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Anybody worried about the Olympics in Sochi?

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  1. Hooker

    Hooker Grizzled Veteran

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    I just get a bad feeling that something is going to go down. It just seems too isolated and too close to terrorist heavy areas. Not sure if I trust Russian security that much.

    With that said, I'm really hoping nothing happens because I love the Winter Olympics.
     
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    Absolutely. I believe there is a high probability something will be attempted and fairly likely it will succeed. As you said, I have no faith in Putin and his security forces.
     
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    Hopefully it all works out....one thing about the Russians. They won't be shy about making some suspects disappear ...preemptively.
     
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    I told my wife this same thing a couple nights ago. I fear that there's a good chance of something very bad happening this year. Let's hope not.
     
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    Yes worried for sure. Its sad because the Olympics, even during times of war, are suppose to be peaceful events. Hope we are just being silly in worrying.
     
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    Yup that thought crosses my mind every time I see a commercial for the Olympics. Hopefully all of our gut feelings are completely wrong.
     
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    I share the same worries. Interesting that due to isolation and corruption, it will be the least attended winter Olympics by Americans since pre-world war II. Maybe that is a good thing......
     
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    I'm just glad a lot of people are aware of the situation over there. Watching from the couch might be in everyone's best interest this year.
     
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    I will be watching and hoping that no headlines other than sports outcomes are made from these Olympics.

    I am nervous for those attending to participate or watch.
     

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