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:
Voted by his Peers. Sick to death of this disgusting, disrespect. You can not even fairly win a vote by your peers now if you are white!
CNN is stupidity in action.
I would like to offer an invitation to Bell to come and kiss my$#%&!@* Nuff said.
The Communist New Network just loves to drag American down. Just Kick these guys in the junk.
No one deserved it more. He is the most decorated Olympian. You go Michael. Show them how it is done.
And the Clinton News Network has spoken.
How the hell does cnn think they are
CNN, you are Racist to the bone.
Hello? It’s not about who he is its about his accomplishments! You ppl are beyond ridiculous and making fools of yourselves.
You CNN libral thugs. Michel is more qualified than anyone there