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:
As of making Michael Philips to give up on carrying American flag
And let Muslim do it is noncenses he deserves
To carry it! He’s earned it the Muslim hasn’t !
CNN continues to compete with MSNBC for the title” BIGEST JOKE ON T.V. NEWS, so far it’s a TIE.
And has all those medals, he earned?
If he is rich. He earned it. Working out swimming is work
No one gave it to him he earned it
Don’t listen to mainstream media. Just rebuke this and dont watch TV. Prepare for whats coming and stay close with GOD.
Dear Jesus…
You got it brother!!
Lmfao idiots
He was voted by his peers. He’s the most decorated athlete. He’s carried himself well and represented his country well in past Olympics. So he deserves it like no other. They want to say it’s less deserving because he’s white. Well f them. Whites still outnumber u$#%&!@*balls. So f u. F u. F u.
CNN holds no relevance for me. Could not care less what they think