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:
So now racism is allowed so long as it’s against white people. Thanks osama.
maybe you aught to do a little better then….Phelps deserved to carry…..i guess white people need to get mad because most football and basket ball players are black……and not enough white players……way I look at it if their good at what they do…it dosen’t matter what color you are…PERIOD…..people get over it…..
Nobody cares what CNN thinks.
He has won numerous medals, he deserves every right to carry our flag!!
Good Lord what else?
Because He Is A “Tall Successful Rich White Guy” …CNN Says Michael Phelps “Doesn’t Deserve To Carry The Flag” Could CNN be any more stupid than that? Well they are Stupid! What do they want a second rate, last place finisher, morbidly obese person of no ethnic background, no religious affiliation,no political affiliation etc….CNN Guess What? This ain’t BUrger King….You can’t “Have It Your Way!
I’m so fed up with the racism against white Americans…..
CNN..fools and P C idiots..just One more reason to avoid watching anything they have to spew forth!
When the revilution starts we are going to track you commies down and burn you alive
P.S. Don’t give it to a muslim ….they will only desecrate it!