Posted on 08/10/2012 9:32:25 AM PDT by onlylewis
After Manzano finished his race and secured his medal, he did what athletes typically do at the Olympics. He held up his country's flag -- the Stars and Stripes.
The 27-year-old was born in Mexico, but the United States is his country now. His father migrated here illegally from the city of Dolores Hidalgo. Manzano was brought here when he was 4. Like most immigrants, they came in search of greater opportunity. And they found it -- for themselves, and their children.
You can't help but be proud of Manzano and the country that allowed him the opportunity to fulfill his potential.
So why did Manzano carry two flags with him on his victory lap? As the world looked on, he held up both the U.S. flag and the Mexican flag. Not a good look. And not a good idea.
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I agree. It’s a real shame.
Yes it is.
I don’t know why he is celebrating because he only got the silver medal, which means he is a loser! It used to be that only the winner would celebrate and run around with a flag. It won’t be long and they will be giving out medals to all contestants regardless of what place they finish in.
I keep wondering which of his many identities he’s using.
Mexican federales told Olympic officials to record his win in the Mexico column.....to get the stipend he got for winning.
I guess his parents will have to own up on their fake EITC apps....he’s not one of the 15 kids they falsely claimed they left in Mexico.
But, but....these illegal aliens will make great republicans!!!!
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