Grand Slam Novak Djokovic Saga (another one): Novak Returns Chompers

[Wosh]

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World erupts as Novak Djokovic learns his fate over visa cancellation

The Australian government has been slammed for its handling of the Novak Djokovic saga following the news he will be deported and will miss the Australian Open.

www.news.com.au

 

[Taylor]

Some are trying to pin this decision on the state government.

The protection of anger at Novak is actually for the state government that threatened the employment of people if they didn't comply, people rightly feel that the rules are different for regular people.

The mass unwashed unrich need to be vaccinated so the wealthy can live as normally as possible. Need only look at the industry kept running while others are denied. Average young people at ticketed music festival denied, wealthier people at a horse race green light.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

The protection of anger at Novak is actually for the state government that threatened the employment of people if they didn't comply, people rightly feel that the rules are different for regular people.

The mass unwashed unrich need to be vaccinated so the wealthy can live as normally as possible. Need only look at the industry kept running while others are denied.

But the fact that Novax is allowed in is not the state government's fault.

I'd be surprised if Andrews is not seething about this. The system has been gamed by the rich and self-important.

 

[Taylor]

But the fact that Novax is allowed in is not the state government's fault.

I'd be surprised if Andrews is not seething about this. The system has been gamed by the rich and self-important.

The state government made the rules for the rest that make this reasonable decision unfair for them, Novak has already had covid, he is more immune than a vaccinated person.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

The state government made the rules for the rest that make this reasonable decision unfair for them, Novak has already had covid, he is more immune than a vaccinated person.

That is an awful argument.

If the decision sat with the state government, there is no way unvaccinated players would be allowed in. People are free to blame Dan for a great number of past mistakes. To pin this one on him is frankly, laughable.

 

[Bumpswithagrin]

All the Australian panels have done is review evidence submitted by Djokovic The problem is that that Djokovic clearly has the means to get a doctor to dream up a suitable medical condition that would warrant an exemption.

I’m sure it’s not reasonable for every exemption request applicant to be physically examined by a truly independent physician but it would be great to see that in this instance.

Let’s face it, if there were a genuine medical reason, it would make a lot of sense for him to simply tell us what it is.

Or lets just drop these unfair and draconian rules altogether.

 

[bato]

The state government made the rules for the rest that make this reasonable decision unfair for them, Novak has already had covid, he is more immune than a vaccinated person.

Perhaps he produced an antibody test to prove to the panel that he’s “immune”. Just seems strange because he was infected a looooong time ago. How long does one carry antibodies?

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Djokovic should do the right thing by everybody and explain why he asked for and was grated an exemption.

It's not good enough to hide behind the lame excuse that his medical history is his own. The guy is crapping in his own nest.

 

[Taylor]

That is an awful argument.

If the decision sat with the state government, there is no way unvaccinated players would be allowed in. People are free to blame Dan for a great number of past mistakes. To pin this one on him is frankly, laughable.

The regular people forced to comply see this as the example that shows there are rules for them and rules for the privileged.

But for the rules imposed on them this decision has no emotional momentum behind it.

Humans are wired to know justice and they've just taken a slap because that was fair, now they see not everyone had to, some people are special, and they are projecting their anger at Novak and Dan.

 

[Taylor]

Perhaps he produced an antibody test to prove to the panel that he’s “immune”. Just seems strange because he was infected a looooong time ago. How long does one carry antibodies?

Potentially for the rest of your life. Natural immunity is far superior to these particular vaccines in terms of longevity.

 

[mcgarnacle]

All the Australian panels have done is review evidence submitted by Djokovic The problem is that that Djokovic clearly has the means to get a doctor to dream up a suitable medical condition that would warrant an exemption.

I’m sure it’s not reasonable for every exemption request applicant to be physically examined by a truly independent physician but it would be great to see that in this instance.

Let’s face it, if there were a genuine medical reason, it would make a lot of sense for him to simply tell us what it is.

Yeah mate. Just let all the GP's and hospitals you've been to in your life time know that you give me and everyone on the planet the authority to have a look at your medical history.

What business is it of yours or mine? It's gone through the appropriate channels.

 

[mcgarnacle]

Exactly. The abuse won’t faze him.

Most mentally resilient tennis player I’ve ever seen.

It's not just that it won't faze him. He actually thrives on being the villain!

In the meantime, all that energy the average loser spends on boo-ing - if only they channelled that into something productive too

 

[JackFlash]

This is going to be trouble,the hostility will be extraordinary and Novak is not the most popular bloke on the circuit in the first place. This will be a very uncomfortable tournament.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

The regular people forced to comply see this as the example that shows there are rules for them and rules for the privileged.

But for the rules imposed on them this decision has no emotional momentum behind it.

Humans are wired to know justice and they've just taken a slap because that was fair, now they see not everyone had to, some people are special, and they are projecting their anger at Novak and Dan.

Oh, we've been played. Of that there is no doubt.

I don't think Andrews is the one who played us (on this occasion ) though. People are rightly pissed. I am pissed. It's disgusting. But I stop short of pointing the finger blindly. As I said, I reckon the state leader would be furious.

Noted that the inept PM is pointing the finger at the Vic Government though. He has conveniently forgotten ATAGI's role in this.

 

[mcgarnacle]

Potentially for the rest of your life. Natural immunity is far superior to these particular vaccines in terms of longevity.

Antibodies wane. It's memory T-cells and B-cells that provide long-term protection. Since he has already had the virus, his immune system has developed these naturally rather than artificially through genetic coding of the spike protein. Both offer protection. He doesn't necessarily need to be vaccinated, apart from appeasing all the haters who demand he has too because they were too.

 

[hamohawk1]

If it comes out that TA or the Government (Vic, or Federal) gave him special treatment in his exemption it will explode the raging fire.

 

[FIGJAM]

Noted that the inept PM is pointing the finger at the Vic Government though. He has conveniently forgotten ATAGI's role in this.

Albo is going bezerk at the decision too. Obviously polls well! Amply evidenced by the anti-Novak melts all over the internet...

The actual issue worth complaining about is that we have the no vaccination policy in the first place for venue entry, particularly in light of the current global ping of Omnicron. Was relevant in late October, but sheesh, let's be one again, get the **** over this wave and onto our broadly normal lives!

 

[myblueroan]

The protection of anger at Novak is actually for the state government that threatened the employment of people if they didn't comply, people rightly feel that the rules are different for regular people.

The mass unwashed unrich need to be vaccinated so the wealthy can live as normally as possible. Need only look at the industry kept running while others are denied. Average young people at ticketed music festival denied, wealthier people at a horse race green light.

Projected?
No. It isn't at the govt.
Exemption get out clauses are sus.
Djoker has no class.
The sensitivity of a teaspoon to quote Hermione Granger.
Don't apply. Stay away. No one forced him to.
It's on him.

 

[Mantis Toboggan]

Yeah mate. Just let all the GP's and hospitals you've been to in your life time know that you give me and everyone on the planet the authority to have a look at your medical history.

What business is it of yours or mine? It's gone through the appropriate channels.

Not what I said at all is it.

I said that he could make his own life a lot easier by revealing the reason for his exemption.

 

[Taylor]

Projected?
No. It isn't at the govt.
Exemption get out clauses are sus.
Djoker has no class.
The sensitivity of a teaspoon to quote Hermione Granger.
Don't apply. Stay away. No one forced him to.
It's on him.

Yes projected. It's only unfair because of the burden handed out to everyone else first that wasn't sent his way.

The issue is the burden, not those who are not subjected to the same.

Remember, as long as the mass poor people do as they are told the wealthy get to keep doing what they like.

 

[JackNah_8]

 

[Jcpdragonx]

A big win for those against the arrogant Victorian dictatorship. Being incredibly cautious as to what goes in his body has been his way all along, whether it’s vaccines or food.

His post was a beautifully subtle troll and FU to Andrews.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

A big win for those against the arrogant Victorian dictatorship. Being incredibly cautious as to what goes in his body has been his way all along, whether it’s vaccines or food.

His post was a beautifully subtle troll and FU to Andrews.

Yes, I am sure the Victorians at the Aussie Open will treat him with love and warmth.

The guy is a parasite who used his fame and money to circumvent what is right.

 

[yaco55]

Do you thing if this happened in France, England or the USA the home of the other Grand Slam's there would be such an uproar ? I doubt it very much.

 

[JackNah_8]

This is going to be trouble,the hostility will be extraordinary and Novak is not the most popular bloke on the circuit in the first place. This will be a very uncomfortable tournament.

It's going to be a media circus when he arrives in Melbourne and plays his first match at the AO.

 

[Herne Hill Hammer]

BTW, you do know what "independent" means, don't you?

The AFL tribunal acts independently of the AFL too, if you believe that.