Might of American Empire on Full Display at Super Bowl 50

[Iwillnevergiveup]

http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/might_of_american_empire_on_full_display_super_bowl_50_20160208

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"From the fighter jets soaring overhead to the armed troops patrolling Levi Stadium, Super Bowl 50 was a highly militarized event, its 70,000 spectators and millions of television viewers subject to a showcase of war propaganda and heavy security crackdown.

To much fanfare, the Armed Forces Chorus, comprised of 50 men and women from the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and Air Force, kicked off the massive sports event by singing “America the Beautiful” from the field. CBS’ broadcast of the song cut away to footage of uniformed troops standing at attention, with text on the screen reading, “United States Forces Afghanistan.” The clip was a nod to a brutal war and occupation, now stretching into its 15th year, as top generals press for an even slower withdrawal."

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[Iwillnevergiveup]

1. Looks as if

the show must go on.

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. I did not realize till recently that the military pays big bucks to do football propaganda.

Then again, I have not watched football for many years.

[malthaussen]

3. Advertising costs.

There's really nothing sinister about it. In the absence of conscription, the military must rely on volunteers. So they have to sell the military. It is perhaps more telling that they have to pay to advertise: if our corporations were concerned for the security and wellbeing of the country, would they not donate the time?

-- Mal