I think it's because tabloids harped on that it was going to be awful for 2 years and the swirled on ANY info after the fact that could criticize it. Obviously

I think it's because tabloids harped on that it was going to be awful for 2 years and the swirled on ANY info after the fact that could criticize it. Obviously it was not a sensible financial investment but it was a significant cultural touchstone (and the space is still in use as well as being iconic)