oh, Cap'n, my Cap'n. I LOVE when your sarcasm makes its way to the surface and you let it shine. And then, your all too serious final paragraph drives it chillingly home. Thanks, son, for all you do.
Excellent!!! So true..atime back the owners of some NFL teams testified in front of congress committees that because professional football was an entertainment industry not a sports industry fixing games was not illegal. I had always had questions about it's honesty but that brought it out in the open. How anyone could still watch and support a league that ignores all of the things you list plus more is puzzling to say the least. But for them to be worshipped and glorified as they are is sinful. While the gladiators fought each other and the citizens cheered Rome fell.
"Thank you Jaxson! It was great being with you. I know you’re taking some heat from the Radical Left Lunatics who are jealous of you, me, and everyone who surrounds us but, I also know that your Jersey also went to Number One, and you’re making Millions of Dollars so, YOU ARE A WINNER — THEY ARE ALL LOSERS."
I take it you didn’t offer the guy a copy of your book. But I do recognize that could’ve been dangerous given their propensity towards criminality! But I figured you could take him on if need be. 🤭
This Marine could not agree more, Captain! Oddly, I think that Carter's response was about as civil as a leftist gets these days. He didn't call for Dart to change his views but rather to stand on them even while he thought Dart was wrong. Still, the NFL seems to me to be like so many corporations; lacking true conviction they turn whichever way the most money flows.
I quite watching the NFL after the kneeling crap, and disrespecting the flag/nation that gave them the opportunity to play sports for millions of dollars! Now teams have no problem disrespecting the office of the Presidency because they don't like his politics or his personality. Just drama queen nonsense.
Well said, Captain Keshel! I have watched more professional football that I actually understand the game and it was because my dad ruled the television. I recall when it was about the game and the players had some integrity and it was all about the game and nothing about politics. You are so on point here and I haven't seen an NFL game in more than a decade. Thank you.
NFL football is a globalist elitist grift. It’s been totally weaponized to bludgeon patriotic conservatives and ultimately subvert them to z globalist causes…
I have never left a comment before but had to say amen to this one. You forgot to mention the sex trafficking that happens around the Super Bowl. I used to bow at this altar every week but don’t anymore. Thanks for saying it like it is!
I blame the Giants for not shutting this down now. In Pro football, the most important position, by far, is the Quarterback. Dart is still young but has tremendous upside and layed it on the line for his team in a big way last year. If I am the GM or HFC, I would pull Carter aside and let him know that this will not be tolerated any longer as it is much easier to find someone to take his job instead of a franchise QB.
No serious person considers themselves an expert - or thinks they have worthwhile opinions - on matters like AC maintenance/repair or statistical analysis or fluid dynamics or cartography. I don't think you need credentials to be an expert in any of these things, but you need months or years of intense study.
But when it comes to cultural trends or political economy, EVERYONE is an expert... despite the fact that most people know almost nothing about these topics. Why is this? Because these subjects are presented to people as relevant to our daily lives (which they are, but so is AC maintenance/repair), and they have a strong emotional valence, and they ignite our tribal instinct. For most people, their political opinions are little more than some half-baked, borrowed, decontextualized 'facts' and a generous helping of emotion and confirmation bias. That's it.
True wisdom is understanding how little you know. In the world of political commentary, the boldest and most indignant commentators are often the most captive, or the most ignorant. You're an exception Seth.
Very fluid writing, love your narrative prowess. Actually can not afford to subscribe but love the content. Don't be put off by an old broke woman budgeting a trip to the grocers.
oh, Cap'n, my Cap'n. I LOVE when your sarcasm makes its way to the surface and you let it shine. And then, your all too serious final paragraph drives it chillingly home. Thanks, son, for all you do.
I try to keep it real here, Bill
Beautifully said! Nothing like a little sarcastic rant on a Saturday afternoon 😁😁😁
I do my best. Been brewing for a few days.
Excellent!!! So true..atime back the owners of some NFL teams testified in front of congress committees that because professional football was an entertainment industry not a sports industry fixing games was not illegal. I had always had questions about it's honesty but that brought it out in the open. How anyone could still watch and support a league that ignores all of the things you list plus more is puzzling to say the least. But for them to be worshipped and glorified as they are is sinful. While the gladiators fought each other and the citizens cheered Rome fell.
"Thank you Jaxson! It was great being with you. I know you’re taking some heat from the Radical Left Lunatics who are jealous of you, me, and everyone who surrounds us but, I also know that your Jersey also went to Number One, and you’re making Millions of Dollars so, YOU ARE A WINNER — THEY ARE ALL LOSERS."
-Donald J Trump (Truth Social Post)
True - all the while they make too much money to do it!
One of your best pieces.
I take it you didn’t offer the guy a copy of your book. But I do recognize that could’ve been dangerous given their propensity towards criminality! But I figured you could take him on if need be. 🤭
This Marine could not agree more, Captain! Oddly, I think that Carter's response was about as civil as a leftist gets these days. He didn't call for Dart to change his views but rather to stand on them even while he thought Dart was wrong. Still, the NFL seems to me to be like so many corporations; lacking true conviction they turn whichever way the most money flows.
Semper Fi!
I love your insightful writings. Well stated, clear, concise, and to the point with a great ending. You say exactly what I am always thinking! 🙂
I quite watching the NFL after the kneeling crap, and disrespecting the flag/nation that gave them the opportunity to play sports for millions of dollars! Now teams have no problem disrespecting the office of the Presidency because they don't like his politics or his personality. Just drama queen nonsense.
Well said, Captain Keshel! I have watched more professional football that I actually understand the game and it was because my dad ruled the television. I recall when it was about the game and the players had some integrity and it was all about the game and nothing about politics. You are so on point here and I haven't seen an NFL game in more than a decade. Thank you.
NFL football is a globalist elitist grift. It’s been totally weaponized to bludgeon patriotic conservatives and ultimately subvert them to z globalist causes…
I have never left a comment before but had to say amen to this one. You forgot to mention the sex trafficking that happens around the Super Bowl. I used to bow at this altar every week but don’t anymore. Thanks for saying it like it is!
I blame the Giants for not shutting this down now. In Pro football, the most important position, by far, is the Quarterback. Dart is still young but has tremendous upside and layed it on the line for his team in a big way last year. If I am the GM or HFC, I would pull Carter aside and let him know that this will not be tolerated any longer as it is much easier to find someone to take his job instead of a franchise QB.
Agreed. They don’t even know who their base is.
No serious person considers themselves an expert - or thinks they have worthwhile opinions - on matters like AC maintenance/repair or statistical analysis or fluid dynamics or cartography. I don't think you need credentials to be an expert in any of these things, but you need months or years of intense study.
But when it comes to cultural trends or political economy, EVERYONE is an expert... despite the fact that most people know almost nothing about these topics. Why is this? Because these subjects are presented to people as relevant to our daily lives (which they are, but so is AC maintenance/repair), and they have a strong emotional valence, and they ignite our tribal instinct. For most people, their political opinions are little more than some half-baked, borrowed, decontextualized 'facts' and a generous helping of emotion and confirmation bias. That's it.
True wisdom is understanding how little you know. In the world of political commentary, the boldest and most indignant commentators are often the most captive, or the most ignorant. You're an exception Seth.
https://jmpolemic.substack.com/p/scout-mindset
Very fluid writing, love your narrative prowess. Actually can not afford to subscribe but love the content. Don't be put off by an old broke woman budgeting a trip to the grocers.