Posted on 03/17/2019 9:43:02 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
Beto O'Rourke acknowledges 'privileges' afforded to him because of race and gender
On an Iowa presidential campaign swing, O'Rourke praised the diversity of the large Democratic field.
March 17, 2019, 9:41 AM EDT By Ben Kamisar
WASHINGTON Former Rep. Beto ORourke said that hes been afforded privileges in his life because of his race and gender but insisted that his presidential bid can be used as a way to level the playing field for all Americans.
As a white man who has had privileges that others could not depend on, or take for granted, I've clearly had advantages over the course of my life, ORourke told "Meet the Press" moderator Chuck Todd during a campaign swing through Iowa on Saturday.
I think recognizing that and understanding that others have not doing everything I can to ensure that there is opportunity and the possibility for advancement and advantage for everyone is a big part of this campaign and a big part of the people who comprise this campaign.
O'Rourke, a Democrat from Texas, addressed the question in light of some criticism that he has benefited from a double standard in the early days of campaigning, given the large amount of attention his entry into the crowded field has received.
The former congressman went on to praise his fellow Democratic presidential hopefuls as part of the best field that we've ever seen in the nominating process, calling the diversity of background, and experience, expertise a key asset for Democrats.
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I’m tempted to call him Betty O’Rourke, just because there is no way that a woman wouldn’t get laughed off the stage if she acted like a human windmill and the second coming of Jesus, simultaneously. The thing is that claiming “white privilege” is a non-starter since he is claiming to be the “next Obama” and seems to be trying to follow Obama’s playbook.
Just stop it, Francis!
Bumo’s floundering more by the day.
...and marriage to a billionaire wife.
He has as much Mexican heritage as Elizabeth Warren has Cherokee heritage.
Which has already ended his run.
O’Rourke is ¡JEB! for Democrats.
The kids head looks photo shopped.
Hey Beto,abort,abort,abort YOURSELF!!!
Calling someone else privileged is crybaby self pity. Anyone of any race who can’t make it in America is stupid, untalented or unlucky.
“Privileged scum didn’t even mention his sexual orientation or gender identity!” - Modern leftist.
“As a white man who has had privileges that others could not depend on,”
Bully for you, White girly-man! Who’s going to vote for you but other fairy-face lollipops?
He sailed across the stage on a skateboard. Women melted at the sight of their new heartthrob! We are in deep doodoo if women vote for a man based on sexual fantasies (bammy, o’rourke) or the size of the appendages (gore).
Beta OCuck will do
Moral peacocking won’t win the presidency.
Obama won by arguing “firsts” and fair reparations. He won his second election. That vein is tapped out.
O’Rourke fails for another reason - tearing yourself down won’t get you to the top of the Democrat heap. You’re undermining yourself when you’re trying to WIN.
Nor will saying “I’m so bad because I’m white” prevent liberal bullies from piling on because he’s a rich white man running for President.
Why does “Irish Bob” O’Rourke get away with culturally appropriating a Hispanic nickname?
O’Rourke is such a dork....said he’s going to take down the border walls....only a dork would say that.
You married a billionaire baby. Get off, man.
The privilege you have is the same one the one-percenters have whether black, white, green or purple.
Oh goodie
A eunuch vs the worlds greatest man
PleeeeeeSe nominate this loser. Demoncats. Puh lease !
White liberal men get creepy with 'people of color'... Bernie's rape fantasies deal with black men and white girls.
But with traditional Armenians? No 'sucking up' there. When O'Rourke gave his 'coming out' speech he stood on the restaurants counter tops... right next to food his audience was expected to eat... He's a creep and a jerk...
Buff my balls,
Love the Cow,
Good fortune for those that do.
Love me, breathe my feet,
The Cow has risen.
I hear he makes a killer corned beef and cabbage burrito.
I hope to provide all Americans and non-Americans the opportuntiy to marry money, live in her big house, and be surrounded by a tall wall to keep the brown people out. - Beto
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