unclevlad Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 So the Aussie government has again cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa. This isn't the last word; another appeal has been filed, and in fact, the hearing starts in about a half hour (6:15 ET). I think the odds are against him, as it seems most believe he's at least been misleading on his paperwork. And, no surprise I'm sure, I really, really, REALLY hope he loses. On the flip side, if he does play...as Tony Kornheiser pointed out, it might be amusing to watch just to see HOW vocal the crowd is. The Open is restricting seating to half capacity, except those sessions already sold beyond that. (Yeah, how would you pick who to throw out? Not a decision I'm fond of, but all options are bad.) The comment was, this was gonna be Philly on steroids. Yeah, if anything, that might be an understatement. The Open's hosed. They published the draw...with Djokovic as the #1 seed. My guess is, if Djokovic's visa remains revoked, they'll treat it like a late injury...a lucky loser from qualifying gets his slot If he can play, I suspect that privately, they'll hope he loses VERY early, so the hostility can at least be left behind. The LAST!!!! thing the Open wants, I have to think, is handing Djokovic the trophy as the champ, to a RESOUNDING!!!!! chorus of outrage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 14, 2022 Report Share Posted January 14, 2022 43 minutes ago, unclevlad said: So the Aussie government has again cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa. This isn't the last word; another appeal has been filed, and in fact, the hearing starts in about a half hour (6:15 ET). I think the odds are against him, as it seems most believe he's at least been misleading on his paperwork. And, no surprise I'm sure, I really, really, REALLY hope he loses. On the flip side, if he does play...as Tony Kornheiser pointed out, it might be amusing to watch just to see HOW vocal the crowd is. The Open is restricting seating to half capacity, except those sessions already sold beyond that. (Yeah, how would you pick who to throw out? Not a decision I'm fond of, but all options are bad.) The comment was, this was gonna be Philly on steroids. Yeah, if anything, that might be an understatement. The Open's hosed. They published the draw...with Djokovic as the #1 seed. My guess is, if Djokovic's visa remains revoked, they'll treat it like a late injury...a lucky loser from qualifying gets his slot If he can play, I suspect that privately, they'll hope he loses VERY early, so the hostility can at least be left behind. The LAST!!!! thing the Open wants, I have to think, is handing Djokovic the trophy as the champ, to a RESOUNDING!!!!! chorus of outrage. It's quite entertaining to see the douchebro who lectured Naomi Osaka about following the rules get kicked out of a Grand Slam for not following the rules. And Osaka merely declined a press conference, as compared to willfully spreading a deadly pandemic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 Detailed oral arguments will be tomorrow evening, according to CNN. The locker room isn't on his side, either. SportCenter had Tsitsipas and Murray answering some questions, and neither is happy. Believe Murray used "holding the tournament hostage." EDIT: NYT so it might be paywalled...in summary, Djokovic is reported to have made multiple mis-statements, to have done public appearances (unmasked) while suspecting he might be positive, and to have done another appearance when he knew he was. He broke Australian rules about travel...and apparently lied about that. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/14/world/australia/novak-djokovic-australian-open.html An update on CNN also cites, as part of the argument for cancelling his visa, that allowing him in would promote anti-vax sentiment and even could lead to civil unrest. I could readily see picketing the Open, so "civil unrest" is maybe a slight reach, but that's all. So, even if one buys Djokovic's arguments, that argument is very hard to counter, IMO. We'll see; there's some nasty politics at work here too, but my feeling right now his, he's gonna lose. Is it wrong to consider celebrating tomorrow night, if he does? assault 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke Bushido Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 The very idea of holding the tournament hostage suggests that he holds the tournament as more valuable than a human life. Now granted, there may be individual cases where this is true, but no one specifically said it was Davien's life, so I'm going to have to assume this is just a messed up individual in the first place (and let's face it: prima donnas usually _are_ messed up people). if they let him in for the tournament, then I hope the people of Australia realized that yes: those who make the decision agree that your life is far less important than something that has a sports ball in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Starlord Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 Woman marries the color pink – after dating it for 40 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Bazza said: The original Secret Wars miniseries, issue #12, I think. I still have that in a box somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinecone Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 6 hours ago, Pariah said: The original Secret Wars miniseries, issue #12, I think. I still have that in a box somewhere. Quick! Make a NFT of that page! Pariah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 19 minutes ago, pinecone said: Quick! Make a NFT of that page! I'm waiting for someone to make an NFT of a Beanie Baby. pinecone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 Ugh... https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/local-state-leaders-react-hostage-situation-north-texas-synagogue/287-4a64422f-1ab3-41c5-8480-b8ae43efcc34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted January 15, 2022 Report Share Posted January 15, 2022 Nino Cerruti dies aged 91 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-60011771 (why it says England and Derbyshire I do not know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 The Djokovic visa hearing has adjourned; the judges are considering the arguments. CNN says it's possible there'll be more argument Monday morning, but that they hope to decide Sunday (Australia time.) edit: he lost. He's left the country. YES!!!! Old Man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 New species of tarantula discovered which lives in bamboo stalks so I reckon most of you won't have to worry about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Ohio is lousy with bamboo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 17 minutes ago, Starlord said: Ohio is lousy with bamboo. And with pro football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 19 minutes ago, Starlord said: Ohio is lousy with bamboo. FIFY BoloOfEarth, Old Man, Duke Bushido and 1 other 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L. Marcus Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Well, it could be worse. Probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted January 16, 2022 Report Share Posted January 16, 2022 Tonga volcanic eruption https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60009944 Cygnia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Daniel Radcliffe to play 'Weird Al' Yankovic in biopic WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan D. Hurricanes Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 They're going to nail an accordion to his hands. Starlord and pinecone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Logan.1179 said: They're going to nail an accordion to his hands. Better than being crucified on a wall of accordions, I guess. And I think I know of such a place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 3 hours ago, Cygnia said: Microsoft to buy Activision Blizzard So the bluefin tuna gets eaten by the great white shark. It makes a lot of sense. XBox gets a massive, critical library; Activision Blizzard has a much better chance now of flushing the vermin from the company. The downside to consumers and gamers is...it is Microsoft. Not that it could be anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ternaugh Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 1 hour ago, unclevlad said: So the bluefin tuna gets eaten by the great white shark. It makes a lot of sense. XBox gets a massive, critical library; Activision Blizzard has a much better chance now of flushing the vermin from the company. The downside to consumers and gamers is...it is Microsoft. Not that it could be anyone else. I'm enjoying my Game Pass subscription, which is most likely where these games will eventually land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted January 18, 2022 Report Share Posted January 18, 2022 Indonesia passes law to relocate capital to Borneo jungle assault 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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