Posted on 11/30/2009 2:14:55 PM PST by OldDeckHand
We ca never allow it to be only what it is. Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer in the history of the game. We can’t stop there. No, he’s also the world’s greatest human.
And to suggest anything less means you’re the one with the problem. Hmmm, perhaps you even have a problem with the color of Tiger’s skin. Team Tiger, you may recall, dropped that hint, early.
So if you know what’s good for you, stick with the story, especially you TV guys: Greatest golfer, greatest human. Got it? Now don’t forget it.
But the world’s greatest golfer has a lot in common with all of us. He has character flaws. We’re just not supposed to know that the world’s greatest human is human.
NBC News’ Kristen Dahlgren on Saturday, described Woods as the man with the “golden touch and sterling reputation.” Of course, she did. Why would she think or report otherwise?
It comes as thin surprise that Woods and Team Woods have been less than cooperative with authorities in the three days following his 2:25 a.m. domestic car wreck/whatever the heck happened. From the time he was 15, he was taught to beat the rules.
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Oh really????? How so? What was it that Tiger said or did that now makes HIM the villain?
This should be a good read........LOL!
I've seen him in person on the tour. He can act like a spoiled brat at times. Many times.
I learned golf etiquette when I was 12. But the rules aren't for everybody, especially when they advance the PC agenda.
And he still is. The theatrical eye rolling, the club tossing, the swearing. Great role model, huh?
He thinks he's entitled. No surprise; his father used him since he was two years old.
Under what circumstances would you find it necessary to whoop your wife?
It is not illegal in Florida for Woods to refuse to speak to the police on this matter. What rules is he circumventing? So, since he is not doing anything wrong, are you ready to admit wrongdoing for circumventing the rules of civility by accusing someone of something they did not do?
Could have fooled me. He looks like a minority.
I don't wanna be a Tiger 'Cause tigers play too rough(Mann-Low,sung by E. Presley)
Did his wife also call 911?
Which country doesn’t hold athletes up as heroes?
If Woods called 911, HE MADE it police business.
A neighbor, who heard the crash and saw Tiger laying in the street unconscious called 911.
Really? Seems kinda short on fact and kinda long on attitude and innuendo.
The identifying call of the man-child.
I think it takes a ballsy, broad brush to paint people as "envious of his wealth and stardom", when they express legitimate concerns about the possibility of people driving recklessly, under the influence, or engaging in acts of felonious domestic violence. All serious allegations and all crimes that frequently result in death. Just saying.
Tiger has a Constitutional right to not cooperate with authorities. And, the people presiding in the court of public opinion - the court that Tiger has become a billionaire selling products to - have the right to draw whatever conclusion they wish from that lack of cooperation. We're sitting in our living rooms, not the jury box.
I hadn't heard that. So, Tiger played a round with Deval "I'm the next Barack Obama" Patrick. That's not encouraging.
cops keeping it up so they can be big shots....
having said all that, I never rooted for woods....I never root for any of the priviledged and protected athletes or celebrities they throw at us....whether it be woods or oprah or faith hill or zero or any of them....
were I attacked I would defend.
I do not expect that to happen.
Yeah alot of this is based on jealousy. Woods is the golden boy of my generation and when you’re on top people can’t wait to take you down a notch. I thought he always downplayed the racial stuff despite the constant urging of the PC liberal sports media. He has always been very private and IMO rather bland away from the golf course plus he continually backed up his image with stellar play. Can’t fault him for that. The guy messed around on his wife and she got pissed. Maybe it was a full blown international bang-a-thon or maybe it’s just some floozy and her friends exaggerating some minor flirtation. Either way, not exactly a unique story.
you must have mis-understood the context of my comment.
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