Short Term Memory or Hypocrisy, You Decide

So The Donald took a bit of beating the other day from the PC Police based on his candid and pointed views of immigration, specifically his thoughts on the southern border. When Donald Trump didn’t back down from his position on illegal immigration, corporate sponsors cut ties with him, and the traditional progressive tactic of name calling ensued. When did candor and abrasiveness become automatic indicators of bigotry?

Name calling seems to be a preferred defense tactic, and in some instances an offensive weapon in the progressive toolbox, especially when confronted by facts. Unfortunately instead of trying to have a discussion on what could be one of the most important subjects in current affairs it’s easier to simply whip out the race card.  Personally I would love to know how we can solve a problem if every time the subject, or any issues relating to the subject, is brought to the table it’s treated as racism. No, we can’t solve certain kinds of problems because anyone who honestly wants to solve them is torn to shreds for having the audacity of trying to fix things.

You know it’s funny how the PC Police never showed up in 1993 when Harry Reid authored the Immigration Stabilization Act. I don’t recall Reid being labeled prejudicial when he said, “Our borders have overflowed with illegal immigrants placing tremendous burdens on our criminal justice system, schools and social programs. The Immigration and Naturalization Service needs the ability to step up enforcement… Our federal wallet is stretched to the limit by illegal aliens getting welfare, food stamps, medical care and other benefits often without paying any taxes. Safeguards like welfare and free medical care are in place to boost Americans in need of short-term assistance. These programs were not meant to entice freeloaders and scam artists from around the world.” It might be just me, but Harry Reid’s rhetoric from 1993 seems remarkably similar to the language used by Trump that is being labeled as bigotry. However, in the eyes of progressivism this double standard probably isn’t hypocrisy, but just a minor brain fart.

 

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