In a political campaign, the challenger's usual role is to "view with alarm," while the incumbent looks for grounds to "point with pride."  Concerning the events in Vancouver however, all Americans have abundant reason to be in a point-with-pride mode for the next couple of years at least.  Not only did the United States team win the most medals, it won more medals than ANY country has EVER won in ANY winter olympics.  Way to go, guys and gals!