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 voted in by the USA teams. Not only that but he was confirmed as most deserving by them again when the Muslim girl INSISTED that she should carry the flag and EVERYONE said they had made the right decision, that Michael should carry it!! AND, if you look closely, you will see that MANY of them are NOT tall white men!!
DO NOT WATCH CNN
CNN is do stupid. I hope you go bankrupt
Stupid
And CNN should be blocked off tv. CNN is as much a liar as ‘Their GUEEN HILLARY & KING OBAMA’!
CNN is a disgrace to America!
PC bastards.
Screw CNN ! One pos news channel that is useless!!!!
More liberal man cow feces!
Being white and privileged he was handed the olympic medals , he did not have to work for them, I even heard he had motor on his feet to make him go faster. Heaven forbid some one works their butt off and is rewards for there work