Posted on 01/15/2009 4:29:27 PM PST by Mr. Mojo
So what did you learn about the war over there that you didn't already know?
We've got the smartest people in the world over there, and they get progressively dumber the closer you get to Washington. What you think of the war -- whether we should be there, whether we shouldn't -- isn't truly relevant anymore. This is one of the greatest good deeds the world has ever seen. Iraq had the fourth largest army in the world, and we blew right through it. And now you've got Iran pushing in, looking to gain control. It's truly terrifying -- we think in four-year election cycles, and these people think in hundreds of years.
How does a golf guy get so obsessed with international politics?
I've lived so many other places, and it's given me some perspective. The average American wouldn't believe how extraordinary we have it here. Every day I wake up, I think, "Am I still in America? Yes? Thank f---!"
So this is obviously not just a celebrity-appearance thing for you.
Not at all. I just got back from visiting the burn unit at the Brooke Army Medical Unit in San Antonio. That's such a traumatic place to visit; I couldn't sleep last night. You just leave stunned at what the human body can endure.
But every soldier I've talked to - there, at Walter Reed [Army Medical Center], anywhere else - I've yet to meet a soldier, a sailor, or a marine who hasn't said, "I want to go back." It doesn't matter how badly they're hurt, they still want to get back with their team. That's something you don't hear on the six o'clock news.
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God bless him! Here’s a guy who gets it.
Fine broadcaster, too.
Feherty was born in Ireland, but he understands what America is all about a lot better than liberals.
He also makes watching golf tournaments very entertaining.
I’ve always liked David Feherty and appreciated his sense of humor, now I have a new found respect for him.
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He’s obviously a very talented golf analyst. Now, I have an increasing respect for him as a social commentator.
Yep, his lack of pretention and sense of humor are endearing. A very good guy who overcame a very big problem.
The average American wouldn't believe how extraordinary we have it here
Such an understatement coming from a funny guy like him carries a lot of weight. His interview in Golf Mag. a while back was very entertaining.
I think of Bob Hope and the hours spent in combat zones putting on shows for the troops. If I'm not mistaken, Bob was quite a golf enthusiast. Humor can relieve some of the stress but at the same time, reveals the insanity of conflict.
Unlike golf, world leaders compete with an ungentlemanliness common among Mongols and made famous by the likes of Ghengis Khan. Golf teaches us to accept defeat graciously while understanding that there'll be another day.
For example, Tiger Obama won Tournament 2008 but will face challengers in '012. Too bad for us that it takes four years, but that's how the game is played. I predict that both he and his losing style (socialism) will suffer a big defeat at such time. And his nemisis, while qualified to hit from the ladies tee, won't- her name is Sarah. Tiger Sarah Palin.
This may be what Ferhety is referring to when he rates America so highly. I know of no other country where the transition of power occurs as 'graciously'. This is president Bush putting the green jacket on Obama without any jabs about what's for dinner. And for this, we can be proud. It takes class to accept defeat this way and, it's the American way. Something other countries might want to emulate, something liberals might want to learn. Hate and retribution have no place in the game of golf life. These are not winning attitudes.
Healthy competition is demonstrated every day by golfers who deal with all kinds of adversity. With class. We'll all be much better off if this catches on worldwide. 'Till then, keep that sandwedge handy.
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After returning home, we received a copy of the CBS video in the mail. On our comp tape, the commercial breaks had no commercials, just dead air. But the mikes were left open and you could hear the announcers talking to each other.
Overheard:
(McCord) "Hey David, are you going to get you some of those pants like Charles Howell is wearing?"
(Feherty) Gary, if I put on those pants and farted, I'd blow my shoes off!"
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