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:
Why are not people calling CNN a racist for making a statement like that the rotten$#%&!@*news channel kiss my enriched white$#%&!@*racist news network !
David Loose unfortunately it has already been sold. Now it is up to we the people to ignore the pundits, media and those from both parties who are against an outsider becoming President and ruining their sold out existence and get out and vote in unprecedented numbers… no one stay home and it may be possible for one last chance to redeem the sold out country. If we the people stay home or accept the narrative conjured against Trump and we the people who support him it will be game over for the US
Yay!! Michael thank you for not being politically correct!!! I did find it strange however that your team mates were crowding you out of your moment.
RACIST MEDIA$#%&!@*HOLES , THESE GUYS ARE IN BED WITH OBAMA !
CNN you are racist
No one else deserves it more. CNN (Clinton News Network). You have never been right about anything. Your Network is a bad joke.
Of course, they want a Muslim to carry it.
That’s just 100% bigoted! Common CNN.
When does this$#%&!@*stop.
Cnn should mind it’s own fucking business