Sports-Political Commentary

Sport IS Life, dept.

Base ball, Hot Dawgggs, Apple PIIEEE and CHEV ro let ...

All sports reflect the societies in which they are embedded.  There is a reason that English people go home satisfied after a mind-numbing 0-0 soccer draw, you know.  Instant gratification does not have the same import there as it does here.  A rearguard action, fought in "quiet desperation," is the English way.  They go home satisfied in their own resilient failure.

Not so in America.  Should the MLB earned run average dip much closer to 8 runs per evening, riots will ensue.  And in any given half inning, you can tick off on your fingers many sporting events which reflect Truth, Justice, and the American Way.

Who the deuce said this was a baseball blog?  If we want to talk about life, we'll do so.  Half the time it will be driven by the Shout Box - the other half, by Dr. D's addled but agile mind.  

Censorship and suppression does not exist on SSI.  Say what you like, as in the good ol' days of Washington and Lincoln.  'ave at me, blokes.

Posts in this blog:

Geoff Baker's Article
A new day's breakk-innnn'... it's been so lonnnnggg since I felt this wayyy
Posted on: 08/29/15
5 Comments
Mt. Rushmore
er, excuse me, Franchise Four
Posted on: 07/15/15
43 Comments
Konspiracy Korner: Obama and Fox News
What could possibly go wrong with THIS topic
Posted on: 05/14/15
94 Comments
Standard of Proof
The grin looking a little creepier these days? ...
Posted on: 05/12/15
12 Comments
On the Frank Clark controversy
It ain't about innocence; it's about fairness
Posted on: 05/05/15
26 Comments
Posted on: 03/27/15
Konspiracy Korner - the Feminization of the K-12 System
"How to Raise an Energetic Boy," dept.
Posted on: 03/13/15
Posted on: 02/05/15
'Roid Rage
Full of sound and fury, signifying nothing Dept.
Posted on: 01/04/15
The Were-Lion
Sense and sensibilities, Dept.
Posted on: 12/26/14
2 Comments
Baseball's RBI Program
Baseball's an escape from Latin poverty, too ...
Posted on: 12/13/14
22 Comments
Ray Rice
Tar & feathers, Dept.
Posted on: 11/30/14
14 Comments
Happy Black Friday
Where's Waldo? Count the ironies in this one, babe
Posted on: 11/28/14
3 Comments
Happy Thanksgiving!
"The Boston Americans" are feasting on life again
Posted on: 11/26/14
11 Comments
Mosh Pit - 93rd Comment
The U.S. Health Care System
Posted on: 11/12/14
32 Comments
Mosh Pit: 91st comment
'ave at thee
Posted on: 11/03/14
1 Comments
Mosh Pit - 92nd Comment
My name is ...
Posted on: 11/03/14
44 Comments
More on 'Science Set Free'
Challenge Bill's ideas? He'll reason with you, not mock you
Posted on: 10/24/14
91 Comments
Nelson Cruz and Corey Hart
Would you rather your child be smart, or be a good person?
Posted on: 10/10/14
5 Comments
Derek Jeter as Cultural Icon
Dr. D, to everyone's surprise, has an opinion on the matter
Posted on: 09/26/14
9 Comments
Posted on: 08/29/14
Mosh Pit, 8.16.14
Sincerity, dept.
Posted on: 08/16/14
5 Comments
The Eastern Concept of Suppleness
And who said that dogs were "supple", anyway
Posted on: 08/02/14
11 Comments
How to Be More Interesting, in 10 Easy Steps
When the *appearance* of sanity is the only home we have left
Posted on: 07/25/14
6 Comments
Kevin Mather to the Rescue
Some shows always finish with a smile… and what's wrooonnggg with thaaaaat
Posted on: 07/25/14
2 Comments
Last 5 Ways to Have an Interesting (Baseball) Life
Assuming you have chosen "Life"
Posted on: 07/25/14
Posted on: 07/22/14
18 Comments
Prioritization
Here's what thirst for victory looks like
Posted on: 07/11/14
25 Comments
It's Actually NOT About Process
It's about on time, on budget, low defects
Posted on: 05/27/14
15 Comments
Donald Sterling, 1934-2014 (pretty much)
Putting the finishing touches on social justice
Posted on: 04/28/14
11 Comments

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