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By David Edwards
Thursday, January 26, 2012 22:43 EST
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney says he doesn’t coordinate with the super PACs that support him, but apparently he doesn’t coordinate with himself either.
During the CNN-hosted debate in Florida on Thursday, the former Massachusetts governor couldn’t remember an ad attacking Newt Gingrich, even though he approved it and his campaign paid for it.
“You’ve had an ad running that says Speaker Gingrich calls Spanish the language of the ghetto,” CNN moderator Wolf Blitzer told Romney.
“I haven’t seen the ad,” Romney replied. “I’m sorry I don’t get to see all the TV ads. I don’t know. Did he say that?”
“No,” Gingrich objected. “I said we want everybody to learn English; I didn’t use the word Spanish. … So I would say that as much as Gov. Romney doesn’t particularly like my use of language, I found his deliberate distortion equally offensive.”
“I doubt that’s my ad,” Romney insisted. “But we’ll take a look and find out. There are a bunch of ads out there that are being organized by other people.”
In fact, Blitzer did return to the subject after a few other questions.
“We just double-checked and it was one of your ads,” Blitzer explained. “It’s running here in Florida on the radio, and at the end you say, ‘I’m Mitt Romney and I approved this ad.’”
While Romney had the support of the Republican audience for a large part of the night, that tidbit of information was met with groans and boos.
“Let me ask the Speaker a question,” Romney spoke up, trying to salvage the moment. “Did you say what the ad says or not? I don’t know.”
“It’s totally out of context,” Gingrich said.
“Oh, OK, he said it,” Romney interrupted. “Let’s take a look at what he said.”
In a 2007 speech, Gingrich did say that bilingual education should be replaced “with immersion in English so people learn the common language of the country and they learn the language of prosperity, not the language of living in a ghetto,” according to a fact check from The Washington Post.
Gingrich had not specifically used the word “Spanish,” but it was widely perceived to be aimed at Spanish speakers. The Georgia Republican eventually apologized for creating “a bad feeling within the Latino community.”
http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2012/01/26/romney-forgets-attack-that-he-approved/
Watch this video from CNN, broadcast Jan. 26, 2012.
"The Language of the Ghetto Eh'???"By David Edwards
Thursday, January 26, 2012 22:43 EST
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A docu-series exploring Latino identity in the U.S. and abroad. Historical and present day issues of racism, colorism and social consequences of a color complex among Latinos. by Dash Harris. http://youtu.be/7lxKIqWXJIsA docu-series exploring Latino identity in the U.S. and abroad. Historical and present... more
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On this month, 498 years ago:
Vasco discovered that the village of Quarequa was stained by the foulest vice. The king’s brother and a number of other courtiers were dressed as women, and according to the accounts of the neighbours shared the same passion. Vasco ordered forty of them to be torn to pieces by dogs. The Spaniards commonly used their dogs in fighting against these naked people, and the dogs threw themselves upon them as though they were wild boars or timid deer. The Spaniards found these animals as ready to share their dangers as did the people of Colophon or Castabara, who trained cohorts of dogs for war; for the dogs were always in the lead and never shirked a fight.
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(Note: This video is in Spanish, no subtitles)
So with 'Captain America: The First Avenger' doing well in the US Box Office and expecting to do well abroad, you think there will be regional parodies? Well this is one of them from Central America made by comedy team PuuuYA! web.
Video from YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTkp9k9tMog(Note: This video is in Spanish, no subtitles)
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Watch Tom Hanks inexplicably co-host a weather report on Univision's Spanish-only “Despierta America” show. Maybe it was the short skirts or the hot weather in "Nuevo York" that sent him over the edge? Either way it's entertaining.Watch Tom Hanks inexplicably co-host a weather report on Univision's Spanish-only... more
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Did you know there are really loving and friendly people in serious dangerous gettos? I took a chance with my life to get this interview. I asked the family for permission to interview them. Way in the back part of santo domingo where tourist never go. I went there to see how the people live. What a fantastic experience and vibe I caught on tape and what a million dollar view they had. It was all females. They said the fathers and brothers were all killed. The people were so friendly and nice I almost stayed the night. They offered me to stay but i was scared so afterwards in a hour I left. Here is the story and vibes captured for the first time on tape. They said white people or tourist have never been here way in the back. cheak it out travelindaveDid you know there are really loving and friendly people in serious dangerous gettos?... more
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The lights of life seem to shine most brilliantly when they illuminate adventure. Don Quixote, man of La Mancha, is a man who is fed up with the cheap track lighting of reality. He seeks the bright big time lights of knight errantry. A world he discovers through total immersion in the realm of renaissance literature. Who’s to say if he has what it takes? Does it take the man or his mind to make a knight errant?
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According to Melissa, she enjoys the Spanish language and is excited that her son is learning the language in a Spanish class, but the Pledge, in her opinion, should be off limits.
"I just feel that it's wrong, that he'll have to say the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America in Spanish. That's not how it should be taught. That has nothing to do with the Spanish language," she said.
Officials with Edmond Public Schools declined to give us an on-camera interview, but said that Melissa's son was going to receive a zero for the project.
However, after thinking about for it few hours, officials with the district changed their minds and are now offering the student another assignment.
"There are poems, lyrics, and great writes that she could have chosen that emphasize the Spanish culture and to teach our children, why the Pledge of Allegiance," said Taggart.
http://www.kfor.com/news/local/kfor-news-parent-angry-pledge-spanish-story,0,7139393.story
http://www.news9.com/Global/story.asp?S=13407917
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A podcast on Real Life Super Heroes (RLSH) based in the San Francisco Bay Area. This was Super Group's first podcast, enjoy.
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Para que los mexicanos en California se asimilen mas pronto a la cultura estadounidense el gobernador de California Arnold Scharzenegger dice que deberian de abandonar los canales de TV en espanol.
Es un consejo para que adapten las costumbres de USA.
Que piensa Ud?
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Victoria Frances is famous Spanish artist who works in the Gothic style. Her paintings depict young women suffering from love to obsession of vampires. Artist collection from Venetian carnival scene includes 3 collections Favole, book Angel wings, Favole portfolio, El corazon arlene, a collection of sketches. Here are the best Victoria paintings.
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Ok. I know its in spanish. But, if you understand the language, you should read it. This is what I write, and hope you enjoy it!!!
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Spain striker Fernando Torres has captured the hearts of the locals at the European champions' training base in Potchefstroom.
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“Diary of a MAD American”
I don’t speak Spanish, French, or Mandarin
I AM AN AMERICAN
Why wasn’t I prepared for the influx of my foreign brothas & sistas?
Why didn’t my country prepare me?
Learning a Foreign Language holds Tuition...While ESL is offered Free?
Why am I unemployed & QUALIFIED?
Being directed by someone less qualified & EMPLOYED!
I’m qualified…fulfill all requirements…& still it’s not enough, I have years of experience & EDUCATION who’d think I’d be unemployed 3 years after Graduation…
Giving back to my Country…..
What has my Country done for me?
I AM AN AMERICAN….Can’t you see?
I make Windmills, own a Small business, or even have a Farm…”Just live and Let Live” is no longer an option.
What happens to me? US? The ones who see the change and feel the pinch?
I AM AN AMERICAN
I don’t speak Spanish, Mandarin, or French
Foreign Owned Dollar Stores, Real Estate, Delicatessen, Restaurants are opening Left & Right
What’s gonna happen to my business? I can’t go out without a fight
I AM somebody…Last I checked
I AM AN AMERICAN…Why do I feel like a reject?
Pakistan, Taliban, Afghanistan…WARS-
In the Heart of NEW YORK CITY, Worlds’ Greatest Tours
Surrounded by This One & That One..Everywhere you turn
This Country..This City was built by Foreign, Cultured Hands, No PROBLEM..My FRIEND but,
I AM AN AMERICAN, Where do I FIT IN?
I don’t speak Spanish, French, or Mandarin
My Child is dealing with Obesity Issues, Violent Video Games…growing up too fast; at NINE years old, her cell phone minutes don’t last
My teenager is coping with cyber bullying, drugs, and responsibilities of SEX
My eldest child can’t afford to go to school and still hasn’t learned how to invest
I AM AN AMERICAN
I don’t speak Spanish, French, or Mandarin
It doesn’t matter whether I am BLACK or WHITE, I’m feeling left out of my countries NEW FLIGHT.
Times are tough…Dealing with Personal Stuff:
-Not Married…Is it too Late for me?,. even dating is a JOB…don’t you agree?
-I want kids…can’t have any of my own, want to adopt, but can’t afford to bring one home
-My marriage is declining
-My children can’t stop whining
-Racking up in DEBT
-Can’t afford to feed my pet
-Pay my bills, or save my home
-My parents are in their Golden Years, have to go back to work, NO Pension, NO Security…Where do they go?
They are AMERI CANS; they don’t speak Spanish, French, or Mandarin
Where do they Fit In?
This is the Computer AGE, but what happened to the 1st Stage?
If something happens to computers, we’ll all become imbeciles
If you REALLY want to get your DEGREE, take it from me, College isn’t the place to be
The TRADE you LEARN is how you EARN; who you KNOW is how you GROW
I AM AN AMERICAN
I don’t speak Spanish, French, or Mandarin
I don’t know where I belong
I don’t know where I fit in
I lost EVERYTHING I have due to Fire, Flood, or Tornado…you see?
I have to start over…my life, my family
PAIN is PAIN...no matter what the degree
Things may be o.k. for you, but they’re horrible for me
I AM AN AMERICAN….can’t you see?
When I pick up the phone to take care of business
I’m pressing a thousand buttons or speaking to someone who doesn’t speak English
I’m looking older & older, Day by Day, not because I’m old, because I can’t PLAY.
America is the land of the Bold, Beautiful, & Free, so why does it feel like everyone else is “playing” without me?
I am a Teacher, Parent, Leader, and give back to my Country- I’m not wealthy or Famous, but I SHOULD BE…
My beautiful country thrives on Gossip, Sports, Movies, & The great Debate
Some of the things I truly hate:
Everything is Everything, And Everything is O.K.
-Jessica Simpson doesn’t brush her teeth?
-Tiger Woods….a playa?
-Uncensored cursing/sex on primetime television
-Cartoons are even teaching our kids how to curse
-Reality shows are as real as the growing dollar bill
-Same Actors over & over again….GIVE a starving actor a chance
-When you’re bad, you’re good and when you’re good, you’re Invisible
-If you write a thousand letters for help, you never get a response, but if you’re dying of a non reversible illness, you write 1 letter and get ALL your prayers answered
-OPRAH is leaving ABC, what are we going to do? 4pm channel 7 is nothing without her. “O” we love you
-Wild Deers, Bears, (Ra)Coons, & Possums are my neighborhoods new stray pets, we’ve invaded their habitats, & what about free healthcare and support for OUR Citizens & VETS?
I wish I could erase the bad memories of the past…”it could only make you stronger”….but the encouragement doesn’t last
I need something BIGGER…. Something….BETTER
I need food for my soul…nothing dry…something wetter
As a WOMAN, I rarely take time out for me
As a MAN, I’m trying hard to provide for my family
I’m not angry, mean, or bitter...You see, I’m TIRED,
Tired of the way things are around me…
I AM AN AMERICAN, but WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
AM I not entitled to live MY AMERICAN DREAM?
Thanks to FANTASIA. Single parents should get a National Holiday
Both parents don’t have it any easier, but imagine ONLY 1 paving the way...
Whether my child is single or my children are many
Life is LIFE and these are the cards dealt to me
I’m in Control of my thoughts, but what about my DESTINY?
I AM AN AMERICAN
I don’t speak Spanish, French, or Mandarin
I don’t know where I belong or Where I Fit in.
Author:
Aaida j. Whronh
whereisfreedom@hotmail.com
Disclaimer:
This poem is written solely for the purpose of voicing opinion, by no means is this intended to insult, belittle or produce any form of discrimination.
Please respond with your feedback and Forward It to all those who may be experiencing the same thing.“Diary of a MAD American”
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