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[-] panda_abyss@lemmy.ca 33 points 6 days ago

I think that’s unfair.

Americans are great at sports, it’s the only thing they’re happy to fund.

[-] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 21 points 6 days ago

We don't fund sports for shit. The only thing we fund is the military. We fund the Olympic team because that's just PR and marketing, but outside of that,you're on your own.

[-] Redacted@lemmy.zip 6 points 6 days ago

What? No. The highest paid government employee in most states are sports coaches

[-] 0_o7@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 5 days ago

The highest paid entity in the health industry being health insurance companies doesn't mean "health" is the main goal.

[-] psud@aussie.zone 1 points 3 days ago

Coach and insurance company don't have a lot in common

[-] Redacted@lemmy.zip 3 points 5 days ago

The statement was "we dont fund sports for shit" which is false, nice gotcha tho

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