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:
So 20 metal American shouldn’t carry the American flag….$#%&!@*you in the asshole
W. Kamau Bell is a racist.
He is also a winning Olympic Super Athlete with 20 Gold Medals, and other Silver, and Bronze medals…Why let a Muslim carry the American Flag when she has done nothing but be Obamas mouth at the Olympics talking bad about America, and Americans. Plus she lost in the 1st round, and is just a loser overall…
such nonsense
You mean CNN the rag news station is still on? Don’t trust a damn thing they say……………..
Cnn is jerk
so cnn is say not to work hard, if your white !!
CNN,clintons national network
P**s off, CNN alias Clinton News Network.
BOYCOT CNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!