In the sweeping architecture of the American social contract, rituals have long been treated as neutral ground—the secular cathedrals where a divided people might still break bread. Since the inception of the Olympic Games, athletics have functioned as a Secular Religion, providing a universal bridge of meritocracy that historically suspended even the bloodiest of wars. Yet, in 2026, that bridge is being dismantled by design. The decision by President Trump and Turning Point USA to host a separate “All-American Halftime Show” marks a definitive Macro-to-Micro Pivot: the transition of the stadium from a national town square into a fortified battleground of identity.
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Cunning And Baffling
In the city where the silver fog descends, A “cunning, baffling” ghost begins its reign. Where every steep and narrow street extends, There lies the heavy, sweet, and ancient chain. A populace in shadow, bent and bowed, Beneath a sky of gray and digital gold, While through the Tenderloin, a silent crowd Surrenders to a story centuries old.
Just How Blind Will America Be
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“Just how blind will America be? The world is on the edge of its seat Defeat on the horizon. Very surprising that we all could see the plot And still could not…”
Gil Scott-Heron Winter in America