Truly Amazing, but Not So Graceful!
I have been uncommonly quiet on this blog over the last seven months, but not because I haven’t had somewhat to say. The truth is, I don’t even know where to start.
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Listening to the Heart of the Latino Community
I do not presume to be an expert on all things Hispanic. And when I speak of this community, I am actually referring to multiple Hispanic communities, representing diverse backgrounds and many countries. Furthermore, I am a 64 year old … Continue reading →
Continue reading →A Heart Check, Please!
After his etch-a-sketch move during the final debates, it is easy to forget how Mitt Romney once castigated Rick Perry for his Texas Dream Act. Pushing back in the September 2011 debate Perry challenged Romney’s critique: “If you say that … Continue reading →
Continue reading →Romney Still Clueless!
Yesterday, on a conference call with his finance committee former presidential candidate Mitt Romney “explained” why the campaign was unsuccessful. With an attitude as dismissive as his now infamous “47% fundraiser” remarks, Romney outlined his view that all Obama voters … Continue reading →
Continue reading →A Tin Ear and a Hollow Soul!
It was interesting to watch the machinations of the Republican candidate Mitt Romney in interviews with Telemundo and Univision, two American media outlets serving a Spanish-speaking audience. Governor Romney has been clear about his concept of immigration reform — the … Continue reading →
Continue reading →I Went Anyway…
By all rights I should never have gone. I mean, I am a white Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP), raised Republican in the context of the Southern Religious Right. So pray tell, what was I doing last Saturday greeting a bus of … Continue reading →
Continue reading →So the Republicans Have Discovered Spanish . . .
The Republican Party has become well-known for its English Only sentiments. Anyone speaking another language has been suspect as if not truly USAmerican. Yet suddenly the Republicans have discovered Spanish! Careful notice was given the RNC audience, seen enthusiastically applauding … Continue reading →
Continue reading →¡Yo Decido, Claro! I Decide, Indeed!
Polls are as fickle as the electorate, but an interesting trend among voters is developing. The recent NBC/Wall Street Journal numbers are an obvious reflection on former governor Romney’s Republican primary campaign.
Continue reading →The Strength of Faith
The Spanish text message, translated as follows, was good news when it reached my smartphone a few days ago. “Thanks brothers/sisters and friends. I have just left the interview and thanks to God and you all for this blessing. Since … Continue reading →
Continue reading →The Strength of Faith
The Spanish text message, translated as follows, was good news when it reached my smartphone a few days ago. “Thanks brothers/sisters and friends. I have just left the interview and thanks to God and you all for this blessing. Since … Continue reading →
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