ckf Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (CNN)The headache for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games organizers shows no signs of subsiding. Six weeks before the Games are set to begin, Francisco Dornelles, the acting governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro, told the Brazilian newspaper O Globo that the state has not yet received recently-approved federal funds to beef up security and transportation for the quadrennial competition. "I am optimistic about the games, but I have to show the reality. We can make a great Olympics, but if some steps are not taken, it can be a big failure," Dornelles told O Globo. The budget shortfall adds to the "perfect storm" Brazil is facing leading up to the Games, due to kick off on August 5. Organizers are dealing with concerns regarding the Zika virus, a doping scandal in which Brazil's only testing lab was suspended, high crime and political upheaval involving the country's highest figures. In the interview, Dornelles said that without the bailout money, the state could only afford to cover the expenses of the police force for a few more days. "The police fleet runs the risk of stopping. We managed to stretch the finances and we'll only last until the end of the week," Dornelles said. The state's police officers have not been paid for overtime work for more than six months. Brazil's federal government approved the bailout, worth about $850 million (2.9 billion reals), last week. Cutting it close The city of Rio de Janeiro -- not the state -- is largely responsible for the Olympics. But the oil-rich state, which has been hit hard by falling commodity prices, is responsible for certain expenditures such as the metro rail extension that will connect the Olympic facilities to the city center. Officials previously said they are aiming to finish the metro project just four days before the Olympics begin. The Rio de Janeiro state government declared a state of emergency earlier this month, prompting the federal bailout. It warned that a lack of funds may lead to "a total breakdown in public security, health, education, mobility and environmental management." For months, Brazil has been struggling with its worst recession since the 1930s. The country's economy, the largest in Latin America, shrank 5.4% in the first quarter of this year, according to government figures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Don't worry we will send them a billion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted June 28, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 28, 2016 What a clusterfuck and boondoggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. Neat-O! I'll make sure my DVR is set and ready to go to catch the three legged transvestite sack race (both pre-OP and post-OP categories). Anybody know the schedule for chess and ping-pong? RIVETING!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Usedtoskidoo Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Olympics for decades have been an economy killer. Its really all a bunch of feel good bullshit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Usedtoskidoo said: Olympics for decades have been an economy killer. Its really all a bunch of feel good bullshit. I bet they all get participation trophies even and ice cream. Edited June 29, 2016 by Capt.Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Just now, Zambroski said: Summer Olympics in Brazil. Neat-O! I'll make sure my DVR is set and ready to go to catch the three legged transvestite sack race (both pre-OP and post-OP categories). Anybody know the schedule for chess and ping-pong? RIVETING!!!! LOL, I've never really paid much attention to the Summer games either. About the only thing I can remember watching is the original BB dream team games back in the 80's. Winter games are so much better. Anyone else remember the 'miracle on ice'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Brazil, a libtard protectionist utopia where most professionals are unionized showing the world how it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 6 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Summer Olympics in Brazil. Neat-O! I'll make sure my DVR is set and ready to go to catch the three legged transvestite sack race (both pre-OP and post-OP categories). Anybody know the schedule for chess and ping-pong? RIVETING!!!! Are the athletes going to be able to pick genders at will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 1 minute ago, ArcticCrusher said: Brazil, a libtard protectionist utopia where most professionals are unionized showing the world how it's done. Calm down and try giving your twat a good comet scrub . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Is bruce even going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Sal Rosenberg said: Calm down and try giving your twat a good comet scrub . My twat is just fine. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Capt.Storm said: Is bruce even going? No, he is still upset his kids refused to celebrate mothers day with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) 1 minute ago, ArcticCrusher said: My twat is just fine. Lol. good to hear the op went ok! Edited June 29, 2016 by Capt.Storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Storm Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Just now, ArcticCrusher said: No, he is still upset his kids refused to celebrate mothers day with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 5 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: My twat is just fine. Lol. Oh , Ok , good . You just seem a little testy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted June 29, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) 12 minutes ago, ckf said: LOL, I've never really paid much attention to the Summer games either. About the only thing I can remember watching is the original BB dream team games back in the 80's. Winter games are so much better. Anyone else remember the 'miracle on ice'? I agree.....The Winter Olympics are so much better and I was in the 8th grade when The Miracle on Ice Happened....it was awesome. Edited June 29, 2016 by Biggie Smails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Rosenberg Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Biggie Smails said: I agree.....The Winter Olympics are so much better. Me too . Why the fuck don't they try a tan line contest or some shit . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I have not even seen any commercials for this or official products or endorsements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 16 minutes ago, ckf said: LOL, I've never really paid much attention to the Summer games either. About the only thing I can remember watching is the original BB dream team games back in the 80's. Winter games are so much better. Anyone else remember the 'miracle on ice'? Hell yes! My neighbor was having a hockey party. I was just a pee wee player at the time. Just about the entire team, coaches and parents were there. One of my absolute fondest memories as a child. I remember it every time I smell chili and brats. Ahhhh.....childhood memories.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Just now, Zambroski said: Hell yes! My neighbor was having a hockey party. I was just a pee wee player at the time. Just about the entire team, coaches and parents were there. One of my absolute fondest memories as a child. I remember it every time I smell chili and brats. Ahhhh.....childhood memories.... I was 10 at the time. I remember my parents letting me stay up late to watch the game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 3 minutes ago, ckf said: I was 10 at the time. I remember my parents letting me stay up late to watch the game Nice emo!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckf Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 9 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Nice emo!!!! That is you playing a friendly game with SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snopro31 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 hopefully it fails. waste of time and money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momorider Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 4 minutes ago, snopro31 said: hopefully it fails. waste of time and money A lot of thos kids worked years preparing for that don't be an ass 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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