I called the US Democrats a bunch of xenophobes earlier this year, but if Dave Pollard is right, the Republicans have something to answer as well.
   While I agree that immigration controls are needed—especially because of the unfairness on those naturalized Americans who were born elsewhere, and who waited in line the proper way—xenophobia is a disgusting political tack, no matter whom takes it.
   During the General Election here in New Zealand, I questioned our present Foreign Minister-outside-Cabinet, Winston Peters, for his racist views, and for his lack of faith in New Zealand culture. Many of the same comments apply Stateside.
   So it was interesting to note today that Mr Winston Raymond Peters attacked the Leader of the Opposition over comments that he labelled as racist.
   Not so funny when it’s your own race he’s targeting, is it?
   Mind you, I think the Foreign Minister-outside-Cabinet has a warped view of reality after his incident with my fellow TV presenter Barry Soper.
   And according to Barry, Mr Peters’ latest position is a direct flip-flop of his own stance six years ago.
   The usual, fear-mongering anti-immigrant arguments, neatly summarized by Dave in his blog post, are used in the United States. And they sound vaguely like Mr Peters’ own playbook. Hitler had a slightly more extreme one for the Jews.
   These politicians are such cowardly and boring farts, with very little original material. Posted by Jack Yan, 09:01  permalink

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