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RockaFowler

(7,429 posts)
Mon Feb 6, 2012, 07:27 AM Feb 2012

Hoekstra Super Bowl ad causes controversy




It’s a political ad that’s pushing the envelope.

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, Pete Hoekstra, aired a spot on Super Bowl Sunday that’s doing more than just raising eyebrows—it’s already sparking protests.

Local religious and community leaders call the ad “racist”. They’ll go public Monday morning asking for an apology from the former U.S. Congressman.



Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/political/hoekstra-super-bowl-ad-causes-controversy#ixzz1lbGf0SNS

Wow. blatant racism from Repukes. Who would have known
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Hoekstra Super Bowl ad causes controversy (Original Post) RockaFowler Feb 2012 OP
Wow. Blatant and disgusting. proud2BlibKansan Feb 2012 #1
Read the comments at the link. proud2BlibKansan Feb 2012 #2
I wouldn't call it racist but realistic from the standpoint avebury Feb 2012 #3
I guess you didn't watch it RockaFowler Feb 2012 #4
Let's review Boombaby Feb 2012 #5

avebury

(10,952 posts)
3. I wouldn't call it racist but realistic from the standpoint
Mon Feb 6, 2012, 10:20 AM
Feb 2012

that a lot of our debt is bought by far eastern countries and a lot of the products we buy are made overseas.

RockaFowler

(7,429 posts)
4. I guess you didn't watch it
Mon Feb 6, 2012, 12:04 PM
Feb 2012

The woman who is clearly not Chinese speaks in broken English. It was not only demeaning to women, but degrading a racist in tone to all Asian people.

 

Boombaby

(139 posts)
5. Let's review
Mon Feb 6, 2012, 01:50 PM
Feb 2012

Hoekstra & Co decides to hire a girl who sounds like she's from Ohio, and then has her speak broken English.

Do Republicans go to school to be this stupid or is it just a natural gift?

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