Sports keeps people from worrying about things that matter to their lives that they might have some idea of doing something about. And in fact it’s striking to see the intelligence that’s used by ordinary people in sports [as opposed to political and social issues].
So much chatter to distract us from the important issues of the day.
Obama isn't nearly as extreme as Chomsky politically, but come from the same sort of intellectual heritage.
This has basically been the totalitarian promise for a couple of centuries now.
A fitting end, too bad so many innocents have to die or suffer in the process.
Cheering for the sane public transportation team, in most cities, is like cheering for the Cubs. You know you're never going to win.
...cheering for the Cubs. You know you're never going to win
What you seem to be saying is that the Cubs aren't proper sports players... not that I disagree...