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:
lol cnn losers
This is ridiculous of course he deserves it he has earned the right to carry the flagging his previous victories in the Olympics, not because he is white
I bet that she’ll get invited to the White House
I Agree 1,000 % !!!!!
i AGREE 1,000 % !!!!!
The Blacks do not deserve it because they are lazy and criminal minded!
SEE HOW STUPID THIS SOUNDS!
Wake up!
Success is not a COLOR competition!
CNN is full of it!!!!! That is why, exactly why, we NEVER watch that channel, they wouldn’t know or tell the truth if it jumped up and bit them on the a–!
In case you missed this. Lol
He still use all his childhood practi ing and preparing to get their. Others had the same opportunity but probably didnt take tje time.
cnn is anti-American