>:/

[asimplechord]

I get that Tiger Woods is a big deal, and in the end maybe a more influential sports figure than even Michael Jordan.

But seriously?

His "transgressions" (whateverthefuck that means) need to be the headline on Yahoo over, say, IDK, Obama's decision to escalate the war in Afghanistan?

I mean, this is a pivotal moment in his presidency, the one that makes this war HIS OWN, rather than the Shrub's, a moment that may disillusion many young people in whom he instilled hope, and Yahoo chooses to put the salacious details about a personal matter on its front page, rather than encouraging discussion and debate about Obama's decision, debate which has been remarkable by its absence, even in the NYT and WaPo op-ed pieces on this subject. Well done.

Oh, BTW, the Taliban? Formed as resistance against the Soviet Union's invasion and occupation. Guess who's now the occupier. Ironic, or simply a tragic commentary on misguided American foreign policy?

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[ciel-vert.livejournal.com]

I pretty much agree with this entire post. Who gives a fuck about some sports star who fucked around on his wife? IT ISN'T THAT SHOCKING PEOPLE, MOVE THE FUCK ON.

I'd much rather discuss what we're doing (or not doing) in Afghanistan. As annoyed as I am about the increase in troops, I am rather pleased that Obama clearly wants us out of there and will hopefully be re-strategizing with the troop increase so we can get the hell out. The sooner the better.