Fred Thompson... unclear on the concept?

Fred insulting Cuban Refugees.

Cuban immigrants were once one of the most loyal group of Republican voters (not just of Hispanics, but even among all America).

Is it really the goal of the Republican party to alienate every last Hispanic voter? (For the non political-junkie, that is Fred Thompson who is leading the polls among Republicans in the presidential nomination race).

Unbelievable.

A prominant Republican attacking Cuban refugees is not smart.

You are missing the point Woiyo. This thread is about a political gaffe, not the issues behind it. The idea of running for president is to get votes... and pissing of an important group of voters-- especially a large, influential group of voters in a key swing state like Florida, is not a way to win an election or help your party.

There used to be a sizeable minority of Hispanic Americans who would vote Republican... and Cuban Americans were solidly Republican. This is changing dramatically because Republicans, although they keep saying they aren't against Hispanic Americans... keep saying and doing things to alienate them.

Things like this... and other recent statements like Gingrich saying that Spanish is a ghetto language and Tancrdo saying Miami is a third world city... alienate Hispanic voters. This angers even Hispanic Americans who are conservative.

Whatever your position on the issues is, one thing is clear.

A prominant Republican attacking Cuban refugees is not smart.

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A prominant Republican attacking Cuban refugees is not smart.

This is important to you because you are voting Republican? What is your concern exactly?

Brand X wrote:

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A prominant Republican attacking Cuban refugees is not smart.

This is important to you because you are voting Republican? What is your concern exactly?

I want the Democrats to win the election.

The Republicans are foolishly alienating Hispanic voters in swing states. This, in my view, is a good thing.

Thompson is not a candidate and should be considered irrelevant.

Gingrich is a disgraced politician looking to be relevant again and should be ignored.

Miami IS looking like a 3rd world City.

Republicans have demonstrated they are NOT the Party of "conservatives".

woiyo wrote:

Thompson is not a candidate and should be considered irrelevant.

Gingrich is a disgraced politician looking to be relevant again and should be ignored.

Miami IS looking like a 3rd world City.

Republicans have demonstrated they are NOT the Party of "conservatives".

Lets be honest here. Thompson is apparently running, even though he hasn't announced yet, so he is extremely relevant. Gingrich is a man of ideas, some good ones, but agreed, he has no chance in the race. To be honest, Miami, I probably agree although I haven't been there, but have no desire to go there either. But it isn't wise to offend Cubans that escaped Castro, as they have voted for Republicans. It is conceivable a terrorist could come from Cuba, but not nearly as likely as coming across the Mexican border. Republicans are not totally conservative, but at least are alot closer than the Democrats, so the Republicans are our only option right now. It is impossible to elect somebody that has all of your beliefs, never has been and never will be.

Agreed I think. I think Thompson will eventually have to come out into the open and take the arrows for all of his opinions on various issues. Then, the polls will show what his true potential may be. His opponents will be looking for any chink in his armor, thats for sure.

okie wrote:

Agreed I think. I think Thompson will eventually have to come out into the open and take the arrows for all of his opinions on various issues. Then, the polls will show what his true potential may be. His opponents will be looking for any chink in his armor, thats for sure.

He's the Great White Hype for the Republicans this cycle.

I think he has more chinks then armor itself...

Cycloptichorn

Cycloptichorn wrote:

okie wrote:

Agreed I think. I think Thompson will eventually have to come out into the open and take the arrows for all of his opinions on various issues. Then, the polls will show what his true potential may be. His opponents will be looking for any chink in his armor, thats for sure.

He's the Great White Hype for the Republicans this cycle.

I think he has more chinks then armor itself...

Cycloptichorn

If he were Black, would it make a difference? Why the racial reference?

Speaking as a Democrat... Fred Thompson would sure be fun to run against. The Republicans that scare me don't have a shot at winning the primary.

Lol, you guys...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116448/

Which, of course, is a parody of:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_White_Hope

Study up a bit and you'll see that there's no racism involved.

Cycloptichorn

Cycloptichorn wrote:

Lol, you guys...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116448/

Which, of course, is a parody of:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_White_Hope

Study up a bit and you'll see that there's no racism involved.

Cycloptichorn

Sure there is.

From the article...

"Acting as a lens focused on a racist society, The Great White Hope explores how segregation and prejudice created the demand for a "great white hope" who would defeat Johnson and how this, in turn, affected the boxer's life and career."

Shame on you.

You could have said "Great Hollywood Dope" to describe Thompson, but no, you decided to play the race card.

And you call yourself a "liberal"...Indeed!

woiyo wrote:

Cycloptichorn wrote:

Lol, you guys...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116448/

Which, of course, is a parody of:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_White_Hope

Study up a bit and you'll see that there's no racism involved.

Cycloptichorn

Sure there is.

From the article...

"Acting as a lens focused on a racist society, The Great White Hope explores how segregation and prejudice created the demand for a "great white hope" who would defeat Johnson and how this, in turn, affected the boxer's life and career."

Shame on you.

You could have said "Great Hollywood Dope" to describe Thompson, but no, you decided to play the race card.

And you call yourself a "liberal"...Indeed!

But, I didn't say 'the great white Hope,' I said 'the great white HYPE,' referring to the first link, which is a parody of the second one.

There's no race card. C'mon, you can do better than this.

Cycloptichorn

Cycloptichorn wrote:

woiyo wrote:

Cycloptichorn wrote:

Lol, you guys...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116448/

Which, of course, is a parody of:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_White_Hope

Study up a bit and you'll see that there's no racism involved.

Cycloptichorn

Sure there is.

From the article...

"Acting as a lens focused on a racist society, The Great White Hope explores how segregation and prejudice created the demand for a "great white hope" who would defeat Johnson and how this, in turn, affected the boxer's life and career."

Shame on you.

You could have said "Great Hollywood Dope" to describe Thompson, but no, you decided to play the race card.

And you call yourself a "liberal"...Indeed!

But, I didn't say 'the great white Hope,' I said 'the great white HYPE,' referring to the first link, which is a parody of the second one.

There's no race card. C'mon, you can do better than this.

Cycloptichorn

I never mentioned the word "HYPE" or HOPE". You did and even supplied the link to "HOPE". You threw out the "WHITE" and made it racial...not me.

Don't try to double talk your way out of this one and blame ME.

You were better off saying he is the GREAT HOLLYWOOD DOPE.

Especially since ALL the candidates so far are "White" (to varying degrees), any of them could be called what you called Thompson.

Liberal INDEED!!!!!

He's the Great White Hype for the Republicans this cycle.

I think he has more chinks then armor itself...

Cycloptichorn

Lol, you guys...

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116448/

Which, of course, is a parody of:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_White_Hope

Study up a bit and you'll see that there's no racism involved.