My understanding was that the security guard(s) demanded that the vandalism be paid for on the spot or they would call the cops.
And I can't blame them. If you caught some tourists vandalizing your car and you knew that they were leaving the country in a few days, you'd probably do the same thing. I had a friend who got into a minor car accident in New York a few years back (he was visiting and the accident was his fault). Neither party wanted to wait for the cops and the guy told him, "give me $200 and we'll call it even." Both sides left satisfied with the negotiation and I suspect Lochte would have too if he wasn't a spoiled douche. I'm glad it's costing him money - my God man, you're 32 years old, grow the fuck up already.