Re: Michael Phelps Arrested for Second DUI!!!!!

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

On 9/30/2014 ktlynam said:
I'm not sure he has any other plans for his future outside of swimming, and I think his competition days are pretty much over. He's probably just floundering around at this point without direction or a purpose. I hope his mom put any earnings he had aside for his future.

It's a hard come down from where he sits. After being the very best and training so hard all your life, hard to adjust to 'regular' life.

Where to put all his drive & energy and will anything ever measure up to this high? Best to Michael

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

2nd time in 10 years.......going 85 in a 45, crossed over the lines, and drunk. ${#emotions_dlg.thumbdown}$

it has been all over our news today AND on our local radio talk show.

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lulu2 · ‎03-09-2010

He has never had a regular life. Didn't he have a full ride to U of Michigan and lasted a short time? After the Olympics he was going to be a golfer. From what I read he spent 2 years partying.

Someone needs to step in before he seriously injures or kills someone.

chickenbutt · ‎03-09-2010

When it comes to prosecution, I wonder if the first DUI will count since it was ten years ago. I'd like to think it would but I guess it depends on the laws of the given state.

I sure wish people wouldn't get drunk and hit the road. It is so arrogant and we DO have choices. People with wealth have more choices than others, so it's really surprising to see them doing this. It just upsets me. So what for the DUI, but you could kill an innocent person, or family, who just happen to be on the road with you.

Elstongunn · ‎03-12-2010

On 9/30/2014 Skylands said:
On 9/30/2014 ktlynam said:
I'm not sure he has any other plans for his future outside of swimming, and I think his competition days are pretty much over. He's probably just floundering around at this point without direction or a purpose. I hope his mom put any earnings he had aside for his future.

It's a hard come down from where he sits. After being the very best and training so hard all your life, hard to adjust to 'regular' life.

Where to put all his drive & energy and will anything ever measure up to this high? Best to Michael

As I understand from reading about him years ago, he has ADHD and has a lot of difficulty pursuing anything with much success. The only thing he found success with was swimming and the strict regimen of training for the Olympics. Even with that, his motivation suffered greatly before this last Olympics where he competed. I believe his mother is/was pushing him to compete in the 2016 Olympics in Brazil, but he does not keep to the training schedule needed to qualify.

Money doesn't talk; it swears. --Bob Dylan

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

On 9/30/2014 chickenbutt said:
When it comes to prosecution, I wonder if the first DUI will count since it was ten years ago. I'd like to think it would but I guess it depends on the laws of the given state.

I sure wish people wouldn't get drunk and hit the road. It is so arrogant and we DO have choices. People with wealth have more choices than others, so it's really surprising to see them doing this. It just upsets me. So what for the DUI, but you could kill an innocent person, or family, who just happen to be on the road with you.

Yes, the law and others do give favoritism to certain segments of society. That being said, alcoholism is a disease of denial.

Men have a higher tolerance for alcohol than females and don't always know they can't drive.

Mj12 · ‎03-09-2010

On 9/30/2014 sunshine45 said:
2nd time in 10 years.......going 85 in a 45, crossed over the lines, and drunk. ${#emotions_dlg.thumbdown}$

it has been all over our news today AND on our local radio talk show.

You're right, it has been.

Holy cow - just read he was crossing double lanes in the Ft McHenry Tunnel?? He's very lucky he didn't kill someone.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

On 9/30/2014 brewhaha said:
He should have stuck to diving under the influence.

brewhaha: I you!!!!!!!! I just adore your quick wit!!!!

Shorty2U · ‎03-09-2010

Ugh! I just read that too. SO disappointed. He better wise up before its too late! Again I never understand why these people who have talents and a good life ruin it!

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make~ The Beatles

ahoymate · ‎05-30-2010

On 9/30/2014 Shorty2U said:
Ugh! I just read that too. SO disappointed. He better wise up before its too late! Again I never understand why these people who have talents and a good life ruin it!

Did U read my post? It's a long drop down to ""real life"" from where Michael sits.