Christine Brennan is a putz. She has her own "addictions", one of which is to look for victimization of women where there is none. I call her a addict because she habitually targets certain demographics , namely men, with her toxic, pungent self-righteousness. She is not a voice for women, she is a bigot for women. Therein lies the problem.
There's a living to be made these days off of playing the "victim" card, but it's not an honorable living. There are many issues where true equality is needed. But with every movement come false prophets and corruption. Once again her caustic poison pushes into reverse the work needed on real problems. I make it a point not to read her gunk any more, Doc. If you hadn't brought it up, I wouldn't even have known about it. By pointing her words out, you remind me that there are many on the left who make a career out of pushing a dishonest and ultimately hurtful agenda. Revenge is never much of a solution in the long run.
Single most ignorant thing I've ever read on Substack times 10. I empathize with your situation as a parent my kid Fentanyled to death. Not easy. But all you're doing with this ignorance -- and you know it is, this unwillingness to see Tiger and his felonies toward women -- and yes, he's a misogynist, through and through, how can you think he's not? -- is dragging everyone backward. Go spout this stuff in some corner where shrivelling men think they still decide for everyone else.
Doc is one of the last true moderates. and I am not referring to just politics. I hate to say it, but this school of thought is dying off. Everything is so binary now.
There is a big difference between a disability and a friendly joke. Some things are off the table and some people look very hard to find something to make a big deal out of nothing! There are a lot of miserable / jealous people who try to make someone look bad because they aren’t happy with their own life. I’ve seen it for years dealing with parents, coaches and people in politics!
I just wish people would be nicer to others and show some respect. The world is in a bad place and it’s a lot different than when I grew up or maybe I’m just more aware because I’ve had to deal with it.
On the flip side we have so much to be thankful for if we would just take the time to appreciate it!
I am a woman and every time I hear Tiger Woods name, I want to lie down in a cool place. Right, Doc? He has shown us over and over who he is and people don’t seem to want to believe it. Womanizer, adulterer, drug user, driving cars while drugged or intoxicated. Can’t believe he managed to not kill anyone. I stopped caring about Tiger and his records long ago. When do we start caring what kind of people these super heroes are? I’d love to watch a golf tournament sometime and not hear his name mentioned a thousand times. Disclaimer. I don’t play golf but I enjoy sports and love watching golf tournaments- except those he’s playing in.
Agreed. And agree on Osaka too. Immensely talented but her feelings have always taken priority over her tennis. Motherhood may be good for her as she will have someone other than herself to fret about.
Not much to not like about Robert Palmer, especially when you add the girls in black. My favorite current songwriter is Hayes Carrll . Try on his drunken poet’s dream.
The word "woke" just grates on me. The worst offenders are the ones who use the term incessantly. It is used to divide us, and I refuse to fall into that rabbit hole.
The first thing I though was, about the tiger joke, "Was it used?" Now, that would need some explaining. Tiger loves women, we already know that. It was a joke between two guys. So what, I say. And, heck we all know, if you've been to a LPGA event, that women can hit a golf ball as far as men. Even, surprisingly, those of small stature. It's amazing, actually, and I wish I could. Golf is more about accuracy, and finesse, anyway.
Here's a true story about a tampon on the golf course where I live. The event was a Hooter's event. Disgusting, actually. Some of you may have been to one of these outings. 4 men and 1 Hooter. She does all the bidding in her scanty outfit; rides in one of the carts on a guy's lap; has to tee up each person's ball at each T exposing most of her derriere, and, whatever; and left, on the green behind the house, a 'used' tampon. It truly was disgusting. No class in that group. Plus plenty of beer cans were left scattered. The cops could have had a DUI Holiday.
Agree with everything you said Doc. I tried to find her article on Twitter only to find I had been “blocked” by her. I have maybe 75 “followers”. I went back this morning and looked - I commented on her tweet in 2020 regarding the Big Ten deciding to play football instead of cancel the season. She was so distraught over that decision, called them the SEC!!
She’s a Northwestern grad. My comment was “imagine being so biased that you root against something positive happening. All the HS, Pro, and half the colleges decided to play.”
Thanks for the background. I didn’t know any of that.
Christine Brennan is a putz. She has her own "addictions", one of which is to look for victimization of women where there is none. I call her a addict because she habitually targets certain demographics , namely men, with her toxic, pungent self-righteousness. She is not a voice for women, she is a bigot for women. Therein lies the problem.
There's a living to be made these days off of playing the "victim" card, but it's not an honorable living. There are many issues where true equality is needed. But with every movement come false prophets and corruption. Once again her caustic poison pushes into reverse the work needed on real problems. I make it a point not to read her gunk any more, Doc. If you hadn't brought it up, I wouldn't even have known about it. By pointing her words out, you remind me that there are many on the left who make a career out of pushing a dishonest and ultimately hurtful agenda. Revenge is never much of a solution in the long run.
Single most ignorant thing I've ever read on Substack times 10. I empathize with your situation as a parent my kid Fentanyled to death. Not easy. But all you're doing with this ignorance -- and you know it is, this unwillingness to see Tiger and his felonies toward women -- and yes, he's a misogynist, through and through, how can you think he's not? -- is dragging everyone backward. Go spout this stuff in some corner where shrivelling men think they still decide for everyone else.
Uhm, have to wonder why Tiger was walking around the course with a tampon?
Doc is one of the last true moderates. and I am not referring to just politics. I hate to say it, but this school of thought is dying off. Everything is so binary now.
Top 5 piece of all time Doc. Well said.
Thank you, John. I hope you sign up on my substack@KateCassidy.com. I try to use it there, too.
Could not agree with you more ! You put into print what most of us believe. LOVE your non sports more than your sports blogs.
There is a big difference between a disability and a friendly joke. Some things are off the table and some people look very hard to find something to make a big deal out of nothing! There are a lot of miserable / jealous people who try to make someone look bad because they aren’t happy with their own life. I’ve seen it for years dealing with parents, coaches and people in politics!
I just wish people would be nicer to others and show some respect. The world is in a bad place and it’s a lot different than when I grew up or maybe I’m just more aware because I’ve had to deal with it.
On the flip side we have so much to be thankful for if we would just take the time to appreciate it!
I am a woman and every time I hear Tiger Woods name, I want to lie down in a cool place. Right, Doc? He has shown us over and over who he is and people don’t seem to want to believe it. Womanizer, adulterer, drug user, driving cars while drugged or intoxicated. Can’t believe he managed to not kill anyone. I stopped caring about Tiger and his records long ago. When do we start caring what kind of people these super heroes are? I’d love to watch a golf tournament sometime and not hear his name mentioned a thousand times. Disclaimer. I don’t play golf but I enjoy sports and love watching golf tournaments- except those he’s playing in.
Agreed. And agree on Osaka too. Immensely talented but her feelings have always taken priority over her tennis. Motherhood may be good for her as she will have someone other than herself to fret about.
Not much to not like about Robert Palmer, especially when you add the girls in black. My favorite current songwriter is Hayes Carrll . Try on his drunken poet’s dream.
The word "woke" just grates on me. The worst offenders are the ones who use the term incessantly. It is used to divide us, and I refuse to fall into that rabbit hole.
The first thing I though was, about the tiger joke, "Was it used?" Now, that would need some explaining. Tiger loves women, we already know that. It was a joke between two guys. So what, I say. And, heck we all know, if you've been to a LPGA event, that women can hit a golf ball as far as men. Even, surprisingly, those of small stature. It's amazing, actually, and I wish I could. Golf is more about accuracy, and finesse, anyway.
Here's a true story about a tampon on the golf course where I live. The event was a Hooter's event. Disgusting, actually. Some of you may have been to one of these outings. 4 men and 1 Hooter. She does all the bidding in her scanty outfit; rides in one of the carts on a guy's lap; has to tee up each person's ball at each T exposing most of her derriere, and, whatever; and left, on the green behind the house, a 'used' tampon. It truly was disgusting. No class in that group. Plus plenty of beer cans were left scattered. The cops could have had a DUI Holiday.
I will shut this down out of respect for Doc.
I am outraged at having to read about outrage here. Sheesh!
Agree with everything you said Doc. I tried to find her article on Twitter only to find I had been “blocked” by her. I have maybe 75 “followers”. I went back this morning and looked - I commented on her tweet in 2020 regarding the Big Ten deciding to play football instead of cancel the season. She was so distraught over that decision, called them the SEC!!
She’s a Northwestern grad. My comment was “imagine being so biased that you root against something positive happening. All the HS, Pro, and half the colleges decided to play.”
That’s it. And got blocked. Dumb.