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 for the honor, who said a muslim woman deserves that honor over his accomplishments? Dirty, dirty politics has destroyed tradition again.
Wow
All about satisfying liberal cry babies
We, the people, are sick, tired, and disgusted with your racists opinions.
STFU you racist bastards
I wish a Liberal could explain to me why she hates Ameriva so much, and loves Muslims. Loves the destruction of this country. Why not just leave and go to a Socialist country you’ll like much better. Do it, give America a BREAK.
Mark Spitz
go for it.
CNN and their staff can eat p**p and die. They do exactly what the liberals want them to do….and that’s to create a problem. Why can’t they be patriotic and support the athletes?
WHO the H*** is Cnn to decide – it is what it is and that is his PEERS decided who would – He’s EARNED it…so say the other Olympians…