2020 Olympics Host City

[Napkiraly]

Istanbul, because then I might be able to go to it. I wouldn't mind Tokyo.

[Newzie]

So, what? the state does not equal people. Turkey is a popular tourist destination which is visited by many Americans every year. Your comprehension is wrong, I have to say.

It says on the poll "Percent of people who have a favorable opinion of the US minus the unfavorable percent"
Generally when you hate a foreign state, you are not going to be very hospitable to its people.

Untrue

[Kemalist]

So, what? the state does not equal people. Turkey is a popular tourist destination which is visited by many Americans every year. Your comprehension is wrong, I have to say.

It says on the poll "Percent of people who have a favorable opinion of the US minus the unfavorable percent"
Generally when you hate a foreign state, you are not going to be very hospitable to its people.

That might be true, and I won't also claim that the Turkish people are really a fan of the US but that does not mean we hate its people. I mean it's something silly to think that Americans would be harassed here just because of their nationality. If you think so I feel sorry for you. Maybe you should visit Turkey sometime.

[Cetacea]

What does this have to do with Americans? It's the International Olympic Committee who decides not the American Olympic Committee.

It has little to do with Americans, I would just rather have a nation which doesn't dislike Americans as an American myself.

Dude everyone thinks Americans are dicks, it largely depends on events at the time and how they are being reported. A strike on Syria will put the US back in the bad books, but you shouldn't take it too seriously like the article you sites says Americans spend to much time obsessing about how others perceive them...

[Newzie]

It all revolves around the USA!

[Anollasia]

It all revolves around the USA!

That's pretty stupid, the US isn't even a candidate.

Let's get back on topic folks!

[Siaos]

It says on the poll "Percent of people who have a favorable opinion of the US minus the unfavorable percent"
Generally when you hate a foreign state, you are not going to be very hospitable to its people.

That might be true, and I won't also claim that the Turkish people are really a fan of the US but that does not mean we hate its people. I mean it's something silly to think that Americans would be harassed here just because of their nationality. If you think so I feel sorry for you. Maybe you should visit Turkey sometime.

Americans are often harassed because of cultural identity, since we somehow manage to get in every country's business. I don't mean western countries, but countries we have had some kind of clash with, which are many in number. But this could just be a regional thing. Usually Urban areas(Like Istanbul) tend to be more multi-cultural and accepting of foreigners while the rural areas tend to vary.

[Napkiraly]

It all revolves around the USA!

That's pretty stupid, the US isn't even a candidate.

Let's get back on topic folks!

America is always a candidate. *nods*

[Arumdaum]

That might be true, and I won't also claim that the Turkish people are really a fan of the US but that does not mean we hate its people. I mean it's something silly to think that Americans would be harassed here just because of their nationality. If you think so I feel sorry for you. Maybe you should visit Turkey sometime.

Americans are often harassed because of cultural identity, since we somehow manage to get in every tiny country's business. I don't mean western countries, but countries we have had some kind of clash with, which are many in number. But this could just be a regional thing. Usually Urban areas(Like Istanbul) tend to be more multi-cultural and accepting of foreigners while the rural areas tend to vary.

Turkey is anything but tiny...

[Newzie]

It all revolves around the USA!

That's pretty stupid, the US isn't even a candidate.

Let's get back on topic folks!

It was in response to the suggestion that it should be decided based on the country's view on the USA.

[Uieurnthlaal]

I'd love to see an Istanbul Olympics, but nowhere near as much as I'd love a Tokyo Olympics.

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Japan has changed a lot since 1964. I still would like to see a Tokyo Olympics. If it weren't for the fact that Tokyo's already hosted the Olympics before, I wouldn't even consider Istanbul. It's a great city, no doubt, but not as much as tokyo.

[Siaos]

Americans are often harassed because of cultural identity, since we somehow manage to get in every tiny country's business. I don't mean western countries, but countries we have had some kind of clash with, which are many in number. But this could just be a regional thing. Usually Urban areas(Like Istanbul) tend to be more multi-cultural and accepting of foreigners while the rural areas tend to vary.

Turkey is anything but tiny...

I meant that we get into every country's business, no matter the size. Bad wording, I know.

[Anollasia]

Americans are often harassed because of cultural identity, since we somehow manage to get in every tiny country's business. I don't mean western countries, but countries we have had some kind of clash with, which are many in number. But this could just be a regional thing. Usually Urban areas(Like Istanbul) tend to be more multi-cultural and accepting of foreigners while the rural areas tend to vary.

Turkey is anything but tiny...

It's even bigger than the UK both by population and land.

[Anollasia]

That's pretty stupid, the US isn't even a candidate.

Let's get back on topic folks!

It was in response to the suggestion that it should be decided based on the country's view on the USA.

Still stupid.

[Newzie]

I went to Turkey once.



It was aight.



I'd like it to be Tokyo but Istanbul's probably the best option.

[Anollasia]

I went to Turkey once.



It was aight.

Istanbul?

[Kemalist]

That might be true, and I won't also claim that the Turkish people are really a fan of the US but that does not mean we hate its people. I mean it's something silly to think that Americans would be harassed here just because of their nationality. If you think so I feel sorry for you. Maybe you should visit Turkey sometime.

Americans are often harassed because of cultural identity, since we somehow manage to get in every tiny country's business. I don't mean western countries, but countries we have had some kind of clash with, which are many in number. But this could just be a regional thing. Usually Urban areas(Like Istanbul) tend to be more multi-cultural and accepting of foreigners while the rural areas tend to vary.

America is one of the top countries Turkey receives tourists from. Sorry but you're totally prejudiced. I'm saying again, visit Turkey. It will help you to kill your prejudices.

[Euroslavia]

It was in response to the suggestion that it should be decided based on the country's view on the USA.

Still stupid.

..and yet it was still on topic. Let's stay civil, please.

[Arumdaum]

Turkey is anything but tiny...

It's even bigger than the UK both by population and land.

Not just bigger, two and a half times bigger by land, hehe.

[Siaos]

It was in response to the suggestion that it should be decided based on the country's view on the USA.

Still stupid.

I never suggested that, I just said that was my personal opinion.

[Newzie]

I went to Turkey once.



It was aight.

Istanbul?

Ephesus/Selçuk

Also

It was in response to the suggestion that it should be decided based on the country's view on the USA.

Still stupid.

How?

[Saugeais]

I'd love to see an Istanbul Olympics, but nowhere near as much as I'd love a Tokyo Olympics.

again~~

Glad to see someone with good taste in anime!

Tokyo or Istanbul, yes, but I'm leaning more towards Tokyo due to having the history of hosting several Olympic events.

[Blasveck]

Tokyo all the way.

More interesting than the other two, IMO.

[Newzie]

again~~

Glad to see someone with good taste in anime!

Tokyo or Istanbul, yes, but I'm leaning more towards Tokyo due to having the history of hosting several Olympic events.

Which is why it probably shouldn't/won't.

[Siaos]

Americans are often harassed because of cultural identity, since we somehow manage to get in every tiny country's business. I don't mean western countries, but countries we have had some kind of clash with, which are many in number. But this could just be a regional thing. Usually Urban areas(Like Istanbul) tend to be more multi-cultural and accepting of foreigners while the rural areas tend to vary.

America is one of the top countries Turkey receives tourists from. Sorry but you're totally prejudiced. I'm saying again, visit Turkey. It will help you to kill your prejudices.

How am I prejudiced? Most nations tend to dislike America, including the people. When you come to a country where they dislike your country, I don't expect them to be overly hospitable.