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yellowcanine

(35,692 posts)
85. Whatever, she looked stunning in that outfit imo.
Tue Aug 7, 2012, 10:26 AM
Aug 2012

Stars and stripes wouldn't have looked as good on her, imo.

good grief! why should people wear outfits that look like the GD flag anyway WI_DEM Aug 2012 #1
anybody here remember the 60's, when it was considered evil to wear the flag? niyad Aug 2012 #48
Yup. I also remember the 80's and before when a flag lapel pin signified a veteran. ieoeja Aug 2012 #66
If I remember right some even went to jail for wearing it. n/t A Simple Game Aug 2012 #116
you remember correctly niyad Aug 2012 #141
Remember that thing about Obama not wearing a flag pin? ananda Aug 2012 #2
Why don;'t they just say it malaise Aug 2012 #3
It never occurs to them how absurd they look to the real world. lpbk2713 Aug 2012 #4
She won a Gold Medal for the US flakey_foont Aug 2012 #5
I rather imagine many of those who complained about Gabby's outfit... Frustratedlady Aug 2012 #102
Bunch of Fux bums get the red out Aug 2012 #6
Actually, the US flag code... dballance Aug 2012 #7
Presumably the governing body of US gymnastics hifiguy Aug 2012 #8
Man, they focus on the most ridiculous nonsense. reflection Aug 2012 #9
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
If people were proud of what this young african american woman did Warren Stupidity Aug 2012 #97
Exactly. emmadoggy Aug 2012 #114
so true daybranch Aug 2012 #137
Gabby Douglas just sails over them all. Starry Messenger Aug 2012 #10
Beautiful uniform, gorgeous athlete, fabulous young woman! colorado_ufo Aug 2012 #112
No, it's not her perogative rocktivity Aug 2012 #11
RIGHT?? As if she designed the uniforms? K8-EEE Aug 2012 #15
"This may very well be about color, but if so, it’s not about the color of Gabby Douglas’ outfits. yellerpup Aug 2012 #13
I wonder if she'll make it on a Wheaties box like Mary Lou did? Pyrzqxgl Aug 2012 #14
Been there, done that rocktivity Aug 2012 #19
I don't eat corn flakes, but I'll buy a box SemperEadem Aug 2012 #131
P.I.G.S. ljm2002 Aug 2012 #16
I wish we could recommend individual posts. Arkansas Granny Aug 2012 #22
Gabby is perfect, just the way she is. Octafish Aug 2012 #17
What did she ever do to them? Quantess Aug 2012 #18
What did she do? She's a BLACK girl who did better at something than some whites. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #41
Okay, but we have had black olympic athletes before. Quantess Aug 2012 #51
Gymnastics has always been reserved Horse with no Name Aug 2012 #61
or the asian girls. iemitsu Aug 2012 #113
Yes, they have been... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #82
Back in the day, Dominique Dawes, who is black, won a bunch of Olympic medals in gymnastics. amandabeech Aug 2012 #60
Yeah, but we didn't have a black president then. kestrel91316 Aug 2012 #67
Only one black hero or heroine at a time for faux, I guess. amandabeech Aug 2012 #70
i think most are ok, the problem is the small percentage of bigots are loud, and of course like that JI7 Aug 2012 #72
Well, usually racists here just do and say dumb stuff. amandabeech Aug 2012 #73
but Dawes didn't win Gold in the Individual All Around JI7 Aug 2012 #71
Dawes won a bronze as an individual. Her other Olympic medals were team medals. Gormy Cuss Aug 2012 #83
Dominique Dawes is also a commentator for Fox Sports. xmas74 Aug 2012 #111
ClusterFox still hasn't gotten over Jessie Owens showing up Hitler in 1936. muntrv Aug 2012 #119
She's black Cali_Democrat Aug 2012 #53
She's practically super-human. She can wear whatever the hell she wants. randome Aug 2012 #20
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
True. onenote Aug 2012 #52
This year, U.S. gymnasts have worn red, blue, white and fuschia leodards. amandabeech Aug 2012 #63
Right! maddiemom Aug 2012 #86
We'll always have Johnny Weir. mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2012 #140
i bet the chinese government arely staircase Aug 2012 #24
Product of a hard work ethic--check. Represents the United States of America--check. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2012 #25
There's that word again they like so much: "Exceptionalism". Liberal In Texas Aug 2012 #26
And why should she wear something patriotic? Ganja Ninja Aug 2012 #27
I say FOX News ins't patriotic enough, so there... Motown_Johnny Aug 2012 #28
Why can't she dress more like Shawn Johnson did when she competed: onenote Aug 2012 #29
Fuck Off, Fox Blue Owl Aug 2012 #30
Thanks. I just posted to link to my facebook. lamp_shade Aug 2012 #31
What's wrong with these asses? dballance Aug 2012 #32
Because it is not her accomplishment ... earthside Aug 2012 #33
I'm sure Chinese athletes are TOLD what to wear. louis-t Aug 2012 #34
Aren't the US athletes told what to wear as well? oberliner Aug 2012 #136
Mind manipulation from chronic bullies. Baitball Blogger Aug 2012 #35
To be really patriotic she could have worn this... Tierra_y_Libertad Aug 2012 #36
OMG bpj62 Aug 2012 #38
Woof! lpbk2713 Aug 2012 #40
There is some evil karma waiting for you! hifiguy Aug 2012 #68
Jesus... MichiganVote Aug 2012 #80
Different Colors bpj62 Aug 2012 #37
Don't point out the swimmers, as with those skimpy suits for the men, Frustratedlady Aug 2012 #107
Fake patriots endorsing their brand of fake patriotism. Lovely. Initech Aug 2012 #39
crackhead says crack not getting them the same old high it use to Johonny Aug 2012 #42
There's only one color that they are concerned about. Ikonoklast Aug 2012 #44
fox, the home of racist assholes. spanone Aug 2012 #45
How "Patriotic" is it for Mitt Romney to hide his wealth Fla Dem Aug 2012 #46
Comments like this one, and others... bobburgster Aug 2012 #47
Aren't we about individuality? ThoughtCriminal Aug 2012 #49
Once again Fox news proves they shouldn't be in business. BlueJazz Aug 2012 #50
Don't they have some propaganda to fake? liberal N proud Aug 2012 #54
She's black. She's beautiful. She won. Get over it, assholes !!! RagAss Aug 2012 #55
How about Michael Phelps wearing a black or dark blue (kind of color blind when it Justice wanted Aug 2012 #56
Christ! *sigh* budkin Aug 2012 #57
I have a couple of questions. If Fox News did not exist, would their talking heads have jobs? libinnyandia Aug 2012 #58
Most of them had media jobs before Fox News RZM Aug 2012 #129
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
Make no mistake why Fox has singled her out for negative attention. Chorophyll Aug 2012 #64
Anyone who works for Fux Thumper79 Aug 2012 #65
Rev. Al will be discussing this in a few minutes CatWoman Aug 2012 #74
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
it's easier to pick on a defenseless, innocent 16 yr old black girl SemperEadem Aug 2012 #133
Faux Noise can go fuck itself. Zoeisright Aug 2012 #76
Maybe we should pressure FUX news to wear red white & blue Ilsa Aug 2012 #77
Someone needs to send FOX a copy of Flag Ettiquette. appleannie1 Aug 2012 #78
A lot of gymnasts these days wear favorite colors or lucky leotards for single athlete events. So GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #79
They mean that her skin color isn't "patriotic enough" n/t eridani Aug 2012 #81
Because nothing says "Freedom!" like forcing people to wear matching outfits. Bette Noir Aug 2012 #84
Whatever, she looked stunning in that outfit imo. yellowcanine Aug 2012 #85
And, so did her teammate. GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #89
Let the Fox News bots earn the right to participate in the Olympics and they can then wear as much yellowcanine Aug 2012 #87
How about her gold medals? Are they patriotic enough for Fox!? Lucy Goosey Aug 2012 #88
I think Fox News needs to take those red, white, and blue corks out. Bolo Boffin Aug 2012 #90
Red herrings... chervilant Aug 2012 #91
FOX 'News" is 76 years Late canEHdian Aug 2012 #92
Yes, we should be more like China... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #93
Teabagger Michelle Bachmann thought so. Beartracks Aug 2012 #122
If she wasn't a politician... awoke_in_2003 Aug 2012 #123
Shame on Fux skeewee08 Aug 2012 #94
they also didn't like Serena Williams's dance Enrique Aug 2012 #95
here is the link to the actual broadcast OKNancy Aug 2012 #96
Anyone who is criticizing this girl because of her HAIR or Uniform color is downright racists LynneSin Aug 2012 #98
"Webb has confused the display of patriotism with patriotism itself. " ecstatic Aug 2012 #99
Screw fox news. jwirr Aug 2012 #100
I remember Flatpicker Aug 2012 #101
god! heaven05 Aug 2012 #103
Wild ass guess here, but there may be specific requirements hedgehog Aug 2012 #104
Red - white - blue . . . colorado_ufo Aug 2012 #105
Just watched the video RockaFowler Aug 2012 #106
Do FIGURE SKATERS only wear red white blue?? grasswire Aug 2012 #108
Oh, FFS!!! First her hair is wrong, now her outfit, too??? Butterbean Aug 2012 #109
The olympics is supposed to be about talent and perseverance, and not fashion, unless hughee99 Aug 2012 #110
re:Fox News Says Gabby Douglas’ Outfits Aren’t Patriotic Enough allan01 Aug 2012 #115
Oh for the love of dog Botany Aug 2012 #117
ClusterFox: "She's not Amurkin' cuz she's a neegrow." muntrv Aug 2012 #118
They're going to fellate themselves over... a la izquierda Aug 2012 #120
Somehow, griping about the quality of the news... bhikkhu Aug 2012 #121
successful black females really threaten FOX repukes Skittles Aug 2012 #124
Faux snooze is still on? I thought Ruppert was in jail over on the other side of the ocean for lonestarnot Aug 2012 #125
so Camerota wants us to be like commies? Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2012 #126
FYI, David Webb is black RZM Aug 2012 #127
oh please SemperEadem Aug 2012 #135
Dog whistle alert. Zalatix Aug 2012 #128
what else would flabby bodied misfits say? SemperEadem Aug 2012 #130
If Gabby Douglas had worn red, white and blue, they'd be complaining about her disrespecting SemperEadem Aug 2012 #132
Hey, David Webb... Canuckistanian Aug 2012 #134
How dare she wear that black skin lobodons Aug 2012 #138
As most of you have nailed it, SmittynMo Aug 2012 #139
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