Webster's dictionary defines a hypocrite as a person who acts in contradiction to his or her stated beliefs or feelings. That is how I feel about Tiger Woods and Augusta National.
By now we all know what happened with Tiger and his compulsions. Well about a week ago he made it known that he will return to golf for the Masters.
Last week he gave a half-assed interview with ESPN and the Golf channel. Essentially he takes none of the blame. He cites his "addiction" to lack of meditation and abandoning the principles of Buddhism. What a load of crap. Own up to your problem. You knew what you were doing. No, he had to go and make himself look like a victim, to try to repair his image. Tiger you have no right to be a victim after all the people you screwed over. Your wife and some of your girlfriends must be so thrilled now. Go die.
Anyway what really has me pissed, is that Augusta, an institution that has discriminated in the past, will now protect Tiger from the media when he plays there. Their discrimination ranges from accusations of racism to blatant male only policies. Now they will protect a man who may never have been allowed to the course only so many years ago.
Why?
Money.
The amount of money they will generate from attendance and ratings will be phenomenal. It is probable that 40 to 60 million people will watch the Masters. Maybe more if Tiger is in contention. That estimate alone will mean higher ad revenue for CBS and ESPN. (It's no wonder ESPN did a kiss ass interview with Tiger)
I'm just tired of the hypocrisy. I just wish people could do the smart thing. Not watch.
What can you do? Money rules all.
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