The RP’s Weekly Web Gems: The Politics of Swing

The Politics of Swing

Much has been (and will continue to be) written about this year’s Masters—especially the spectacular battle to the finish and Rory’s agonizing implosion on Sunday. This piece from Golf magazine (normally less hyperbolic than many sports magazines and websites) caught the attention of the RP because news of Tiger Woods’ death may be greatly exaggerated. Check out, in particular, the comments following the article. Coarse dialogue is no more unusual in sport than in politics, but the author may have gone a little overboard on this one. [Golf

Again, sometimes the comments that follow “news” items on websites are far more telling than the story itself. Should we expect equal access for reporters to a men’s locker room in a country club whose membership is open only to men? What do you think? Let us know! [CNN]

Alright, we all want to stay fit of mind and body—and for good reason. As Lord Perceval said, “The physically fit can enjoy their vices.” This is a sport that involves swings and queens—and you’ve probably never heard of it. But talk about cross-training! [Krulwich Wonders

You would think that competitive sport between two countries that have been near the brink of nuclear war more than once could get pretty ugly. After a brief search by the RP, however, this was about as uncivil as it got—and it was big news! If only Kashmir could be as easily defused. [YouTube]

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