The View discussing 'Obama Waffles'

[AllieB]

Did it cross the line? Yes.

I am working from home today, and flipped it on.

[AspenRose]

1. WTG Ladies!

Get it OUT THERE! And SUCK IT Elizabeth!!!

[crappyjazz]

2. I prefer pancakes

but waffles are good too ... didn't know he could cook.

[Kerrytravelers]

5. It has nothing to do with Obama's abilty or inability to prepare waffles.

I'll spare everyone the pictures of the waffle boxes.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hNafTsdlgbSZ8YMoFRDSgrVlEwGwD936205O0

Forum sells 'Obama Waffles' with racial stereotype
By JOAN LOWY – 4 days ago

WASHINGTON (AP) — Activists at a conservative political forum snapped up boxes of waffle mix depicting Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama as a racial stereotype on its front and wearing Arab-like headdress on its top flap.

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While Obama Waffles takes aim at Obama's politics by poking fun at his public remarks and positions on issues, it also plays off the old image of the pancake-mix icon Aunt Jemima, which has been widely criticized as a demeaning stereotype. Obama is portrayed with popping eyes and big, thick lips as he stares at a plate of waffles and smiles broadly.

Placing Obama in Arab-like headdress recalls the false rumor that he is a follower of Islam, though he is actually a Christian.

On the back of the box, Obama is depicted in stereotypical Mexican dress, including a sombrero, above a recipe for "Open Border Fiesta Waffles" that says it can serve "4 or more illegal aliens." The recipe includes a tip: "While waiting for these zesty treats to invade your home, why not learn a foreign language?"

[AllieB]

8. One of the ladies just read the writing on the box.

It was extremely racist. :grr:

[AllieB]

3. 'Brings back a pain'. Very disappointed that it was put put by 'Christian' group.

[AllieB]

4. Even Elisabeth thinks it's wrong.

Wow.

[Kerrytravelers]

6. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

[blondeatlast]

7. Some things are just wrong regardless of one's poltical view.

That is, among thise who actually have a soul; apparently many of my fellow "Christians" and a great many republicans don't have a soul.

[AllieB]

9. It's sad. They think that they'll be forgiven no matter how bad their behavior.

[Jennicut]

10. One of the most racist things I have ever seen on politics

Worse than David Duke's campaign.

[Mrs. Overall]

11. Good, I'm glad this horrible "product" is getting some media attention--

I can't believe, in 2008, this kind of blatantly racist material is embraced by "Christian" Republicans AND Lou Dobbs.