Tank McNamara by Bill Hinds for July 14, 2021

As a Yank living overseas, I’ve adopted three rules of thumb for NOT being an Ugly American…

1. Never argue. Even if you’re right, you won’t win.

2. Bite your tongue and smile, even if it’s unwarranted.

3. Be accepting (not critical) of cultural difference.

Bottom line: “Their country, their rules.” Being low-key and positive has worked well for me, especially as a single guy in a nation full of sweet, gorgeous women.

As for Gwen Berry, she finished THIRD in the U.S. Trials. I don’t think she’ll be on the stand in Tokyo.

all I can say is… Does anyone remember what happened at the Mexico City Olympics?

Deep conversation here with these two ><, ha

What could they be protesting against?

There US has certainly assembled a Gold-worthy nazi team.

The United States of America, being the leader of the free world, should win the Gold in Freedom of Speech thanks to our constitution, and in spite of conservatives who never did get it.

Actually, Bill Hinds, it’s not so much our ability to be annoying as it is to BE ANNOYED.

And also to LIE about those who are being annoying. Particularly when it’s one of Those People.

If you can’t show pride in your country, don’t represent it: we’ll be happy to find someone else.