This week, Michael Phelps carried the American flag into Maracana stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics. He was selected by his peers on Team USA after becoming the most decorated olympian in history, having won 22 medals and appearing in four previous Olympic games. Despite his many accomplishments, however, some are trying to argue that he didn’t deserve the privilege to carry the stars and stripes into the arena.
The Olympics — and especially the opening ceremonies — have long been recognized for their distinct lack of politics. Warring countries have marched alongside one another at multiple games in displays meant to show unity despite the world’s many ongoing conflicts.
Some, however, are trying to inject politics, political correctness, and accusations of white privilege back into the games. See who many thought was a more worthy flagbearer on the nest page. Be forewarned, it had nothing to do with her athletic ability:
He was elected by teammates to carry the flag.
Who comes up with this$#%&!@*?
Screw cnn
F**k the Muslim$#%&!@* Micheal Phelps deserves to carry the flag
CNN IS BIAS MEDIA ! BIAS MEDIA ! BIAS MEDIA ! CNN BOZOS !
I was so happy and PROUD to see him with the Flag last night!!!!! Someone wants to wear a sheet on their head that is up to them but does not give them more rights as an American than any other American. She did not get the vote of the people.
Just because you think you should be able to take his place doesn’t mean Muslim$#%&!@*should steal his place. Muslims are not special they are murders
maybe shaq… more stupid racist c**p
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22 gold medals who better