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My wife, who is Asian, had the following to say about Jeb Bush (Original Post) Godhumor Aug 2015 OP
I'm with your wife! leftofcool Aug 2015 #1
I'm pretty sure you should handle this through PM Renew Deal Aug 2015 #2
That legitimately made me laugh n/t Godhumor Aug 2015 #3
LOL! Yer just jealous! leftofcool Aug 2015 #4
lol Renew Deal Aug 2015 #6
yeah, me too. AngryAmish Aug 2015 #8
Ah....GOP outreach to minority communities! Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #5
Jeb: "I take it that's a 'no?'" hifiguy Aug 2015 #7
He should have been more specific if madville Aug 2015 #9
My partner, who is Hispanic, says the same thing about Trump! yardwork Aug 2015 #10
She shouldn't hold back. Tell him how she really feels sarge43 Aug 2015 #11
Jim Carey "Liar Liar" syndrome. tavernier Aug 2015 #12
My wife, who is Asian-American, said a similar thing about Jeb. robertpaulsen Aug 2015 #13
Stop sugar coating it OldRedneck Aug 2015 #14
I don't think he can. surrealAmerican Aug 2015 #15
Have I missed someone? left-of-center2012 Aug 2015 #16
yep! ejbr Aug 2015 #17
I am in awe of his ability to motivate voters like that. n/t jtuck004 Aug 2015 #18
My wife, who is Asian, cursed him out in her native language. Feeling the Bern Aug 2015 #19
I think Jeb was trying to say that the term "anchor babies" is not just about Mexicans. kelliekat44 Aug 2015 #20
No, he was saying it is more a problem with asians CBGLuthier Aug 2015 #28
.. Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #21
If he keeps digging that hole he's in he could end up in China LiberalElite Aug 2015 #22
Your wife is an excellent judge of character. lpbk2713 Aug 2015 #23
You don't have to be Asian to feel that way tblue Aug 2015 #24
Did he say something against Asians? NathanSharp Aug 2015 #25
So which group is left that hasn't been alienated by him? Generic Other Aug 2015 #26
I like your wife davidpdx Aug 2015 #27
Yeah, she picked that part up really quick Godhumor Aug 2015 #29
Asian-Americans voted for Obama over Romney with the same percentage as Hispanic-Americans. Bush is pampango Aug 2015 #30
 

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)
5. Ah....GOP outreach to minority communities!
Tue Aug 25, 2015, 05:18 PM
Aug 2015

They reached out and touched the Asian community yesterday.

Can you just feel the love?

madville

(7,412 posts)
9. He should have been more specific if
Tue Aug 25, 2015, 05:36 PM
Aug 2015

If he is referring specifically to Chinese birth tourism which is a real thing. He's not too quick, that one.

tavernier

(12,400 posts)
12. Jim Carey "Liar Liar" syndrome.
Tue Aug 25, 2015, 05:55 PM
Aug 2015

Suddenly all the world's politicians have been put under a spell to tell the truth.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
16. Have I missed someone?
Tue Aug 25, 2015, 07:31 PM
Aug 2015

The GOP has 'dissed off' Asians
Mexican/Hispanics
African-Americans
Women
Unions
Low income/middle income
Non-Christians
Megyn Kelly fans

 

Feeling the Bern

(3,839 posts)
19. My wife, who is Asian, cursed him out in her native language.
Tue Aug 25, 2015, 09:48 PM
Aug 2015

I choose not to repeat it, but someone as mousy as she is that doesn't have a hateful bone in her body, I was shocked.

Needless to say, she thinks he's an asshole.

CBGLuthier

(12,723 posts)
28. No, he was saying it is more a problem with asians
Wed Aug 26, 2015, 04:17 AM
Aug 2015

“What I was talking about was the specific case of fraud being committed, where there’s organized efforts, and frankly it’s more related to Asian people coming into our country having children in that organized effort, taking advantage of a noble concept, which is birthright citizenship,” he said.

Yeah, it does happen. Is it a big problem that will destroy America if unchecked?

No.

tblue

(16,350 posts)
24. You don't have to be Asian to feel that way
Wed Aug 26, 2015, 02:49 AM
Aug 2015

I'm part Asian and I was saying that when Jeb(!) was mute-to-wimpy about Trump's attacks on Mexican immigrants. I hope we'd all be appalled in support of disparaged fellow human beings no matter who they are and no matter who we are.

That said, good for your wife! Give her a from me.

Generic Other

(28,979 posts)
26. So which group is left that hasn't been alienated by him?
Wed Aug 26, 2015, 03:54 AM
Aug 2015

White pitbull owners who want to breastfeed at Olive Garden?

davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
27. I like your wife
Wed Aug 26, 2015, 04:16 AM
Aug 2015

My wife is Korean. I think your wife should teach my wife how to really cuss in English.

Godhumor

(6,437 posts)
29. Yeah, she picked that part up really quick
Wed Aug 26, 2015, 08:31 AM
Aug 2015

Pretty sure her cursing level in English is more advanced than mine.

pampango

(24,692 posts)
30. Asian-Americans voted for Obama over Romney with the same percentage as Hispanic-Americans. Bush is
Wed Aug 26, 2015, 09:20 AM
Aug 2015

just making sure that does not change.

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