The media just feeds the institutional problems created by the Prussian-industrial "education" system in the USA. BobJohnson is right that people don't do any critical thinking and we can thank the indoctrination and obedience training of our public school system. But the media contributes to it. It sells down to the lowest common denominator and does not attempt to do anything but sell crap and reinforce the indoctrination and ignorance. Sports is part of that, begun right away in grade school.
I care, because though you may not get your news from the media, many people all over the world still do. The media continues to exert great power to direct and control what constitutes "news", no matter whether or not you and I pay attention to it. That affects us all.
Pray tell, where should people be getting their news from?
Professional sports are the number one source of entertainment we have in this country, so I can see why there is a huge obsession for them. Sports brings people together. For example, after 9/11, the Yankees in the World Series brought New Yorkers together. It gave people hours to get their minds of losing loved ones in the attacks. The World Series gave people a morale boost. It's the same as with soccer for war torn countries. People stop fighting and come together to watch their national team. Sports will always be an obsession here in this country and around the world.
I agree there are bigger stories that aren't published, but sports sells newspapers. The minute they stop covering sports, they have no readers. Same as with TV. As for prices, they are becoming outrageous. Problem is, people are willing to pay that much. Sports have turned people into suckers, especially for funding these new stadiums at our expense. An NFL stadium can have zero attendance the whole season and the team will still be making a ton of money. Baseball still has affordable tickets. Just about every team has family night discounts.
Hmmm.... how did people cope (bring together) pre TV and radio(sports)?
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Isn't that a professional sport...
I prefer amateur because they're doing it for the love of the game- When they turn pro, they're just doing it for the money.
Now he needs to find a bimbo to sit with him and he's all set!...
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And gas.
Wow, we're having a really good discussion here guys.
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... and I see you've really added to the discussion with all of your in-depth analysis.
What are the odds he'll try and move the Clippers to Seattle his first year?
You know the Supersonics moved to OKC, right?
I hope he licenses Clippy to use as their new mascot.
Now that's funny!
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I care, because though you may not get your news from the media, many people all over the world still do. The media continues to exert great power to direct and control what constitutes "news", no matter whether or not you and I pay attention to it. That affects us all.
Pray tell, where should people be getting their news from?
You know the Supersonics moved to OKC, right?
You know Balmer made a failed attempt to buy the Sacramento Kings with the plan to move them to Seattle, right?
Sports team ownership by an individual is often a vanity purchase for the so-called "one percent."
If I was that wealthy I'd have one too. It'd be a thrill
Professional sports are the number one source of entertainment we have in this country, so I can see why there is a huge obsession for them. Sports brings people together. For example, after 9/11, the Yankees in the World Series brought New Yorkers together. It gave people hours to get their minds of losing loved ones in the attacks. The World Series gave people a morale boost. It's the same as with soccer for war torn countries. People stop fighting and come together to watch their national team. Sports will always be an obsession here in this country and around the world.
I agree there are bigger stories that aren't published, but sports sells newspapers. The minute they stop covering sports, they have no readers. Same as with TV. As for prices, they are becoming outrageous. Problem is, people are willing to pay that much. Sports have turned people into suckers, especially for funding these new stadiums at our expense. An NFL stadium can have zero attendance the whole season and the team will still be making a ton of money. Baseball still has affordable tickets. Just about every team has family night discounts.
Hmmm.... how did people cope (bring together) pre TV and radio(sports)?
Pray tell, where should people be getting their news from?
Almost anywhere but the corporate-controlled mass media.
What about porn?
Wow, how could I forget about porn.
Hmmm.... how did people cope (bring together) pre TV and radio(sports)?
There always have been sports. Baseball started in the early 1800's.