What was the “Deport Racism” group thinking?

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Anonymous wrote:If you are equating a clearly racist term like anchor baby with vanilla terms like courage and valor then you are clueless...or perhaps just really racist.

You kind of missed the point. Figures.

Nope. You think you are making a valid point, but you are not.

Sticking with your rationalization, there's nothing wrong with wetback, spic, chink, nigger, etc.

You can't carve out a special exception for anchor baby since anchor and baby when used separately are acceptable words. It doesn't work that way. It's a racist, derogatory term. Period.

I would never say the above terms, much less type them. Anchor baby is not in the above category. There is not debate about the acceptability of your words above. There is not debate that FU is a gross swear word. There is debate about anchor baby. It is a politicized term, and last I heard-it was actually acceptable in the United States for people to disagree over politics. The point is if we focus on parsing every word with nuance to the 9th degree we may end up not being able to 'talk' at all. Except in FUs, which I guess you don't find offensive. You seem very comfortable with the picking and choosing if you are the one doing it?

[Anonymous]

Here's something: Jeb was quoted in an interview saying he was a fan of Charles Murray and that his work shaped Jeb's views. Murray is widely regarded as promoting racist, stereotypical views (shrouded in good old fashioned faith based family values, natch).

Honestly, I don't dislike Jeb as much as Trump, Carson and Cruz (who are all uniformly crazy). Jeb comes across as more evolved and enlightened when compared to that group...but that's not saying much. Gentle suggestion: google Kasich. He's the most rational guy in the pack.

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Anonymous wrote:Jeb Bush? I mean you make it sound like they're doing it left and right. The leading Republican candidates spewing racist comments I mean.

Last place Jeb isn't anti-Latino...but he's anti-woman and anti-gay. And based on his policies in FL, I'm pretty sure he's anti-black and anti-poor.

Did you know that he abolished the state's labor department? And you want that guy in Washington? Keep him down in Flori-duh where he belongs.

You're pretty sure he's anti-black and anti-poor. he's anti woman and anti gay, just because you say so? Can you give examples of him 'spewing' statements that indicate that he's racist? thanks.

Dude, I'm at home with a sick kid and I need to get the house clean before the in-laws arrive next week, so I'm not going to drop everything to post links to Jeb's ridiculous policies that demonstrate that he is--wait for it--a republican. Abolishing the states labor department was a pretty big F you to the working class---and the working poor more specifically. You know who comprises the working poor in FL? Minorities and single moms. And you understand that he's anti-gay marriage and anti-abortion, right?

I never said Jeb was spewing racist remarks...I said the leading candidates were. Trump.

Nice back pedal. I would say be prepared to lose the next election. People just aren't buying the "I'm pretty sure..." paintbrush these days.

No back pedaling. I'm intrigued by your lack of awareness and basic commonsense...as well as your delusional belief that Jeb is a leading candidate. I realize that we just might lose the election. I've observed "the best and brightest" that red states have sent to the Hill for the past several years, so I understand that a sizeable portion of the electorate is either misinformed or easily manipulated into voting against their own economic self-interest.

Best of luck to you and Team Jeb. Remember when his own mother said she hoped he wouldn't run? It doesn't get much better than that.

I actually probably won't be voting for Jeb, but I'm sure he and his team appreciate your well wishes. It's early days in the campaign. Jeb is at a pivotal point. He may fade or surge. Most people would consider him the candidate 'annointed' by the Republican party, and in that sense 'leading' from the get-go. Most people consider Trump and Carson 'disruptors' just like Sanders is a 'disruptor'. And yes, they are leading candidates as well, of a disruptive part of the parties and they should be paid careful attention too. As to Jeb, he may not have the numbers, but he has enjoyed the backing. So, where are we. Oh yes--you said the "leading Republican candidates" spew "racist remarks". That's all I'm asking about. Not Republican policy you may disagree with but what the leading Republican candidates--whomever you choose to include--have spewed that is racist? because I've watched the debates, loosely followed the campaigns, and missed some kind of racist demagoguery that you stated is happening right and left.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's something: Jeb was quoted in an interview saying he was a fan of Charles Murray and that his work shaped Jeb's views. Murray is widely regarded as promoting racist, stereotypical views (shrouded in good old fashioned faith based family values, natch).

Honestly, I don't dislike Jeb as much as Trump, Carson and Cruz (who are all uniformly crazy). Jeb comes across as more evolved and enlightened when compared to that group...but that's not saying much. Gentle suggestion: google Kasich. He's the most rational guy in the pack.

This is a BS smear of Murray and I invite everybody to read his work and decide for themselves if he is a cartoon villain or a good person who is interested in a society that is benevolent for everybody. The rest of this comment, coming from an obvious TINA (There Is No Alternative to Hillary) is not worth addressing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:If you are equating a clearly racist term like anchor baby with vanilla terms like courage and valor then you are clueless...or perhaps just really racist.

You kind of missed the point. Figures.

Nope. You think you are making a valid point, but you are not.

Sticking with your rationalization, there's nothing wrong with wetback, spic, chink, nigger, etc.

You can't carve out a special exception for anchor baby since anchor and baby when used separately are acceptable words. It doesn't work that way. It's a racist, derogatory term. Period.

I would never say the above terms, much less type them. Anchor baby is not in the above category. There is not debate about the acceptability of your words above. There is not debate that FU is a gross swear word. There is debate about anchor baby. It is a politicized term, and last I heard-it was actually acceptable in the United States for people to disagree over politics. The point is if we focus on parsing every word with nuance to the 9th degree we may end up not being able to 'talk' at all. Except in FUs, which I guess you don't find offensive. You seem very comfortable with the picking and choosing if you are the one doing it?

There is no debate about the racist connotation of that term. Only you and a smattering of racists are defending it. Here's the litmus test: can you say that term to a latino's face? How about at the office? Or on the playground? No. The answer (of course) is no.

You sound like one of those "good Christians" who smugly tells their Jewish colleagues "Merry Christmas!"

Context matters. And there's no context where you can call a Latino in 2015 an anchor baby or say that into a microphone without being called a racist...unless, of course, you are a republican presidential candidate rallying the racist base.

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Anonymous wrote:It is similar to the "fuck the police" mantras. Lets just excuse lawlessness, for the sake of not offending any "brown" people. If anything, this video will have people voting for Trump more than ever. As much as I dislike him, if he is the frontrunner, I will. We do not need people breaking our laws, and then telling us to fuck off when we call them on it. It is obvious that their offspring are learning the same thing-anchor baby or not. And yes, they are nothing more than anchor babies.....not just the hispanic ones, but all of them.

OMG. Your racist rant and ridiculous attempt at justifying your hateful beliefs are precisely why I would feel like a failure if my kid grew up to be a republican. Thanks for your post--I can't wait to show it to my kids as it presents a great teachable moment.

Are you from the DC metro area? If so, what's your highest level of education? Just curious.

Just wondering if your third grader attends a school that is over 50% minority-in particular Hispanics. Move to Langley Park and get back to me. By the way-Ivy Educated with a PhD.

Oh, so it's okay to be a racist if you are an ivy educated white person living in Langley Park. Who knew?

Question: how does an ivy educated white person end up in Langley Park? Just curious what life choices prompted that. And wondering if your racism is a product of misplaced anger/disappointment?

For the record, I happen to like LP. Great restaurants.

My 8 year old understands why MoCo and PG have a thriving Latino population due to the politics and violence in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras over the last two decades. Do you?

If you lived in Langley Park I doubt you would say the population is "thriving". I'm surprised you set foot over there to get a taco. I live in Mclean-we are likely neighbors....and I am not white (how "racist" of you to assume that). You also make it seem like no one with an Ivy degree should live in LP-why? What is wrong with illegals and their anchor babies?

Why so much anger if you are living it up in McLean? And what has prompted your racist views and obsession with anchor babies?

As I said before, I like LP. And no, we are most certainly not neighbors...I'd never live in such an elitist, conservative area. I know two families who moved out of there in order to save their children from being raised in that bubble. It's not a healthy environment.

Neither is Takoma Park-but let's not digress....

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Jeb Bush? I mean you make it sound like they're doing it left and right. The leading Republican candidates spewing racist comments I mean.

Last place Jeb isn't anti-Latino...but he's anti-woman and anti-gay. And based on his policies in FL, I'm pretty sure he's anti-black and anti-poor.

Did you know that he abolished the state's labor department? And you want that guy in Washington? Keep him down in Flori-duh where he belongs.

You're pretty sure he's anti-black and anti-poor. he's anti woman and anti gay, just because you say so? Can you give examples of him 'spewing' statements that indicate that he's racist? thanks.

Dude, I'm at home with a sick kid and I need to get the house clean before the in-laws arrive next week, so I'm not going to drop everything to post links to Jeb's ridiculous policies that demonstrate that he is--wait for it--a republican. Abolishing the states labor department was a pretty big F you to the working class---and the working poor more specifically. You know who comprises the working poor in FL? Minorities and single moms. And you understand that he's anti-gay marriage and anti-abortion, right?

I never said Jeb was spewing racist remarks...I said the leading candidates were. Trump.

Nice back pedal. I would say be prepared to lose the next election. People just aren't buying the "I'm pretty sure..." paintbrush these days.

No back pedaling. I'm intrigued by your lack of awareness and basic commonsense...as well as your delusional belief that Jeb is a leading candidate. I realize that we just might lose the election. I've observed "the best and brightest" that red states have sent to the Hill for the past several years, so I understand that a sizeable portion of the electorate is either misinformed or easily manipulated into voting against their own economic self-interest.

Best of luck to you and Team Jeb. Remember when his own mother said she hoped he wouldn't run? It doesn't get much better than that.

I actually probably won't be voting for Jeb, but I'm sure he and his team appreciate your well wishes. It's early days in the campaign. Jeb is at a pivotal point. He may fade or surge. Most people would consider him the candidate 'annointed' by the Republican party, and in that sense 'leading' from the get-go. Most people consider Trump and Carson 'disruptors' just like Sanders is a 'disruptor'. And yes, they are leading candidates as well, of a disruptive part of the parties and they should be paid careful attention too. As to Jeb, he may not have the numbers, but he has enjoyed the backing. So, where are we. Oh yes--you said the "leading Republican candidates" spew "racist remarks". That's all I'm asking about. Not Republican policy you may disagree with but what the leading Republican candidates--whomever you choose to include--have spewed that is racist? because I've watched the debates, loosely followed the campaigns, and missed some kind of racist demagoguery that you stated is happening right and left.

Try googling Trump on you tube. Have you seriously not heard what he's said about Mexicans? Then perhaps you are lost. You see, you are posting in a thread about a video campaign that was created to combat his multiple racist attacks on Mexicans. 'Nuff said.

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Jeb was governor of FL on the heels of Clinton's presidency (with overlap at the end) at a time when the economy was strong. That made it rather easy for Jeb since FL's economy was in a good position.

Not many people understand the impact of some of his policies. After sitting in a full day meeting with folks from FL--including two elected officials (one liberal, one conservative)--I have a better understanding. The mess he made by doing something as monumental as doing away with the state department of labor is shocking. But you wouldn't understand--and why should you? I didn't until it came up in a meeting with FL folks who were stuck picking up the pieces of the clusterf%^*+ he left behind (on many levels).

Again, I don't hate him. I think he's better equipped than most of the other yahoos on the slate.

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"The U.S. has become a dumping ground for everybody else’s problems. [Applause] Thank you. It’s true, and these are the best and the finest. When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you. They’re not sending you. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."

That, for you is leading Republican candidates spewing racist remarks? OK. Thank you. You've answered my question.

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Anonymous wrote:Jeb was governor of FL on the heels of Clinton's presidency (with overlap at the end) at a time when the economy was strong. That made it rather easy for Jeb since FL's economy was in a good position.

Not many people understand the impact of some of his policies. After sitting in a full day meeting with folks from FL--including two elected officials (one liberal, one conservative)--I have a better understanding. The mess he made by doing something as monumental as doing away with the state department of labor is shocking. But you wouldn't understand--and why should you? I didn't until it came up in a meeting with FL folks who were stuck picking up the pieces of the clusterf%^*+ he left behind (on many levels).

Again, I don't hate him. I think he's better equipped than most of the other yahoos on the slate.

I'm pretty sure any governor's decisions are going to piss off someone and make some kind of mess. I am pretty sure I am tired of all credit or all blame being given to 'previous administrations' (can we retire that?)

I love Tony Williams. Does all credit for DCs continued growth go to him? I would say he left a strong hand, but its up to the next guy/gal to manage or mismanage it. He did turn our city around. Does anyone remember how pissed people were by the gentrification? Was Tony William's anti poor people (as was claimed vividly at the time by--I was in meetings too at the time and saw the ration different DC interest groups threw at him) or was he trying to give our city a fighting chance and tax base, so now we can build green low income housing from Sweden as we see in today's Post?

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"The U.S. has become a dumping ground for everybody else’s problems. [Applause] Thank you. It’s true, and these are the best and the finest. When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you. They’re not sending you. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."

That, for you is leading Republican candidates spewing racist remarks? OK. Thank you. You've answered my question.

I don't know if it is "racist", but it is pretty ignorant to suggest that "Mexico" -- by which I assume he means the government -- is not only "sending" people to the USA, but specifically "sending that have lots of problems". He is clearly implying that the immigrants from Mexico are all or nearly all people with problems such as drugs, crime, and rape, which is factually inaccurate. Immigrants with those problems are very much in the minority and not representative of the larger group.

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[quote=Anonymous]Should we remove all analogies from.the English language? "me hungry" " you go". Grunt. Grunt. Once you have scrubbed everything, thats what will be left.
You should read The Wonderful O by James Thurber..Its very short. You could tackle it in an afternoon. Its about what happens when we start eliminating expression arbitrarily . In the case of Wonderful.O, all Os are removed because the pirate captain's mom fell through a porthole that reminds him of 'Os'. So you would be happy: "Anchor baby" would be out. So would "love" "valor" "courage " and "hope". Me go now.

This will be our future if we are not careful-Fuck the PC police!!!! I'm American and FOR FREE SPEECH! If the Anchor Babies and their illegal baby mamas and daddies don't like it, they can leave. Do not come here breaking laws and then expect us to walk on eggshells around you. Trump or Carson 2016!
https://youtu.be/EaPaLCuXjT8

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"The U.S. has become a dumping ground for everybody else’s problems. [Applause] Thank you. It’s true, and these are the best and the finest. When Mexico sends its people, they’re not sending their best. They’re not sending you. They’re not sending you. They’re sending people that have lots of problems, and they’re bringing those problems with us. They’re bringing drugs. They’re bringing crime. They’re rapists. And some, I assume, are good people."

That, for you is leading Republican candidates spewing racist remarks? OK. Thank you. You've answered my question.

I don't know if it is "racist", but it is pretty ignorant to suggest that "Mexico" -- by which I assume he means the government -- is not only "sending" people to the USA, but specifically "sending that have lots of problems". He is clearly implying that the immigrants from Mexico are all or nearly all people with problems such as drugs, crime, and rape, which is factually inaccurate. Immigrants with those problems are very much in the minority and not representative of the larger group.

I agree that it is clumsily worded, attention grabbing and that he sought to further clarify after. That being said, I agree with what you started off with. The assertion was that leading Republican candidates are spewing racist comments right and left. I see Republican candidates discussing leading issues that are incredibly controversial and difficult to discuss in our country, some artfully, some not so much. I would call that the political process, not 'spewing racist remarks'.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Here's something: Jeb was quoted in an interview saying he was a fan of Charles Murray and that his work shaped Jeb's views. Murray is widely regarded as promoting racist, stereotypical views (shrouded in good old fashioned faith based family values, natch).

Honestly, I don't dislike Jeb as much as Trump, Carson and Cruz (who are all uniformly crazy). Jeb comes across as more evolved and enlightened when compared to that group...but that's not saying much. Gentle suggestion: google Kasich. He's the most rational guy in the pack.

Obama was quoted as praising his former minister in Chicago, Rev. Wright, who had said some rather racist things (and other highly objectionable things). I didn't hold that against Obama and in fact voted for him twice.

[Anonymous]

A simple solution would be for everyone to get a pair of these-it is scary that we are unable to have a dialogue these days, for fear of offending someone. If someone breaks the law, I honestly do not give a shit if I offend them.....



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