Western journalists document memorable accomodations in Sochi

[james_davis_nicoll]

The key thing about Potemkin villages is you don't let actually try to stay in one.

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[tandw.livejournal.com]

That, and if the Olympics as an institution takes a hit because of the IOC's poor choice, maybe the IOC will think harder about who to pick next time.

Also, I'd like a pony.

[nathan helfinstine (from livejournal.com)]

I think the IOC will be OK as long as they continue to suck less than FIFA. *cough*Qatar 2022*cough*