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23. He's not talking about ethnic pride in general, he's talking about ethnic pride at the Olympics

Fri Aug 10, 2012, 03:48 PM

Aug 2012

None of the pics you posted are of the Olympics. I don't think the question is whether or not ethnic pride is good or bad, but how appropriate it is in situations like this, when the whole world is watching. Wearing an Irish flag at a Dropkick Murphys concert or on St. Patrick's day isn't exactly the same as a victory lap at the summer games.

Personally, I don't really care if this guy wants to fly two flags at the Olympics. But I think you did take the author's words out of context.

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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