https://freerepublic.com/tag/couchpotatoesweighin/ en-us Wed, 4 Aug 2021 13:48:30 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3981974/posts Ratings for the Olympics are at record lows, and it is no surprise why. Between the anti-American protests of some U.S. athletes, and the empty stands that make the competition feel hollow and flat, Americans are just not catching the Olympic spirit this year. It certainly did not help when Simone Biles, America’s top Olympic gymnast, threw in the towel in the middle of her sport’s biggest competition and on the world’s biggest stage. For America, a country built on hard work, sacrifice, and a “never quit” attitude, Biles’ exit was a slap in the face to the quintessential “grit”... Townhall.com https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3981974/posts#comment Wed, 4 Aug 2021 13:48:30 GMT