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submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Railison@aussie.zone to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

Part of me is inclined to say might as well keep going with the games, but then I think sunk cost fallacy.

Does anyone even care about the commonwealth games?

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[-] Lintson@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago

Whether you like Dan or not the original decision to sweep in like a hero and host the games was a reckless political play that's cost us dearly.

[-] cooopsspace@infosec.pub 3 points 1 year ago

He committed to it how many years ago?

It's actually a great idea if it weren't for the financial crisis were in. It should have been an opportunity to bolster regional areas in a non sports rort way.

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