Congratulations to our cousins across the sea for winning the 2012 Olympics. This from Stephen Wilson in the AP:
SINGAPORE (AP) - Britain vs. France. Blair vs. Chirac. Two historic rival cities convinced they were long overdue. London prevailed - upsetting Paris to secure the 2012 Olympics.
The British capital overcame its cross-Channel opponent 54-50 Wednesday on the fourth ballot of the International Olympic Committee vote, capping the most glamorous and hotly contested bid race in Olympic history...
London got the Olympics for the first time since 1948, while Paris was frustrated for a third time in 20 years. It hasn't held the games since 1924.
The French lose again...
Hmmm...
In case you can't tell, I'm trying VERY hard to control myself but I will say this: It's a good thing they lost, otherwise we'd have to call them "The Freedom Games."
'Nuf said.
David Flanagan
Viewpointjournal.com
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