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I don't see how this is not an insult to people who are identified as "Hispanic". Why isn't it considered an insult to whites to select a white person for vice president? Are Hispanics some sort of sub-species of humans, that their self worth and reputations are molded by the actions of white people?
“I think it would be an insult to the Hispanic community to choose Senator Rubio if the thinks that that is somehow—if Governor Romney thinks that’s sort of a get-out-of-jail-free card for all of the things and the positions that he’s taken,” Mr. Axelrod said.
David Axelrod seems to think that nominating Sen. Marco Rubio would translate to an insult to Hispanics. First of all, the term Hispanic encompasses every one from Cubans, to Venezuelans, to Mexicans to Peruvians, and the Portuguese and Spaniards.
If you are a Hispanic person, in Axelrod's world view, you were probably doing just fine, then suddenly your a lesser person because some white guy chose a Hispanic running mate, for VP? Does Axelrod think so little of your intelligence and character, that you are like a herd animal who votes based upon skin color or ethnicity?
Does Axelrod think Romney could buy off white voters by selecting a white running mate? Of course not, white people are thoughtful, analytical individuals, and vote for candidates based on substantive reasoning, not mindless emotions.
Most hispanics in the nation will probably be offended if Sen. Rubio is selected as the GOP Vice Presidential candidate. There's not much affection across-the-board for Cuban Americans and their (generally) Right Wing stance (as a group). I don't see Axelrod's comments as an insult to that wider community and I think he was wise to say why he felt the way he does. He's an astute campaigner who's managed two successful Presidential campaigns.
I don't see how this is not an insult to people who are identified as "Hispanic". Why isn't it considered an insult to whites to select a white person for vice president? Are Hispanics some sort of sub-species of humans, that their self worth and reputations are molded by the actions of white people?
“I think it would be an insult to the Hispanic community to choose Senator Rubio if the thinks that that is somehow—if Governor Romney thinks that’s sort of a get-out-of-jail-free card for all of the things and the positions that he’s taken,” Mr. Axelrod said.
David Axelrod seems to think that nominating Sen. Marco Rubio would translate to an insult to Hispanics. First of all, the term Hispanic encompasses every one from Cubans, to Venezuelans, to Mexicans to Peruvians, and the Portuguese and Spaniards.
If you are a Hispanic person, in Axelrod's world view, you were probably doing just fine, then suddenly your a lesser person because some white guy chose a Hispanic running mate, for VP? Does Axelrod think so little of your intelligence and character, that you are like a herd animal who votes based upon skin color or ethnicity?
Does Axelrod think Romney could buy off white voters by selecting a white running mate? Of course not, white people are thoughtful, analytical individuals, and vote for candidates based on substantive reasoning, not mindless emotions.
No, they are not insulted, but it is sweet you pretend to be insulted on their behalf
Most hispanics in the nation will probably be offended if Sen. Rubio is selected as the GOP Vice Presidential candidate. There's not much affection across-the-board for Cuban Americans and their (generally) Right Wing stance (as a group). I don't see Axelrod's comments as an insult to that wider community and I think he was wise to say why he felt the way he does. He's an astute campaigner who's managed two successful Presidential campaigns.
I think that Axelrod doesn't know what Hispanic person he would have to push into the Obama campaign in case the Republicans should do so.
Have the Democrats guaranteed Biden a return engagement? Maybe I missed that part, but the Dems really are depending on the Hispanics for their return engagement.
The Obama Machine wholly and completely believes that its core supporters are stupid. Because of this, they can freely make these types of comments without being held accountable. I guess that means that his supporters actually are stupid, because he's right, they won't hold him accountable for questioning their intellect.
Most hispanics in the nation will probably be offended if Sen. Rubio is selected as the GOP Vice Presidential candidate. There's not much affection across-the-board for Cuban Americans and their (generally) Right Wing stance (as a group). I don't see Axelrod's comments as an insult to that wider community and I think he was wise to say why he felt the way he does. He's an astute campaigner who's managed two successful Presidential campaigns.
Cubans are also seen as having an "I'm better than you" persona over other hispanics because of their castilian blood. The only hispanics that are more arrogant and racist would be the argentines. I've personally known cuban americans in my life. I found them to be immensely proud of their cuban heritage, spoke fluent spanish and very personable. But they sometimes can come across as arrogant at first encounter. My first contact with one was in the late 80s when I was job hunting. He asked me if I spoke spanish. when I asked him if he spoke spanish, he was eager to tell me that he was" "cuban"- not "mexican" - the predominant kind of texas hispanic. It was the way that he said it, like he was insulted that someone would even think that he was of mex descent.
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