It has long been established since the early days of William F. Buckley and National Review that one of the advantages the right has over the left is that is has a sense of humor and its followers get more enjoyment out of life.  In contrast, those on the left are consumed with hatred for everything around them. How can anyone enjoy themselves, they cry, when America is so evil and oppressive? Events like the Super Bowl really set them off, because it is more than just a football game. It symbolizes to the left everything that is wrong with the country Jay Lipsyte is a "sportswriter" who hates sports and the author of several "young adult" novels which cast sports in a bad light. He has won several literary awards and an Emmy. His most recent book is Center Field (HarperTeen/​HarperCollins) about a high school run by a tyrannical coach who is a former Army Ranger with a zero tolerance policy towards drug dealing. What a perfect villain! Lipsyte's...(Read Full Post)