British Empire Rules Rio — In Cold War times the Olympics were more than a sporting event and Americans would follow the medal counts almost as if they were news of a military conflict.
And sometimes the Soviets would come out on top.
Well, as of start of Aug. 15 the USA has twice the number of medals as Russia, 69 to 30, and even if one includes all the components of the former Evil Empire we are still up by nine.
There is a former empire, however, that if it had remained intact would overwhelmingly be in the lead. The British Empire has 98 medals as of this morning.
I have to admit that I enjoy the athletes competing against one another–it’s pure physical entertainment that’s been going on for centuries. Do you think we are ready for a brainiac olympics where the most intelligent and inivative people on this planet can compete to make the world a better place to live?
Let’s see if they can come up with not only cures for illnesses but also for ways to keep tyrants from gaining power.
Let’s have peace in our Olympic valley.
What a wonderful suggestion! What country do you suppose, would be leading in a “brainiac” olympic competion right now?
Canada., because that’s where Alex Trebek is from.
You are way off. Greece gets the first gold because that’s Aristotle’s hails from. Alex Trebek, Hah!
We ought to send Donald Trump. He’s clean house.
America would get a Gold with Thomas Edison.
Hey Butler, let’s send the brilliant team of Bill and Hillary!
You get a gold medal if they tell you who killed Vince Foster
Please quit criticizing Hillary Clinton. She’s a real lady.