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Old 02-23-2021, 03:31 PM
 
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Seriously?

Athletes literally contribute nothing to the society. They don’t create, invest, or create wealth by playing a few balls.

How is this guys injury more important than everything else going on in this world?
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Old 02-23-2021, 03:34 PM
 
Location: Florida
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Because bread and circuses keep the peasants docile
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Old 02-23-2021, 03:34 PM
 
Location: alexandria, VA
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Seriously?

Athletes literally contribute nothing to the society. They don’t create, invest, or create wealth by playing a few balls.

How is this guys injury more important than everything else going on in this world?
Good question. The story has been non-stop on all the cable news channels today.
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Old 02-23-2021, 03:35 PM
 
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yet we hear nothing about India's massive farmer protest.
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Old 02-23-2021, 03:37 PM
 
Location: Raleigh NC
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do we get a bunch of food from India? Like, 10% of our food supply?
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Old 02-23-2021, 03:41 PM
 
Location: Oklahoma
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Seriously?

Athletes literally contribute nothing to the society.
That's probably why they get paid so much and why they get world wide fame. Because they contribute nothing to society.
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Old 02-23-2021, 03:42 PM
 
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That's probably why they get paid so much and why they get world wide fame. Because they contribute nothing to society.
What do they contribute?
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Old 02-23-2021, 03:43 PM
 
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Why is the Tiger Wood’s injury front page news?

Celebrity status. Same reason Rush Limbaugh was on the front page when he announced his illness or Lou Dobbs' TV show was cancelled and we were informed of it as breaking news.

I hope Tiger Woods heals and is able to return to golfing. Another tough break for this superstar athlete.

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Old 02-23-2021, 03:43 PM
 
Location: Florida
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What do they contribute?
Entertainment

aka shut up, look at the screen, and don't complain.

Lots of people would pay lots of money for that
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Old 02-23-2021, 03:46 PM
 
Location: New York City
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Seriously?

Athletes literally contribute nothing to the society. They don’t create, invest, or create wealth by playing a few balls.

How is this guys injury more important than everything else going on in this world?
Culture rules all, and politics is downstream from culture. Celebrities & media determine culture
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