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"When was the last time Chicago seriously bid or was considered?  1904...and it must've cost them $200 or so.. OK, I'm guessing.  But after the debacle of October, do you really hear any great numbers in Chicago (or the USOC) clamoring...Can't wait for the next go-around!!    \nMy view of L.A. is from its competitive ability vs. other 'alpha' cities that are chomping at the bit.  It had none of that in 1978/84.  Even against an Istanbul today, L.A. would barely get by...let alone vs. a Toronto or a St. Petersburg.  Look at its last domestic attempt, they MOVED even more venues farther down to Long Beach; its last presentation was the antithesis of compactness. \n2017 is only 7 years away.  I don't think a favorable landscape for a summer US bid would be propitious anytime soon.  I've been around long enough and followed this whole bidding scene for over 30 years now...so I think I have a good grasp of what's feasible and what isn't.  The money MIGHT NOT be there; the USOC has stated they are sitting 2020 out...I would imagine that would also include 2024....and I'd be willing to make a bet with you...with interest -- not unless a bunch of masochists stage a coup and rule the USOC. \n"
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