MSNBC Contributor: "Marco Rubio Perpetuates All Of The Bad Stereotypes About Cuban Americans"

[joestafa]

i completely agree with her!!!!! no offense but many cubans forget that they were immigrants at one point...

[UmbertoSanchez]

by doing things for the cuban americans she means erasing all immigration laws correct?

[redskins1111]

shes an idiot; thats why most Cuban Americans don't like her...

[javie2]

@redskins1111 Speak for yourself... 45% of Cuban Americans are Democrats moron..

[mialove7]

marco rubio is all about special interest ..can anyone say oil and koch bros..gov. works for the people by the people

[u229758]

I'm not sure what she's talking about. Rubio earned his way to the senate. His parents worked through crapy jobs to earn their way and gave him a better life, it was up to him to take advantage of the opportunity he had. He went for it and he is where he is precisely because of it.

[hevron22]

@DirtCrashr anti Obama site at JTF.org

[latinasdoitbetter1]

typical liberal mindset. she thinks the government gave Marco Rubio everything he has today. i think Marco Rubio gave himself everything he has today. so if immigrants want to achieve what he has, they need to work just as hard. not shove some ugly ass latina on tv to demand the government give it to them

[rakrobn]

@latinasdoitbetter1 It has nothing to do with the govt. giving Marco Rubio everything, conservatard. It has to do with OPPORTUNITY. There's a difference between equality in results, which no one advocates, not even Democrats (you can lie and say it is, but it isn't), and equality in opportunity. Or to quote the Declaration of Independence, that "all men are created equal".

[whateverfloatsudummy]

This mojona is an idiot.

She is spinning a lit. It is because of the Cuban Community her father is where he is.

And without her father..she would be nothing.

My grandfather came to this country exiled from Cuba. He was an attorney in Cuba and janitor here....and he made it living in Wisconsin. No help from the government or the community in general and he made it. Climbed the system as any hard working, opportunity seeking immigrant does. she lacks the one thing she needs. A BRAIN.

[sharinganclan213]

u u mad libs? oh yeah, you can be a cuban-american and a republican at the same time. stop the hating.

[JediMasterRick2]

Politicians are puppets. People need to expose the people paying them off and bring them to justice. Why not start by passing a law that outlaws lobbyist.

[RuflessRecords]

again a leftist pretends being anti-illegal immigration is the same as being anti-immigration in general.

The pro-illegals scumbags have no argument they can make in favor of their position, they resort instead to constantly pretending legal immigration is the topic.

[1Guitarslayer]

alicia.... the life support system for a cunt

[dgallegos4201]

They're just mad cuz the left thought they had the "minorities" in their pocket.

[elijahablaze]

this liberal communist toll is scum ! shes a piece of crap

[shalcall]

@roguefactionMX2012 Another conservative deciding issues with his glaring ignorance. Why don't you look it up before you open your fucking mouth next time. Octopibingo is right.

[100crawma]

this puta is a joke

[100crawma]

as a cuban, i say down with all communist  including comrade obama

[CommonSenseJoe]

@roguefactionMX2012 If they are stopped at sea, they are returned to Cuba. Illegal aliens are a problem that cannot be ignored.

[armyveteran101st]

As a Cuban-American from Miami I have to say that this wonderful young woman couldn't be more on point and more correct in her statements about Marco Rubio. It is preposterous to have a Hispanic elected official from Miami that actually went along with all the teabagging racist, ignorant bullshit served by the right wing this time around. I will do everything in my power to spread the truth about Rubio, his teabagging pals and the lunatics in the right wing who want to bring America down.

[dram57]

As a Cuban-American I have to say that this woman is the most despicable human being I have ever witnessed. What a disgrace to Cubans everywhere.

[Rayarena]

Menendez is the privileged, Harvard-educated daughter of a U.S. Senator. It's very fashionable for the well-heeled elite to be leftist . The only thing that she has in common with Rubio, who is the son of working class parents, is their shared Cuban background. It's a shame, instead of celebrating his Horatio Alger success story, she attacks him, but then again, she has to justify her work for liberal MSNBC, and Cuban-Americans are a favorite target of the liberal TV Stations.

[shalcall]

@Rayarena Cuban-Americans are a favorite target for "liberal" TV Stations? Examples?

[Rayarena]

@shalcall An example would be Katie Couric who during Elian stated on nat'l TV that Elian would be safer in Cuba than in Miami [presumably because Cuban Americans are such horrible rightwingers], former TV anchorman Bryant Gumbel [ CBS, I believe] also slurred Cuban Americans, though I can't remember his words now. The list is long. Often commentators use adjectives like "right-wingers," "intolerant" and "aging" when describing exiles, etc.. Other ethnic groups are spared these slurs.

[jayoc007]

The cubans only care about them self. With their F*** history, they have to "leave their beloved island for freedom", and they make a mistake to support the republicans, who they only talk about castro "this and that", and their stupid embargo, but nothing has been done!!.. therefore, they always vote for Republicans, they don't even care about the rest of the hispanic community. They should learn from Puerto Rican's they stand for the Latinos.

[KaptinObvious]

Help me understand....What does Latino Policy look like? What do you want? And spare me the words Fare and Opportunity. I want to know EXACTLY what do you want the government to do? Lay this out line item after line item. At that point we can really understand where you are coming from. Until then it just sounds like you want more given to your segment than what is given to the working class. So, let's here it...

[pilatus34]

@KaptinObvious Kudos to you. Well said. I use a similar statement when I have discussions along this same topic. Why is the hispanic or black or white, etc. etc., more important? Why do ethnic groups continue to self separate themselves? Shouldn't the citizens of America be united and stand as one?

[wtfoof]

@pilatus34 WTF???!!!! Where have you been to the last 2 years? How many Blacks in the US Senate? Why has David Duke raised his racist has again? Sharron Angles racist political ads, Mark Williams Racist Tea Party Letter, Andrew Brietbart's racist attack on Shirley Sherrod!!!

[pilatus34]

@wtfoof Are you answering my question or just making a statement? I'm going with the latter, you are just making a broad statement and proving my point of self-separation. There will always be racists in the world unfortunately. No matter how hard you try, you will not be able to get rid of them. So instead of stating the poor little me story, start respecting your fellow good citizens and work on ways to progress our society in a positive way. Quit dwelling on the negative.

[wtfoof]

@pilatus34 Dwelling on the negative??? Being outraged the racism is dwelling on the negative? Why do you stand up for those that are oppressed then something positive will happen. Stop being negative about gays being thrown out of the military? I wonder where Dr King would have gotten if he told his followers to "Stop dwelling on the negative aspect of discrimination"! FUCKING GROW UP!

[pilatus34]

@wtfoof Lol you just don't get it. I pity people like you.

[wtfoof]

@pilatus34 You pity people that want to change inequality? You pity people that want the US Constitution to mean what it says, that all it's citizens should be treated equally? You have the nerve to say that I don't get it? I pity your mother for bring such an idiot into this world!

[pilatus34]

@wtfoof YAWN. As I said, you don't get it. You are a selective listener/reader. You only want to hear or see things throught your own looking glass. If someone does not agree with you they are wrong and stupid. You are not worthy of a person to debate. You are a typical and predictable. You love to criticize behind a computer. Sadly, that is what are society has become, a bunch of critics without any real leaders. And, when someone trys to lead and put forth something, you pitiful person scream.

[pilatus34]

@pilatus34 bloody murder and bring up non relevant subjects. So yes, I pity people like you. You may seem like you are doing good, but in reality, you are actually doing harm. Learn to respect other peoples opinions and ask clairifying questions. Remember, this is a 500 word message board. I'm not going to write a book.

[JimboVids]

If Latinos don't like it..... I'll hold the door open if they wanna leave the country.

[bajalocom]

As a cuban American Marco Rubio as an ASS. No wonder the rest of Latinos hate Cubans...

[Nopalesasados]

If republicans want get Obama out of office, they must pass CIR or the Dream ACt you wont get the Hispanic Vote if you continue to be anti-Hispanic . At least attempt to reach out to Hispanics and stop making illegal immigration a scapegoat for the country's problems.

[CommonSenseJoe]

@Nopalesasados It is a problem that needs to be addressed. These people are illegal aliens. Regardless of their motive, they are illegal. They need to be found and deported. The border needs to be secured.  These are not negotiable.

[frogsoda]

@Nopalesasados You know, Really. Your attitude is the racist outlook. You think that illegal immigration is only about Mexicans?

[PeruchoX]

@Nopalesasados Great point. This is why Reps don't get the hispanic vote. WWJD? Jesus would have help those in need.

[octopibingo]

@PeruchoX I know of no country in Latin America that has an open border policy.

Hell, Mexico keeps soldiers on their Southern border and locks up anyone crossing illegally.

Guess they don't want any browner people coming in.

[KaptinObvious]

@Nopalesasados Stop making illegal immigration sound like the cause of all America’s problems, it's not. Far From it. What it does propose is a monumental taxpayer cost that "illegal immigrants" love to blow off as inhumane or unfair. Tell me specifically how more of our family's income which will need to go to the absorption of law breakers should be conducted with open arms? And don't make the mistake that the companies that use your labor are sanctioned by working America. So?

[goodinohio]

Turn to the government and maybe someday if you kiss the right ass you can get one of the big apartments in the government ghetto.

[GrandArchitect3D]

too bad he is next president and will kill amnesty. there are lots of Hispanic conservatives. the media knows that the democrats have a monopoly on the black vote but not Hispanics. this is why they are so terrified.

[Loathomar]

@GrandArchitect3D Hispanics are not as statistically single minded as blacks when it comes to party, but they are still strongly Dem. The Pew did the research and it shows that Hispanics identify them self as dem/rep at around 50-55%/25-30%. Dems do clearly want the Hispanic vote, as do republicans, but it really should be the group the Dems should have long term focus on.

[GrandArchitect3D]

that is true but Hispanics and especially Mexicans have a conservative culture based on their faith and family. these numbers can shift very quickly once it is articulated well enough for them to understand that the democrat party is diametrically opposed to their cultural goals of family and faith. you see a Mexican family eating dinner together and saying grace like white people used to do. i feel like the Mexican community is the only hope for the family unit. too late for blacks.

[Loathomar]

@GrandArchitect3D Yes, the conservative religious speech does resonate with Hispanics. The problem is that all it is, is speech. The government should never support or oppose religion, and most the pro or anti religion happen in court as it is a question of the 1st amendment. The government can not government the family unit or family values. Values and morals come from the family, not the government. I have always found it fun that conservative want less government, except family religion & sex

[Loathomar]

Conservative seem to think is it no the government place to tell a company how much they can pollute are waters, land and air, but they should be telling people what religion to believe in, how to raise their family and who to have have sex with and when, where and how do have it. The reason they are wrong is simple, a company pollute hurts the all the people, but it I want to be a gay atheistic who raises an adopted child, I hurt no one.

[GrandArchitect3D]

@Loathomar well either the state raises the children or the family does.

[wetweasel56]

She is a racist! politicians are supposed to advocate for all Americans, not certain racial groups!

I think at least Rubio understands that.

[tf8252]

Is she saying her family came here illegally?

[Loathomar]

@tf8252 Most likely, yes, but many Cuban's are given political amnesty. So, while they may have come here illegally, they are here legally.

[default013]

My family immigrated from Mexico - and there is a difference. Rubio and others who came here legally did climb the ladder - we filled out the paperwork and did the work to do it the right way. The people this woman talks about have no intention of 'climbing the ladder'. They intend to break in through the back window without any respect for the law.

Knock on my door and I'll invite you in for dinner, come in my back window and you'll meet the barrel of my gun.

[USMC2375]

LIBERALS ARE FUCKING RETARDED, THIS BITCH PROVES IT ONCE AGAIN

[Waters07]

This woman is an idiot. If she did listen to Rubio's speech she would have heard him say "if you work hard and play by the rules". Play by the rules not break them.

[MooseOfReason]

They just played this clip (with the Townhall.com watermark) on Red Eye -- the show at 3:00 a.m. on Fox News that outdraws CNN at 8:00 p.m.

[havanamama59]

As a Cuban American, I cannot believe this woman is saying this! Marco's story is my story. My parents came to this country with nothing, just the clothes on their backs. My father and mother worked hard to give us a good life in our new country, and without any government aid, my brother and I are both successful upstanding citizens of this great country. Marco's story is uplifting and should be prerequisite listening to all new immigrants to this country. Shame on you Alicia!

[robh2000]

@havanamama59 roger that...... it's difficult to see straight when you are so far bent to the left. God Bless the USA.

[Nopalesasados]

@havanamama59 the only difference between you and other immigrants is that you got protective asylum from the US. Your story is no different than the story's of illegals coming to the US.

[goodatbasebal]

Oh hold on! Wait a second! Lets not complain about Cuba because they obviously have done everything great but America needs to be the savior since they are terrible Nazis. Its interesting how things work in the brain of a Leftist.

[soopermexican]

why is such stupidity wrapped up in such hotness?

[wetweasel56]

@soopermexican...because she has always gotten her way based on her looks. She's a spoiled brat.

[sirhcskoorb]

What an idiot.

What, is Rubio going to show up in Washington with gold chains and cigars and putting together a game of dominos?

[MooseOfReason]

Is she a racist?

[ACORNCriminals]

Communist/Progressive Castro "redistributed" Cuba's wealth for the "good of the people". America extended an opportunity for Cubans to come here legally and start a new life. CUBANS KNOW FIRST HAND THE GREATNESS OF AMERICA. We don't play their disgusting race games and it eats the democrap bastards up. Cubans are law abiding, AMERICANS FIRST. Alicia Menendez, you only speak for divisive, Democrats looking for handouts! Apologize to Marco Rubio! He has accomplished more than you ever will.

[connecticutmommmy]

Ha! Dems have their own Meghan McCain now! Good luck!

[akw60]

So, this silver spoon woman wants to tell Rubio that he's bad for the Latino community? Really? She doesn't have a clue. More race baiting hypocrisy from the left who think that minorities aren't worth anything unless they toe the victim mentality line and stand in line for handouts. When are minorities going to wake up to the fact that liberals are WRONG - personal power and success don't come from the government!!!

[alysluv]

nobody gives a shit what this cum dumpster says. they just found some tanned bitch on the street corner to call herself cuban cos she has black hair and dark skin. she's like al pacino - "i'm not cuban but i played one on tv." dumb bitch

[N37BU6]

Oh, look... it's the race industry!

[redbeakman]

What an airhead. Her family is pre-exile. What has Rubio taken from anyone? "Great Latino Hope"? Only from the left who is so fixated on race and oblivious to the fact.

[xxxxxxxpimptaddyone]

bad sterotypes??

Dude is good looking, has a smokin hot wife, is successful and has money....and not has status and prestige as a senator.



[Baibaren05]

What a hypocrite, this woman's father was not even born in Cuba, she's like partially third generation Cuban and definitevely does NOT have any exile experience!! It would be like Cameron Diaz saying the same things. Got the commentator job from daddy pulling strings, hasn't the faintest idea what it is to work for something. Of course she doesn't like Marco, she makes her money by milking victimization - typical....

[Baibaren05]

Alicia, you are the only disgusting thing around here. Cuban-Americans have no desire or inclinations to be lumped into the idiocy of the monolithic "Lateenoe" experience. You perpetuate all the bad stereotypes of the LaRaza moochers. In fact, why don't you move to California and join the Mexicans.Leave Marco Rubio alone, he has never needed to be a victim, and his followers of many thousands in Florida don't either. So thanks, but no thanks.

[republicrat1]

Sore looser ...your Father Senator Menendez is proud of Marco Rubio even though the have different philosophical view of the world...ask him..

So you thought all Hispanics settle for the crumbs the socialist hand out...

again Sore Looser

Felicidades Senador Rubio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Billshut100]

The exit poll show that hispanics voted for Rubio by almost 70 percent

We know what his positions are and we agree. He doesn't have to change anything

[Billshut100]

This far left tool confuses the Cuban American experience.

They are poltical exiles, not illegal immigrants.

They came here legally by applyin for exile status....unlike border jumpers, which we Cuban American are not.

She sickens me.

[PeruchoX]

@Billshut100 In a way, illegal immigrants are exiles. They are running away from their poorly ran country the way many Cubans do. Cubans should be thankful and instead talking shit and calling illegal immigrants "border jumpers", they should oust Castro and Co.

[tbjw1]

@Billshut100 - So you and yours were a part of the Cuban elite that had enough money and means to apply for political "exile" status by greasing the palms of the right people. Give me a break, in Cuba most of you weren't the extremely poor otherwise you'd still be there.

[TruthDroveCove]

"evolutionary flashpoint for humanity."  ?? Hmmm...

[Flamesdupont]

I find it insulting this woman thinks that all hispanics must think alot. That a hispanic can not be against illegals. Maybe hispanics came here legally and feel why cant everyone else? I am disgusted that she thinks hispanics can not think for themselves.

[cooks2006]

@Flamesdupont

I totally agree. I dint come here for a handout. I came here for the opportunity - just like Italians, Spanish, Irish.

This dumb bimbo thinks that it is up to Rubio to help her out simply because she's Latina.

Get off your lazy brown butt and get to work, bitch.

[Rayarena]

@cooks2006 Lazy brown butt? She's not brown, she's white.

[Room0468]

HA, what a moron.

[corncat]

Sooooo....... she objects to his life and that of his family?

[choirboy59]

Is this bitch smoking crack? Rubio wants everyone to have access to the American Dream - legally and through hard work - not some free pass. And what's with Will Smith's inane statement on the clip on the end? "Barack Obama as an idea?" Please... Hey Will... how about "Barack Obama as an unmitigated failure?"

[Mostdef]

0:23 she wants all other immigrants to have the same access to communism

[kasyapa]

racism and intolerance is ALWAYS okay when it comes form the left. imagine if a conservative said that against a dem?!

[drillanwr]

The fact that she uses the term "Latino" is an indication she practices stereotyping. Say "Latino" to a Cuban-American and chances are they'll verbally blast you for it.

Alicia, you are an idiot of your leftist/liberal ideology.

[CourtneysAuntSara]

Fucking morons

[dijhili]

More ARROGANCE from the left. She obviously represents the entire Latino community, all struggling families, and is so political slick on how he should legislate.

Where do they get all the arrogance from?

[welovesarahpalin]

Gotta love Leftists like Alicia Menendez - bigoted & closed-minded to the core, with the underlying narrative, "You can only think the way I do or else you're stupid and/or evil." When will this nonsense stop coming out of the mouths of "progressives"? Note: The "P" word is in quotes to show my mockery of the term!!

[blogegog]

This woman perpetuates all of the bad stereotypes of progressives.

[ibilldavis]

wtf?

[tiledude3]

MSNBC's election night coverage took away any respectability that channel had a chance of retaining.

[joshpnw]

Left wingnut sore loser responds.

Next.

[hellsunicorn]

It is true what they say, while truth softens the just, it only hardens the wicked.

[sdfkjllshadflhadfshl]

WTF is she talking about?

[hellsunicorn]

@sdfkjllshadflhadfshl Nothing, she's babbling, it's pretty much what every MSNBC pundit is doing, except for Schultz and Olbermann who are the usual assholes.

[itsneverthegovsfault]

Sorry hon, it's you that is perpetuating the bad stereotype. Typical liberal mainstream media "journOlist".

Apparently these people have still not heard us. We did not say no.

We said HELL NO! No More, No How, No Way!!

Oh, and we couldn't care less what the liberal media has to say - they just don't matter anymore.

[astronato]

Insanity.