Guest Thinkers — August 16, 2010

Colbert: Is It Time to Care About Soccer?

Matthew C. Nisbet

The Colbert Report

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Is it Time to Care About Soccer?

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Political Humor

Jeff Goldblum

Many of you probably tuned in over the last week to the Confederations Cup tournament as the US national team pulled off a stunning semi-final victory over world #1 Spain and then followed with a close loss in the final to world power Brazil. In trademark ugly American fashion, Steve Colbert suggests that now that we (the US) are good in the sport, it’s time to pay attention to soccer. Enjoy.

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