Despite what the media tried to convince us all - he did NOT try and abuse his privilege to bypass any laws, rules, mandates, whatever we're calling them this week! I got quite a bit of stick for stating this on Facebook at the time so was nice to get that clarified - though those who doubted it at the time haven't acknowledged this.
What does amuse me though is some people in media and public eye (hello Sajid if you're reading) still want to portray this as truth.
Those same people have nothing to say at all about the Oscars lifting vaccine passes for those attending - which is law in LA County - because (I know youve all already figured this bit) some Hollywood "elites" ARE abusing their positions of privilege to get it lifted!
Djokovic showed great integrity, not only in his responses but the fact his young son is still a Rafa fan doesnt bother him either. I've always been a Rafa fan too (as well as Novak and Roger), and still am a fan of the player despite being disappointed that he wasn't more supportive of his great rival and friend at the time. The fact that young Stefan Djokovic was supporting and even mimicking him during that final just speaks even more to the integrity of Novak. I never thought I could respect him more than I already did. (I still desperately want to see Djokovic v Nadal at Rolland Garros - what a straightener that will be!!)
Novak Djokovic wants to be remembered as the greatest of all time, with the most slams. Regardless of your personal stance on the Covid vaccines, the willingness to forfeit even the chance to do so on principle warrants massive respect.
I still think he'll achieve this regardless.
PS it's nice not to be restricted by the length of a tweet! :-)
Hmm. There appears to be a deeper story surrounding this individual than you've portrayed. WEF funding and agenda ties. Are you confident you've done your due diligence ahead of effusive support?
I laughed aloud at "... a man who is merely a padded bra away from being a panto-dame."
I keep thinking of the petty arguments and accusations thrown at Novak, perhaps he will be remembered in time like Ali, not just for his standing within his sport, but for saying other things matter far more to him.
The value of principle is what you sacrifice for it, and I keep thinking of Hamlet...
"To be or not to be? Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them…”
Brilliant articulate article written about a brilliant articulate man … and English is one of only 6 languages he speaks. I hope that people will listen with an open mind and stop listening to main stream media twisting his worlds and purposely spreading rumors about him.
I love the way you write, dissect the story down to facts, rather than babble prejudices and agenda (Hm, Butterworth WHO)! Thank you. Western media has been against Novak for a while, jumping at the new opportunity to undermine, smear and demonise him.
Every woman I know is bored of weak men scuttling to hide from a virus with a 99.8% infection survival rate and an average age of death of 82, hiding their pallid faces behind a strip of cloth in order to appear selfless
Great writing, Bev. The once admirable sunny disposition, open arms and warm embrace of Australia lost in a bygone era. Regimental rather than Waltzing Matilda should lower her head in shame.
I had to switch off when Daniel no butt was on, he can't argue a point, just throws insults!! Who is he anyway,why is he allowed any air space!! Well done, you were spot on as always. Stay strong ❤️
Brilliant, well done Bev!
I thought he was very dignified indeed.
Despite what the media tried to convince us all - he did NOT try and abuse his privilege to bypass any laws, rules, mandates, whatever we're calling them this week! I got quite a bit of stick for stating this on Facebook at the time so was nice to get that clarified - though those who doubted it at the time haven't acknowledged this.
What does amuse me though is some people in media and public eye (hello Sajid if you're reading) still want to portray this as truth.
Those same people have nothing to say at all about the Oscars lifting vaccine passes for those attending - which is law in LA County - because (I know youve all already figured this bit) some Hollywood "elites" ARE abusing their positions of privilege to get it lifted!
Djokovic showed great integrity, not only in his responses but the fact his young son is still a Rafa fan doesnt bother him either. I've always been a Rafa fan too (as well as Novak and Roger), and still am a fan of the player despite being disappointed that he wasn't more supportive of his great rival and friend at the time. The fact that young Stefan Djokovic was supporting and even mimicking him during that final just speaks even more to the integrity of Novak. I never thought I could respect him more than I already did. (I still desperately want to see Djokovic v Nadal at Rolland Garros - what a straightener that will be!!)
Novak Djokovic wants to be remembered as the greatest of all time, with the most slams. Regardless of your personal stance on the Covid vaccines, the willingness to forfeit even the chance to do so on principle warrants massive respect.
I still think he'll achieve this regardless.
PS it's nice not to be restricted by the length of a tweet! :-)
Some of the best writing in the last 2 years I’ve read; and I’ve read quite a bit! Beautiful writing
Hmm. There appears to be a deeper story surrounding this individual than you've portrayed. WEF funding and agenda ties. Are you confident you've done your due diligence ahead of effusive support?
That Beverley woman writes a substack too!
I laughed aloud at "... a man who is merely a padded bra away from being a panto-dame."
I keep thinking of the petty arguments and accusations thrown at Novak, perhaps he will be remembered in time like Ali, not just for his standing within his sport, but for saying other things matter far more to him.
The value of principle is what you sacrifice for it, and I keep thinking of Hamlet...
"To be or not to be? Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them…”
A noble man.
I don't know how you stay calm with Benjamin Butterworth!
Brilliant articulate article written about a brilliant articulate man … and English is one of only 6 languages he speaks. I hope that people will listen with an open mind and stop listening to main stream media twisting his worlds and purposely spreading rumors about him.
I love the way you write, dissect the story down to facts, rather than babble prejudices and agenda (Hm, Butterworth WHO)! Thank you. Western media has been against Novak for a while, jumping at the new opportunity to undermine, smear and demonise him.
Excellent and entertaining article Bev. Nailed it.
Also, single men take note:
Every woman I know is bored of weak men scuttling to hide from a virus with a 99.8% infection survival rate and an average age of death of 82, hiding their pallid faces behind a strip of cloth in order to appear selfless
;-P
Great writing, Bev. The once admirable sunny disposition, open arms and warm embrace of Australia lost in a bygone era. Regimental rather than Waltzing Matilda should lower her head in shame.
Thankyou. And thanks Bev for another brilliantly written article
Good essay Beverley. Fully agree and some nice observations about the soyboys in the modern world.
Brilliant article, I did chuckle at the "signing with his cock" 🤣🤣
On a serious note has Benjamin been vax injured? Looks like he has bells palsy
Great article, very astute and entertaining.
I had to switch off when Daniel no butt was on, he can't argue a point, just throws insults!! Who is he anyway,why is he allowed any air space!! Well done, you were spot on as always. Stay strong ❤️