The NFL is to the U.S. what the bread and circuses were to Rome. A nice diversion while the country is ruined from within... (You could also include non-stop coverage of celebrities like Britney and Paris in this equation).
Don’t get me wrong, I can appreciate a good football game — I love football! But, it’s true that the majority of Americans have not a clue about what is really going on in Washington, and it’s not like the MSM will report anything without bias any longer. One would have to spend everyday reading proposed bills on the Congressional website to even know what’s being shuffled through (it’s not like our reps read the things...).
UGH... I could go on and on and on... This is truly a sad time for our country, and indeed for the world if the U.S. goes the way of Rome. I fear it may already be too late frankly...
Oh, I agree with you. I love football also. But, I am not married to the out come of a game. If “my” team loses, oh well, I will still be here tomorrow (God willing). However, I don’t bet on games, thus have no money interest. I watch for what it is, entertainment. I yell, root, get mad at dumb plays like everyone. But, when the game is over, the damned thing is over and there is NOTHING I can do about the results.