Saga with Djokovic

Discussion in 'Politics' started by Observer, 6th Jan, 2022.

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Allow Djokovic in to complete at AO?

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  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  1. Sanka

    Sanka Well-Known Member

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    Where does it say he ever alleged to be vaccinated or provided any advice that was misleading in relation to covid? Uneducated lol wont comment on that..
     
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    I don’t know what’s so funny.

    1) He indicated in ATD app that he wasn’t vaccinated but had a valid exemption. A lot of people have genuine exemptions such as blood clotting issues and they can provide doctor letters at border.
    2) At airport he tried to argue that since he had recently had covid, he didn’t need to be vaccinated. This is not acceptable reason for an exemption and federal government had previously communicated the same to him via Tennis Australia.
    3) He lied on entry forms about his recent travels (entered Spain on a false declaration where he is currently being investigated)
    4) He was seen mixing with kids after testing positive to Covid - apparently real story is that he faked the Covid test in an elaborate scheme to try and get around Australian requirements. Either way is a shameful behaviour!
    5) He blamed the lying on forms on his staff which is a poor defence and speaks volumes about his attitude.

    Where do I stop?

    If you still can’t see past repeated deceitful behaviour , attempted cheating and contempt for law & order and health of others, you need to think again …. To an ordinary person, this lying, cheating man child is a massive disgrace to whoever and whatever he represents!
     
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  3. Sanka

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    1) TA advised him previous covid vaccination was valid reason. Why blame him and not TA?
    2) as above
    3) its an error that was immaterial to the case
    4) had nothing to do with case
    5) has been cleared by Serbia and Spain already

    Theres no material lying or cheating from Novak here as far as Australian borders are concerned. Heres someone who brings joy to millions and also donates millions. Much more than any of us do for the world. So sure some will fall for this nonsense but overall we do nothing for the world compared to Novak.
     
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  4. Lizzie

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    Dead horses and flogging comes to mind here

    Standtall covered everything that was wrong with his entry application and it is all relevant

    No legs and standing also seems to apply
     
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  5. standtall

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    TA exemption was just for him to play in the tournament, not allowing him to enter the country. In my above QLD example, he just had a hotel booking.

    Not so sure about Spain, he is not cleared and it will come up again. EU visas are equally hard to obtain as Australia if not more. Serbia has little rule of law and no wonder it reflects in his family’s conduct and even statements from President and PM. They don’t seem to understand that rules can apply to Novak.

    Not sure about his donations - he doesn’t even pay taxes in his own country.

    As highlighted in the decision to cancel his visa, his anti-vaxxer legacy is a massive threat and disservice to global war against Covid.
     
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    Serbia has one of the lowest vax rates due to their "hero" taking this stance ... on par with republicans in the US dropping like flies due to a particular person's stance
     
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    Ah only the fact the suit me matter. The rest are immaterial. The bliss of living in this world of mine. Also Novak brings joy to who? Who said he brings joy to millions?

    I read once that those who “bring joys” tend to make good living at the expense of those they bring joy to.

    Very much doubt many would miss him. Also, I doubt he will not be back for next open. So those who he “brings joy to” can pay the fee and see him.
     
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    Serbia - COVID-19 Overview - Johns Hopkins

    Yes it's true.

    Serbia should clean up their own act before coming over here and telling us what to do!!
     
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    woahh....big call there. Too big.

    Tell that to a 12 year old girl who has been through multiple foster homes, neglected, abused and essentially unloved that now she is finally with a family who have adopted her and care for her well that money is more important for her than her loving new parents. See how much she cares about the money.


    Many folks may not be able to donate as much money but there are more things to offer others than just money. Money is often one of the least important things to offer.
     
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    You might be able to find a handful of exceptions, but my comment is by and large, very accurate for 99% of us.
     
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    breaking
     
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    Well, England is very good at temporary batting.
     
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    Even if an athlete has done financially well ... this is the type I'm respecting

    Warrick Dunn | Athletes Giving Back | Athletes Causes


    It's easy to simply give money when you have. A lot harder to give time and directed difference
     
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    But he is not white or self centred. Discount everything he does by at least 85%. So regardless of the facts you present he didn’t bring happiness to this word and didn’t do more than anyone ever would do.
     
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    Was that a tennis or English soccer match crowd at the doubles K's today? ... what a way to engage the next gen! :D