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On 23 Aug 2016 at 1:01pm Bad Olympian wrote:
4 million quid per medal. What a scandalous waste of money. There are far more deserving causes than pampering a few prima donnas.
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On 23 Aug 2016 at 1:21pm JMMM wrote:
Now most of them have sponsorship deals we can withdraw financial support and leave it to the private sector. Isn't that what the Tories are doing with everything else?
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On 23 Aug 2016 at 1:30pm Adele wrote:
It's lottery money ! Which is just a tax on stupidity.
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On 23 Aug 2016 at 1:37pm Britannicus wrote:
Panem et circenses.
Low IQ population, it's the gift that never stops giving.
 
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On 23 Aug 2016 at 3:08pm Mark wrote:
Shows that it's possible for a not particularly sporting nation to buy Olympic success if that's an important priority.
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On 23 Aug 2016 at 3:08pm Mark wrote:
Shows that it's possible for a not particularly sporting nation to buy Olympic success if that's an important priority.
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On 23 Aug 2016 at 3:32pm Bad Olympian wrote:
I thought lottery money was supposed to go to good causes. I don't consider a few fake precious metal medals and massaging a few egos to be good causes.
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On 23 Aug 2016 at 4:07pm Clifford wrote:
Bad Olympian wrote: 'I thought lottery money was supposed to go to good causes...'

It's seen as a good cause so deadbeat politicians and a parasitic monarchy can trade off the athletes' performances and claim it's something they've done. Cue speech from Charles Windsor on what an 'absolutely wonderful terrific show' it's been.
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On 23 Aug 2016 at 9:31pm cyclist wrote:
Worth every penny. I do play the lottery because I am very happy to support our athletes. What many people seem to think are good causes for example the NHS should come from taxation. Many of these athletes are not pampered they have to work very hard and hurt a lot to perform to the level they do. The sponsorship deals only come after they have achieved success not before. They inspire youngsters to achieve and with a generally overweight and unhealthy nation this is a good thing. The only
overpaid sports people are footballers, who get paid zillions and who pretend to be hurt if someone comes close to them. Many of you have no idea what it takes to win a gold medal even if you are given money to train.


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