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:
Islam is a cancer it does not deserve to hold an American flag
I cannot believe anyone would say something as ludicrous as this !
Blacks can never create and on their own. From this to making movies they have to copy our good one’s. Smh
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These liberal just hate it. Phelps deserves and he carried. The second runner up has not earned the right to carry that flag.
Way to go Phelps.
Cnn doesnt to be on tv masquerading as a news Organization either. Because you’re not about the news you’re about pressing ihr tainted news you want people to hear
This Muslim c**p is going to far! He’s the most decorated Olympian and was voted on. Does not matter what color he is. You people need to get a life!!!!!
Hey CNN blow it out of your$#%&!@*
These liberal nuts have lost what Brian they had.