politics as sport

I have a favorite sports team.  I am happy when they win, unhappy when they lose.  But I would hardly give that team the keys to my house or entrust them with my life savings.  My emotional investment the day after the season ends, I understand that while I may be invested in my team, it is hardly invested in me.  Whether my team wins or loses will ultimately have no effect on my life.  Those who view politics as sport fail tu understand that basic difference.  Political allegiance should be dependent on policy not emotion.