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Jilly_in_VA

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76. Okay, y'all

Wed Feb 24, 2021, 07:23 PM

Feb 2021

Tiger was speeding on an unfamiliar (maybe) road. He shouldn't have been. The locals say there have been a lot of accidents on that stretch. He wrecked. He had a terrible injury to his leg. He is going to have a long recovery and his future is uncertain. Them's the facts.

I get that some of you don't like him. That's your right. But is it really necessary to devote a whole thread to a Tiger bash? It demeans DU, and it demeans you. There are people much more worthy of bashing who are bent on damaging our government. Tiger is an athlete and not one of them.

/stepping off my soapbox

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Tiger isn't "lucky to be alive" the rest of us are lucky he didn't kill someone innocent [View all] JT45242 Feb 2021 OP

Oh FFS! malaise Feb 2021 #1

I know what you mean. Pongo Feb 2021 #69

Of course not malaise Feb 2021 #75

+ a lot! flotsam Feb 2021 #74

well thank gawd he didnt die because the coverage would be worse!!! I tried to watch news this am... samnsara Feb 2021 #2

+1 lagomorph777 Feb 2021 #9

That dawned on me as well PatSeg Feb 2021 #22

He's lucky to be wealthy enough to afford American healthcare. n/t area51 Feb 2021 #3

And a new car to replace the one he totaled PatSeg Feb 2021 #26

It was a loaner from Genesis, the luxury car brand of Hyundai Klaralven Feb 2021 #55

And there it is... diverdownjt Feb 2021 #29

Let's wait for the report DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2021 #4

I alway worry about the "report" for famous people. Nt USALiberal Feb 2021 #12

It was either mechanical failure or driver failure. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2021 #21

Maybe he swerved to avoid a deer or some other wildlife... Vdizzle Feb 2021 #70

Yes he crossed the median into the opposing lane. It is very fortunate no one else was killed. Irish_Dem Feb 2021 #5

I don't believe anyone can go 100mph on that road. JMO. gab13by13 Feb 2021 #6

The Sheriff's deputy who was first on the scene yesterday mnhtnbb Feb 2021 #8

This is true snpsmom Feb 2021 #24

Top end is 147 mph. He probably had the V-6, which does zero to 60 in 5.3 seconds. Klaralven Feb 2021 #57

And maybe he proved it. n/t Mr.Bill Feb 2021 #77

But but but onenote Feb 2021 #82

If you don't mind, I'll wait for some official, knowledgeable findings.... Paladin Feb 2021 #7

+1. n/t obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2021 #11

+1 n/t ChazII Feb 2021 #28

Your case would be strengthened if you added some context TheRickles Feb 2021 #44

Well, he does have a past history of both car accidents and painkiller abuse. Nt Fiendish Thingy Feb 2021 #49

I think he maybe should consider a chauffer. gab13by13 Feb 2021 #10

Tiger is cheap. underpants Feb 2021 #13

I heard a story that he once arranged to spend a day or so training with some Navy Seals.. ClusterFreak Feb 2021 #23

No excuse for that. Whattajerk. lindysalsagal Feb 2021 #48

Upon reflection... ClusterFreak Feb 2021 #53

Bet you he will treat his nurses and Sur Zobra Feb 2021 #58

Twelve SEPARATE checks????? calimary Feb 2021 #63

Yes, it was a Genesis SUV... SergeStorms Feb 2021 #30

Not sure you are aware that the "Genesis" tournament, that all proceeds go to the Tiger Woods Escurumbele Feb 2021 #42

I know all that and she would probably agree underpants Feb 2021 #66

It looks like he hit a curb, a tree and then lost control! gibraltar72 Feb 2021 #14

speed causes roll overs Claire Oh Nette Feb 2021 #41

Tiger Woods was in an accident!! I had no idea. 48656c6c6f20 Feb 2021 #15

Post removed Post removed Feb 2021 #16

DU folks JGug1 Feb 2021 #19

What do you mean??? marble falls Feb 2021 #36

Enjoy your stay!! ClusterFreak Feb 2021 #27

The fuze is lit. marble falls Feb 2021 #35

This is what you choose to make your first post--deriding DUers? hlthe2b Feb 2021 #32

Tiger Woods JGug1 Feb 2021 #17

Woods always had a habit of hooking his drives. JohnnyRingo Feb 2021 #18

very good bigtree Feb 2021 #52

🏌🏼‍♂️ underpants Feb 2021 #68

Celebrities always get the benefit of the doubt, you should KNOW that!! oldsoftie Feb 2021 #20

Yes, the outcome was better than it might have been. MineralMan Feb 2021 #25

This! berksdem Feb 2021 #31

I agree. Mickju Feb 2021 #33

This is not his first driving "transgression" (n/m) BradAllison Feb 2021 #34

So? MineralMan Feb 2021 #43

Getting behind the wheel intoxicated is irresponsible BradAllison Feb 2021 #80

Well, OK, then... MineralMan Feb 2021 #81

He was on a dangerous road that he was unfamiliar with FakeNoose Feb 2021 #37

what I usually do when confronted with onethatcares Feb 2021 #38

Funny you say that. I lived in Pbgh years ago nolabear Feb 2021 #60

It seems you don't know the FACTS of his accident, how about if you wait to learn the FACTS and then Escurumbele Feb 2021 #39

Tiger's part of the privileged class now. He gets to play by different rules than the commoners. jalan48 Feb 2021 #40

Fuckin-a right. aocommunalpunch Feb 2021 #45

There WAS somebody else hurt by him Demobrat Feb 2021 #46

This is ridiculous. qanda Feb 2021 #47

this is garbage. That part of the road is known for wrecks bigtree Feb 2021 #50

Thanks for posting this so I didn't have to Yeehah Feb 2021 #51

This is beyond agravating.... infullview Feb 2021 #54

Meh BannonsLiver Feb 2021 #56

I nearly killed myself a few times driving stupid when I was a teenager. Happy Hoosier Feb 2021 #59

I saw him at a tournament, walking down a "gauntlet." BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #61

I heard he leaves the seat up too. BannonsLiver Feb 2021 #62

That's Flatly Untrue ProfessorGAC Feb 2021 #72

My daughter has a picture of him speaking to her qanda Feb 2021 #73

,,, and they wonder why,,,,,, Cryptoad Feb 2021 #64

JT45242.... Upthevibe Feb 2021 #65

It is a poorly written sentence but I think the poster meant dsc Feb 2021 #78

I agree. He was speeding and could have killed a bystander or Ilsa Feb 2021 #67

His injuries are serious. His life will change radically. leftyladyfrommo Feb 2021 #71

Okay, y'all Jilly_in_VA Feb 2021 #76

I know that road, it's very near where I live. I drive it often and it's Raine Feb 2021 #79