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.

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.

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."

Emphasis added.  Or, "they'll vote for McCain because they're racist just like me."

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."

Soon...in a few years...whites may be a minority in a few states here and there.  But still, <strike>sadly</strike> ironically (for the future majority), they probably will maintain their status as the economical bottom.

I don't know what is going on oversees, but a child as young as a toddler can be deemed racist even when avoiding foreign foods.   Seems a little extreme.

While this is true, "Report: Vast Majority of African American and Latino Middle-Class Families Are on Shaky Financial Ground," I think my statement holds more true. I mean, to not include Whites in the study almost implies only Blacks and Latinos are having problems.  But, I see where they are going with this; Latinos and Blacks are being hit harder statistically. 

"I think one of the things that I noted in the report was how much of whatever assets African Americans and Latinos have are tied up with whatever equity they have in their homes, as opposed to any other kind of assets, whether it’s cash in the bank or stocks or bonds or whatever, but that essentially the wealth that exists in black and Latino America is basically the wealth in the equity of their houses, right?"

But, isn't it funny (even sad), that in a downed economy such as we are experiencing now, we still find away to say that we are more shortchanged than everyone else?

Someone over at MichelleMalkin.com, is leaving California in the hopes for a more whiter pasture.  I am sure most of California won't miss you.

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The latest pride and national bandwagon award goes to Corona and their attempt to alcoholize Latinos. 

Right on...Rah-Rah!  Corona! Latinos!!!  "...que linda la botella."  Yeah.

I actually wanted to title this entry "Sometimes, It's the White Liberals Who Get on My Nerves" but since I am not certain of this guy's race - although I venture to say he's most likely white - I'll edit myself for accuracy's sake.

Part of the problem is that some white liberals carry with them racist attitudes and they end up bubbling up in the weirdest of places.  And it's usually the weirdest of places because, unlike other non-liberal whites, they try not to sound act or be racist.  Which is a good thing.  Having good intentions is 90% of the way there.

But you have to cringe when you read entries that start like this one:

Wow, We Nominated The Black Guy

"The Black Guy"?  Barack Obama has been trying his best to get past race or at least try to make race as irrelevant as possible.  He has shown, smarts, charisma, resilience, and an uncanny ability to inspire people.  Even Mr. Latino Pundit himself is an Obamaniac.  And now that he has all but won the Democratic nomination for President he's "the Black Guy."

I thought it was a poor choice of words but then there's this little nugget here.

For quite some time, the Democratic Party struggled with a "loser" image nationally. Given its minority heavy, downtrodden heavy, freaks and geeks membership, it isn't a huge secret how it developed that negative brand. . .  A shift of electoral power toward the Democratic Party actually means a broad shift toward more pluralistic control of our government. The minorities, the downtrodden, and the freaks and geeks are taking over.

So, being a Latino automatically lumps you with the "downtrodden," the "freaks," and the "geeks."  And you're born with a "loser" image too!!  But that's OK because we're "taking over."  Good grief!

I never thought of myself as a freak, for being a Latino, that is.  The verdict still out on other stuff.  And I never wanted or expected to "take over" anything.  I'll leave that to Pinky and the Brain.  The only thing I've ever wanted, expected, and demanded - and will continue to do so - is the opportunity to do the best I can with my God-given skills.  That's all.  I find this whole thing unintentionally insulting, but insulting nonetheless.

And this is a guy who likes us!

Like the old Prego commercial: “It’s in there.”

He tested the DNA of his relatives, along with some of the parishioners at Albuquerque’s St. Edwin’s Church, where he works. As word got out, others in the community began contacting him. So Sanchez expanded the effort to include Hispanics throughout the state.

Of the 78 people tested, 30 are positive for the marker of the Cohanim, whose genetic line remains strong because they rarely married non-Jews throughout a history spanning up to 4,000 years.

I don't know what is wrong with some Latinos - I embrace my mix, how 'bout you?   I'm not asking anyone to don a kippah, but just acknowledge that if it wasn't for those genes some of you wouldn't be here today.

One thing that I don't promote is racism in any shape or form.  I believe that we should embrace and accept our differences and then go home; harboring ill will towards others is just not healthy, balanced or acceptable in the great scheme of things.

I write the above for anyone who may misinterpret, misunderstand, or misuse some of my posts on this area; for any one who may see the next link as a contradiction; for anyone who may not value a paradox.

Stuff White People Like:  a satire, or soft racism? I don't know; but it is sure damn good.

UPDATE:  I just had the thought that it would be great if they would put up some sister sites:  Stuff Hispanic People Like, Stuff Black People Like.  There would then be some sure controversy, as I can think up quite a few stereotypical things to  list.  Ha!

If you rant and rave about you being Latino or the Afro-Latino connection, then you have to accept your WHITE heritage as well.

European coloni(z)ation of Latin America resulted in a dramatic shift from a native American population to a largely mixed one, a genetic study has shown.  It suggests male European settlers mated with native and African women, and slaughtered the men.

 

Look at what Wonkette says concerning Argentinian teenagers in their town, who filmed a weird looking figure while sitting around talking.

This sidling wicket goblin, who is terrorizing Argentinian Mexicans, made one teenager "so scared after seeing that thing that we had to take him to the hospital."...Hmm... a hobbit gnome terrorizing illegals? This is no mystery at all.

Argentina is not in Mexico, so they are not Mexican.  Illegals?  They are illegal in their own country?!?  ....Smack!

I smelled a rat after I read too many headlines and refused to support any other book, any news, any interview, any book, any article, any columnist...any'ting.

It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine
Salt'n'Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine
Hanging pictures on my wall
Every Saturday, "Rap Attack," Mr. Magic, Marley Marl
I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped
Smoking weed and bamboo, sipping on private stock
Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack
with the hat to match
Remember Rappin' Duke? "Duh-ha, duh-ha"
You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far
Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight
Time to get paid, blow up like the ("World Trade")
Born sinner, the opposite of a winner
Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner
Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri
Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starsky
I'm blowing up like you thought I would
Call the crib, same number same hood, it's all good
Uh, and if you don't know, now you know, nigga

                                 -  B.I.G.

As a soon to be Dad, I don't want to walk around as a grande ingoramous.   Thanks to Megan, over at Anti-Racist Parent, I am more well educated on the current subtle racist conceptions and attitudes people share in a seemingly innocent area.

Many, if not most indigenous and people of color communities around the globe wear their babies. From the continents of Asia, the Americas and Africa, indigenous women from ancient times wore their babies, mostly so that they could get back to the daily chores of life while taking care of their young. Babywearing was practical. So practical in fact, that on those continents, it is considered an act of the lower, poor classes. After all, wealthy women had people to do their chores for them, including carrying and taking care of their babies.

And it’s that fact that makes the whole babywearing movement in the U.S. so interesting. The babywearing community is mostly white and upper middle class to upper class and they better be...Many of these babywearing communities have the nasty little habit of fetishizing/exoticizing their practice. Without irony they post pictures of “traditional” babywearing across the globe and oooh and ahhh and say how cute. I even came across one post with a mama proudly and excitedly sharing how and Asian older man commented on her Asian style babywearing and according to her, he even said it in a “cute accent”.

Hispanic Vote - Black Vote = White Vote.  Interesting, but too monolithic and simplistic.

(Img via CultureKitchen)