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41. Eventually a person must move forward or rot in the past.

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Mon Apr 15, 2019, 09:23 AM

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I watched Tiger Woods "comeback" yesterday and his remarks... [View all] CTyankee Apr 2019 OP

It's complicated! Ohiogal Apr 2019 #1

Birds of a feather, and all that. aka-chmeee Apr 2019 #7

As Eastwood says in Unforgiven exboyfil Apr 2019 #23

I watched the entire thing. Scarsdale Apr 2019 #35

Tiger is not the one who slept with other golfers' wives. He slept with women other than his wife. brush Apr 2019 #153

Tiger slept with Scarsdale Apr 2019 #164

She was Dufner's ex-wife. brush Apr 2019 #165

You are so right, its complicated. vishnura Apr 2019 #72

Sometimes the past should be left where it belongs. democratisphere Apr 2019 #2

Isn't that what the MeToo movement sought to overcome? dem4decades Apr 2019 #4

That is what I thought, too. CTyankee Apr 2019 #14

I think your last sentence says it all, CTyankee. kag Apr 2019 #62

Some people have a tendency to live in the past and wallow in it. democratisphere Apr 2019 #15

Some people are traumatized by their past mountain grammy Apr 2019 #39

Eventually a person must move forward or rot in the past. democratisphere Apr 2019 #41

Thank you grammy! smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #85

I don't think it is ever really past and certainly not forgotten... CTyankee Apr 2019 #6

I agree wholeheartedly. The first and lead story on the justhanginon Apr 2019 #3

Why is it your job to "forgive" him? Dave Starsky Apr 2019 #5

It isn't. But it has been thrust upon me by a show that I watch for news and information. CTyankee Apr 2019 #8

Change the channel. Or, even better, turn the bloody thing off. Dave Starsky Apr 2019 #13

I usually like the show but what the hell...I coulda just muted it... CTyankee Apr 2019 #17

Indeed. Dave Starsky Apr 2019 #19

This is what I don't get either. What women besides his wife did he hurt? They all knew he was Solomon Apr 2019 #16

Tell that to Scarsdale Apr 2019 #37

Did Mrs Dufner forget she was married? malachi Apr 2019 #78

Tiger apparently Scarsdale Apr 2019 #88

If a married woman cheats.. MicaelS Apr 2019 #79

That is not true. Scarsdale Apr 2019 #89

Whoremonger. MicaelS Apr 2019 #92

Men do not congratulate each other for cheating. Inkfreak Apr 2019 #106

well, at least according to an anonymous source in the National Enquirer fishwax Apr 2019 #113

She was Duffner's ex-wife. brush Apr 2019 #154

Did he rehabilitate himself? Do you know what he's doing now? He just had a big payday... PeeJ52 Apr 2019 #69

we don't allow redemption any more?? So we have to suffer thru eternal jeopardy?? beachbum bob Apr 2019 #9

I agree ebbie15644 Apr 2019 #12

Bingo SharonClark Apr 2019 #32

That is not what I said but oh well, let's just move on and celebrate... CTyankee Apr 2019 #18

didn't say forget, but forgiveness is suppose to be who we are. Either we have redemption or not beachbum bob Apr 2019 #21

What women and men did he hurt besides his wife? Solomon Apr 2019 #28

Reread your post, that is what you said. SharonClark Apr 2019 #33

I do not believe he should be punshied forever. CTyankee Apr 2019 #105

What exactly has he done to redeem himself? He recovered from injuries...that's redeeming? nt UniteFightBack Apr 2019 #10

You're not alone! 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2019 #11

Really, that is all personal baggage and none of any of our business. Tipperary Apr 2019 #20

That was my first thought too. safeinOhio Apr 2019 #38

I guess you feel the same way about Donald Trump then too. llmart Apr 2019 #77

Number 1: Tiger is a golfer, not a president. Tipperary Apr 2019 #121

Infidelity is not so great a crime that redemption is unthinkable MaryMagdaline Apr 2019 #22

+1 padah513 Apr 2019 #128

Americans have become so puritanical and hyper judgmental kennetha Apr 2019 #24

Yeah, right. Scarsdale Apr 2019 #40

Well most Americans voted against Trump. kennetha Apr 2019 #46

How do you know how people voted? watoos Apr 2019 #55

They count the votes and announce them kennetha Apr 2019 #57

We have some real Puritans on this site. It always surprises me, but really it should not. Tipperary Apr 2019 #52

Yes those women should just get over it, right? EllieBC Apr 2019 #169

Except for his wife, those women knew who he was. Tipperary Apr 2019 #170

This line of thinking is so poorly conceived True Dough Apr 2019 #54

Excuses excuses for not standing up for yourself. kennetha Apr 2019 #59

Anyone who is willing to go to court to seek justice True Dough Apr 2019 #63

So End Of The Road Apr 2019 #25

First off, I rooted for Tiger, watoos Apr 2019 #26

I really focused on that myself. TNNurse Apr 2019 #34

The PGA ruled nearly 20 years ago that a mock turtle neck is technically a collar hack89 Apr 2019 #49

Yes and they changed the rule to include "apparel marketed as gold attire" underpants Apr 2019 #60

Maybe because he is Tiger Woods, and you are not? Tipperary Apr 2019 #53

Male-based cultures rank people on a ladder delisen Apr 2019 #27

How do you feel about Bill Clinton or JFK's philandering? progressoid Apr 2019 #29

Both those presidents were Scarsdale Apr 2019 #42

So the fact that they both had affairs is immaterial as long as the people supported them? progressoid Apr 2019 #56

No, not at all. Scarsdale Apr 2019 #87

I thought we were talking about Tiger Woods? progressoid Apr 2019 #140

I was. Scarsdale Apr 2019 #141

No. Was I supposed to? CTyankee Apr 2019 #91

That's cool. progressoid Apr 2019 #117

Let's just say he shot a good game and leave JFK and Clinton out of it. CTyankee Apr 2019 #119

It was up to Hillary and Jackie to forgive them, not me, not you. nt dflprincess Apr 2019 #157

I agree. n/t progressoid Apr 2019 #162

I think tRump loves him more for being an adulterer than just being a good golfer... PeeJ52 Apr 2019 #30

I don't really follow this stuff Codeine Apr 2019 #31

It was more than "an affair". kag Apr 2019 #70

If he was actually abusive then fuck him, Codeine Apr 2019 #86

Where the hell are you getting this from? You're making shit up. Solomon Apr 2019 #149

Tiger Woods can never be compared to Albert Schweitzer, but there were NEVER any bullwinkle428 Apr 2019 #155

My bad. kag Apr 2019 #163

Nope. He was not abusive to his wife. It is rumored however that she clocked him with a 6 iron... brush Apr 2019 #156

isn't he divorced ? and it's not really our business JI7 Apr 2019 #36

Exactly what I was thinking! Mossfern Apr 2019 #43

I don't see why his personal failings have anything to do with his golfing talent/skill. Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #44

I think you can celebrate his win without throwing mud at him AND it doesn't mean all is forgiven pdsimdars Apr 2019 #45

My answer to your second question is, IMO, nothing. His golf game is his golf game and I don't CTyankee Apr 2019 #103

Yes, you're being picky Blue_Tires Apr 2019 #47

You know a lot more than I do. I never heard of the $500million payout. CTyankee Apr 2019 #150

I'm going to celebrate by buying as many hookers and doing as much coke as I can! Va Lefty Apr 2019 #48

Save the receipts. You might be able to deduct those as medical expenses. NT mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2019 #50

We should be celebrating people turning their lives around. cbdo2007 Apr 2019 #51

You are honoring the women, but... zaj Apr 2019 #58

Yes, he might. I was writing about the coverage of him on this particular show. CTyankee Apr 2019 #104

NO -- You are being realistic JT45242 Apr 2019 #61

That is really disturbing. smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #93

I had no idea that he did all that. Thanks for putting it out there here on DU. CTyankee Apr 2019 #100

You still have no idea that any of that is true. Vinnie From Indy Apr 2019 #147

Why should anyone believe you? Vinnie From Indy Apr 2019 #143

I know, right? People can write anything on du and posters will believe it. Tipperary Apr 2019 #145

Curious which hotel and which tournament? Tipperary Apr 2019 #146

Don't know if I believe that. Word gets out on golfers who stiff people. Matt Kucher was roundly... brush Apr 2019 #158

He is who he is patphil Apr 2019 #64

Tiger Woods, the golfer? OneBro Apr 2019 #65

I don't care about his golf game and am not a fan of stoning folks... CTyankee Apr 2019 #108

Who cares about his personal life? PJMcK Apr 2019 #66

You can respect the athelete but not the man if you want nini Apr 2019 #67

Wasn't he the victim of some domestic violence event involving his wife? SweetieD Apr 2019 #68

Oh, I agree with what you just wrote in this post. You are arguing with nobody. CTyankee Apr 2019 #109

He won it fair and square. Doesn't make him a hero or a punk. yellowcanine Apr 2019 #71

I don't regard him as a "hero" nor do I say he's a punk. CTyankee Apr 2019 #110

Sorry but you used the term "hero" and implied the "punk" part. yellowcanine Apr 2019 #112

Lawdy miss Clawdy, I don't even use the term "punk." CTyankee Apr 2019 #114

He brought most of his problems on himself sdfernando Apr 2019 #73

No, you aren't being "picky" and I agree with you 100%. llmart Apr 2019 #74

This whole topic seems ridiculous cubbies01 Apr 2019 #75

This. Mersky Apr 2019 #84

+1000 Vinnie From Indy Apr 2019 #144

Men do not cheat alone. MicaelS Apr 2019 #76

So he cheated on his wife, who divorced him, and he later got a DUI for driving on medication. Calista241 Apr 2019 #80

No need to forgive anything. I don't think he seeks MY forgiveness, anyway. JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2019 #81

No Matter How High Mankind Soars, There Is Always a Negative Nellie Waiting to Rain on His Parade! DoctorJoJo Apr 2019 #82

Crabs in a bucket. MicaelS Apr 2019 #94

When I am watching a sporting event, a movie,a symphony or an opera Cold War Spook Apr 2019 #83

For the holier-than-thou crowd...where do you stand on Tom Brady and fidelity? Moostache Apr 2019 #90

Actually, I hate Tom Brady for numerous reasons. smirkymonkey Apr 2019 #96

Tiger is a porn-addicted marriage cheat, not a rapist or sexual assaulter Tarc Apr 2019 #95

He owned it. Let him go on with his life redstateblues Apr 2019 #151

I have a different perspective than I did years ago. Neema Apr 2019 #97

His wounds were entirely self inflicted RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #98

Yup, "Entirely Self Inflicted". jayfish Apr 2019 #111

Wow, I never knew all of that. MicaelS Apr 2019 #115

A Professionsal Golf Swing... jayfish Apr 2019 #116

Well, Trump identifies with him RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #124

So what? MicaelS Apr 2019 #125

He had a bad back and cheated on his wife RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #127

He is "just a great golfer". MicaelS Apr 2019 #129

I'd Wager He's Done More For The World Than You or I Ever Will. jayfish Apr 2019 #130

Sidling up to a man who will do more to destroy black America than anyone? RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #131

Jesus Christ! jayfish Apr 2019 #132

It's "disrespectful" to even ask him about Trump? RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #133

Yes, it is. jayfish Apr 2019 #136

Yeah, back injuries made me cheat on my wife. RhodeIslandOne Apr 2019 #123

Why is it that society needs to enforce Tiger Woods's morality? Oneironaut Apr 2019 #99

Obama is okay with it Shrek Apr 2019 #101

He promotes a sport which poisons streams and rivers jberryhill Apr 2019 #102

His personal problems in life are not for us to forgive. Inkfreak Apr 2019 #107

Of course. It's fine that he won the game. CTyankee Apr 2019 #118

Or you could be like me and give zero fucks about professional golf. Initech Apr 2019 #120

Golf is really boring. I dunno how people even play it. CTyankee Apr 2019 #122

I have no problems playing golf. Initech Apr 2019 #126

If you play you can pick up tips watching the pros. I for one learned that in the backswing... brush Apr 2019 #168

Actually playing golf with others of equal ability is fun. You're out in nature. There's wildlife... brush Apr 2019 #161

I used to walk on a footpath through the Yale Golf Course here in New Haven. It was about 3 CTyankee Apr 2019 #166

amen.. right up there with baseball & tennis SoCalDem Apr 2019 #135

The escapades of humans should probably be filed in the "Shit Happens" file SoCalDem Apr 2019 #134

This message was self-deleted by its author happy feet Apr 2019 #137

Oh, I agree with you. It was the report on Morning Joe I was talking about. CTyankee Apr 2019 #138

I'm indifferent Jimbo S Apr 2019 #139

Your post reflects more negatively on your character than Tiger's. Vinnie From Indy Apr 2019 #142

Read my original post. I got the information I was talking about on Morning Joe. CTyankee Apr 2019 #148

A lot of church ladies chiming in redstateblues Apr 2019 #152

Tiger Woods has shown the world that he is a narcissistic prick. milestogo Apr 2019 #159

He is a jerk and worse Ferrets are Cool Apr 2019 #160

He's pals with Trump, so fuck him. BlueStater Apr 2019 #167