the question was asked about how many vehicles for staging equipment are part of the Flame’s entourage. The Vanoc representative wouldn’t offer up an answer, saying “You don’t need to know.”

we don't need to know??? really!!!! hmmm last time I checked it was our money!! so..............ya we do need to know where and what it is being spent on!!

and yes I am supporting the Olympics but..............come on now!!

Not a thing, I'm staying home.

The IOC is above democracy, the law and every person on earth. How dare you question any thing? Just stand there quietly like good little SHEEP and do as you’re told as they spend the tax payer’s money. I do hope you reserved the room’s at the most expensive places in town? I wonder if you should insist that the stinky pulp mills shut down for Friday and Saturday. It is too bad city hall is located downtown, what will they think?

What I know is that the IOC is dictatorial,above the law and very arrogant. They should never be allowed into the country.

Disgraceful. If we pay for it it is public knowledge. They obviously don't want us to know just how much they can spend to move bring these people here.

Or maybe they are skimming money for themselves and fudging what it costs to visit each city...

If I want to watch a flame I will flick my Bic.

"You don't need to know" a typical response from "Vanoc" or "government" and when they ask us at tax time how much money we made, our response should be the same!

Venues selling soft drinks to be shut down because they conflict with coke, "the official" olympic soft drink? Geese, if one only knew what ingredients go into coke, not too many atheletes or anyone for that matter would consume it. Just my opinion of course.

Soft drink vending machines need to be removed because they conflict with Coke? Are these people truly insane as well as arrogant? Are all the ATMs going to shut down and Banks cover their signs because RBC is the only "official" financial institution sponsor? Are all MasterCard transactions going to be declined because Visa is the only "official" credit card accepted at the Olympics?

Case and point of why I hate this stupid event at all levels. It's too bad because I enjoy a number of the Olympic events but the corporate dictator tactics sickens me.

What do I need to know? I need to know
why the IOC and VANOC feel the need to rub our faces in the fact that they are throwing an expensive party for the elite, at our expense. I suppose in their world they believe that the little people need to see that they are getting something tangible from the Olympics, they know that we will be so overwhelmed with excitement upon seeing an actual Olympic torch that we will forget about the cost. In their minds, all the little people will go back to their little jobs and quaint rural homes, and thank their deity of choice that real big important people actually came to their insignificant town.
If there is one thing I really, really hate, it is arrogant bullies, and arrogant bullies is a phrase that describes the olympic organization and vanoc.
Vanoc: "very arrogant novice olympic clan"
metalman.

if I hear one more person say "expensive party for the elite" I am going to throw up...

Pylot Project = "Are all MasterCard transactions going to be declined because Visa is the only "official" credit card accepted at the Olympics?"


Yes they are. The only credit card or debit card that can be used at VANOC facilities during the games will be RBC. If you do not have one.....cash only.

very expensive party for the elite

Thank you to all the organizers who have worked very hard, I'm sure to make this a great celebration. To all those who aren't interested - stay home and be quiet - I'm sick of hearing about it.

very expensive party for the elite

I checked this Morning, the Flame is in my Wood Stove.

Somebody get interceptor a towel.......
expensive party for the elite hahahahahaha!
Nothing against the athletes of course, good for them. Everything against the elite organizing committees.
metalman.

All the $$ that was spent by this city for the Olympics!! There is a reward Colin Kinsley is going to carry the torch!!! That what happens when you send a delegation to Turin etc - for Olympics athlete to come here and practice- and no one knew the big secret - our very own mayor is an athlete!!!

PaysHisOwnWay - Yes I knew all those restrictions. I was making reference that locally, anything that is not Coke has to be hidden from view during the Torch Relay in town. Which brings up an odd point...

Doesn't Pepsi have a contract with the City to be exclusive at its facilities? How does Coke's contract with Vanoc trump Pepsi's in Prince George? Just curious.

and Greta.... not to worry I will be staying home, but me be quiet? Not a chance. If you don't like what you are hearing, plug your ears.

woodwoman, are you aware that Dan Rogers is our mayor now? Kinsley hasn't been in office for some time.

metalman your attitude sucks, You talk about " all the little people will go back to their little jobs and quaint rural homes, and thank their deity of choice that real big important people actually came to their insignificant town." YOur choice if you want to wallow in the poor me syndrome. We live in a country with an opportunity to get off your ass and take advantages of them . I don't know one wealthy person yet that hasn't worked for what they have. They took chances and it paid off. If you think some government is going to make you wealth you are sadly mistaken.

Why is this forum getting back to throwing insults at one another for their opinions. The owners of this site have said that is is WRONG. Accept what people believe and give your own versions but STOP the direct insults just because you do not agree. It is what respectable people call manners!

Aw shucks Chuck B. do you work for some government? I seem to have trod upon a nerve-sorry!. PS please re-read my post.
No poor me here!
metalman.

Thanks IMO My apologies metalman

darn it, wheres me bucket
ah - good times... lol