Posted on 08/10/2014 6:22:35 PM PDT by PJ-Comix
Okay, I can understand that MSNBC President Phil Griffin would feel terribly embarrassed by a dopey Cinco De Mayo studio stunt in which a pale yanqui dressed in a sombrero staggered across the set while taking swigs of tequila (video after the jump). However what is really bizarre about Griffin's contrition is that it also takes the form of declaring that he now gets nervous while walking by Mexican restaurants and becomes upset at the mere sight of a sombrero. I kid you not. And if you doubt me, Griffin is quoted about his new obsessions in the Huffington Post.
To see why Griffin is so contrite complete with strange side effects, read Mark Finkelstein's description of the Cinco De Mayo boomerang in Newsbusters:
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Yes.
And he will expect others to follow in his footsteps.
As I’m a Polish descendent, I’m upset by flag poles (or something)
I get upset seeing all this Mexican stuff and hearing Latin tunes and language pasted everywhere, too.
I’m sick of PANDERING to (illegal) Mexicans.
After Bob Beckel got slapped for saying “Chinamen”, I have an irrational fear of the words “Englisman, Irishman, Frenchman” and any other matter of names for people denoting their heritage.
I feel really bad for my friend with the last name of Redman.
I’m sick of PANDERING to (illegal) Mexicans.
I agree with all that but it's yet to affect my liking for good Mexican food.
Cinco de Mayo is a holiday for drunk Gringos. Sort of like St. Patrick’s Day but with better food.
I have no contrition or fear walk by or into Mexican restaurants. Good food, usually good service. And now, no Griffin. What’s not to like?
damn straight.
I feel the same way about July 4th celebrations in Mexico. Oh, wait...
” As I’m a Polish descendent, I’m upset by flag poles”
I bet you don’t celebrate Festivus, either.
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