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:
Go F yourself and I said up yours. Phelps is a G.
She needs to get over herself & that CNN person needs to crawl back under the rock they came out of! He’s the most decorated Olympian for any country in history! Jack asses!!!
Successful is the word!
Seems to me there are way to many Bigots in the world that need to give other credit where credit is due !
F**K PC. You earned it Michael.
Ban Media ever where..
Dumb comments can’t help but spew out of CNN’s anchors mouths! W Kamau Bell, lucky for Team USA, you are not on the team and have no say unless you have won as many Gold medals as Phelps has!
Boycott CNN
But he did you dumbass. Suck on that
Jesus, is going to save me, I dont know about you, but if you put all of your trust in Jesus, you will be saved. Trump on the other hand, is Gods vessel, that the people will follow, because of their little faith to trust in God. they need a cardianal man to lead them. study your bible 1 John 2:27. and John 3:16