• This is a political forum that is non-biased/non-partisan and treats every person's position on topics equally. This debate forum is not aligned to any political party. In today's politics, many ideas are split between and even within all the political parties. Often we find ourselves agreeing on one platform but some topics break our mold. We are here to discuss them in a civil political debate. If this is your first visit to our political forums, be sure to check out the RULES. Registering for debate politics is necessary before posting. Register today to participate - it's free!

GOP Lawmaker Calls Hispanic Workers ‘Wetbacks’

MMC

MMC

Banned
DP Veteran
Joined
Feb 26, 2012
Messages
56,981
Reaction score
27,029
Location
Chicago Illinois
Gender
Male
Political Leaning
Private
During a discussion about ongoing challenges to the economy Thursday, Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young referred to Hispanic workers as "wetbacks," an ethnic slur used to describe migrant workers.

155691965.jpg


“My father had a ranch; we used to have 50-60 wetbacks to pick tomatoes,” Young told Alaska public radio station KRBD. “It takes two people to pick the same tomatoes now. It’s all done by machine.”

The term "wetback" is a pejorative term that has been used to describe workers from Latin American countries who swim across the Rio Grande to reach the United States.

In a statement to the Anchorage Daily News, Young apologized for using the phrase to describe the workers, saying he meant "no disrespect."

"I used a term that was commonly used during my days growing up on a farm in Central California," Young said in the statement. "I know that this term is not used in the same way nowadays and I meant no disrespect.".....snip~

GOP lawmaker calls Hispanic workers

wtf20.gif
We just got done saying how these fools that are in the GOP need to keep their Big Mouths shut. Right away with an apology and an excuse. I don't give a damn what they use to say back when he was growing up. He know they don't say the crap today and not in front of Cameras. Or in some Interview. Course he is up in Alaska where he wont have to worry about getting ran out of Office.....huh? What can he really say.....that he didn't get the message. BS!
rulez.gif
 
I agree- he should have just called them what they are. Illegal immigrants. They skirted our laws to get here, and that wouldn't be tolerated in Mexico.
 
lizzie said:
I agree- he should have just called them what they are. Illegal immigrants. They skirted our laws to get here, and that wouldn't be tolerated in Mexico.
Click to expand...

Hiya Liz!
hello.gif
Especially after he heard we are reaching out to Hispanics.....who are conservative in nature. Moreover he knows the left would jump all over this as would the MSM. Which it is and is trending.
 
and I think some missed the point being made
at one time 50-60 workers to pick the crop
today, 2. because the work is done mostly by machines.

Was it smart to use the term, no. but move on.

How many of us can say we never used some words that are now considered polilically incorrect? Was'nt there some hearings on why we should not use the term "illegal".

People need to get over it.
 
All Americans called them wetbacks. The country had a program called Operation Wetback under Dwight Eisenhower and over a million of them were deported.
 
MMC said:
During a discussion about ongoing challenges to the economy Thursday, Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young referred to Hispanic workers as "wetbacks," an ethnic slur used to describe migrant workers.

155691965.jpg


“My father had a ranch; we used to have 50-60 wetbacks to pick tomatoes,” Young told Alaska public radio station KRBD. “It takes two people to pick the same tomatoes now. It’s all done by machine.”

The term "wetback" is a pejorative term that has been used to describe workers from Latin American countries who swim across the Rio Grande to reach the United States.

In a statement to the Anchorage Daily News, Young apologized for using the phrase to describe the workers, saying he meant "no disrespect."

"I used a term that was commonly used during my days growing up on a farm in Central California," Young said in the statement. "I know that this term is not used in the same way nowadays and I meant no disrespect.".....snip~

GOP lawmaker calls Hispanic workers

wtf20.gif
We just got done saying how these fools that are in the GOP need to keep their Big Mouths shut. Right away with an apology and an excuse. I don't give a damn what they use to say back when he was growing up. He know they don't say the crap today and not in front of Cameras. Or in some Interview. Course he is up in Alaska where he wont have to worry about getting ran out of Office.....huh? What can he really say.....that he didn't get the message. BS!
rulez.gif
Click to expand...

Actually apologizing for it is making it worse. He shouldn't apologize. If he was smart he would double down. He's letting other people dictate what he's say's now. He HAS say what he wants regardless what others think of it. Right now he has no respect. He has to earn that back. And he aint gona do that by being touchy feely nice. Human nature don't work that way. He's gona get the crap kicked out of him no matter what. If he stands up for himself while that occurs he earn a bit of respect doing. Otherwise he goes the way of the rest of the republicans that apologize the dust bin.

Lizze they are NOT illegal immigrants they are unlawful aliens.
 
Ray410 said:
All Americans called them wetbacks. The country had a program called Operation Wetback under Dwight Eisenhower and over a million of them were deported.
Click to expand...

Yes, racial slurs used to be a lot more popular. Along with things like segregation or slavery and votings bans and whatnot.

PirateMk1 said:
Actually apologizing for it is making it worse. He shouldn't apologize. If he was smart he would double down. He's letting other people dictate what he's say's now. He HAS say what he wants regardless what others think of it. Right now he has no respect. He has to earn that back. And he aint gona do that by being touchy feely nice. Human nature don't work that way. He's gona get the crap kicked out of him no matter what. If he stands up for himself while that occurs he earn a bit of respect doing. Otherwise he goes the way of the rest of the republicans that apologize the dust bin.

Lizze they are NOT illegal immigrants they are unlawful aliens.
Click to expand...

If using racial slurs is a way to gain respect in your universe, I'm glad I don't live there.
 
Deuce said:
Yes, racial slurs used to be a lot more popular. Along with things like segregation or slavery and voting bans and whatnot.
Click to expand...

The term "Wetback" isn't really based on race, it was based upon an illegal method of entry into the United States.
 
Racial slurs are always just under the surface with conservatives, exposing their true blighted souls.
 
House Speaker admonishes fellow Republican for immigrant slur.....

2013-03-29T165553Z_1_CBRE92S1B1C00_RTROPTP_2_USA-FISCAL-BUDGETS.JPG


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner on Friday condemned a reference to migrant workers made by fellow Republican Representative Don Young, calling the comments "offensive and beneath the dignity of the office."

Boehner issued a statement saying there was "no excuse" for the comments.

"Congressman Young's remarks were offensive and beneath the dignity of the office he holds. I don't care why he said it - there's no excuse," he said.

Young, who has spent 40 years in Congress, also is facing a House ethics investigation into possible misuse of campaign funds, failure to report gifts and other offenses. The ethics investigation is similar to an earlier Department of Justice inquiry, which produced no charges.....snip~

House Speaker admonishes fellow Republican for immigrant slur


Looks like young is under investigation as well. :roll:
 
lizzie said:
I agree- he should have just called them what they are. Illegal immigrants. They skirted our laws to get here, and that wouldn't be tolerated in Mexico.
Click to expand...

Except, not all illegal's waded the Rio Grande to come here illegally; hence, not all illegals are, "wet backs".
 
PirateMk1 said:
Actually apologizing for it is making it worse. He shouldn't apologize. If he was smart he would double down. He's letting other people dictate what he's say's now. He HAS say what he wants regardless what others think of it. Right now he has no respect. He has to earn that back. And he aint gona do that by being touchy feely nice. Human nature don't work that way. He's gona get the crap kicked out of him no matter what. If he stands up for himself while that occurs he earn a bit of respect doing. Otherwise he goes the way of the rest of the republicans that apologize the dust bin.

Lizze they are NOT illegal immigrants they are unlawful aliens.
Click to expand...
how does one distinguish between the two?
 
Yeah...not the brightest bulb in the box. Wouldn't be a bad idea for him to announce his retirement...yesterday.
 
MMC said:
During a discussion about ongoing challenges to the economy Thursday, Alaska Republican Rep. Don Young referred to Hispanic workers as "wetbacks," an ethnic slur used to describe migrant workers.
Click to expand...
I sincerely do not give a ****.
 
I'm getting a lil fed up with dumbasses using racist/racial epithets... and racism in general.

i'm getting more tired of people "defending " their own racists/racism while castigating other's racists.......it's like integrity is a foreign concept or someting.
 
Should what Mexico does change who we are?
lizzie said:
I agree- he should have just called them what they are. Illegal immigrants. They skirted our laws to get here, and that wouldn't be tolerated in Mexico.
Click to expand...
 
yea, and a hundred years before that we had slaves. Oh the good old days.
Ray410 said:
All Americans called them wetbacks. The country had a program called Operation Wetback under Dwight Eisenhower and over a million of them were deported.
Click to expand...
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom