Tiger Woods - The Entire Situation

DapperButch · 02-19-2010, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

I just have no idea why he is appologizing at all. It is none of our business who he has sex with...I do not get why we care.

The only time it is our business is when politicians and other public figures run on beingagainst Gay Marriage or someone else's sexual escapades, then are found cheating on their spouses in airport restrooms.

is golf supposed to be virtuous?

I absolutely agree with this post.

BullDog · 02-19-2010, 05:37 PM

Professional athletes and other celebrities make lots of money based on their public image. Lots. Tiger Woods is one of the greatest, if not the greatest golfer, to have ever played the game. However, he did not become a billionaire (yes billionaire) based solely on playing golf. Not even close.

His apology was well scripted, with no questions allowed. The mid February press conference gives him plenty of time to return to golf for all the prime time events. The first of the four majors, the Master's Tournament, is in April. Let's see if he plays.

This article pretty much sums up my thoughts.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...d=opinionsbox1

He may be a sex addict and recognize that and be working on it. I have no idea. He may be genuinely sorry. I have no idea. But this was a very scripted, well timed press conference- it's a way for him to make a comeback. It's about the big bucks.

Greyson · 02-19-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BullDog

Professional athletes and other celebrities make lots of money based on their public image. Lots. Tiger Woods is one of the greatest, if not the greatest golfer, to have ever played the game. However, he did not become a billionaire (yes billionaire) based solely on playing golf. Not even close.

His apology was well scripted, with no questions allowed. The mid February press conference gives him plenty of time to return to golf for all the prime time events. The first of the four majors, the Master's Tournament, is in April. Let's see if he plays.

This article pretty much sums up my thoughts.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...d=opinionsbox1

He may be a sex addict and recognize that and be working on it. I have no idea. He may be genuinely sorry. I have no idea. But this was a very scripted, well timed press conference- it's a way for him to make a comeback. It's about the big bucks.

I think this is a cogent and fair post. I am willing to concede that his press conference in part is about the "big bucks" but I don't believe the press conference was entirely about the money. I also agree that putting ourselves forward as public figures or celebrities does make us fair game for media. However, I don't think the probing media spot light should be extended to their families and friends.

Andrew, Jr. · 02-19-2010, 06:08 PM

I think today's statement was just a start in the right direction. He owes his wife and family a whole lot more than words. TW's is not a god, but a human being. TW has a ton of money tied up with endorsements and benefits, foundations, charities, etc. that makes him one of the weathiest men today. That is why this apology seemed so practiced. It had to come off perfectly.

I think if Tiger took questions at the end of his statement, it would have made more of an impact.

Mr. Wood

The_Lady_Snow · 02-19-2010, 06:09 PM

Why is he the only one apologizing?? How come the wife is not apologizing for going after him with a golf club? I mean really, people fuck around one another all the timeeeeeeeeee.. I don't care if he fucked 899 women and 788 men that's not mah business... I could care less if he plays golf and goes home and fucks the entire state of Georgia, he is an adult..

SuperFemme · 02-19-2010, 06:15 PM

well let's see. Tiger is in recovery for sex addiction.
In recovery making amends is a huge path to healing.
I'm willing to bet his therapist had a hand in the apology
he made to the public. Frankly, I'm just nauseated with
the air time given this matter. How gauche.

Lady Jewel · 02-19-2010, 06:53 PM

A-fucking-men Adele. Who gives a rats ass? Really? Just sayin.

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Originally Posted by SuperFemme

well let's see. Tiger is in recovery for sex addiction.
In recovery making amends is a huge path to healing.
I'm willing to bet his therapist had a hand in the apology
he made to the public. Frankly, I'm just nauseated with
the air time given this matter. How gauche.

Andrew, Jr. · 02-20-2010, 07:19 AM

I still think if TW showed up playing golf, and back on tour, ignoring the gossip, his new focus would be a relief for him and his family. I think the media needs to leave his wife, and kids out of this mess. This is not their fault by any means.

Sharkchomp, I agree with your post.

Rook · 02-19-2010, 06:25 PM

Here's my .02 cents, take it as you choose...

The absolute only painfully visible reasons Tiger Woods is even bothering with a Press conference Apology..

1- He could lose a lot of Money...A lot, never mind the fact Nike supports him..{They seem to support Michael Vick too, so their Morality is slightly to the center of dubious}, the others..like Gillette, AT&T etc, those count too, and he'd feel a Huge Pinch in his finance if Corp. Sponsors kept ditching him...

2- He's only sorry he got Caught{again, much like Michael Vick}..Otherwise? He'd probably still be giving the supposedly Clueless chick empty Promises {if any other than another wild night ahead}, I do not buy for a second she had no fucking idea who the Most famous, worldwide known Mixed race Golfer is..Much less the Fact he was Married, That's like Monica Lewinski acting naive and saying "He's the President?"

3- Ok, maybe.....maybe..he is a sex addict and going through Therapy..
If this is true, wouldn't the Wife know this, or even suspect it?..You don't become an Addict overnight, ask any Al-Anon/Narc-Anon therapy attendee...
There are symptoms, and yes, a few do fall off the Wagon every now and then, is he trying to say "I might fuck around again if I'm not strong enough", maybe Hide behind a so-called addiction?...

And I don't really agree about what My focus should be on, rather than this issue with Tiger Woods..
Yes, I'm all for Activism, Gay Marriage, dont Ask Dont Tell repeal, ENDA repeal etc..
But My world doesn't only revolve around these issues...
That to me sounded like the only thing I should pay attention to are crooked politicians screwing over the LGBT community...

The Tiger Woods issue, hits close to Home..
My "sperm donor" happily cheated on my Mother, only expressing remorse when she caught him often[and i'll admit, she was naive to believe him for 10 years]...
Putting her at risk for STD's since he abhored Condoms..
Eventually she walked out, amidst death threats..
So yes, I think Tiger is right up there with pond scum...
Those kids deserve a better Role Model
While watching his body language, all I could mumble was "And the Oscar for best dramatic 'Oops' performance goes to...."

sharkchomp · 02-19-2010, 06:51 PM

I'm not going to judge him, I don't know him. I don't know if he is sincere but he may very well maybe. But I will say this, if he's already a billionare, then why go through with the public apologies? He's already lost most of his sponsors.

I wish him happiness and peace. He didn't rape any women. He didn't kill any dogs or raise them to fight. He made mistakes. He's not perfect and I know I'm not perfect either. No stone throwing from myself.

~~~shark~~~~~~~

02-19-2010, 05:37 PM	#2
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02-19-2010, 06:51 PM	#10
sharkchomp Member How Do You Identify?: TG/stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 426 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 419 Thanked 1,343 Times in 309 Posts Rep Power: 9701639	I'm not going to judge him, I don't know him. I don't know if he is sincere but he may very well maybe. But I will say this, if he's already a billionare, then why go through with the public apologies? He's already lost most of his sponsors. I wish him happiness and peace. He didn't rape any women. He didn't kill any dogs or raise them to fight. He made mistakes. He's not perfect and I know I'm not perfect either. No stone throwing from myself. ~~~shark~~~~~~~ __________________ take a fish boating

02-19-2010, 06:08 PM	#4
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02-20-2010, 07:19 AM	#8
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	I still think if TW showed up playing golf, and back on tour, ignoring the gossip, his new focus would be a relief for him and his family. I think the media needs to leave his wife, and kids out of this mess. This is not their fault by any means. Sharkchomp, I agree with your post.