Ask HN: Does anyone find it strange that sport is part of daily news?

Re:Ask HN: Does anyone find it strange that sport is part of... by giantg2 on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @11:11AM (#26155267)

I think you're pretty much right about the bread and games comment. I think sports can be a big distraction from politics. I believe the White House invites championship teams to visit. So I think political manipulation is still a big part. You can find more evidence in the post-9/11 deals between the NFL and the government.

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Re:Ask HN: Does anyone find it strange that sport is part of... by drewcoo on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @11:17AM (#26155366)

Just like politics can be a big distraction from the policies and governance that those pesky proles would demand otherwise?

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Re:Ask HN: Does anyone find it strange that sport is part of... by giantg2 on Tuesday February 16, 2021 @07:39PM (#26161030)

I don't see much disconnect between politics and the policies/governance.

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