Well, there is ignorance and than there is ignorance. GOP candidate Fred Thompson delivered a nice performance of individual stupidity at its finest when at his Iowa Conservative Clear Choice appearance he stated that immigrants were, in part, responsible for the mortgage/sub prime loan crisis because of their limited command of the English language. Apparently, it didn't have anything to do with the motives of predatory loaners when it came to Spanish speaking immigrants, but their failure to speak and understand the English language sufficiently. Thompson also expressed his asinine opinion that it is imperative that immigrants learn to speak English. This was precipitated by the expressed hostility of Janice Easley who accused illegal immigrants of being a burden to U.S. taxpayers. She also expressed her disgust over having to hear Spanish when calling the power company. Thompson responded by saying, "You are so right..."
Unfortunately, this is just the kind of thinking that appeals to the constituents of the GOP. It appeals to those individuals who are forever looking for "the enemy" of which every administration is never short in producing for the American people. It is a classic case of blaming the victim. It both serves to take the focus off of the immoral activities of the mortgage and real estate companies and government for laxed regulations and to hold responsible those who are believed to be an enemy to the citizens of the U.S.
Lastly, it seems that with the slipping away of our freedom of speech as we continue to suffer the increasing loss of civil liberties, people are not only being threatened with detainment for what they say, but chastised for what language they say it in.
Thompson is a perfect choice for the GOP candidacy.
Unfortunately, this is just the kind of thinking that appeals to the constituents of the GOP. It appeals to those individuals who are forever looking for "the enemy" of which every administration is never short in producing for the American people. It is a classic case of blaming the victim. It both serves to take the focus off of the immoral activities of the mortgage and real estate companies and government for laxed regulations and to hold responsible those who are believed to be an enemy to the citizens of the U.S.
Lastly, it seems that with the slipping away of our freedom of speech as we continue to suffer the increasing loss of civil liberties, people are not only being threatened with detainment for what they say, but chastised for what language they say it in.
Thompson is a perfect choice for the GOP candidacy.
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