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:
I am boycotting CNN–join me
Wow…people would be screaming and calling for my execution if I had said that about a black or Hispanic athlete.
YES HE DOES
Idiots Shut the F up assholes
Stupidity and racism runs so deep with this president and the media. Aren’t we all Americans? This man worked hard to earn his medals and even harder afterwards to overcome adversity. Let it be.
Yeah, well he carried it muzzthugs.
Oh my God. What next? This guy earned his place. He cannot help how tall he is!
Communist news network opens mouth again and insert foot
Give me a break–the Olympians elected him and he’s earned it with all the medals he has won!
CNN Op-Ed writer is an idiot for even thinking that.