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Hammer Throwing America-hater Gwen Berry shows her disrespect for U.S. flag at Olympic trials
American Thinker ^ | 06/27/2021 | Monica Showalter

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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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alsoran; americahater; anthem; chokingloser; gwenberry; gwenberryisaloser; gwenisaloser; jerk; loser; loserclown; loseymcloserson; nationalanthem; olympics; thirdplace; trackandfield; wokeloser
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1 posted on 06/27/2021 10:54:46 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

In years past any athlete that showed that much disrespect for the country would not be allowed to represent it.


2 posted on 06/27/2021 10:56:42 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents)(Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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To: SeekAndFind

Why do we tolerate this behavior among athletes representing this nation?

Free speech is great, but folks representing America should respect our symbols.


3 posted on 06/27/2021 10:57:37 AM PDT by Recovering_Democrat
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To: Lurkinanloomin

They clearly do not represent the US so should be kicked off the team.


4 posted on 06/27/2021 10:58:20 AM PDT by Veto! (Political Correctness Offends Me)
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To: SeekAndFind

“Her”?


5 posted on 06/27/2021 11:00:45 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Recovering_Democrat

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.


6 posted on 06/27/2021 11:02:03 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

That’s a man, baby


7 posted on 06/27/2021 11:02:12 AM PDT by AbolishCSEU (Amount of "child" support paid is inversely proportiongte tfo mother's actual parenting of children)
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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.


8 posted on 06/27/2021 11:03:42 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: AbolishCSEU

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.


9 posted on 06/27/2021 11:04:19 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

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.


10 posted on 06/27/2021 11:04:48 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (Fear is a reaction; courage is a decision. Winston Churchill )
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To: SeekAndFind

If the committee allows her attitude without repercussion........expect more of the same
Actions should have consequences


11 posted on 06/27/2021 11:05:13 AM PDT by Guenevere (When the foundations are being destroyed what can the righteous do)
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To: SeekAndFind

Apparently so.


12 posted on 06/27/2021 11:06:00 AM PDT by Lurkinanloomin (Natural Born Citizens Are Born Here of Citizen Parents)(Know Islam, No Peace - No Islam, Know Peace)
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She should instead consider it an honor.

If I had athletic skills, I certainly would be awestruck by the idea of representing my country.


13 posted on 06/27/2021 11:07:00 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (Fear is a reaction; courage is a decision. Winston Churchill )
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To: SeekAndFind

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?


14 posted on 06/27/2021 11:07:01 AM PDT by ifinnegan ( Democrats kill babies and harvest their organs to sell)
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To: SeekAndFind

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.


15 posted on 06/27/2021 11:07:03 AM PDT by simpson96
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To: SeekAndFind

There are numerous “paradises” in Sub-Saharan Africa where she can move to.


16 posted on 06/27/2021 11:07:20 AM PDT by thegagline
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To: SeekAndFind

Try that crap in China and you will disappear.


17 posted on 06/27/2021 11:07:36 AM PDT by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: SeekAndFind

Why be on a team you don’t respect ?


18 posted on 06/27/2021 11:07:36 AM PDT by 11th_VA (Et Tu Fox News ?)
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To: SeekAndFind

She is ticked off because two whities beat her. Goes against blacks are the superior athletes mantra.


19 posted on 06/27/2021 11:08:28 AM PDT by setter
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To: SeekAndFind

True. Where is Austin Powers when you need him?


20 posted on 06/27/2021 11:08:32 AM PDT by AbolishCSEU (Amount of "child" support paid is inversely proportiongte tfo mother's actual parenting of children)
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