Comments on: Betsy Andreu on the FattyCast

By: santiago

santiago — Wed, 11 May 2016 18:22:05 +0000

I am serioulsy interested on this conversation, but podcasts (and video) are very hard to accomodate. On the contrary I can read at my own pace, in short breaks from work, etc. I love your blog, i just get a little disappointed when there is a new post and it is a podcast.

By: Tom in Albany

Tom in Albany — Tue, 10 May 2016 19:00:04 +0000

The thing about Betsy that was most striking to me was that she gave LA another chance. She was open to the possibility that, after all the B.S., he might become a good person. What a huge heart she must have!

By: Jeff Dieffenbach

Jeff Dieffenbach — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:56:59 +0000

@J-rod, interesting observation about Betsy Andreu sounding “obsessed.” I don’t have much of a sense of how actively she’s spoken out against LA over time versus responding with strength in reaction to being asked about LA. My sense is more the latter, but again, that’s not all that informed a sense.

In any event, now that the truth is out, I don’t think she conveys obsessed at all. Resolute? Yes. Principled? Yes. But obsessed? No.

By: J-rod

J-rod — Tue, 10 May 2016 16:11:58 +0000

Fatty, I was the person who tweeted, “tell her to move on not to let the LA thing define her life” I regret that my tweet kind of sounded like a LA supporter telling her to go away. That was not my intent. It was actually out of concern, the media has a way of making her seem obsessed with him. When I heard you quote my tweet I got scared as if she was in the same room as I and about to lay in to me, but I thought her response was very good. I felt like your podcast made her seem more personable than what the media has represented.

The awesomeness of Twitter is that it restricts you to one small thought. The horribleness of Twitter is that it doesn’t let you express a nuanced and complex thought. By asking this question on Twitter, I basically restricted folks to uncomplicated replies…which is kind of a trap when the question demands a thoughtful response. I appreciate you explaining here what what it would be impossible to say in 140 chars. – FC

By: Tom in Albany

Tom in Albany — Tue, 10 May 2016 15:21:32 +0000

Fatty, Did you try the pasta a la Marta yet?

I haven’t…I’ll need to add those ingredients to the shopping list or I’ll never get it made, either. We don’t usually have some of those ingredients on hand. – FC

By: Larry N

Larry N — Tue, 10 May 2016 13:43:20 +0000

well put Fatty.

I think you did a great job of balance in this post.

By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 10 May 2016 11:58:57 +0000

Like Dave, I appreciate your respect and empathy for other people even when you may not agree with them. I’d call that dignity, and class. Thanks for your willingness to share your views, strengths, and shortcomings on this public forum. We are all human; we err, however how we treat others in the life speaks volumes for our characters.

Off the pedestal now, and on another topic, I love your podcasts. Thanks for producing them!

By: miles archer

miles archer — Tue, 10 May 2016 01:03:49 +0000

How’s the book coming?

By: PNP

PNP — Tue, 10 May 2016 00:01:28 +0000

@Fatty and ScottM: thanks. Sorry for the outbreak of the Mondays, but that term always irks me a bit. Sorry also for being off topic.

By: ScottM

ScottM — Mon, 09 May 2016 23:04:35 +0000

PNP

Maybe because women are so much better at juggling than me are (in general). Men don’t juggle so much as ignore one side for the other. I learned a lot about that when I became somewhat of a single dad and suddenly had to deal with both sides. I focused more on my kids and less on the job. The kids are better off, my job not as much. And the house – forget that…

Fatty – some people hold grudges way beyond what is healthy. You’ve shown class and respect for both sides in the Armstrong deal. I try (probably to hard) to see the good in everyone – even those who hurt me. Life is just so much more pleasant that way than hating and condemning.