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"I might have Tacos"

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout: Debate & Discussion' started by rocketsjudoka, Jan 25, 2012.

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  1. rocketsjudoka

    rocketsjudoka Member

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    This has to be one of the most painful and clueless interviews I have watched and a case study of what not to do as an elected official dealing with a racially sensitive issue.

    The mayor of East Haven, CT in regarding the recent arrest of four East Haven officers for racially profiling and violating the constitutional rights of Latinos says in response to how he would support the Latino community says "I might have tacos."

    He then proceeds to continue to dig himself deeper into a rhetorical hole. To make matters worse the reporter interviewing him name is Mario Diaz.

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    #1 rocketsjudoka, Jan 25, 2012
  2. da_juice

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    Translation:
    "We like your food, just not you. Please don't leave- your tacos taste good."
     
    #2 da_juice, Jan 25, 2012
  3. Apps

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    Ohhhhh man that was really awkward.
     
    #3 Apps, Jan 25, 2012
  4. basso

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    was he talking about fish tacos? 'cause that would be sexist as well as racist.
     
    #4 basso, Jan 25, 2012
  5. Dairy Ashford

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    If you're Hispanic and you want to work in politics, it's time to send a resume.
     
    #5 Dairy Ashford, Jan 25, 2012
  6. Cannonball

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    How do you support latinos? By eating their food at home for dinner. And that helps how exactly? And then he takes the Gingrich route of blaming the media for calling him out on his dumbass statement. ****ing idiot.
     
    #6 Cannonball, Jan 25, 2012
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    #7 jo mama, Jan 25, 2012
  8. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"
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    every time I see this thread title, I hear it sung to the tune of "She Don't Use Jelly" by the Flaming Lips. Why is this true?

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  9. bigtexxx

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    traveshamockery
     
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  10. Jeffster

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    OMG I had tacos tonight!

    I've been strongly supporting the Latino community for years.
     
    #10 Jeffster, Jan 25, 2012
  11. Cohete Rojo

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    In before the "it's ethnic culture not race" arguments.

    That being said, why did the reporter not stop him and ask "hard shell or soft"?
     
    #11 Cohete Rojo, Jan 25, 2012
  12. Kam

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    tldr,


    Burrito in my pants.
     
    #12 Kam, Jan 25, 2012
  13. Rocketman95

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    I like tacos.
     
    #13 Rocketman95, Jan 25, 2012
  14. Phillyrocket

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    I will support my Latino brethern by stopping at Taco Bell on the way home.

    VIVA LA RAZA!!!:mad:
     
    #14 Phillyrocket, Jan 25, 2012
  15. bigtexxx

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    awesome -- I hit up a Tapas bar, myself -- keeping it real Mexicano style

    jajajaja speedy Gonzales!!!
     
    #15 bigtexxx, Jan 25, 2012
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    #16 Qball, Jan 26, 2012
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    [​IMG]

    Obviously, he's just a fan of 80's music.
     
    #17 BetterThanI, Jan 26, 2012
  18. CrazyDave

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    Wow. He has not one iola of an idea what he's talking about.

    I do like me some tacos, too, though.
     
    #18 CrazyDave, Jan 26, 2012
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  19. pgabriel

    pgabriel Educated Negro

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    as bad as president bush was for his party, he tried to get these idiots to court the hispanic vote for their future. he is right but the damage overall maybe too much between policies and idiots
     
    #19 pgabriel, Jan 26, 2012
  20. Major

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    Someone needs to follow up and see if he had tacos or spaghetti for dinner. Which community did he choose?
     
    #20 Major, Jan 26, 2012
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