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Jemsto them it seems like an easy bag, i wonder if they’ll face any criticism beyond NS? Has anyone called it out elsewhere?
tutipupsSeems like every pro is going which is a shame
tutipupsSeems like every pro is going which is a shame
tutipupsSeems like every pro is going which is a shame
JalmarKalmarWe can see who does it for the soul and who does it for the money. All the real ones are at Jibleague. Shout out to those who are keeping it real.
JalmarKalmarWe can see who does it for the soul and who does it for the money. All the real ones are at Jibleague. Shout out to those who are keeping it real.
coronaHas an athlete list been released?
Lenny-All the "real ones" dont compete in comps. They're too busy shoveling the stairs.
coronaHas an athlete list been released?
JalmarKalmarYou don't need to be shoveling stairs all the time to be real.
tutipupsSeems like every pro is going which is a shame
PussyFinderIts a shame you care. USA is too funny, no1 can get offended otherwise its a problem. Grow a pair
saucemastrscottyhttps://www.arabnews.pk/node/2468161/saudi-arabia
peep the second photo at the top of this article
SofaKingSickyes, ze stoopid americans with their differing opinions. so pussy ja? jajaja
Statichttps://booklet.riyadhseason.com/SnowBlastKSA_2024_Booklet.pdf
Statichttps://booklet.riyadhseason.com/SnowBlastKSA_2024_Booklet.pdf
tinkytwinkywhere can i find a list of skiers? sellouts!
saucemastrscottyhttps://www.arabnews.pk/node/2468161/saudi-arabia
peep the second photo at the top of this article
eheathThis reminds me of the LIV golf tour that is backed by the Saudis. People got bashed at first but now most players are being heralded as brave and smart for taking the big bag of cash to ensure generational wealth. Nobody is saying no to a huge amount of money, regardless of where its coming from.
And on the note of people being very upset about taking money from the Saudis, do a quick google search and you will see that many large companies have Saudi funding that are supported by millions of people with no remorse, like Amazon, walmart, Activision/EA, Uber, Starbucks, Carnival Cruises, Costo, the list goes on.
I am fine with these skiers taking the bag, at this point we all know they're trying to sportwash but the athletes can take the money and still not support what the Saudis are doing, just like everyone else is doing.
**This post was edited on Feb 29th 2024 at 12:11:32pm
Farmville420Big thing in soccer too. Saudis were offering players upwards of ONE BILLION DOLLARS for a single year of playing in their soccer league. You would be a genuine moron not to take that, and ik this ski competition isn't comparable at all, but taking a bag doesn't mean you support their country. Every single athlete is just taking the money back to their home, and idk about golf but nobody is actually watching saudi soccer, the players are just making stupid money for pretty much a lost cause. Eventually the saudis will stop investing so much in sports so athletes should take advantage while they can imo
PussyFinderYup "woke" america at it again. You really think these guys missing out on 50k to be "politically" correct? Sadi women wear abaya's it part of thier culture/relgion they not going to have some slut strand ski bunnies doing big air. Not our country not our problem
eheathYeah I totally left the soccer stuff out, that's like their OG sportswashing, there were rumors that Tiger was offered a B for the LIV tourny. Phil got 700m, Rahm got 600m. Even these no name PGA guys got 100m to play. We're talking about generational wealth, you could support your entire family and your future children/grand children and beyond for their entire lives. You can't blame anyone for saying yes to > 100m.
tutipupsSeems like every pro is going which is a shame
eheathYeah I totally left the soccer stuff out, that's like their OG sportswashing, there were rumors that Tiger was offered a B for the LIV tourny. Phil got 700m, Rahm got 600m. Even these no name PGA guys got 100m to play. We're talking about generational wealth, you could support your entire family and your future children/grand children and beyond for their entire lives. You can't blame anyone for saying yes to > 100m.
SofaKingSickdude people are going to occasionally say things like "that's a shame" about KSA's little mickey mouse sports events. if that gets you all in a tizzy that's your issue, not WOKE AMERICA blah blah blah
tinkytwinkyUnless they're already rich.... sounds like you'd sell your soul for the right amount though lol. Not everyone is for sale.
eheathThere is a huge difference between being "rich" and having generational wealth. But you're also the guy saying that skiers are "selling out" so your financial advice is probably best ignored.
PussyFinderI agree, dont see this as "selling out" in any way.
CeleryThe baller ass move would be donating all the money to a women's/ lgbtq charity after you win.
eheathThere is a huge difference between being "rich" and having generational wealth. But you're also the guy saying that skiers are "selling out" so your financial advice is probably best ignored.
eheathThe term selling out is only used by young/immature people who haven't had to worry about financial responsibilities.
tinkytwinkyHa! It's morality, not financial advice. Get off the keyboard and go read "Blood and Oil." It’s clear you dont have a problem accepting money from a dictator that centralizes all of his countries wealth for his own behest, or uses slave labor to generate it. Dirty money. Amoral.
tinkytwinkyHa! It's morality, not financial advice. Get off the keyboard and go read "Blood and Oil." Its clear you dont have a problem accepting money from a dictator that centralizes all of his countries wealth for his own behest, or uses slave labor to generate it. Dirty money. Amoral.
tinkytwinkyOR i've worked for my own money, have a great career that doesnt involve handouts from a dictator, and judge accordingly? Oops!
eheathyou can virtual signal all you want dude
BreknridgeKidYou’re based, love you. Make skiing great again
Farmville420Big thing in soccer too. Saudis were offering players upwards of ONE BILLION DOLLARS for a single year of playing in their soccer league. You would be a genuine moron not to take that, and ik this ski competition isn't comparable at all, but taking a bag doesn't mean you support their country. Every single athlete is just taking the money back to their home, and idk about golf but nobody is actually watching saudi soccer, the players are just making stupid money for pretty much a lost cause. Eventually the saudis will stop investing so much in sports so athletes should take advantage while they can imo
eheathI do not support what the Saudis have done in the past and continue to do now, but I do support athletes taking advantage of these Saudis and expanding their wealth.
For golfers/soccer players its certainly about generational wealth, but for these skiers attending this event, they have chosen to support their skiing career by participating in an event that pays far more than any other ski event. They're not selling their souls, its an appearance fee and an opportunity to win a solid chunk of cash.
tinkytwinkyHa! It's morality, not financial advice. Get off the keyboard and go read "Blood and Oil." Its clear you dont have a problem accepting money from a dictator that centralizes all of his countries wealth for his own behest, or uses slave labor to generate it. Dirty money. Amoral.
tutipupsi agree with the second part but saudis arent getting taken advantage of here
