Reply #25: Thanks for the tip

[KurtNYC]

I did contact others opposing the bid here just prior to the IOC's visit. We had a way to communicate directly with the committee members but those with more inside knowledge than I were not interested.

They view the IOC as a "predatory organization" -- one that basically provides an excuse for local politicians and construction firms to put huge projects with firm deadlines (extra profit/fees) on the taxpayers tab. They felt that NY's chances were "excellent" because the media money would be greater if they held the games here.

15 to 1 is a great payoff if one believes as I do that the real odds are closer to 2 to 1.