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:
to bad he did and he is he earned it just because your a muslim does not give you any special rights no better then anyone else
He’s worked his butt off getting to be the best – maybe more should try it!
What a bunch of butt fucking idiots. He’s the greatest winner ever.thats why he should rep us.end of story you sons of bitches
Most Decorated Olympic athlete ever. World wide you ignorant asshat. Him alone carries all Olympian athlete’s.
CNN ITS ABOUT TIME YOU WERE CLOSED DOWN YOU PRINT A LOAD OF BULL S**T
Well CNN is CNN, what else did you expect. Sad part is there are people who watch it and believe it.
AND WHO DOES,ASSHOLES ??
What a crock of horse c**p.
What?
F**k cnn never watch their bs anyway who cares