Bob Greene says Olympics thankfully did n't echo 1960s competition between superpowers . He says when Soviets , U.S. competed in space race , the goal galvanized Americans . He spoke the words in 1958 , directed at Western nations and their capitalistic way of life . Score: 6 Greene : U.S. got there first ; today , there 's no race , just friendly competition , like in Sochi .
Bob Greene says Olympics thankfully did n't echo 1960s competition between superpowers . He says when Soviets , U.S. competed in space race , the goal galvanized Americans . Score: 6 Greene : U.S. got there first ; today , there 's no race , just friendly competition , like in Sochi .