USA Olympic athletes express a mix of pride and discomfort about representing the country with the current political climate

[LordBrownTrout]

USA Olympic athletes express a mix of pride and discomfort about representing the country with the current political climate.
The prevalent feeling is they love our country but they do not love what is going on politically.
The Olympians speaking out about their feelings are receiving threats from MAGA minions. Screw MAGA.

No USA olympic athlete has stepped forward saying they love our country and they love what is going on politically.

We are seeing many more voices of US citizens loudly criticizin Trump and MAGA.

Pride and unease: US Winter Olympians navigate politics, patriotism and Trump attacks

Some athletes at the Milano Cortina Games speaking out on the complications of representing the US abroad are facing hostility from home

www.theguardian.com

Not really. These are your typical leftist loonbats who fly up to their pedestal and cast down self righteous arrows as they ignore the crimes that their own are committing. Weird how this gu didn't say anything about the human rights issues of china.

 

[ElmerMudd]

The athletes commented they wished liberal insanity would be curbed
Stop lying and presenting your wishes as an already occurred facts . Overwhelmingly top notch athletes are not crybaby, political Karens

document. Here is what they are saying. In a nice way they are saying Trump and MAGA policies don't represent their values or the values of most citizens

Expressing Mixed Feelings About Representing the U.S.​

• Several athletes have said they feel proud to represent the United States and its people, but also torn because of the nation’s political divisions and policies.
• Freestyle skier Hunter Hess said that while he loves aspects of the country, the current climate makes it “a little hard” to wear the flag because he doesn’t agree with everything happening in the U.S. — emphasizing that wearing the flag doesn’t mean he endorses every policy.

Calls for Inclusivity, Respect & Compassion​

• Chris Lillis, another U.S. freeskier, said he feels “heartbroken about what’s happened in the United States” and hopes his representation reflects values like respect for everyone’s rights, love, and compassion.
• Figure skater Amber Glenn (who is LGBTQ+ and a vocal activist) said it’s been a “hard time for the community overall” and that politics affect everyone’s daily lives, so she won’t stay silent when asked about what matters to her.

Emphasizing Unity​

• Snowboarder Chloe Kim has focused on the need for unity and support for one another amid political tensions — saying Americans should stand together even when they disagree with policy decisions.

Broader Messages​

• Athletes’ comments often stress that they still love their country but want to highlight positive American values like diversity, inclusion, and kindness.
• Many have said they’re speaking out because they see politics affecting their lives and the lives of people they care about — not just because they want to “pop off” at politics.

 

[WEATHER53]

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It surprises you that world class athletes are not the political pawn crybabies that you are?

 

[WEATHER53]

Not really. These are your typical leftist loonbats who fly up to their pedestal and cast down self righteous arrows as they ignore the crimes that their own are committing. Weird how this gu didn't say anything about the human rights issues of china.

You know nothing about competition nor the make up of a true American athlete

 

[ElmerMudd]

Not really. These are your typical leftist loonbats who fly up to their pedestal and cast down self righteous arrows as they ignore the crimes that their own are committing. Weird how this gu didn't say anything about the human rights issues of china.

MAGA are a bunch of spineless, weak, unathletic, racist embarrassment except to themselves.

 

[mudwhistle]

Not really. These are your typical leftist loonbats who fly up to their pedestal and cast down self righteous arrows as they ignore the crimes that their own are committing. Weird how this gu didn't say anything about the human rights issues of china.

China is a given.

It's only popular for these spoiled brats to criticize America.

 

[ElmerMudd]

China is a given.

It's only popular for these spoiled brats to criticize America.

The criticism is of Trump, his clown cabinet and MAGA Not the USA. We love our nation. We will not sit by and watch an egomaniac without morals con a bunch of unfortunate and not to bright group of people with lies to get his power.
When you have to like the person who is President t be considered loving our country, you are in a dictatorship or a kingdom not a democracy of the people

Were the MAGA white supremacists criticizing the USA or Obama and Biden during their presidency.

 

[mudwhistle]

The criticism is of Trump, his clown cabinet and MAGA Not the USA. We love our nation. We will not sit by and watch an egomaniac without morals con a bunch of unfortunate and not to bright group of people with lies to get his power.
When you have to like the person who is President t be considered loving our country, you are in a dictatorship or a kingdom not a democracy of the people

Were the MAGA white supremacists criticizing the USA or Obama and Biden during their presidency.

No, asshole.

They have issues with America in general because of all of the trashing by Democrats in the media and in congress against the country in general.

 

[WEATHER53]

No, asshole.

They have issues with America in general because of all of the trashing by Democrats in the media and in congress against the country in general.

Jealousy and event plus what you said

 

[ElmerMudd]

It surprises you that world class athletes are not the political pawn crybabies that you are?

The MAGA followers don't realize they are being conned. It is sad.
Many, wrongly feel, there only hope to better their lives is through Trump. These people need to start believing in themselves instead of depending on Trump.
That is true conservative value

 

[schmidlap]

USA Olympic athletes express a mix of pride and discomfort about representing the country with the current political climate.
The prevalent feeling is they love our country but they do not love what is going on politically.
The Olympians speaking out about their feelings are receiving threats from MAGA minions. Screw MAGA.

No USA olympic athlete has stepped forward saying they love our country and they love what is going on politically.

We are seeing many more voices of US citizens loudly criticizin Trump and MAGA.

Pride and unease: US Winter Olympians navigate politics, patriotism and Trump attacks

Some athletes at the Milano Cortina Games speaking out on the complications of representing the US abroad are facing hostility from home

www.theguardian.com

MAGAstink befouls everything.

 

[ElmerMudd]

No, asshole.

They have issues with America in general because of all of the trashing by Democrats in the media and in congress against the country in general.

Bullshit. There is no group more critical of the USA and their institutions than Trump and MAGA.

 

[WEATHER53]

The MAGA followers don't realize they are being conned. It is sad.
Many, wrongly feel, there only hope to better their lives is through Trump. These people need to start believing in themselves instead of depending on Trump.
That is true conservative value

And the first word in an attempted response is TDS

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

And one lefty idiot got kicked out because of it.

It’s difficult to feel pride in your country when it’s being ruled over by a fascist, authoritarian regime, particularly the Trump regime’s hateful, racist, bigoted immigration agenda.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

MAGA are a bunch of spineless, weak, unathletic, racist embarrassment except to themselves.

She isn't a trump supporter. Your hyperbole and rhetoric doesn't really mean anything other than an emotional outburst.

 

[LordBrownTrout]

You know nothing about competition nor the make up of a true American athlete

I don't want to know the the make up of some superficial athlete that doesn't know anything but emotion and propaganda.

 

[ElmerMudd]

She isn't a trump supporter. Your hyperbole and rhetoric doesn't really mean anything other than an emotional outburst.

I was talking about all MAGA. If you are MAGA, that would be you.

 

[mudwhistle]

MAGAstink befouls everything.

 

[ElmerMudd]

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This is a group of MAGA women crying because the world is not fair. They are mad their white privilege is going away. Notice they are all white. They have to be MAGA

 

[mudwhistle]

This is a group of MAGA women crying because the world is not fair. They are mad their white privilege is going away. Notice they are all white. They have to be MAGA

MAGA women don't color their hair rainbow colors.