This whole Tiger saga has really underscored that America, this great country - is replete with idiots. If this doesn't apply to you, then don't take offense. However, here is why we are a thoroughly moronic, short-sighted society. Pitiful.
For the past 2 weeks, the Tiger saga has been the top story on many media outlets. Just a few days ago, I even noted that NPR had frontpage on their website that Tiger was taking an indefinite period off. The coverage has been nonstop and pretty asinine for all the seriousness sometimes given to this salacious story, especially in the context of things that really matter..things lack a crappy economy, 2 wars, and the never-ending healthcare saga.
And that leaves me to why I'm writing this post. I've noticed that people seem pretty angry at Tiger. Angry and disgusted. One would think that Tiger's actions screwed over a nation of millions (paging Bush), or that his actions cost a nation billions (paging Bush), or that he lied to a nation of millions (paging Bush). At best, Tiger screwed over about 3 people (his wife and kids), and probably cost one person (himself) tons of money. But hey, since folks in this country have their priorities in order, Tiger Woods is the most horrible person ever!!
Wonder who will be having a better Christmas? Bush or Tiger?
The sad irony.