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tblue

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24. You don't have to be Asian to feel that way

Reply to Godhumor (Original post)

Wed Aug 26, 2015, 01:49 AM

Aug 2015

I'm part Asian and I was saying that when Jeb(!) was mute-to-wimpy about Trump's attacks on Mexican immigrants. I hope we'd all be appalled in support of disparaged fellow human beings no matter who they are and no matter who we are.

That said, good for your wife! Give her a from me.

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My wife, who is Asian, had the following to say about Jeb Bush [View all] Godhumor Aug 2015 OP

I'm with your wife! leftofcool Aug 2015 #1

I'm pretty sure you should handle this through PM Renew Deal Aug 2015 #2

That legitimately made me laugh n/t Godhumor Aug 2015 #3

LOL! Yer just jealous! leftofcool Aug 2015 #4

lol Renew Deal Aug 2015 #6

yeah, me too. AngryAmish Aug 2015 #8

Ah....GOP outreach to minority communities! Cali_Democrat Aug 2015 #5

Jeb: "I take it that's a 'no?'" hifiguy Aug 2015 #7

He should have been more specific if madville Aug 2015 #9

My partner, who is Hispanic, says the same thing about Trump! yardwork Aug 2015 #10

She shouldn't hold back. Tell him how she really feels sarge43 Aug 2015 #11

Jim Carey "Liar Liar" syndrome. tavernier Aug 2015 #12

My wife, who is Asian-American, said a similar thing about Jeb. robertpaulsen Aug 2015 #13

Stop sugar coating it OldRedneck Aug 2015 #14

I don't think he can. surrealAmerican Aug 2015 #15

Have I missed someone? left-of-center2012 Aug 2015 #16

yep! ejbr Aug 2015 #17

I am in awe of his ability to motivate voters like that. n/t jtuck004 Aug 2015 #18

My wife, who is Asian, cursed him out in her native language. Feeling the Bern Aug 2015 #19

I think Jeb was trying to say that the term "anchor babies" is not just about Mexicans. kelliekat44 Aug 2015 #20

No, he was saying it is more a problem with asians CBGLuthier Aug 2015 #28

.. Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #21

If he keeps digging that hole he's in he could end up in China LiberalElite Aug 2015 #22

Your wife is an excellent judge of character. lpbk2713 Aug 2015 #23

You don't have to be Asian to feel that way tblue Aug 2015 #24

Did he say something against Asians? NathanSharp Aug 2015 #25

So which group is left that hasn't been alienated by him? Generic Other Aug 2015 #26

I like your wife davidpdx Aug 2015 #27

Yeah, she picked that part up really quick Godhumor Aug 2015 #29

Asian-Americans voted for Obama over Romney with the same percentage as Hispanic-Americans. Bush is pampango Aug 2015 #30