Iron Pol

As the old swimsuit was starting to wear out, I picked up a new one, last night.  I got a nice, red Tyr bikini.  It was the only kind they had in my size, and red was the best color.  Okay, red was the only color they had in this suit in my size.   And, yes, it was the only swimsuit they had in my size.  I felt a bit like my wife must feel when shopping for clothes.  Are you a teenie-tiny swimmer, or a somewhat larger swimmer?  No problem.  They had several options.  For the "middle of the road (34, 36, 38), the choices were VERY limited.  Size 34 is, in fact, much more limited, now.

There WAS a local swimming specialty store where I bought my suits.  They are going out of business.  I wasn't overly concerned, until I started trying to find suits elsewhere.  It looks like I'll be putting the Kiefer magazines I keep getting to better use in the future.

By the way, while red may make sports cars go faster, it did little to improve my speed in the pool.  Perhaps this red forgot to get the lead out.  Or maybe it was just me.

Speaking of seeing red, I'd like to change topics, if I may...

It is interesting to note that the Patriot's game being played this coming Sunday night will be available nationwide.  As originally planned, this game was to be shown exclusively on the NFL Network, providing very limited coverage.  Seven games from the past season were seen on only the NFL Network and "local franchise markets."  It has been a source of contention between the NFL and cable television companies.

For fans, it's just been a sore spot.

Why the sudden change of heart?  It appears Congress determined intervention was finally needed.  Well, at least a few senators determined intervention was needed.  Several key senators threatened the NFL with investigations into the decision to limit games to the NFL Network while attempting to reach an agreement with cable companies.  They also mentioned recent events may point to a need to revoke the NFL's exemption from anti-trust laws.

It is just sad that it took a potentially history making game to enable Congress to see what was obvious to the most casual observer.  The NFL began to care more about money in the big picture sense than they care about the fans who pay out that money.  Hopefully, Congress will carry through on their threat and hold the NFL's collective feet to the fire.

I don't really want Congress involved in the NFL.  But I do think the NFL should be forced to play by the rules, limited as those rules may be.  If they want to abuse the exemption Congress granted them, that exemption should be revoked.

I'll get off the soap box, now.

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