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:
That’s racist!!! Phelps, sue!
Liberals can screw up anything.
Dope Head got caught and shoulsdn`t be allowed to even be there…. This Really Teachies our Kids something…
Just best swimmer in Olympic history, shut up!
I don’t watch the Clinton News Network! They only employee liars!
This is going too far. Grow up, he has 22 medals in 4 Olympics. He is sure to get more. That is why he is carrying the flag. Shut-up freaking morons.
Here we go with the race nonsense. Give it a rest. It doesn’t exist, only in some peoples minds. Pure nonsense.
He was the obvious choice and I was offended that one woman out front at the opening ceremony was wearing a hair covering you are in America stop wearing that s**t
CNN is the most racist network in the country! Shut the hell up CNN!!
THIS IS EXACTLY WHY I DON’T WATCH THIS CHANNEL ANYMORE