Jeb Bush learned the hard way that the term "anchor babies" isn't only offensive to Latinos, but also to the Asian community.
The former Florida governor, while trying to defend and clarify his use of the term during a speech Monday at the border town of McAllen, Texas, said that it's "ludicrous" for Democrats to slam him for it, reports CNN, because "frankly, it's more related to Asian people."
"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 efforts taking advantage of a noble concept which is birthright citizenship," Bush told the crowd. "I support the 14th Amendment."
Bush should "immediately retract his statements and apologize to the Asian community for his insensitive behavior," said Democratic Sen. Brian Schatz of Hawaii, adding that the GOP presidential candidate's comments "regarding the children of Asian immigrants are derogatory and offensive."
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Stupid politicians, trying to dance around the problem, but stepping in the dog pile every time. It's either a problem or it isn't. Race and country of origin aren't at issue, are they? Just the concept of that if you come here and have a baby on U.S. soil, that child is an American. And following that, we allow parents to stay because it would be morally wrong not to.
ReplyDeleteIt's a practice that's not always in the best interests of the U.S. It points to the fact that we have immigration laws that don't work, and immigration law enforcement that's a worldwide joke.
Asians are a problem now? We get it, only vote Republican if you are white and male. That should work out just fine.
ReplyDeleteUh uh, Hey Bevis, Uh uh uh.. he said ANCHOR BABY..huh huh ha ha huh
ReplyDeleteYo, all you Richard Craniums out there - call it what it is!
ReplyDelete"Illegal Aliens" are lawbreaking non-resident non-citizens....lawbreaking = illegal; non-resident non-citizens = Aliens.....Doesn't matter what race!
"Anchor Babies" are children born in this country for the sole purpose of securing their parents residency in the US of A....babies = children born in this country; anchor = securing a place or position.....doesn't matter what race!
There are plenty more terms out there that are being danced around - let's call it what it is!
Bush doesn't have a shot.
ReplyDeleteI cannot believe how unpolished the "smart one" is. We should have stopped with Bush Senior, the only good one.
ReplyDeleteSo the asians are paying big bucks. I doubt many asians are on the government tit.
ReplyDelete2:18 - Ross Perot and half of the Republicans put an end to that.....Trump will do the same as an independent.....
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