Posted on 06/27/2021 10:54:46 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
Despite the statements from Olympics officials in Japan, that political demonstrators will be punished, the Colin Kaepernick crowd among the Olympic contenders here have gotten busy:
According to the Washington Post:
Gwen Berry turned away from the American flag and raised a T-shirt over her face as the national anthem played Saturday, minutes after she qualified for the Olympic team at the U.S. track and field trials in Eugene, Ore. Berry has demonstrated on the podium before, but her impromptu protest Saturday came only after what she called a “setup” by meet officials.
Berry said she had no expectation to protest after she finished third in the hammer throw — and in fact did not even think the national anthem would be played. The song is played only once a night at the trials, not during every medal ceremony as at the Olympics. Afterward, she said an official told her the anthem would be played before she took the podium and posed for pictures.“I feel like it was setup,” Berry said with a burst of laughter. “I feel like they did that on purpose, and I was pissed, to be honest. I was thinking about what should I do. Eventually, I just stayed there and just swayed. I put my shirt over my head. It was real disrespectful. I know they did that on purpose, but it’ll be all right. I see what’s up.”
Why the heck is this creature permitted to compete at all for the U.S., given her seething hate for the country that gave her all those opportunities to develop her talent? Can you say 'height of ingratitude'? Can you imagine what some competitor athlete from, say, Kenya or Malawi might be thinking?
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In years past any athlete that showed that much disrespect for the country would not be allowed to represent it.
Why do we tolerate this behavior among athletes representing this nation?
Free speech is great, but folks representing America should respect our symbols.
They clearly do not represent the US so should be kicked off the team.
“Her”?
RE: Why do we tolerate this behavior among athletes representing this nation?
In a sane country, we should not. But we don’t live in a sane country and the American Olympic Committee is not a sane organization.
That’s a man, baby
RE: In years past any athlete that showed that much disrespect for the country would not be allowed to represent it.
In years past, men pretending to be women would not be allowed to compete in Women’s sports.
But the IOC is allowing it in Tokyo. Insanity has infected the world.
RE: That’s a man, baby
It doesn’t matter anymore.
In years past, men pretending to be women would not be allowed to compete in Women’s sports.
But the IOC is allowing it in Tokyo. Insanity has infected the world.
If she hates the U.S. so much, DON’T REPRESENT US AT THE OLYMPICS.
Yes, I realize I’m shouting but that’s just how mad people like her make me.
If the committee allows her attitude without repercussion........expect more of the same
Actions should have consequences
Apparently so.
She should instead consider it an honor.
If I had athletic skills, I certainly would be awestruck by the idea of representing my country.
People have the right to free speech.
My questions are why does the US participate in the Zplymoucscat all?
And why does this person chose to compete for and represent the U.S.? Seems hypocritical and opportunistic and shows a lack of integrity. Who can take the protest seriously?
She was third in our Olympic trials, so I doubt there’s much chance she’d finish in the top three among everyone in Tokyo, so no worries about this fool protesting.
There are numerous “paradises” in Sub-Saharan Africa where she can move to.
Try that crap in China and you will disappear.
Why be on a team you don’t respect ?
She is ticked off because two whities beat her. Goes against blacks are the superior athletes mantra.
True. Where is Austin Powers when you need him?
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