Who Do We Think We Are?

Okay, I’m now completely convinced that we’ve reached the tipping point for stupidity and waste. Of all the issues going on in America and the World, Arlen Spector has decided to spend resources investigating the New England Patriots cheating scandal that has been dubbed “SpyGate.”

That anyone took the time to name this episode should tell you that something is terribly wrong. But in the world where we have not one, not two, not three or four, but five separate ESPN stations, we’re going to have to live with some anomalies like that. I can accept that to some extent.

Our government is going to spend precious resources to determine what we already know. Coach Bill Belichick is a dick. And he wants to win. He is not beyond cheating to make that happen.

What is unclear to me, and maybe I’m just a tard when it comes to issues of such importance, is what’s the big deal? And what are the potential outcomes? It is an NFL issue and the NFL has addressed it to their own satisfaction. The only victims here are the other teams. And none of them really seem to care much.

Perhaps my EaglePost brethren could come up with a real men of genius lyric? My best shot would be Mr. Getthepublictofocusonunimporantthings. Its Football. Yes, the players and coaches are well paid. And advertisers have to consider how scandals like this affect them. But why should Arlen Spector be involved? Maybe he’s hoping to score tickets to next year’s Superbowl?

So, my first Idiocracy Award goes to Arlen Spector. Congratulations!