[jacketree]

I find myself somewhat puzzled by the argument that "the rest of the world doesn\'t care what we think." That could as easily be applied to our opinions on Stanford quarterbacks, Obama\'s fiscal policy, or the Civil War. (Even more easily to the Civil War, since everybody who had a hand in it is dead and hence completely beyond persuasion.) If we can only discuss those matters on which the world values our opinion, the CardBoard will be a lonely place.

Point well taken.  I don\'t suppose anyone was arguing that, were they?

The need for any sort of majority within the States to embrace the sport for it to have meaning may not be an explicit argument in this thread, but it sure seems to be an implicit undercurrent to the "I hate soccer" positions put forth herein.

I do recommend watching "The Two Escobars" on ESPN, as part of their 30 for 30 series.  Pretty compelling, whether you like soccer or not.

[jacketree]

I find myself somewhat puzzled by the argument that "the rest of the world doesn\'t care what we think." That could as easily be applied to our opinions on Stanford quarterbacks, Obama\'s fiscal policy, or the Civil War. (Even more easily to the Civil War, since everybody who had a hand in it is dead and hence completely beyond persuasion.) If we can only discuss those matters on which the world values our opinion, the CardBoard will be a lonely place.

Point well taken.  I don\'t suppose anyone was arguing that, were they?

The need for any sort of majority within the States to embrace the sport for it to have meaning may not be an explicit argument in this thread, but it sure seems to be an implicit undercurrent to the "I hate soccer" positions put forth herein.

I do recommend watching "The Two Escobars" on ESPN, as part of their 30 for 30 series.  Pretty compelling, whether you like soccer or not.