Comments on: 2020 Olympics In Tulsa? Oh, That’s Just Adorable

By: pn

pn — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:34:33 +0000

Minneapolis is the best place to host the olympics than any other city in the us

By: Proud Oklahoman

Proud Oklahoman — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 04:31:13 +0000

You jerk-wad! Tulsa is the same size of Sochi.

By: Kim

Kim — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:14:42 +0000

I live in Tulsa. Raised in Cleveland, OH, and lived in Chicago while in High School. I have now lived in Oklahoma for 15 years. Tulsa is a very easy place to live, not tons of traffic, very friendly people, and generally good weather. We have a decent airport. And numerous colleges and universities. There are many pluses of Tulsa. But do I think we are prepared to host the Olympics? I would have to say no, not at this point. We do have the BOK Center, which is very awesome, and surrounding areas where we could host some of the events. I do believe we are lacking on Hotel space and public transportation to host such a huge event. And I am not so sure the citizen’s of Tulsa really want it here. It would crowd our roads, and create alot of trash on our streets, and strain our budget. But, if we got the Olympics, we would all pull together and made sure it went off without a hitch. it will be interesting to see how it all pans out. If it does make it to Tulsa, OK, I will be excited, because I love the Olympics, and meeting people from all over the world.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:48:49 +0000

I don’t think space will be an issue. There are many smaller cites around Tulas that could host separate stadiums and carry the load.

I’m from Tulsa and I don’t think we will host the Olympics but I’m glad we’re giving it a shot. Tulsa is a clean friendly place, one that I would be proud to broadcast to the world. It is about who can represent us the best and I think Tulsa is one of the best cities that is up to that task.

As for the racism, Teresa, could you name one city anywhere in the world where there is no racism? I couldn’t.

By: LR

LR — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:14:08 +0000

Population obviously doesn’t have a big effect on the IOC’s choice. Salt Lake City has 180,000 people, and it won the 2002 games. Yes, Tulsa isn’t the best place in the world. However, it does have some perks. The new BOK Center is STUNNING. It would make for a good venue. Realistically, though, I don’t see the bid coming through. Never hurts to dream, though! For those of you making insulting remarks about Oklahomans, grow up, or at least stop being so ignorant. Take a trip and see what Oklahoma is about or shut up. There’s “that type” or people everywhere, the country type, and there are CERTAINLY worse places.

By: myles garcia

myles garcia — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 20:53:46 +0000

If New York City and Chicago couldn’t get the Olympics, do you really thing Tulsa (#55) could grab ‘em…when you have the likes of Tokyo, Rio, London, Madrid bidding? Will you get real, Okies, wilya??

By: Montana

Montana — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:14:49 +0000

I think Tulsa would be great for the Olympics. To the stadium issue, we could outsource like Atlanta did in ‘96 to all the colleges around, such as OU, OSU, TU, ORU, NSU, RSU, University of Arkansas, NEO, and others. Plus, with the Ford Center in OKC, and the BOK Center in the middle of Tulsa, I don’t think space will be a problem.

cook, I don’t know what your problem is against Tulsa, but you can shut it. You clearly don’t know the first thing about the town, especially if you think Tulsans and Oklahomans are racist. We might have some birthers here, but no more than anywhere else in the nation.

And on top of everything, its al-Queda. You just can’t get anything right..

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:38:50 +0000

Hey cook. Nice post. What a small mind you must have to think that extreme liberalism has anything to do with nationality or foreigners. Tulsa is a friendly community with open arms for people of all nationalities. I don’t even think in terms of race–so, that thought only crossed your mind. Extreme liberalism is about the east and west coast of this country not being representative of the wonderful states and people in the middle of the country, who have family values. I love NYC…but I love the rest of NY more. Drive to Gloversville sometime and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Kind people in line at the ice cream stand with their kids. It’s true America at it’s best. My comment was to say that the extreme liberal agendas of many wouldn’t fit here–and we’re ok with that. We like it that way. Again–you mock what you do not understand because you wouldn’t know how to survive in a cordial community of nice people who do nice things for each other–say hi, wave when someone lets you over in traffic, etc. I love the mega churches, small churches and living in a place where people still strive for morals and serving God. America is MUCH more heartland than liberalism–and it’s what has made our country so great. In fact, more people would think more highly of our country if they knew more people like the ones that live in Tulsa. We would actually make some of the kindest hosts ever for the event. The impact might be greater on world politics than you would think. I was in Beijing just prior to the Olympics–and I’ll say without reservation that I met the kindest, warmest, most open Chinese people who were so much more representative of who their country really is and what it stands for than what we hear about in the metropolitan world. I have friends from India who moved to the east coast and wish they could move back to Tulsa–because of the people–large Indian population here. It’s fine if you continue to think Tulsa is not a great place to live–based on your comments–you wouldn’t fit well here anyway. You actually opened your mouth and made my point for me. Thanks!!! (BTW–that’s Miracle Whip to you).

By: cook

cook — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:11:21 +0000

Hey Teresa,

Did you start crying and singing “I’m proud to be an American” after you wrote your response? The point of hosting the Olympics is to have them in an urbane and cosmopolitan city or one that reflects the culture of a country specially well. All Tulsa is Mega Churches, Malls, Tornado Alley and Miracle Wip Sandwiches. Nobody but people from Tulsa think Tulsa is a great place to live. Just by mentioning extreme liberalism and how it’s not present in Tulsa usually means “we don’t like foreigners.” Do you really want Tulsa to host a world event? Tulsa is one of those places where people stop you on the street and ask you if you know that Obama is a secret Arab that wasn’t born in the US. It be a great place to show how ignorant are the people in this country who use terms like “Extreme Liberals”, but that’s about it.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 15:32:59 +0000

Ok. So, I get it. Tulsa is probably not the prime spot for the Olympics. If anyone asked the locals, we wouldn’t want it here quite frankly. Tulsa is a low-crime, lovely oasis without all the trash, crime, and nasty politics (and extreme liberals) the rest of the world encounters. Usually those who say they don’t like it–aren’t looking for the same type of family values and community spirit that exists in Tulsa. That’s ok. Again–you wouldn’ t belong here anyway. To be blunt–I wouldn’t want you to stay. I’m a seasoned traveller, who has been all over the world from China to Belize, but what we have in Tulsa is something I would wish the rest of the world could understand–but the fact that you don’t is precisely why I prefer we keep the midwest’s best kept secret to ourselves. I applaud the ambition of the committee, as they have passion, dreams that are bigger than they are…and a community who will love and support them for trying. It’s a novel idea.