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hobbit709

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10. So what. I fly this one too

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Fri Aug 10, 2012, 03:02 PM

Aug 2012

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Brace yourselves for the newest RW outrage. [View all] sinkingfeeling Aug 2012 OP

It actually is possible to love more than one country bluestateguy Aug 2012 #1

Not only that Major Nikon Aug 2012 #5

LOL bongbong Aug 2012 #37

absolutely Enrique Aug 2012 #2

Braced and ready dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #3

ROFL malaise Aug 2012 #15

Well they whined about the gymnastics team for not desecrating the flag BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #4

But the Nike swoosh on his uniform goes without comment. hunter Aug 2012 #6

yes, Drudge will remove its "Big Sis is a lesbian" headline for this discopants Aug 2012 #7

No big deal. He has family in Mexico, he was born there and was brought here. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #8

What are they without bullshit to complain about? immoderate Aug 2012 #9

So what. I fly this one too hobbit709 Aug 2012 #10

" Where were the ... Irish-Americans waving the Irish flag? hedgehog Aug 2012 #11

He's not talking about ethnic pride in general, he's talking about ethnic pride at the Olympics RZM Aug 2012 #23

Actually, its even MORE appropriate at the Olympics. The entire point of the Olympics is bringing JoePhilly Aug 2012 #35

I didn't say there was anything wrong with what the athlete did RZM Aug 2012 #39

Regardless, my point stands. The varied ethnic backgrounds of US athletes should be celebrated, JoePhilly Aug 2012 #41

I suppose Mr. Navarrette madaboutharry Aug 2012 #12

CNN and FOX are competing to see who can crap on the most non-white medal winners arcane1 Aug 2012 #13

Sounds about right dipsydoodle Aug 2012 #19

That's certainly what it sounds like. Mad_Dem_X Aug 2012 #62

I think the flag thing is getting ridiculous. Lint Head Aug 2012 #14

Thank you get the red out Aug 2012 #32

Phlag Pharisees JHB Aug 2012 #58

+10,000 smirkymonkey Aug 2012 #61

Fugg these idiots malaise Aug 2012 #16

I'm reclaiming the word.. sendero Aug 2012 #46

LOL malaise Aug 2012 #47

Nah navarette is an idiot no one listens to him grantcart Aug 2012 #17

That comment about De La Hoya makes absolutely no sense; if anything, that one was petronius Aug 2012 #38

you want stupid here is gold medal stupid grantcart Aug 2012 #49

I think it's awesome. sofa king Aug 2012 #18

See my post #23. A similar thought, but also a little different. JoePhilly Aug 2012 #36

We definitely agree. sofa king Aug 2012 #42

LOL. JoePhilly Aug 2012 #48

That article is possibly the most moronic thing I have ever read. nt sibelian Aug 2012 #20

I have come to a conclusion that the rightwingers are afraid of everything. This young southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #21

Why? To train viewers to feel instant disdain for successful non-white people arcane1 Aug 2012 #25

How terrible sad that makes me feel. Obama is the ONLY ONE and should be reelected. He is southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #44

Didn't Rush Limbaugh say he was leaving the country anyway? berni_mccoy Aug 2012 #22

Here's mine..and my Irish and French ancestors, I have no idea... Tikki Aug 2012 #24

That is cool. southernyankeebelle Aug 2012 #45

Do these dickwads lay awake at night nichomachus Aug 2012 #26

Why would ANYONE give a crap? That's the real question. nt valerief Aug 2012 #27

I have this crazy idea that 1) Mexico is not our enemy, but our friend 2) It's OK to honor 2 flags CreekDog Aug 2012 #28

You clearly are not Italian-American. JoePhilly Aug 2012 #29

This was not the OPs opinion. He included a link lunatica Aug 2012 #59

The author of the article should go to south philly too. JoePhilly Aug 2012 #60

Wonder what Sheriff Joe would say? IggleDoer Aug 2012 #30

Good for him ismnotwasm Aug 2012 #31

Should this actually be more common? sibelian Aug 2012 #33

These men would likely agree with Manzano. chknltl Aug 2012 #34

+1 hedgehog Aug 2012 #40

"celebrate his silver medal" KamaAina Aug 2012 #43

You may note DearAbby Aug 2012 #50

I'm hardly a right winger and I find it disrespectful. MrSlayer Aug 2012 #51

madona mia geckosfeet Aug 2012 #52

He can wave anything he wants to as far as I am concerned. The whole thing is too jingoistic anyway. The_Casual_Observer Aug 2012 #53

This guy not only brought honor to his NEW home country BUT he showed respect for his heritage and Justice wanted Aug 2012 #54

So if I ever win a medal at the Olympics pennylane100 Aug 2012 #55

Fuck CNN and their idiot writers. tabasco Aug 2012 #56

They're Jingoists. I love both Mexico and the US lunatica Aug 2012 #57

Who the fuck cares? Zoeisright Aug 2012 #63

I think he is stating he is proud to be a Mexican American born in Mexico. I am not offended, but Pisces Aug 2012 #64

The nationalism in the Olympics is ridiculous. Alduin Aug 2012 #65