All class: A Democratic state lawmaker in New Mexico allegedly refers to GOP governor Suzana Martinez as “the Mexican on the Fourth Floor.”
A Republican legislator said she was verbally assailed by House Majority Whip Sheryl Williams Stapleton during a committee break at the Capitol on Wednesday and that the Democratic leader angrily referred to Gov. Susana Martinez as “the Mexican on the Fourth Floor.”
Rep. Nora Espinoza, R-Roswell, said Stapleton accused her of publicly questioning her (Stapleton’s) integrity during a recent controversy involving Albuquerque Public Schools, where Stapleton works as an administrator while also serving in the Legislature.
” ‘You’re carrying the water for the Mexican on the Fourth Floor,’ ” Espinoza quoted Stapleton as saying, referring to the controversy and the Republican governor.
“She said it three times right there” during a lunch break of the Legislative Education Study Committee, Espinoza said.
Stapleton acknowledged confronting Espinoza on the integrity issue, then making the remark about the governor, but she said she did not mean it in a derogatory way or as an ethnic slur.
Ah. She didn’t mean to assert that the governor wasn’t an American in a derogatory way.
Remember, Mr. Geraghty, racism is only allowed in the pursuit of noble positions, such as expanding healthcare to the needy, ensuring funding for education, and rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseMartinez is a two-fer for Dems - a female who didn't stay in the Dem harem and an Hispanic who didn't stay in the Dem barrio.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseHeh.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseOf course it wasn't meant to be derogatory! We know that radical libs are incapable of bigotry or hatred and that they just loooooooooove everybody! Imagine if a Republican had made such a remark.
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abuseare we allowed to call ms stapleton "that african" on the first floor now?
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseSince Arizona passed SB1070, New Mexico schools have been inundated with newcomers.
The Hispanic and Mexican cultures in New Mexico are not necessarily compatible, especially when it comes to illegal immigration.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseSince SB1070 passed in Arizona, New Mexico schools have been inundated with newcomers.
The Hispanic and Mexican cultures are not necessarily compatible in New Mexico, especially when it comes to illegal immigration.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseTypical hypocrisy of the Left and the party of 'tolerance' to be so insensitive when talking about the opposition. Of course, just like celebrities too, they think they can waive off their offensive remark with a denial of any 'intent' to say something demeaning or hurtful.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseYes let's be all classy like Allan West and call Democrat's Nazis.
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See two can play this game.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseIt's not a game for real people. It's life. West did not call Democrats Nazis. You lose all credibility immediately.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseAnd by this we presume you're okay with racism and bigotry as long as it's a two-way street?
Two wrongs don't make right. Last I checked it is do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Not as they have done unto you.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseNo, two can't play this game.
As the facist Democrats always remind us, a racial remark of any kind is always racist (unless uttered by one of the Democrat approved races or ethnicities). And racism is the worse sin that can be committed, far exceeding murder or even mass murder.
Whereas, the use of hyperbole when referencing actions is not analogous to a racially tinged remark as is proven by the union signs painting Gov. Scott Walker as Hitler or the numerous utterances of almost every single Democrat House or Senate member.
You'll have to try again...
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseSetting aside the fact that West did not call anyone a Nazi, I always thought the rule about which insults were acceptable and those which are out of bounds pivoted on the issue of whether the characteristic upon which comment was made involved something chosen or not. In other words, one chooses to be a Nazi. One does not choose to be "a Mexican."
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI read this and I think, the GOP base warns us not to be harsh with the left. If we did this the ACLU would be down on the GOP like ants on a candy bar, screaming for blood and demanding termination. When are we going to get a spine? When is the ACLU going to be pinned down and made to pay for bogus baloney? They get away with it but not one of our candidates for the President says a word. The GOP base along with the MSM wonders why we are having a tough time getting behind a candidate, do you really need a clue?
Reply to this commentLinkReport Abusehmmm, didn't know "Mexican" was a bad word. I'll add it to the PiC list.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseIt is unfortunate that someone who has probably experienced prejudice would make such an insensitive comment. We all make mistakes. If Rep. Stapleton apologizes then I believe the Governor is gracious enough to be forgiving.
However, Rep. Stapleton does have a history of making outlandish statements. It is up to the voters in her district to promote her to regular, private, non official status.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseSo where is the outrage?
Where is League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC)?
Where is The National Council of La Raza (NCLR)?
Where is The Chicano Student Movement of Aztlán (MEChA)?
Darn, these crickets are getting loud.
Maybe they are getting ready for a beer summit with obama at the White House.
Silly me, I had forgotten that all these "Chicano/Latino" organizations were too busy carrying obama's water to care.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI am sure that "carrying water" is a compliment to the hard work that Ms. Stapleton so admires in Ms. Espinoza, that "Mexican" was used with love and respect, and that "fourth floor" is a reference to how much higher the stature of the governor is versus the lowly state senators.
Why is everyone so upset about what amounts to an anthem of praise to her respected colleagues on the other side of the political spectrum? How could anyone misconstrue the clear intent of such noble and honorable language? They ought to be building statues of Ms. Stapleton, a person who exemplifies level-headed forbearance, fair-mindedness, and the use of carefully chosen words to win over political adversaries.
Reply to this commentLinkReport AbuseI am trying to a certain what the problem is here! Liberalism you gotta love it!
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