Oh please. Mr. Stojko's comments were not homophobic. He was simply sharing his preferred style of skating and explained why he feels that way. The great thing is you are absolutely free to disagree with him. However,you are NOT free to make libelous melodramatic slurs about Elvis simply to fit your agenda.He could have brought something different to the table without saying homophobic things about skaters who didn't have the same style.
Well said!!!Oh please. Mr. Stojko's comments were not homophobic. He was simply sharing his preferred style of skating and explained why he feels that way. The great thing is you are absolutely free to disagree with him. However,you are NOT free to make libelous melodramatic slurs about Elvis simply to fit your agenda.
-BB
Yes, he is in Ontario.Is he living back in Canada now?
I was an effeminate little boy and faced my share of teasing and taunts because if it (some from my family.) Using the word "bullying" might be a bit of a stretch, but there were many nights I went to bed in tears. I earnestly felt, in some moments, like my lack of "manliness" would mean I would never fit in in the world; never be accepted.
And I was a big figure skating fan.
Comments like the ones made by Mr. Stojko were... not helpful.
That's way over my head too. I got stuck at life insurance policies on parents.More info on Elvis's trust here
Also, the reason there's not a lot of Americans on this list because there's so many tax loopholes in this country that they don't need these hideaways as much.
My parents and grandfather decided against getting my parents power of attorney for my grandfather's bank account (German citizen, lives in Germany, German bank, German income) after his bank informed them that they would have to report that to the IRS. They all felt that my granddad's money was none of the IRS's business.Many foreign banks won't take American clients because of the onerous IRS reporting requirements.
It was 11 years ago ... I am not into holding grudges. Is he against gay people? I would hope not. Was he stirring the pot? Maybe.
He could have brought something different to the table without saying homophobic things about skaters who didn't have the same style.
I share your view that he brought something different to the table - even though, as I've said before, I did he limit himself.Wow, you're hard on Elvis. His choice of words may not have been the best, but I'm glad he brought something different to the table.
USA not a tax heaven? No shit SherlockThe US is hardly a tax haven. The IRS also has a global reach and taxes US citizens on worldwide income, even if they never set foot in the US during the tax year.
Many foreign banks won't take American clients because of the onerous IRS reporting requirements. My choices as a U.S. citizen are extremely limited, and I typically cannot get the best deals or anything close to them. Tax treatment of everything is punitive, often extremely so. I'd love to see other countries stand up to the global (over)reach of the IRS and refuse to provide these records.
Could we not say that about EVERY fan with a skater/team representing their country?I often wonder whether the people who are so supportive of Elvis Stojko both as a skater and as a person would have be so were he not been Canadian.![]()
Brian Orser, Kurt Browning, Jeffrey Buttle, and Patrick Chan all had many fans outside of Canada.Could we not say that about EVERY fan with a skater/team representing their country?Brian
Yes ... as do other Canadian fans lol.Brian Orser, Kurt Browning, Jeffrey Buttle, and Patrick Chan all had many fans outside of Canada.
I often wonder whether the people who are so supportive of Elvis Stojko both as a skater and as a person would have be so were he not been Canadian.![]()
I often wonder whether the people who are so supportive of Elvis Stojko both as a skater and as a person would have be so were he not been Canadian.![]()
Not Gary Beacom? lol, like he'd have $6M...It's crazy to see Elvis's name in the Pandora Papers. Of all the former figure skaters who would do something like this, I would have bet money on Kurt Browning.
I liked Elvis's skating in the early days. As others said, he brought something different, pushed the technical limits of the sport, and had thematic programs that told a story. His choreography emphasized his strengths and camouflaged his weaknesses. I grew tired of him because he was a one-trick pony in terms of programs, but so were many of his peers, e.g., Todd Eldredge.
I respect Elvis & Todd as great competitors and awesome skaters! Always appreciated their rivalry and cheered for BOTH of them to be on the podiums!Since when is Todd Eldredge A one trick pony? He has skated to many genres of music (soundtracks, Broadway musicals, some classical, some rock, country, etc.).
MeToo..... I didn't much like Eldredge's skating either, and I couldn't stand listening to yet another bombastic movie soundtrack from him. He might have branched out as a pro, but as an amateur his programs were basic and boring to me (usually because he'd unfailingly pop the second 3axel and start stalking for a third attempt, for which he ended up on his derriere most of the time.) I was so glad Kulik and Yagudin came along. Elvis and Todd might have been stars to their NoAm fans, but I wasn't one of them.Well I'm a bad person so I always cheered for Stojko not to be on the podium. And that was before I knew he was homophobic.
I enjoyed Yagudin (though rooted for Plush when they competed against each other), Kulik, not so much. Liked both Elvis and Todd.MeToo..... I didn't much like Eldredge's skating either, and I couldn't stand listening to yet another bombastic movie soundtrack from him. He might have branched out as a pro, but as an amateur his programs were basic and boring to me (usually because he'd unfailingly pop the second 3axel and start stalking for a third attempt, for which he ended up on his derriere most of the time.) I was so glad Kulik and Yagudin came along. Elvis and Todd might have been stars to their NoAm fans, but I wasn't one of them.