The Gold

I was thumbing through the Red Eye today. For those who don't know what I am talking about, it is like a Minneapolis City Pages. Today's headline article was about Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympics. For those that don't know, the International Olympic Committee has narrowed down their choices to four cities: Madrid, Rio de Janiero, Tokyo, and Chicago. I was stunned when, according to Chicago Tribune/WGN surveys, only 45% of Chicagoans want the Olympics to come to the Windy City. To that I say... are you crazy? The Olympics would not only be good for the city, the state, but for the whole United States. It would force Chicago to work on issues like disgusting subway stations, crime, and plus the city would get a bunch of cool new stuff. If I was a member of the IOC, I would look at this survey and immediately cross Chicago off the list. If the majority of people are opposed to the Olympics than good riddance. Plus, it would be great for the local economy. Sure there would be some problems. There would be a lot of construction in the next seven years. Yes, the media would invade the city. I think it would be awesome.

1. I see that Brett Favre's #4 Vikings jersey surpassed Jay Cutlers jersey to become the top selling jersey in the country. Do you think Viking fans are excited?

2. Currently listening to Naive by The Kooks.