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A few years back, Bill Maher gave one of his "New Rules." This one dealt with a comparison of football and baseball, but was really about economics and Socialism. He explains how all those people who rail against President Obama for being a Socialist, wanting nothing more than to "share the wealth," while at the same time they're cheering wildly for their beloved favorite sport, football, that's become America's Most-Watched Sport in overwhelmingly vast numbers -- they don't understand that one of the reasons for the National Football League's success is the very thing they say they hate about the president. While I, of course, don't agree with Maher's portrayal of baseball as a sport, I think he does make some valid points about the comparison. But the comparison is secondary to the larger topic at end.
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gordon kent
8/28/2013 02:28:42 am
The Pirates aren't playing quite as well as they were... and they're lost several games they should have won -- but they're only one game out of first place and they have a pretty good chance of making the playoffs...
Robert Elisberg
8/28/2013 03:55:26 am
Yes, a larger issue, but I'm pulling for the Pirates regardless. Largely because, as a Cubs fan, I hate the Cardinals, but also I like the Pirates. But even if they don't win the Central division, they're still in great shape to be the second Wild Card (a concept I dislike, but as long as it's there, I hope it works for Pittsburgh...). Leave a Reply. |
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