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Thanks for the great reply Kropo. We have learned much through your insider perspective. I think we agree for the most part on the Puig question in regards to his qualities of moral character, its just sitting from my vantage point (admittedly a very distant one), I’m not so willing to give the dude a pass in any form (not that you are, but I think we both have an understanding). Regarding the Stalin etal analogy, it served its purpose in our exchange, and really the analogy only serves as a very broad comparison of which I see you could appreciate. Most often people fall into the trap of saying how outrageous it is to compare these infamous historical figures to anything, especially the ones we were comparing them to, eh.
Regarding the lack of others stepping up, I’m not so sure it’s just a matter of willingness & tenacity as you say, though I'm sure you are right that this is a big part; but rather I contend another major obstacle is access & suitability, I have a theory. I think Carmelo etal are not gonna loosen their strangle hold & control on the series to include some former racer they cannot fully control. KRSR had many aspirations for the series; but he was not given much attention, and…the man has very little tolerance for games & ........ (suitability conflict). Schwantz ran a good deal for the Americas RC, but unfortunately it was eliminated, the ........ reason, Red Bull’s lack of funding. Red Bull, who sponsors both American GPs, a valuable market, decided on their own it was untenable to continue their support of the cup here? I think the Euro cup simply wanted to maintain all the prestige and control (my speculation). But that’s neither here nor there, as I think these guys know that trying to garner any support from Dorna will be next to impossible for these former racers, especially the ones who are unwilling to play by Dorna’s corrupt conventions.
It seems, as you correctly describe, the business of this particular business is pretty dubious; a foul laissez-fair corporate culture not suited for gentlemen of a strong moral character, an environment best suited to spawn the Puigs and Suppos of the world (that is not to say there are no good guys, that would be equally naive, as I'm sure you would agree). BTW, I think your view of corporate business is right on point! Some people are too naïve to realize that an overwhelming majority of these entities strive to accumulate wealth & power by any means possible. Interestingly, as sport mimics life (or is it the other way around) the machine of big business is so savvy & powerful to have even convinced many of these naive types to cast their support and vote against their own self interest. Yes, we are ......!
