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GOP duped on English language issue in Puerto Rico

October 30, 2007

SAND-BAGGING THE GOP ON ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLICY FOR
PUERTO RICO:  
English language advocacy groups have been duped into opposing statehood for Puerto Rico, by the very cultural separatists in Puerto Rico who oppose English in the public schools and public life in this federally subsidized American territory. 
Lobbyists for big drug companies bent on exploiting tax shelters […]

Identity Politics (ethnic/culture/language issues) - 0 Comments

Sandbagging the GOP on Puerto Rico

In the mid-1990’s it was Pat Buchanan. In 2006 it was a Jeane Kirkpatrick. Now, from deep in the ranks of the far right ready reserve, it’s Phyllis Schlafly.
Each time Congress takes a constructive step toward ending the anachronistic and undemocratic status of America’s last large and heavily populated territory, a few shell-shocked warhorses […]

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A Republican look at Puerto Rico status question: Some GOP staff in Congress hoodwinked by corporate lobbyists on Puerto Rico status issue

GOP Lobbyists on Payroll of Ultra-Liberal Left-Wing Faction Want Republicans to Oppose Democracy for Puerto Rico 
The call for Republican opposition to H.R. 900 and self-determination for Puerto Rico could become just one more stop on the road to GOP self-imposed permanent minority status.   Instead of figuring this out, some eager but clueless GOP staffers in Congress are falling for […]

Corporate Interests and Influences - 0 Comments