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:
That is why I don’t watch you liberal media news station
she is out of the olympics in 1st round,now if we could get the muslims out of the usa in round 2 it would be even better.
Oh yes he did deserve to carry the flag.
CNN is racist and biased
B******T!
Oh NOT because he’s busted HIS$#%&!@*to get where he is! I CALL THAT THE AMERICAN SPIRIT YOU F-OFFS!
AMEN brother!
CNN……………………Corrupt$#%&!@*Nation?
Vote DONALD TRUMP FOR PRESIDENT,
F**k these media hacks