https://pjmedia.com/eddriscoll/2009/10/02/flashback-for-new-york-victory-in-defeat/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 12:54:27 -0400<![CDATA[Back in 2005, I linked to Michael Ozanian of Forbes, who, when New York lost its bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics to London noted that &#8220;New York City taxpayers should celebrate&#8221;:]]>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:31:36 -0400<![CDATA[Ed Driscoll]]>https://pjmedia.com/ed-driscoll/2009/10/02/flashback-for-new-york-victory-in-defeat-n250194