Author: Rolf Tueschen
Date: 12:13:28 01/31/03
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On January 31, 2003 at 02:46:48, George Sobala wrote: >On January 30, 2003 at 21:36:05, Sally Weltrop wrote: > >>I think that if they said no one gets an appearance fee. You get so much for a >>win -- $100,000, a loss $15,000 and a draw $50,000 you would see a lot more >>passion and tension in the match. We all hear, "This is for the human race" >>"Humanity is resting on my shoulders" blah,blah,blah. Not much motivation when >>you're getting 70-80% of the money right from the get go. Take it all away and >>everyone starts from scratch and then there is a lot MORE motivation because you >>either go in glory and riches or you go home wearing just a barrel with straps. > >What do you mean, "more passion and tension"? You are getting both in >bucketloads in this match. Go and look at some photos / footage of Kasparov and >you will see how seriously he is taking this. Or has he merely secretly gone to >a method acting school? It's based in the genes of such countries as Aserbeidjan, it's a bit like Spain, Italy or Mexico, just make your choice in the macho world. Berlusconi is a good example. Even better was Mussolini. But also don't forget the Arab World. BTW not just the males. Kasparov is not an extremist so far. The speed of his arms and fingers or "rolling eyes" is neither near World nor European record. Hope this helps, Rolf Tueschen :)
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