The Olympics have become a bloated, gaudy, over-hyped anachronism. In truth, one wonders if the notion of a "big track meet" acting as a catalyst for world peace wasn't more or less absurd to begin with.
While you still hear noises about "corrupt union bosses," what people complain about today it that labor unions are "elitist." Shocking as it may be, America's working people actually use the E-word when referring to other working people.
I admit that when I consider the role baseball has played in America's cultural history, I get a bit choked up. And when I think of the unmatched elegance and grace that define what was once referred to as "the national pastime," I become emotional.
Whatever one's definition of "anti-union," the Roberts' Court clearly conforms to it.
I've never seen an attractive tattoo. Not one. Every tattoo I've ever seen manages to detract from the person's appearance. In truth, body art makes me think of graffiti.
