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Nancy Waterman

(6,407 posts)
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:03 PM Sep 2012

Why is no one talking about Romney's Hispanic comment

He said too bad his father wasn't actually a Mexican instead of just living there. it would have been so much easier to win. I found it incredibly offensive. it has hardly been mentioned in the coverage.


The Democratic National Committee also distributed separately a clip from the video in which Romney jokes that he would fare better in the election if he were Latino. Romney's father was born in Mexico.

"Had he been born of Mexican parents, I'd have a better shot of winning this," Romney said in the video tape.


http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/17/us-usa-campaign-romney-video-idUSBRE88G1H320120917?feedType=RSS&feedName=politicsNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Reuters%2FPoliticsNews+%28Reuters+Politics+News%29

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Why is no one talking about Romney's Hispanic comment (Original Post) Nancy Waterman Sep 2012 OP
It got lost in the 47% liberal N proud Sep 2012 #1
There is just so much... Xyzse Sep 2012 #2
It has been covered on MSNBC throughout the day today. n/t jenmito Sep 2012 #3
AND, "the Palestinians JanetLovesObama Sep 2012 #4
I hope it gets attention after the 47% comment cleduc Sep 2012 #5
Well, you have to admit he's right. Just look at all the former Presidents who have been Mexican-Am. spooky3 Sep 2012 #6
I think this 'Hispanic' comment was worse: muriel_volestrangler Sep 2012 #7
so... bloods vs crips Sep 2012 #12
It's the bit about "the nation is doomed" that is offensive (nt) muriel_volestrangler Sep 2012 #14
huh? bloods vs crips Sep 2012 #16
You don't find "if the Hispanic voting bloc becomes committed to the Democrats..we're in trouble as uppityperson Sep 2012 #19
why? bloods vs crips Sep 2012 #20
Except he didn't say the GOP would disappear. He said "we're in trouble as a party". They are in uppityperson Sep 2012 #22
obviously bloods vs crips Sep 2012 #23
Did the Democratic party disappear when they were in trouble? Why assume the Repubs would? The point uppityperson Sep 2012 #25
There's an alternative. qwlauren35 Sep 2012 #27
I agree his comments on Hispanics were worse. TheOther95Percent Sep 2012 #13
that really stood out for me. "we're in trouble as a Nation" if the hispanics vote?? progressivebydesign Sep 2012 #15
That WAS offensive. However, I'm wondering where the hell his birth certificate and passport are lebkuchen Sep 2012 #8
The poutrage is strong in this one! luvspeas Sep 2012 #9
His blather is such a target-rich environment that tblue37 Sep 2012 #10
One staggering gaff at a time, please. Grammy23 Sep 2012 #11
We are overwhelmed with riches when it comes to Rmoney comments. bemildred Sep 2012 #17
It was discussed first thing on CNN this morning TroyD Sep 2012 #18
With a candidate as tone-deaf, inept, and just plain fucking stupid as Romney, it sometimes ... 11 Bravo Sep 2012 #21
#ifonlyiweremexican is trending on twitter right now DesertRat Sep 2012 #24
Nobody cares about Mexicans. Cleita Sep 2012 #26
I disagree qwlauren35 Sep 2012 #29
Thank you for that because many just don't care. Cleita Sep 2012 #30
David Pakman talked about it on his show today TroyD Sep 2012 #28
Well then he wouldn't have qualified for his silver spoon entitlement to the Presidency cr8tvlde Sep 2012 #31
The Media can only handle one Mitten BooBoo at a time! Kteachums Sep 2012 #32
Lawrence O'Donnell is all over it. Iggo Sep 2012 #33

Xyzse

(8,217 posts)
2. There is just so much...
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:10 PM
Sep 2012

Kinda burried on the gaffes and offenses nowadays.

Thanks though! Hopefully it goes out maybe next week?

 

cleduc

(653 posts)
5. I hope it gets attention after the 47% comment
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:16 PM
Sep 2012

Not because it's less important or less offensive. But because it can chew up another news cycle that keeps Romney off message.

Then the media can get into kicking the can down the road on Israel

Then the media can get into his failure to understand dirty nukes, etc.

then whatever comes out this afternoon on the balance of the tape.

I hope the media keeps chattering for a week or two about this crap to help bury him and the GOP.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,322 posts)
7. I think this 'Hispanic' comment was worse:
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:28 PM
Sep 2012
if the Hispanic voting bloc becomes as committed to the Democrats as the African American voting block has in the past, why, we're in trouble as a party and, I think, as a nation.

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2012/09/secret-video-romney-private-fundraiser


So he's going to blame the nation being in trouble in the future on Hispanics and African Americans.
 

bloods vs crips

(17 posts)
12. so...
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:43 PM
Sep 2012

how exactly is it untrue? If the GOP loses a substantial segment of the Hispanic vote like they have with the black vote, the party is doomed.

 

bloods vs crips

(17 posts)
16. huh?
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 03:22 PM
Sep 2012

It's offensive that the Democratic opponent thinks the nation is worse off if the GOP doesn't exist?

Would you feel the country wouldn't be worse off if the Democratic Party disappeared?

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)
19. You don't find "if the Hispanic voting bloc becomes committed to the Democrats..we're in trouble as
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 05:10 PM
Sep 2012

a nation" offensive?

 

bloods vs crips

(17 posts)
20. why?
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 05:19 PM
Sep 2012

He thinks the GOP would disappear if the Hispanic vote goes the way of the black vote (which it would). Why would he NOT think it would damage the country? Frankly, if he didn't think this wouldn't he just become a Democrat?

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)
22. Except he didn't say the GOP would disappear. He said "we're in trouble as a party". They are in
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 05:32 PM
Sep 2012

trouble because they would lose to the Democrats.

 

bloods vs crips

(17 posts)
23. obviously
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 06:03 PM
Sep 2012

In trouble as a party is no different than disappearing. The point is, the GOP would have no impact on elections, which would make the Democrats the only game in town. If he didn't think that was a bad thing, he wouldn't be a Republican right now.

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)
25. Did the Democratic party disappear when they were in trouble? Why assume the Repubs would? The point
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 08:38 PM
Sep 2012

is they would have an impact but may not win as much as they would like.

qwlauren35

(6,148 posts)
27. There's an alternative.
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 09:51 PM
Sep 2012

The Republican party could choose to encourage diversity within the party with meaningful legislation that addresses the needs of the socioeconomically disadvantaged, and spurs job and economic growth within those communities.

That would give the Democrats a run for their money. The party could still be socially conservative (Ryan), pro free-enterprise (Romney) but still be more inclusive. Hispanics and African-Americans are socially conservative. If the party actually welcomed them, things would get VERY interesting.

But the bigots would have to die off first, and unfortunately, a new crop is being born, partly in reaction to the "unthinkable heresy" of a black president.

Bigots should have their own party. Too bad Republicans embrace them. And THAT's why I'm okay with them dying as a party.

TheOther95Percent

(1,035 posts)
13. I agree his comments on Hispanics were worse.
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 03:00 PM
Sep 2012

The Hispanic meme ties in with the mooching 47% segment. Hispanics, like African Americans, only vote for Democrats so they can get government benefits.

progressivebydesign

(19,458 posts)
15. that really stood out for me. "we're in trouble as a Nation" if the hispanics vote??
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 03:14 PM
Sep 2012

What a filthy, filthy, man.

lebkuchen

(10,716 posts)
8. That WAS offensive. However, I'm wondering where the hell his birth certificate and passport are
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:28 PM
Sep 2012

He was born in Mexico after all.

Then I'd like to see his last ten years of tax returns to prove he's been paying taxes. Wouldn't want to see him in that 47% he imagines himself NOT to be in.

luvspeas

(1,883 posts)
9. The poutrage is strong in this one!
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:32 PM
Sep 2012

I know what it's like to suffer!
1) 47% of the people in the U.S. don't like me cuz they're stupid!
2) People don't like me cuz I'm not Hispanic!
3) I didn't get any money from my daddy!
4) People want to take my money away so they can..EAT..and LIVE IN A HOME!
5) People want to take away my money so they don't have to pay more taxes!

WAH WAH WAH

tblue37

(65,408 posts)
10. His blather is such a target-rich environment that
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:36 PM
Sep 2012

it's hard to focus on all of his idiocies, so some get temporarily neglected--though I hope not for long!

Grammy23

(5,810 posts)
11. One staggering gaff at a time, please.
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 02:43 PM
Sep 2012

Don't worry, it will have its moment in the spotlight. Right now we're relishing his total trash of the Moochers...ie. the 47 % of us he is willing to write off.

As soon as the uproar dies down a little from the moocher thing, the Hispanic gaff will come to the front of the news. We have to be patient about these things.

Savor the moment and watch Mitt sink into the setting sun. Oh, and his little friend, Paulie, with him. Buh-bye, weasels. Don't let the screen door hit ya in the ass on your way out!!

TroyD

(4,551 posts)
18. It was discussed first thing on CNN this morning
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 03:43 PM
Sep 2012

Not sure where else it's been talked about because I haven't had the .t.v on since.

11 Bravo

(23,926 posts)
21. With a candidate as tone-deaf, inept, and just plain fucking stupid as Romney, it sometimes ...
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 05:30 PM
Sep 2012

becomes necessary to prioritize which clusterfuck to highlight. We'll get around to everything in time.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
26. Nobody cares about Mexicans.
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 08:44 PM
Sep 2012

Really, every time I try to compare their struggle, that of the underclasses, to other events in history even the most bleeding heart of liberals eyes usually glaze over.

qwlauren35

(6,148 posts)
29. I disagree
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 09:57 PM
Sep 2012

Mexican-American issues are not high on my list, but I care. Immigrants are critical to our nation's survival, and I hope that the Mexican-American community thrives just as any other immigrant group that has come here. I also think they are a critical voting bloc and stupid to ignore.

Cleita

(75,480 posts)
30. Thank you for that because many just don't care.
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 10:24 PM
Sep 2012

When a white or black man is beaten up by the police, people become outraged, but when it's a Mexican, no one hardly even notices, or maybe they make a remark that he's probably an undocumented alien and they move on.

cr8tvlde

(1,185 posts)
31. Well then he wouldn't have qualified for his silver spoon entitlement to the Presidency
Tue Sep 18, 2012, 10:32 PM
Sep 2012

I think he probably did not think ... of that...or much of anything else.

Pendejo.

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