[GlennMirnyi]

Originally Posted by Sri

Yes they can. It is about taking responsibility for your own actions and not blaming circumstances, bad luck, religion, zodiac sign, astrology, god, parents, siblings, UFOs, government or whatever.


Thank god we have a free market! :-)

Yeah I'm sure someone born in extreme poverty has the same chance as the son of wealthy person. I'm sure that having barely anything to eat your whole childhood, then working for your drug-addicted parents as soon as you're 6-7 instead of going to school is just a blame game.

People like you are just detached from reality. You just don't know how the world is. Maybe you should venture outside of your little world and see how it the exterior of your shell looks like.

[Arkulari]

anyone knows the value of his lifetime contract with Credit Suisse? $$$$$$$$$$

[thegreendestiny]

Originally Posted by Sri

Do females make more than male players when it comes to sponsorships or is Sharapova an oddity. I'm guessing Federer's brand value is the highest but please don't tell me Sharapova is #2.

Sharapova's Nike contract alone beats Nadal's. And yes, she is an exception among other women.

[ExcaliburII]

Originally Posted by Sri

Who decides if my skill is worth more than hitting a tennis balls? The market.

Exactly!

Going against sportsmen/women winning fortunes is thinking like a freaking communist. Market (for many different reasons) decides that this is the job that will be better payed right now, then let it be, if you want the big cash start "hitting a tennis ball"
If you go against it, you shouldn't really be enjoying of luxurious things (communism would never give to you) such as computer, internet, etc. So stop posting

[Roamed]

Originally Posted by Sri

Do females make more than male players when it comes to sponsorships or is Sharapova an oddity. I'm guessing Federer's brand value is the highest but please don't tell me Sharapova is #2.

Sharapova is indeed #2. I think the order from Forbes or wherever is Federer, Sharapova, Serena then Rafa. (Rafa might be third, can't quite remember)

[Sri]

Originally Posted by GlennMirnyi

Yeah I'm sure someone born in extreme poverty has the same chance as the son of wealthy person. I'm sure that having barely anything to eat your whole childhood, then working for your drug-addicted parents as soon as you're 6-7 instead of going to school is just a blame game.

People like you are just detached from reality. You just don't know how the world is. Maybe you should venture outside of your little world and see how it the exterior of your shell looks like.

Detached from reality? Really? Middle class Indian background is detached? I come from a developing country. There are countless examples of people from very humble backgrounds not ruining their lives with drugs and making it big. And there are millions of well off kids taking to drugs and crime and ruining their lives.

At the end of the day, it is up to you to make the most of what you get. You are responsible for the outcome, not "society". It's losers who loathe in self pity and blame external conditions they have no control over.

[Nole fan]

Originally Posted by GlennMirnyi

He's "earned" it?

He hits a bloody tennis ball, for f***'s sake!

He's earned it because he has got there through a lot of work and sacrifice and talent alone. And because just a handful of privileged players can reach those heights. And because he's an icon that attracts sponsors. Would you rather that a crappy pop singer or actor makes that kind of fortune? Yeah, I think he has earned it. It's not like someone gave it to him or he inherited a fortune.

[nobama]

Originally Posted by Sri

Detached from reality? Really? Middle class Indian background is detached? I come from a developing country. There are countless examples of people from very humble backgrounds not ruining their lives with drugs and making it big. And there are millions of well off kids taking to drugs and crime and ruining their lives.

At the end of the day, it is up to you to make the most of what you get. You are responsible for the outcome, not "society". It's losers who loathe in self pity and blame external conditions they have no control over.

Wow I didn't know that making sense was allowed on MTF.

[Sri]

Originally Posted by nobama

Wow I didn't know that making sense was allowed on MTF.

[abraxas21]

Originally Posted by Sri

Detached from reality? Really? Middle class Indian background is detached? I come from a developing country. There are countless examples of people from very humble backgrounds not ruining their lives with drugs and making it big. And there are millions of well off kids taking to drugs and crime and ruining their lives.

At the end of the day, it is up to you to make the most of what you get. You are responsible for the outcome, not "society". It's losers who loathe in self pity and blame external conditions they have no control over.

you just dont know what you're talking about

indian boy coming from a higher caste with enough money and time to have watch tennis and post on some silly internet messageboard. i wonder how many regular indians have that -- but yes, im sure you 'earned it'.

[abraxas21]

Originally Posted by nobama

Wow I didn't know that making sense was allowed on MTF.

unsuprising coming from ya.

regular ultra right tea partier who cant find enough room in the sig to blame obama and the democrats for everything thats wrong with the country. the us is a sad state like it has always been but people like you will only make it worse

[EddieNero]

So everyone with the internet access should be regarded as higher class?

[abraxas21]

Originally Posted by EddieNero

So everyone with the internet access should be regarded as higher class?

clearly not in the us

[tennizen]

Originally Posted by abraxas21

you just dont know what you're talking about

indian boy coming from a higher caste with enough money and time to have watch tennis and post on some silly internet messageboard. i wonder how many regular indians have that -- but yes, im sure you 'earned it'.

That's a very knowledgeable post

[Sri]

Originally Posted by abraxas21

you just dont know what you're talking about

indian boy coming from a higher caste with enough money and time to have watch tennis and post on some silly internet messageboard. i wonder how many regular indians have that -- but yes, im sure you 'earned it'.

And we must believe you of course because you are a believer and belong to Dar ul Islam and we kaffirs don't deserve to live.

Silly little philistini .. all I'm saying is everyone is equals and let markets decide! Obviously you're brainwashed enough not to accept equality and equal opportunity.