is it ok to watch soccer while the world burns?

[Liberal_in_LA]

Is it wrong to watch football while the world's on fire? Is it wrong to love the World Cup, to get excited about a goal scored in Brazil while there's mayhem in Iraq, destruction in Syria, Russian troops massing near Ukraine?

http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/21/opinion/ghitis-world-cup-world-strife/index.html?hpt=hp_bn7

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[darkangel218]

1. Watching or not watching world cup wont change whats happrning in the world nt

[Walk away]

3. Although, it would be cool if we all watched the World Cup and achieved...

World Peace!

[Basic LA]

2. Soccer IS the world.

[nomorenomore08]

4. Has there ever been a time when there wasn't a war or a famine going on *somewhere* in the world?

[dilby]

5. Confused by the poll.

Your Title asks if it's ok to watch soccer while the world burns but the body asks is it wrong to watch football while the world is on fire. So if I click "yes" am I saying yes it's ok to watch soccer or am I saying it is wrong to watch football?

[Liberal_in_LA]

11. yes vote = its ok to watch soccer

[dipsydoodle]

6. Just fine

because the soccer is a fact devoid of propaganda.

[hack89]

7. Only because hockey season is over. Nt

[Brickbat]

9. This.

[RufusTFirefly]

16. Sigh. And for some of us, it ended sooner than expected.

A confirmed hockey fan, I really enjoy futbol/soccer. But then, I enjoy pitchers duels, too. I realize the pace of World Cup play doesn't suit the typical American's taste.



Allez les Bleus!

[Louisiana1976]

8. I haven't been watching soccer (no cable) but I think it's OK to watch while

the world burns.

[RufusTFirefly]

21. You can watch online on Univision

My Spanish is minimal, but I prefer watching games that way instead of enduring jingoistic commentary.

And besides, whenever a team scores (if they score) you get the call that made Andrés Cantor famous.

[Logical]

10. When a game can end at a 0-0 tie after 90 minutes and they allow it to be a complete game.....

then you know it is boring as hell.

[JackRiddler]

12. When is the world not burning?

That is stupid.

Also, I'm not worried about Russian troops massing near Ukraine (if they are this week) but the U.S.-backed Ukrainian regime of neoliberal and fascist parties actually massacring people in Ukraine.

[msanthrope]

13. Only if you wear sackcloth and ashes while doing so....

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[WillowTree]

14. Oh, for Heaven's sake!

Some people just have to have something to get their angst up all the time.

[PeaceNikki]

15. Is it ok to enjoy a good meal (or any meal) while others starve? Is it acceptable to have any joy in

life while others suffer?

Of course it is. We do what we can to help others and we enjoy what we have and what we love... and appreciate it.

[Warpy]

17. The conflagration is expanding slowly enough

that you'll probably be able to get the whole World Cup in before your own house is bombed.

[Boom Sound 416]

18. When hasn't their been suffering and jubilation simultaneously in the world

[malaise]

19. Ask Blind NN if they watched the NFL or NBA while Bush and Cheney

destroyed Iraq
Then tell them to Fugg off

[Benton D Struckcheon]

20. The international situation is desperate, as usual.

Been around more than half a century. It's never been good. Turn off the news, turn on the football, and enjoy.

[WinkyDink]

22. No, because it isn't football. Heh.

[b.durruti]

23. Bread and circuses. ~nt~