Posted on 04/27/2009 7:17:59 PM PDT by ejdrapes
U.S. President Barack Obama greets professional golfer Tiger Woods (R) in the Oval Office April 20, 2009.
The 14-time major winner visited the White House following a press conference for the AT&T National, the
PGA Tour event Woods hosts at Congressional Country Club June 29-July 5.
Picture taken April 20, 2009.
OMG, I am looking at myself in a mirror.
Check it out... One black dude total.
OK crazy, be advised TW is an Obama ballwasher from way back.
Barry, well...
because that n word gets a three day ban
Tiger Woods has always struck me as a decent guy. I’d say he’s just being polite. It’s not his job to insult the Messiah.
Editor's note: Below is the speech Tiger Woods gave on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. during the festivities for the presidential inauguration. It was originally printed on www.tigerwoods.com.
I grew up in a military family — and my role models in life were my Mom and Dad, Lt. Colonel Earl Woods.
My dad was a Special Forces operator and many nights friends would visit our home. They represented every branch of service, and every rank. In my Dad, and in those guests, I saw first hand the dedication and commitment of those who serve. They come from every walk of life. From every part of our country. Time and again, across generations, they have defended our safety in the dark of night and far from home.
Each day — and particularly on this historic day — we honor the men and women in uniform who serve our country and protect our freedom. They travel to the dangerous corners of the world, and we must remember that for every person who is in uniform, there are families who wait for them to come home safely.
I am honored that the military is such an important part, not just of my personal life, but of my professional life as well. The golf tournament we do each year here in Washington is a testament to those unsung heroes. I am the son of a man who dedicated his life to his country, family and the military, and I am a better person for it.
In the summer of 1864, Abraham Lincoln, the man whose memorial we stand, spoke to the 164th Ohio Regiment and said:
“I am greatly obliged to you, and to all who have come forward at the call of their country.”
Just as they have stood tall for our country — we must always stand by and support the men and women in uniform and their families.
Thank you, and it is now my pleasure to introduce the U.S. Naval Glee Club.
http://www.pgatour.com/2009/r/01/19/woods.inauguration/index.html
now thats racist
Tiger’s tournament is an annual event that benefits military families and that trumps the ulterior motives of the TOTUS.
“Obama seems more open to using celebrities for policy formulation and getting ideas.”
As in Sean Penn?
Did Tiger bring his bride?
They appear to be comparing bowling styles. I’d bet that even if the real Tiger isn’t a good bowler he could admit it without offending anyone. Tiger has class.
No one knows...
Unless used as a demonstration of other racism.
I stand properly indirectly chastised — thanks for seeing my point.
So glad he’s doing the business of the people he was elected to serve and not self-aggrandizement :(
/sarc
Tiger gave an inaugural speech to the veterans I thought
Michael Jordon used to say that he didn't comment on politics or politicians "because Republicans bought sneakers too". Tiger endorses things that are purchased by a lot of Republicans and especially a lot of Republican white males: Golf Balls, Golf Shoes, Golf Clothes, Buicks, American Express Cards etc. etc.
I like Tiger as an athlete, but he knows who butters his bread. He's been brilliant in not wadding into America's political wars and avoiding alienating half the country - I'm guessing it's the Republican half of the country.
Incidentally, the White House made a point of saying publicly that Tiger is the one who asked for the meeting and the photo-op.
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