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:
I’m glad he did it. He earned it and he appreciated doing it
Drop dead CNN.
Clinton news network or is it the commie news network
for all the GOLD HE WON, HE DEFINITELY DESERVED TO CARRY THE USA FLAG AND HIS PEERS SELECTED HIM, THEY THOUGHT HE WELL DESERVED THE HONR. THE THOSE THAT DIDN’T LIKE IT, SHOVE IT WHERE THE SUN DOESN’T SHINE. HE EANRED THE RIGHT.
Jim Thorpe
Too bad. Done deal.
HE IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD. YES HE IS A WHITE MAN. WHO IS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME
Your making it worse by saying this s**t
Yes he does if you don’t like it to bad!
Truth and action org must be a black org