obama gives 2010 thumbs up

[Blah!Blah!]

well thank the Lord for obama's blessing all you peeps that where convinced that 2010 is a big FAIL....

With obamas blessing it will rock... or not

Durban - World heads of states including US President Barack Obama were impressed with South Africa’s preparations for the soccer world cup, President Jacob Zuma said on Saturday.

"I am impressed with what South Africa has achieved since it was awarded the right to host the world cup. Heads of states including President Barack Obama are talking about it," said Zuma addressing workers at Durban’s Moses Mabhida Stadium.

Zuma visited the stadium to see the work that has been done at the stadium and to thank workers for the contribution they have made. The president was accompanied by KwaZulu-Natal Premier Dr Zweli Mkhize, eThekwini Municipality Mayor Obed Mlaba and all provincial MECs.

Zuma said in all international summits he had attended, heads of states were praising South Africa for being well on track with world cup preparations.

"One of the heads of states called me aside during one of the summits and asked me to visit his country soon so that he will also return the visit next year during the world cup. He is the president of the country that is likely to win the cup and we nearly beat it during the Confederation Cup. I am not going to mention his name. You can guess which country I am talking about," he said.mmmm... zim?

He said sceptics who thought that South Africa would not organise the world cup had been proven wrong.silly peoplehow dare they

"Even Fifa president Sepp Blatter has made it clear that he is impressed with the manner we are preparing for the tournament."

He said criticism had also helped South Africa to work even harder. strikes?

"We are ready. There is no doubt about that. I would like to thank all people who are involved in building stadiums. We are ready because of your contribution. I would also like to thank political leaders for their dedication."strikes?

Zuma called on Mlaba to slaughter a cow for the workers when they finish building the Moses Mabhida stadium.whats wrong with kfc?

http://www.news24.com/Content/South...89/25-07-2009 02-07/Obama_give_2010_thumbs_up

 

[Fazda]

So refreshing to see such a wonderful negative post!...........NOT!

 

[boramk]

Dumbest thread ever?
Nobody cares, 2010 will come and go without a hitch and you guys will still complain.

 

[Luf]

Dumbest thread ever?
Nobody cares, 2010 will come and go without a hitch and you guys will still complain.

+1

 

[w1z4rd]

Lame thread.

 

[Aeron]

Can't blame the semi-noob though. Mybb is not exactly a waterhole of positivity. He thought this thread would fit right in.

It does.

 

[ZA.Schmidt]

Zuma called on Mlaba to slaughter a cow for the workers when they finish building the Moses Mabhida stadium.

'Their culture'... *sigh*

Can you imagine the German PM saying this in response to the stadiums for their world cup?

 

[Fudzy]

'Their culture'... *sigh*

Can you imagine the German PM saying this in response to the stadiums for their world cup?

But we're not in Germany?

 

[semiautomatix]

But we're not in Germany?

Clearly.

 

[Palimino]

well thank the Lord for obama's blessing all you peeps that where convinced that 2010 is a big FAIL....

With obamas blessing it will rock... or not

I initially thought that people shouldn’t come to 2010. Now I have changed my mind. They should come (at their own risk) and experience for themselves the crime, corruption and ineptitude. That will get the word out about the failed state status of SA when they return, rather than futile ranting on forums like this.

 

[bwana]

I initially thought that people shouldn’t come to 2010. Now I have changed my mind. They should come (at their own risk) and experience for themselves the crime, corruption and ineptitude. That will get the word out about the failed state status of SA when they return, rather than futile ranting on forums like this.

Given the size of the event I'm sure there will be a few unfortunate incidents but for the majority they'll come, they'll have a blast, and they'll go home having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

So tourists will probably never see the SA you're hoping so desperately that they will.

 

[Palimino]

So tourists will probably never see the SA you're hoping so desperately that they will.

I’m not ‘hoping desperately’ about anything. Things just need to take their usual course. I don’t need to ‘desperately hope’. The wheels will fall-off and it will be the usual shambles. No ‘desperate hope’ required.

 

[bwana]

I’m not ‘hoping desperately’ about anything. Things just need to take their usual course. I don’t need to ‘desperately hope’. The wheels will fall-off and it will be the usual shambles. No ‘desperate hope’ required.

Your plan hinged on people experiencing crime firsthand (iow becoming victims) - it seems a little desperate to me. Perhaps callously hope might have been more apt.

 

[Palimino]

Your plan hinged on people experiencing crime firsthand (iow becoming victims) - it seems a little desperate to me. Perhaps callously hope might have been more apt.

It’s not ‘my plan’. Anymore than the sun rising in the East is ‘my plan’. Things will just unfold as they usually do. Crime, corruption and ineptitude. Business as usual.

 

[Alan]

Given the size of the event I'm sure there will be a few unfortunate incidents but for the majority they'll come, they'll have a blast, and they'll go home having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

So tourists will probably never see the SA you're hoping so desperately that they will.

By "unfortunate incidents" you mean gang raped,tortured, murdered......

The irony is people don't want tourists to experience the real S.A while the country hosts a major sporting event.

 

[Aeron]

And they'll all go home and nothing will change. What's the point?

 

[capetownguy]

Dumbest thread ever?
Nobody cares, 2010 will come and go without a hitch and you guys will still complain.

highly optimistic.

 

[MidnightWizard]

A Tale of Several Countries

Given the size of the event I'm sure there will be a few unfortunate incidents but for the majority they'll come, they'll have a blast, and they'll go home having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
So tourists will probably never see the SA you're hoping so desperately that they will.

South Africa is ONE Geographical unit -- but -- SEVERAL Countries


MW

 

[sand_man]

I’m not ‘hoping desperately’ about anything. Things just need to take their usual course. I don’t need to ‘desperately hope’. The wheels will fall-off and it will be the usual shambles. No ‘desperate hope’ required.

The wheels don't fall off, that's just the point and the reason SA hosts soooo many world class events... But you keep 'hoping desperately'...

1995 Rugby World Cup
1996 African Cup of Nations
1996 World Cup of Golf
1998 World Cup of Athletics
2003 Cricket World Cup
2003 President's Cup
2003-2008 Fina Swimming World Cup
2005-2008 Women's World Cup of Golf
2006-2008 A1 Grand Prix Durban
2006 Paralympic Swimming World Champs
2007 World Twenty20 Championships
2010 Fifa World Cup preliminary draw
2009 Confederations Cup
Red Bull Big Wave Africa
Six-star rated surfing events

 

[hj2k_x]

The wheels don't fall off, that's just the point and the reason SA hosts soooo many world class events... But you keep 'hoping desperately'...

1995 Rugby World Cup
1996 African Cup of Nations
1996 World Cup of Golf
1998 World Cup of Athletics
2003 Cricket World Cup
2003 President's Cup
2003-2008 Fina Swimming World Cup
2005-2008 Women's World Cup of Golf
2006-2008 A1 Grand Prix Durban
2006 Paralympic Swimming World Champs
2007 World Twenty20 Championships
2010 Fifa World Cup preliminary draw
2009 Confederations Cup
Red Bull Big Wave Africa
Six-star rated surfing events

Excellent. I could never be bothered to list all the events we have successfully hosted. The naysayers can keep saying nay all they want.