An Asian-American perspective on Senator John McCain's campaign and his use of the racial slur 'gook'

*Update*

Wow, I didn't know my video would garner this much attention, but I'm very glad that a conversation has started around the subject matter. Thank you for your kind comments.

Here is the link to the article: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2000/02/18/MN32194.DTL
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91 responses // John McCain Hates Me // Video

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    thank you. well spoken.

    des10
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    Thanks for posting. It really is sad that a man who is so vengeful and bitter could become president.

    ClayCreature
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    that was great! it accurately represents the feelings of all minorities.

    div
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    Exceptionally well put.

    khromadjo
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    I am moved and humbled by this video. Your argument is presented with dignity and respect and needs to be heard countrywide.

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    Excellent post.

    huntre
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    John McCain is not only a doddering old idiot he is evil. I don't believe he likes anyone even himself. We can't allow this bigoted old man to be president.

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    Marilynn_Murray
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    hitlers back in power folks. it is so sad. they really want us to believe out of all the canidates who ran, we are left with him and obama? dont get me wrong. i'll vote for obama, hes been great so far. but really, what fucking choice do i have? sure dont want some fucking nazi in the white house.

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    globewatcher
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    We already have a Nazi in the White House. People just don't recognize it. McCain and Palin are just more obvious. I'm not absolutely sure any of them are smart enough to even realize it.

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    Marilynn_Murray
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    Wow... I didn't know that... I wonder if it would be the same if lets say Obama said.. I dunno red neck or cracker or something...? hmmm?

    iokua_2003
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    I'm sadly not surprised he would say such a thing. I've read on another comment that he was heard calling his wife the "c-word". Can anyone verify this?

    Byrontosaurus
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    @iokua.
    Obama can't even talk about lipstick without hell breaking loose. So Im sure if he uses a racial slur we will all hear about it. I promise.

    But he seems to have good character and given his past/background it would be odd for him to make racially driven insults....he is half cracker anyway :)

    rachelmaechel
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    post the link to that news article... if you can.

    iamajoey
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    iamajoey
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    countless.... years? is he still there?

    parisinla
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    RIGHT ON!

    My girlfriend is Chinese, and she is SO offended (as am I) that a bigot is even in the running...

    But alas, this is America, still racism is alive and kicking, though it's probably in its last throws.

    Good riddance!

    Maybe McCain will croak before the election even happens. That dudes OLD.

    A boy can dream!

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    onechance
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    I wish I could get his attention enough to hate me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    aJohnDoeHomeless
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    we watched this video again tonight and are both so impressed with the creator's clarity and purpose. Is is shameful that a bigot is running for president and it is shameful that we have one in the white house.

    MeganMcKenzie
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    It is a shame that a Asian American has to point out the obvious racism of the republican party. The republican party only wants the white male votes and the white female votes. If you look at the republican party you will only find a few Asians, Latinos, and Blacks. Which is why they are not talking about issues but about things to strike fear in the white majority. Everything they say about Obama is racist, but let any body say anything about Sarah Palin and they are sexist. DOUBLE STANDARD.

    kmajestic7
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    McCain is a culture less uneducated fool. McCain hates every one except very rich white men.

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    justright
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    John McCain may hate you, but I like you.

    Brendan_M
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    you know what's sad? i completely forgot that McCain had made this remark. glad you were able to articulate yourself so well.

    keeshii768
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    Very well spoken. Im surprised to hear anyone in the public eye like a politician use racial slurs. I can understand how McCain can feel, however. Old wounds leave deep scars. McCain was a prisoner of some pretty ruthless touturers. When you are done such a wrong by a particular race, that can happen. Like how some african-americans harbor hate against whites for slavery. ALTHOUGH, Use of that word in politics is COMPLETELY unacceptable.

    And addressing you, Kmajestic7, your post sounds like a angry, biased, left-wing response. While minorities are more liberal than conservative, the republican party dosent just cater to white people. It caters to business people, middle and lower class families, And you want double standards? Why dont you say something about the fact that the liberal media dragged the attendants of the RNC through the mud for having a good time the night before, but didnt say a damn thing about the DNC.

    Both sides are biased, so open your mind, or you can keep being as ignorent and beligerant and the republicans you hate so much.

    contemplation
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    #
    IT IS CLEAR Senator McCain was talking about the Viet Cong Soldiers (specifically only the war criminals that torched him & his fellow soldiers), as a select group of FEW individuals.

    That CLEARLY does not apply to Asian-Americans, other Asian people or anyone else in this WHOLE FREAKING WORLD.

    McCain does not hate you.
    Does that need to be repeated?

    Seriously, this is out of context and blown to hell and back.

    arcticspirit
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    this is what I'm talking about ..... this is scary ...... we live in a country that has so many races, cultures, religions, ect. ... we can't have a president that singles out ANYONE here in AMERICA ...... HE has hate, and that is understandable for what he has endured in his life, BUT, ask your-self do I want a HATEFUL president ?????????

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