It's a thinker

Our humorous little conversation tonight as we played Mille Bornes and watched the Braves on TV:

Me: Do you think the patriotism of watching a baseball game cancels out the unpatriotism of playing a French card game?

The s.o.: Hmm. Well, we need to take into account the fact that the Braves are playing Montreal.

Me: So what you're saying is...

The s.o.: Only if the Braves win.