I always find it interesting that the democrats bash the republicans as the “rich” when the vast numbers of rich democrat elite get a free pass -lets not forget George Soros and nearly the entire hollywood elite, the music performers (with the exception of a number of country music singers) and seemingly most celebrities that get their hackles up if a republican dares to mention their names or play any of their songs. No, those people get ignored -even though they donate heavily toward liberal causes and push democrat party members.You would think that the rich only push Republican -where the truth is quite different.Unions are flush with cash, and while their businesses (without which they would have no jobs) suffer greatly under democrats, they still push democrats -and then beg for exemptions for their members (the ACA being a fine example).Ever wonder why the Democrats are called Hypocrites so much?
Way to transform a sports strip into a political polemic, guys !The point ( I think ) Bill’s trying to make is that the baseball owners don’t give a damn about the fans. All they care about is the bottom line.When it has become financially prohibitive for an average dad or a granddad on a pension to bring a kid to the ballpark to watch a ballgame, something is drastically wrong with our “national game”. The blame doesn’t have a political label. There is only one word for the sham and shame of American professional sports – GREED – on the part of the owners and the players at the expense of the fans.
One of the joys of being an expat in South America is that I can look at things a bit more objectively and dispassionately. I am not as interested in the dangerous and self-destructive sport of American Politics, although, I do vote in every election.I get to watch MLB and NFL live on ESPN and Fox with Spanish speaking broadcasters ( I don’t watch NBA ) and without the myriad of commercial interruptions. Although I speak and understand Spanish relatively well, I find that I can “tune out” the announcers and focus on the game. Gee ! The game ! That’s what it is folks – a game.When sport becomes business and business becomes a sport, the game is lost.Even my sport – soccer – was destroyed back in the ’60’s when Georgie Best signed for Manchester United and became the first millionaire soccer player. Money has corrupted sport, as it has politics ( it may be argued that politics is simply another sport )Albeit, as I type this, I am looking out my window in Machala, Ecuador and watching a bunch of kids playing street soccer and ask the rhetorical question, whose having more fun ? The professional player owned by agents, managers, and team owners or the kid in the street ?IT’S A KID’S GAME !
strictures about 9 years ago
Just guarantee that your players will vote straight Republican & I’m betting they can get a Koch Brother on board for it.
brewingbiker about 9 years ago
I always find it interesting that the democrats bash the republicans as the “rich” when the vast numbers of rich democrat elite get a free pass -lets not forget George Soros and nearly the entire hollywood elite, the music performers (with the exception of a number of country music singers) and seemingly most celebrities that get their hackles up if a republican dares to mention their names or play any of their songs. No, those people get ignored -even though they donate heavily toward liberal causes and push democrat party members.You would think that the rich only push Republican -where the truth is quite different.Unions are flush with cash, and while their businesses (without which they would have no jobs) suffer greatly under democrats, they still push democrats -and then beg for exemptions for their members (the ACA being a fine example).Ever wonder why the Democrats are called Hypocrites so much?
Mark Jackson Premium Member about 9 years ago
The team name is currently “Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim” – “California” hasn’t been part of the name since the 1990s.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 9 years ago
Arte Moreno?
Linguist about 9 years ago
Way to transform a sports strip into a political polemic, guys !The point ( I think ) Bill’s trying to make is that the baseball owners don’t give a damn about the fans. All they care about is the bottom line.When it has become financially prohibitive for an average dad or a granddad on a pension to bring a kid to the ballpark to watch a ballgame, something is drastically wrong with our “national game”. The blame doesn’t have a political label. There is only one word for the sham and shame of American professional sports – GREED – on the part of the owners and the players at the expense of the fans.
Godfreydaniel about 9 years ago
@LinguistVery true, but don’t forget that college sports are at least as greedy as the pro sports, and much more hypocritical.
tired-one about 9 years ago
Yeah, you gotta be super rich with those ticket prices….
Linguist about 9 years ago
One of the joys of being an expat in South America is that I can look at things a bit more objectively and dispassionately. I am not as interested in the dangerous and self-destructive sport of American Politics, although, I do vote in every election.I get to watch MLB and NFL live on ESPN and Fox with Spanish speaking broadcasters ( I don’t watch NBA ) and without the myriad of commercial interruptions. Although I speak and understand Spanish relatively well, I find that I can “tune out” the announcers and focus on the game. Gee ! The game ! That’s what it is folks – a game.When sport becomes business and business becomes a sport, the game is lost.Even my sport – soccer – was destroyed back in the ’60’s when Georgie Best signed for Manchester United and became the first millionaire soccer player. Money has corrupted sport, as it has politics ( it may be argued that politics is simply another sport )Albeit, as I type this, I am looking out my window in Machala, Ecuador and watching a bunch of kids playing street soccer and ask the rhetorical question, whose having more fun ? The professional player owned by agents, managers, and team owners or the kid in the street ?IT’S A KID’S GAME !
Bob Blumenfeld about 9 years ago
In other words, who cares about the middle class any more?