The Root Asks: Does Paul Ryans Black Ex-Girlfriend Matter?
As reported on Twitter by CNN’s Pete Hamby, Ryan said he has a black sister-in-law, but perhaps even more interesting, his “college sweetheart” was African American.
So here is the million-dollar question: Is the fact that Ryan has dated interracially a noteworthy detail to consider when analyzing his politics and policies?
or years Lou Dobbs was the face of the anti-illegal-immigration crusade. As a result of his seeming obsession with the issue, he became in the eyes of many the face of xenophobia and racism, not to mention public enemy No. 1 of Mexican immigrants. There’s just one hitch to this narrative: Dobbs is married to a Mexican-American woman, meaning that he is the father of Mexican-American children. (His Mexican-born mother-in-law even lives with his family.)
When I discovered this I was surprised, and not for the reasons you may think. While I was somewhat surprised to learn of his wife’s heritage, given his own politics on issues that overwhelmingly affect a community of which she is a member, I was even more surprised that I’d never heard him mention it on his program or prominently in interviews. He certainly didn’t hide it, but my point is, if anyone could have benefited from a “But my best friend — in fact, my wife — is Latina, so I can’t be bigot” defense, it was Dobbs, and yet he chose not to hide behind that.
Certainly, having a relationship with someone of a different race does not automatically make someone more racially sensitive and enlightened.
Yes, it matters, in this sense; what on earth does Paul Ryan have to defend himself against? Where was it stipulated that Ryan was ever a racist? This entire essay is flawed from the outset in it’s premise.
2012-08-21 13:52:55
Source: http://teapartywire.com/blog/2012/08/21/the-root-asks-does-paul-ryans-black-ex-girlfriend-matter/
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“Certainly, having a relationship with someone of a different race does not automatically make someone more racially sensitive and enlightened.” I disagree, isnt that exactly what it makes them? I feel that your association of the crusade against illegal immigration with racism is very misleading. Im most certainly not racist or even dis-associated with the pain felt by our latin neighbors who want to move here; However I dont feel the borders should be left open for anyone. No other countries in the world have open borders or offer amnesty, and theres good reason.
What does racism have to do with illegal immigration? NOTHING! I see more racism from the libtards and ignorant media people than anywhere. Good luck with that fail thought process. It doesn’t work anymore. Obama is not going to win re-election because of his destruction of American values and lack of brain & action power to do the right thing. He is the largest failure this country has ever manufactured.
If you honestly believe and think of Barack Obama as the largest failure this country has ever manufactured, you are a massive idiot, just like most of America. You also have no grasp on the history of the United States. Your citizenship should be revoked for being so stupid. You should stop spouting talking points from your teabagging master because it makes you look inept when trying to form coherent statements. Pick up a history book. Hell, pick up any book and learn something. I am so sick of baggers bagging Obama because he is black. If you are not a part of the 1% (and I know you are not), you have no business supporting Republicans.
Pfft no one is bagging Obama because of his skin colour. If you think that you shouldn’t be insulting other people’s intelligence…
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