Axios writes, “America is obsessed with football — a love affair that has allowed the NFL to tighten its already-firm grip on our culture despite mounting scandals. … From brain injuries to toxic workplaces to racism allegations, the NFL is no stranger to outrage. Then Sunday arrives, and all is seemingly forgiven. … The NFL has arguably never been more entertaining than it was this season, delivering unrivaled parity, a record number of close games and thrilling playoff drama. … ‘The NFL doesn’t care about your concerns, because the NFL doesn’t have to,’ as NYT’s Kurt Streeter put it — not as long as viewership, revenue and franchise values continue to outpace every other sports league on Earth [emphasis added].”
I read this article and it says everything about America! Why America’s stupid cannot be undone. Why RepubliKKKlans and MAGA morons will always win. Why America never learns. Why America keeps repeating its mistakes. Why America’s democracy is dead. All because people are more concerned about being entertained than any issue that matters. Oh, well. If you want to understand the level and pervasiveness of American dysfunction, then simply track NFL ratings. Thank God election day does not fall on Sunday or Monday, lest no one would vote because everyone’s too busy watching games. Welcome to stupid America. Stupid is as stupid does. And we do stupid here better than anyone.