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"The Very Idea of Losing Is Hateful to an American": Simone Biles Is the New and Unimproved American Quitter

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Catherine Salgado
Jul 30, 2021
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Simone Biles quit events for her “mental health.” Kerri Strug won gold with her team on torn ligaments.

Dinesh D’Souza, on his podcast yesterday, mentioned a quote from George Patton which I, too, think is a perfect description of the attitude Americans ought to have toward quitter Simone Biles:

“Americans love a winner. Americans will not tolerate a los…

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