Tiger Woods 'in rehab for sex addiction', say US reports

MarinePaul · 02-21-2010, 04:57 PM

Originally Posted by Blue

When who he is screwing causes him to put his golf career on hold indefinitely, I care. That's the only reason.

You may not like Sally Jenkins, but I'm surprised you didn't agree with what she said. It seems totally inline with what you've been arguing.

It's his career. If he wants to play before The Masters, he will, and I think he'll want to. Also, I seriously doubt that he'll miss The Masters. So, he basically took a long vacation, which may end up doind him good in the long run.

The reality is, he's a golfer who cheated on his wife. We've had presidents who have done the same thing, as well as athletes in every sport, with the possible exception of figure skating and a few other girlie sports. The world is still spinning, and the sun is likely to appear in the morning. The world hasn't ended. Very simply, it's no big deal.

As far as Sally Jenkins goes, I didn't think it was a "fake" press conference. He made a public statement, whether people agree with it or not. What else people can expect from him, I can't imagine. For some of you, obviously, the only way he'll come across as sincere is to be castrated.

JJfan · 02-21-2010, 05:10 PM

Gosh Dang I love womens golf.... How about that Mayazato twin Ai!

xman5 · 02-21-2010, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by MarinePaul

Tiger Woods is an athlete, plain and simple. It's ridiculous to try to hold him to a higher standard than anyone else. I seriously doubt that anyone on this site has never done anything they're ashamed of or embarrassed of. If you don't respect Tiger, that's up to you. But, none of us here are important enough that Tiger owes us anything more than he's already given us, which is some great golf for several years.

Personally I don't want anything from him nor do I care what he does.

However, right or wrong he made himself a billionaire (or darn close) not from tournament winnings but from selling an image to the public and his sponsors. Thats were the problem is. A lot of those people feel coned. They are the ones that allowed him to have a 250' yatch instead of a 100' yatch. That image is what sold all those Nike clubs, clothes and shoes. And it was the people that got him that money. This is a bigger con job then Bernie Maddoff.

And the sad thing is that he is still trying to sell the smoke screen.

MarinePaul · 02-21-2010, 07:45 PM

Therein lies the irony, Xman. People buy into his squeaky clean image, then when he proves to be less than his image, they blame him, rather than their own naivete.

The only Nike gear I ever bought were a pair of golf shoes that I happened to like. If I drove a Buick, it wouldn't be because of his endorsement, but because I happened to like it better than a similar model Chevy.

People who put others on a pedestal for whatever reason generally end up being disappointed.

Saint-Just X · 02-22-2010, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

Was there ever a time when you weren't pointless and irrelevant ?

You keep being 'special',Bob...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Originally Posted by dangerbob

Wow! It's either to you only, I'm special or compared to you, I'm special!

Thanks for answering.

I guess that's a 'no',then...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Saint-Just X · 02-22-2010, 06:45 AM

Originally Posted by MarinePaul

Therein lies the irony, Xman. People buy into his squeaky clean image, then when he proves to be less than his image, they blame him, rather than their own naivete.

The only Nike gear I ever bought were a pair of golf shoes that I happened to like. If I drove a Buick, it wouldn't be because of his endorsement, but because I happened to like it better than a similar model Chevy.

People who put others on a pedestal for whatever reason generally end up being disappointed.

Schadenfreude is fun.

Always has been,always will be.

Watching a conceit unravel is one of life's small pleasures...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

dangerbob · 02-22-2010, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Saint-Just X

Thanks for answering.

I guess that's a 'no',then...

Pax Vobiscum
Saint-Just X

Of course, It's a NO! I'm no special!

But with all seriousness, I still like you, Saint. I'm just giving you a hard time. I always like English people. When I visit London, they're always nice to me. And I love their accent, especially Simon Cowell!

02-21-2010, 04:57 PM	#31
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Originally Posted by Blue When who he is screwing causes him to put his golf career on hold indefinitely, I care. That's the only reason. You may not like Sally Jenkins, but I'm surprised you didn't agree with what she said. It seems totally inline with what you've been arguing. It's his career. If he wants to play before The Masters, he will, and I think he'll want to. Also, I seriously doubt that he'll miss The Masters. So, he basically took a long vacation, which may end up doind him good in the long run. The reality is, he's a golfer who cheated on his wife. We've had presidents who have done the same thing, as well as athletes in every sport, with the possible exception of figure skating and a few other girlie sports. The world is still spinning, and the sun is likely to appear in the morning. The world hasn't ended. Very simply, it's no big deal. As far as Sally Jenkins goes, I didn't think it was a "fake" press conference. He made a public statement, whether people agree with it or not. What else people can expect from him, I can't imagine. For some of you, obviously, the only way he'll come across as sincere is to be castrated. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

02-21-2010, 07:35 PM	#33
xman5 Contest Statistician Join Date: May 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,904	Originally Posted by MarinePaul Tiger Woods is an athlete, plain and simple. It's ridiculous to try to hold him to a higher standard than anyone else. I seriously doubt that anyone on this site has never done anything they're ashamed of or embarrassed of. If you don't respect Tiger, that's up to you. But, none of us here are important enough that Tiger owes us anything more than he's already given us, which is some great golf for several years. Personally I don't want anything from him nor do I care what he does. However, right or wrong he made himself a billionaire (or darn close) not from tournament winnings but from selling an image to the public and his sponsors. Thats were the problem is. A lot of those people feel coned. They are the ones that allowed him to have a 250' yatch instead of a 100' yatch. That image is what sold all those Nike clubs, clothes and shoes. And it was the people that got him that money. This is a bigger con job then Bernie Maddoff. And the sad thing is that he is still trying to sell the smoke screen.

02-21-2010, 07:45 PM	#34
MarinePaul Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Warren, Ohio Posts: 8,003	Therein lies the irony, Xman. People buy into his squeaky clean image, then when he proves to be less than his image, they blame him, rather than their own naivete. The only Nike gear I ever bought were a pair of golf shoes that I happened to like. If I drove a Buick, it wouldn't be because of his endorsement, but because I happened to like it better than a similar model Chevy. People who put others on a pedestal for whatever reason generally end up being disappointed. __________________ Happiness isn't getting what you want, it's wanting what you have.

02-22-2010, 06:39 AM	#35
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,676	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X Was there ever a time when you weren't pointless and irrelevant ? You keep being 'special',Bob... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X Originally Posted by dangerbob Wow! It's either to you only, I'm special or compared to you, I'm special! Thanks for answering. I guess that's a 'no',then... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

02-22-2010, 06:45 AM	#36
Saint-Just X Senior Member Contests: Joint 3nd place overall winner 2010 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,676	Originally Posted by MarinePaul Therein lies the irony, Xman. People buy into his squeaky clean image, then when he proves to be less than his image, they blame him, rather than their own naivete. The only Nike gear I ever bought were a pair of golf shoes that I happened to like. If I drove a Buick, it wouldn't be because of his endorsement, but because I happened to like it better than a similar model Chevy. People who put others on a pedestal for whatever reason generally end up being disappointed. Schadenfreude is fun. Always has been,always will be. Watching a conceit unravel is one of life's small pleasures... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X __________________ I have sent the most relevant posts you made about Paula Creamer to her lawyers. Hope they take action against your statements - Elf

02-21-2010, 05:10 PM	#32
JJfan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manassas,Virginia Posts: 289 Images: 26	Gosh Dang I love womens golf.... How about that Mayazato twin Ai!

02-22-2010, 10:05 AM	#37
dangerbob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,872	Originally Posted by Saint-Just X Thanks for answering. I guess that's a 'no',then... Pax Vobiscum Saint-Just X Of course, It's a NO! I'm no special! But with all seriousness, I still like you, Saint. I'm just giving you a hard time. I always like English people. When I visit London, they're always nice to me. And I love their accent, especially Simon Cowell! __________________ "On this hapless EARTH There's small SINCERITY of mirth And LAUGHTER oft is but an ART To drown the outcry of the HEART!"

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