(@ polkadots) I appreciate your point of view, but here comes the main question. You have pointed out that that you are behind the bid, and then you highlighted all the obstacles or rather the mountains of difficulties that have to be surpassed in order to achieve success…… hmm I am rather confused it seems you have contradicted yourself.
To be honest I won’t be surprised either way if Qatar gets the bid or not. For as it was exposed recently, about the insincerity and also the susceptibility of FIFA towards corruption, knows no bounds. I remember once listening to a radio program in Alkass sport channel in my car once, and the program was talking about the bid and its likeliness to succeed, one person (I really don’t know who he was) but apparently was someone related to the bureaucracy of the bid association said that “FIFA just like any association is an association of people, and people sometimes work on emotions. So it is important we display and also show the right courteous nature in order to SHOW THEM what we are capable of!” hmmm….. I know there won’t be a problem as far as I know especially with “endless possibilities and funding”. It’s funny how people put stuff into words and make it less impious. But then who am I to judge?!
It seems everyone is talking about the impact in the positive sense like it would increase business and bring about overseas talent, cultural exchange, development of infrastructure and brisk economic activity etc: but what about the other side of the balance, especially to the ones who might not be so rich and are may be going to be living here for some time? Remember the Asian Games? Congestion both traffic and also pedestrian, pollution, price rise in almost all commodities, strain on the economy, sudden population rise and possible vice activities. I could go on and on. I am not a pessimist but more of a realist with a hint of optimism I think it would be really cumbersome. I guess some of the major sponsors such as the beer company “Budweiser” and various other enterprises might have an issue when it comes to hosting and sponsoring the event. “Attitude” in that regard would be ummm……what’s the word, “difficult”. Women walking alone are still a hard concept to swallow lest she is with her female friends or family. And don’t forget about the attires worn by the tourists. Seriously do we expect that all of those people would have a crash course on the norms and the dos and don’ts of the country?
In short this country is best and loved for what it is a good clean and simple place to be. I love the country for what it is and was. I am saddened that would change and it would change its lovable character…… and the “attitude” doesn’t help this either!!!
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(@ polkadots) I appreciate your point of view, but here comes the main question. You have pointed out that that you are behind the bid, and then you highlighted all the obstacles or rather the mountains of difficulties that have to be surpassed in order to achieve success…… hmm I am rather confused it seems you have contradicted yourself.
To be honest I won’t be surprised either way if Qatar gets the bid or not. For as it was exposed recently, about the insincerity and also the susceptibility of FIFA towards corruption, knows no bounds. I remember once listening to a radio program in Alkass sport channel in my car once, and the program was talking about the bid and its likeliness to succeed, one person (I really don’t know who he was) but apparently was someone related to the bureaucracy of the bid association said that “FIFA just like any association is an association of people, and people sometimes work on emotions. So it is important we display and also show the right courteous nature in order to SHOW THEM what we are capable of!” hmmm….. I know there won’t be a problem as far as I know especially with “endless possibilities and funding”. It’s funny how people put stuff into words and make it less impious. But then who am I to judge?!
It seems everyone is talking about the impact in the positive sense like it would increase business and bring about overseas talent, cultural exchange, development of infrastructure and brisk economic activity etc: but what about the other side of the balance, especially to the ones who might not be so rich and are may be going to be living here for some time? Remember the Asian Games? Congestion both traffic and also pedestrian, pollution, price rise in almost all commodities, strain on the economy, sudden population rise and possible vice activities. I could go on and on. I am not a pessimist but more of a realist with a hint of optimism I think it would be really cumbersome. I guess some of the major sponsors such as the beer company “Budweiser” and various other enterprises might have an issue when it comes to hosting and sponsoring the event. “Attitude” in that regard would be ummm……what’s the word, “difficult”. Women walking alone are still a hard concept to swallow lest she is with her female friends or family. And don’t forget about the attires worn by the tourists. Seriously do we expect that all of those people would have a crash course on the norms and the dos and don’ts of the country?
In short this country is best and loved for what it is a good clean and simple place to be. I love the country for what it is and was. I am saddened that would change and it would change its lovable character…… and the “attitude” doesn’t help this either!!!
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