One of the nation’s most accomplished and respected golfers has turned public respect into public animosity with a few simple words. Apparently, just because a man can hit a little ball into a hole, doesn’t make him a deep thinker or an intelligent person. Thanks for sharing this, Jeff!
The Golden Bear. If you’re a sports fan, you probably know to whom this nickname refers. But many of you are not, so as a public service, the iconic handle belongs to Jack Nicklaus, widely considered the greatest golfer who has ever lived.
Mr. Nicklaus is from my home state of Ohio, went to The Ohio State University, won 73 tournaments in his career, including 18 majors. His career is legendary and respected throughout the world as the greatest golfer ever and one of the most generous, who raised and donated millions of dollars, especially in children’s health care.
Yet, despite all of those accolades, Mr. Nicklaus did something a couple of days ago that, in my view, sullied his once sterling reputation: He endorsed and voted for Donald Trump. As someone who’s admired him for many years, I can no longer look at him in the same way.
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tough one to think about; left a rambling comment at Jeff’s web site…
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Your comment on Jeff’s post made me stop for a moment and think. You made a valid point, and I know I’ve been guilty of condemning a person for supporting an idea that I disagree with. Sigh.
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It’s much easier when people agree with us. The good thing is, I don’t think Jack’s endorsement is going to influence anyone…
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I am reminded of a line in the movie “My Fair Lady” where Rex Harrison says, “Why can’t a woman be more like a man?” Or, in our terms, why can’t a republican be more like a democrat? Sigh.
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or even more basic, why can’t people just be good people and think of others and not just themselves…
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Exactly!!! That is the question I’ve been asking since I first learned to think … around age 5.
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I had a thought the other day, and I was curious how you would reply. If someone told you 12 years ago that the only way you could have eight years of Obama was to have that be followed by eight years of Trump – would you have taken such a deal?
I think I would have because those eight years under Obama gave me a sense of what leadership looks like and what our potential as s country is. It’s helped me get through the past four years and given me hope for the future…
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Tough question, but I think my answer would have been the same as yours. Much good came from the Obama years, despite what some would say. I would not have traded those years … 8 years that we had a true leader, that we were respected by our allies, that the people of this nation were shown that they mattered — all of the people, not just those who liked him. But, if Trump gets another four years, you should probably ask me this question again in four years (assuming we both survive that long), for my answer might differ then.
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good point; I’ve been watching the returns all night, and I am not very optimistic as of 11:30
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Nor am I, Jim. I was optimistic early on, but … too many of the swing states are leaning heavily toward Trump. I thought surely Pennsylvania and Michigan would go for Biden, but … I’m disappointed … and that’s putting it mildly. There are still absentee ballots to be counted … so there is a small glimmer of hope, but … I’m not holding my breath. Sigh.
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yes, very disappointing…
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At 80 years ancient, what can you expect of a smarmy self-important ass who thinks his balls are golden. Get with the program, Jack, the only holes your balls go in now are a toilet seat! Please flush.
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Well said! Though he’s not quite 80 … 74, I believe, but his mind turned to mush long ago.
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