Bigoted Republicans: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
I wrote earlier that sometimes white liberals offend me more than white conservatives because they mean well, even as they say something stupid and manage to shove a foot in their mouths.
White conservatives, however, are a little more reliable when it comes to making stupid bigoted statements.
The funny thing? The line that comes right after that one in the blog, from the BBC reporter:
White conservatives, however, are a little more reliable when it comes to making stupid bigoted statements.
Fernando de Baca, 70, told a different story. The chairman of Bernalillo County Republicans argued that the Latino emphasis on hard work and family values, plus the Catholic church's opposition to abortion, made the community naturally conservative.Emphasis added. Or, "they'll vote for McCain because they're racist just like me."
He offered another, blunter, reason why he believed John McCain would do well in New Mexico.
"The truth is that Hispanics came here as conquerors," he said. "African-Americans came here as slaves.
"Hispanics consider themselves above blacks. They won't vote for a black president."
The funny thing? The line that comes right after that one in the blog, from the BBC reporter:
I wasn't sure about this, though. Virtually all of the Hispanic voters I spoke to told me they were supporting Obama.Emphasis added. That is what I would call "being clueless on your own turf."
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Obama said:
"WHILE EVERYONE AGREES THAT THE HISPANIC POPULATION HAS GROWN, THEY CANNOT EXPAND BY TAKING AFRICAN-AMERICAN SEATS."
As a Latina I cannot support Obama
He wants to take our votes, but will deny us a job if it can be given to an African American.
I want a President who is for ALL of us not just the selected few.
Delfina, you're taking one quote out of an entire interview that's being peddled by "The Weekly Standard." That's like basing your opinion of McCain by reading The Huffington Post. If you have the original article somewhere, I'd like to read it.
Second, that comment was made right after the 2000 census was completed. Another way of reading that quote can clearly be that when redistricting takes place, African-Americans and Latinos should not be placed in competition against each other. In other words, against gerrymandering and for fair representation for Latinos.
But without the actual text, who know what it means?
The moral of the story? If it comes from the far right or the far left, take it with a healthy dose of skepticism.
Actually Loco you are WRONG on this. I read the entire Chicago Defender article. The Chicago Defender is a black newspaper and primarily supports Democrats.
Obama was VERY CLEAR about what he meant.
He wants our votes, but when it comes to giving us jobs and help....we will have to stand in line behind the African-American community.
I have always voted Democrat but I am not going to vote for a guy who has clearly stated that Hispanics can grow as long as we don't get in the way of the African-American community.
I want a President that is for ALL of us... I want a President that is going to help the hispanic community not hurt it.
If you want to read the entire article or review some of the other Obama articles you can go to the Chicago Defender website at
www.chicagodefender.com,
or you can go to the following website...
http://www.highbeam.com/Chicago+Defender/publications.aspx?pageNumber=10&date=200008
Delfina, I'd like to read the article you are refering to. What is the title? I cannot seem to locate it on Chicago Defender
Thanks!
Delfina,
First, on the article, The Defender doesn't have an archive covering that period. They haven archives covering some period during the '70s, which is odd unless there's a story behind it. Second, I couldn't find the story following that link. Third, you have to subscribe, give your credit card, and later cancel the "free trial." That's too much hassle to find an article from 2000 that's not getting any airplay beyond the rabid conservative fringe.
Ehh? "Fernando de Baca" doesn't sound like a white conservative to me. Am I missing something?