Family Values: a core --- at least advertised as such --- component of the GOP platform, now apparently includes racism. An exhibitor at the 2008 Value Voters Summit - sponsored by the Family Research Council has been selling seemingly racist anti-Obama waffles.One need only think about Aunt Jemima and pancakes to know there's at least a hint of racism there. Additionally, besides one charicature of Obama with the tagline "Waffling the World Over," there is a second one of Obama in a turban with the words, "Point box toward Mecca for tastier waffles."
At the very least, the comment about Mecca is an out-and-out lie, as Obama is definitely not Muslim. It's strange how this keeps coming up as the scandal over Reverend Wright, a former pastor at Obama's then-church should show people he's not a Muslim, if he has a pastor. He's a Christian, in fact.You can't have it both ways.
On the back of the box, Obama is pictured in stereotypical Mexican garb, including a sombrero. There's also a recipe for "Open Border Fiesta Waffles" that says it can serve "4 or more illegal aliens," with the tip "While waiting for these zesty treats to invade your home, why not learn a foreign language?"
4 comments:
Gee, it must be racist; there's a black man on the front of the box.
No, technically it's not racist per se, but it is derogatory. Now...if I said negative things about people too ashamed to post comments using their real name, how would you feel?
It's strange how this keeps coming up as the scandal over Reverend Wright, a former pastor at Obama's then-church should show people he's not a Muslim, if he has a pastor. He's a Christian, in fact.
Hey, there is really much worthwhile material in this post!
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