Why Hold The World Cup in Africa?, page 1
Pages:
ATS Members have flagged this thread 0 times


reply posted on 11-3-2010 @ 04:03 PM by andy1033
reply to post by captaintyinknots


Countries need money to build infrastructure. It probably costs billions of pounds, to build and host a world cup. Though they do get alot of that back, not sure how much. But you do need to be rich to host one.

Fifa are all about money, just like all fat cats. Money talks, and bribes are lovely for the top, lol.


reply posted on 11-3-2010 @ 04:14 PM by jazz10
reply to post by andy1033


In what sense?



reply posted on 11-3-2010 @ 04:54 PM by muzzleflash
Countdown 90 days. www.fifa.com...

Is South Africa ready?

Famine : I think there will be enough food to go around for the games.

Poverty : The local government is taking drastic measures to improve the living qualities of the historically deprived population in the region. In fact, I think the locals are more exited about the games than most of us are. Not to mention, the Cup will bring a lot of wealth and business to all the shops in town. Huge economic boost, like the Olympics.

HIV : You gotta be kidding me. I think the players know how to use protection.

Wars: I do not see any regional wars with South Africa, and there really isn't a potential for one. Because South Africa would win against any nearby nations in it's theater.

Also I think the potentials for a population induced civil war or revolt will also be quite low. I bet most South Africans will be caught up in the spirit of the moment and will enjoy the events.

What did Rome do to calm the population? They held the Games. That is exactly what this event is, Circus Maximus. These things historically lower population strife and discontent, and make for a much happier, festive, and celebratory population.

[edit on 11-3-2010 by muzzleflash]


reply posted on 11-3-2010 @ 05:18 PM by jatsc
reply to post by jazz10


Why hold it anywhere because of the fans.

Your speaking of Africa like its one country when its not its a continent with 53 or 54 countries; yes some countries have big problems while others have not some are actually doing wonderful.

Your post should be why have it in South Africa.


Stop generalizing making it self like all of Africa is the same.

[edit on 11-3-2010 by jatsc]


reply posted on 20-3-2010 @ 11:02 AM by jazz10
reply to post by MrXYZ


Really? South Africa? Theres no flies on you then
I lived in SA for 3 years and its nothing like you see on the TV so dont patronize me, i know what its like i was there omgomg so theres a news flash.
Why south africa? whats the history of SA? Whats SA famous for?


reply posted on 20-3-2010 @ 11:14 AM by MrXYZ
reply to post by jazz10


So were you starving while there? Couldn't find any shops? Soccer's not popular in Africa, right? The US, Chine, etc had more of a right to a WC because?

None of the issues will prevent a happy outcome to the games. I think if they manage to handle Rugby, they'll handle soccer just fine.


reply posted on 23-3-2010 @ 08:34 PM by St-Patrick
reply to post by muzzleflash


Give them bread and games

Bread and Games became the solution in Rome between 200 BC and 300 AD when it was becoming increasingly difficult to keep the people happy, happy meaning keeping them from starting the revolution against the system, against their repression and against their exploitation.

Source
Pages:     ^^TOP^^



Did Carl Sagan know something?
  Posted 19 days ago with 277 member flags
Earthly coincidences...or not.
  Posted 15 days ago with 122 member flags
The Mysterious Death of Marilyn Monroe
  Posted 17 days ago with 86 member flags
Denver Airport Allows Camera Crew in Underground Facility
  Posted 17 days ago with 83 member flags
10 People Whose Warnings Went Unheeded
  Posted 3 days ago with 77 member flags