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In reply to the discussion: Fox News Says Gabby Douglas’ Outfits Aren’t Patriotic Enough [View all]yellowcanine
(35,692 posts)85. Whatever, she looked stunning in that outfit imo.
Stars and stripes wouldn't have looked as good on her, imo.
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Yup. I also remember the 80's and before when a flag lapel pin signified a veteran.
ieoeja
Aug 2012
#66
And they ignore the fact that her "anti-American" outfit has "USA" on the shoulder
pinboy3niner
Aug 2012
#12
They also ignore the fact that EVERY gymnast wore the same outfit(s). So, why oh why did
Nay
Aug 2012
#69
"This may very well be about color, but if so, it’s not about the color of Gabby Douglas’ outfits.
yellerpup
Aug 2012
#13
What did she do? She's a BLACK girl who did better at something than some whites.
kestrel91316
Aug 2012
#41
Back in the day, Dominique Dawes, who is black, won a bunch of Olympic medals in gymnastics.
amandabeech
Aug 2012
#60
i think most are ok, the problem is the small percentage of bigots are loud, and of course like that
JI7
Aug 2012
#72
Dawes won a bronze as an individual. Her other Olympic medals were team medals.
Gormy Cuss
Aug 2012
#83
She needs to wear a flight suit - that makes you an instant patriot
aint_no_life_nowhere
Aug 2012
#21
Right, because when Mitt ran the Olympics, our athletes showed their patriotism in their outfits
onenote
Aug 2012
#23
In all fairness, gymnasts always wear uniforms; figure skaters NEVER do (when performing).
kestrel91316
Aug 2012
#43
Product of a hard work ethic--check. Represents the United States of America--check.
Tommy_Carcetti
Aug 2012
#25
How about Michael Phelps wearing a black or dark blue (kind of color blind when it
Justice wanted
Aug 2012
#56
I have a couple of questions. If Fox News did not exist, would their talking heads have jobs?
libinnyandia
Aug 2012
#58
Without looking, or scrolling down, I'm going to guess that 'Gabby' isn't white.
onehandle
Aug 2012
#59
Translation: "Slow news day: we need some controversy! Why not question a young girl's patriotism!"
struggle4progress
Aug 2012
#62
All of the team had on the same color. If they don't like it take it up with the US Olympic
Raine
Aug 2012
#75
A lot of gymnasts these days wear favorite colors or lucky leotards for single athlete events. So
GreenPartyVoter
Aug 2012
#79
Because nothing says "Freedom!" like forcing people to wear matching outfits.
Bette Noir
Aug 2012
#84
Let the Fox News bots earn the right to participate in the Olympics and they can then wear as much
yellowcanine
Aug 2012
#87
Anyone who is criticizing this girl because of her HAIR or Uniform color is downright racists
LynneSin
Aug 2012
#98
The olympics is supposed to be about talent and perseverance, and not fashion, unless
hughee99
Aug 2012
#110
Faux snooze is still on? I thought Ruppert was in jail over on the other side of the ocean for
lonestarnot
Aug 2012
#125
If Gabby Douglas had worn red, white and blue, they'd be complaining about her disrespecting
SemperEadem
Aug 2012
#132