Tag: immigration
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unsubtle bigotry from the right
This “parody” of ‘Feliz Navidad’ was posted on the Human Events blog last Friday. They’re getting free organ transplants this Christmas. They’re going to have anchor babies this Christmas. They’re going to scream “sí, se puede” this Christmas. Those illegals in my yard They’re going to spread bubonic plague this Christmas. They’re going to bring…
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there’s the truth, and then there’s THE TRUTH!
Lionel Hutz missed his calling. There’s plenty to go after McCain about — lumping him in with the Minutemen crowd is disingenuous at best. Critics are right to accuse the Obama campaign of race-baiting. The actual truth: McCain was villified by the right — including Rush Limbaugh — for sponsoring the Senate immigration bill with…
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The Politics of Fear and Loathing
While the Republican presidential candidates invoke Ronald Reagan’s name almost as much as they date drop 9/11, they seem to have learned nothing from the Great Communicator. Optimism is out — fear mongering is in. Witness Tom Tancredo’s bellicose campaign ad (ridiculously restricted to viewers 18-and-older by YouTube). His campaign slogan is just as ominous:…
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The Politics of Fear and Loathing
While the Republican presidential candidates invoke Ronald Reagan’s name almost as much as they date drop 9/11, they seem to have learned nothing from the Great Communicator. Optimism is out — fear mongering is in. Witness Tom Tancredo’s bellicose campaign ad (ridiculously restricted to viewers 18-and-older by YouTube). His campaign slogan is just as ominous:…
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Xenophobia and the Right
It’s their secret weapon in the upcoming presidential election. Some candidates, like McCain and Rudy, have largely resisted irrational bully mode when it comes to illegal immigration, but talk radio has spoken — loudly — and a desperate GOP is likely to follow. Hearing the passionate opposition, you’d assume the just-defeated “Dream Act” would’ve granted…
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Xenophobia and the Right
It’s their secret weapon in the upcoming presidential election. Some candidates, like McCain and Rudy, have largely resisted irrational bully mode when it comes to illegal immigration, but talk radio has spoken — loudly — and a desperate GOP is likely to follow. Hearing the passionate opposition, you’d assume the just-defeated "Dream Act" would’ve granted…
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