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:
yeah but he did carry he flag
CNN can go p**s up a rope!
F cnn
Isn’t it racism to say someone shouldn’t do something because the color of their skin? Why’s it okay to be racist against whites? He earned it and shouldn’t be punished because of political correctness.
He has won more Gold Metals than anyone, you treasonous, evil, racist scumbag.
Thank you Michael. CNN you are a bunch of BS.
Liberalism in America. Cancer
Nuke CNN!
BS
So what he has the most medals won by an American.