Why the US is falling behind in Winter Olympics

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Posted by blindness on February 13, 2026 at 10:52:48

A great video essay that makes the obvious point.

/*The American model, driven by corporate greed and libertarian idolatry, is failing.*/

In 1968, the only US Gold was Peggy Fleming (spoilers) TheHappyBurgermeister 11:27:47 02/13/26 (6)
- I honestly didn't even know Winter Olympics was even a thing DSCBruin 15:44:00 02/13/26 (1)
  - Is SoKo still kicking butt at short track?* TheHappyBurgermeister 19:24:30 02/13/26 (0)
- I see medal counts as a relic of the cold war years blindness 13:23:51 02/13/26 (2)
  - Ya, I'm just trying to enjoy the Olympics :) TheHappyBurgermeister 14:38:29 02/13/26 (0)
  - Ya, I'm just trying to enjoy the Olympics :) TheHappyBurgermeister 14:38:29 02/13/26 (0)
- Great recap amadbruin 11:58:23 02/13/26 (0)

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