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Seriously, all they need to do is watch anyone else and learn. I will say, I saw one guy give Kristen a 99% proper interviiew last night. Forgot who it was until I rewatch, but props to him.
I'm simply saying you don't always get to choose what you want to do.....sometimes, but not always. If you want to be young and race dirt bikes and follow your dream I'm all for it, but if it doesn't work out don't blame the "system."
Jesse was a hired actor and did not actually win 1 million dollars.
I can't imagine the privateers (and teams) would be good with them giving away that much cash when so many got nothing for actually racing the main event.
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I'm not a full blown socialist, not even close. I pretty much just think our healthcare system should be socialized, you know like our police and fire departments, public schools and libraries.
I'm a human being I dont put myself in a box. I got some shit I'm liberal on I got some shit I'm conservative on and I got some shit I'm socialist on.
And for the record I'm a millennial. I also have a mortgage and a family I provide for without a penny in assistance. But I like to know it's there in case I ever need it. This is the greatest country in the world right? We should be able to take care of all its citizens, even the less fortunate ones.
As far as health care goes, there are so many things wrong with our health care system its not even funny. Let's start with the biggest two..let's actually get our hospitals and doctors to truly heal people and not have them come back for unnecessary appointments. Second, why don't we get the medical industry to quit gouging us and the insurance companies on medical treatment. Medical charges are insanely too high.
I will end with agreeing with disbanded and saying take it to non moto if you want to talk about this.
Let’s ask the question, how much would a measly 2 million dollars increase payouts for every racer over 17 rounds? Since I believe the main class purse is $89-$100k a night, it’s probably pretty significant. When main event racers race the entire season in the top 15 and have a return of 1200 a night they arnt even recouping there brand new bike expense back over an entire season. So would u pay 20 grand for a race bike to make all mains to only make 20 grand back? Pretty sad state of affairs. U notice how many guys are not racing? Not investing into this.. better to open your eyes now.
Had Tomac not won it all...that guy wouldn't have gotten the million.
I'd assume Monster has this type of stuff (both Eli's & the kid who won the million's money) insured with a policy.
So it's very well possible the payouts come from an insurance company to Monster.
I doubt it comes directly Monster...I could be wrong.
But it seems that would make more sense.
I'd assume a policy like that probably costed them a pretty penny though.
Fans/enthusiasts at all levels are important also...without them there is no industry or sport at any level.
So I cant really harp on Monster for what they did...it's all marketing and a tactic to get their brand out there more and talked about.
But I do understand both sides of the argument and riders who are part of the show that are underpaid and
risking a lot to be there and race. It's certainly something that's very wrong with this sport and
payouts need to be higher.
Its all made for tv tho and, i think, they pretty much nailed it. This whole thing made those last few laps so much more exciting that also non moto guys where on the edge of their seat, I guess. Thats the whole point. I personally wouldnt be surprised if this was an actor, he just seemed to be so well spoken and down to earth, i dont know.. But again, they absolutely nailed it (for the purpose of making it more interesting for the casual viewer, which brings them A LOT of money, and thats all they care about, not about the riders)
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This is very incorrect. Absolutely not true.
You can outline the issues, but tell me what your fixes are? Way I see it, those issues are the direct response of a capatlisitc healthcare industry. Capitalism is fine, in fact great for many things. But maybe a touch of socialism in the healthcare industry would be good.
Back on point. I can see the riders seeing that as a slap in the face. I couldn't help but wonder what those monster girls were thinking as that guy was getting amped about his million dollars. They had to put on a fake smile for him so they can collect whatever shitty check monster kicks down to them.
How many riders showed up and lost money to put on a show for monster? What about the guys building the track? Film crew? Lots of folks that woulda liked a slice of that million.
Whats a bandaid at the hospital cost? $75?
Nobody in America goes without healthcare. Nobody.
This thread really sucks now. not sure if Alessi will ever get a thumbs down on his last post. but the mxgp guys don’t race for purse money ? Yet they’re faster. I don’t get it. Is it really a money issue ?
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