Indian-American governor claims all Muslim "No-go zones" exist in Europe

[TSA321]

The speech Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal (R) is set to give in London on Monday makes significant references to all-Muslim “no-go zones” in European cities, the existence of which are roundly disputed by everyone from scholars to people who live in them.

“In the West, non-assimilationist Muslims establish enclaves and carry out as much of Sharia law as they can without regard for the laws of the democratic countries which provided them a new home,” Jindal is expected to say, according to a copy of the text obtained by USA Today.

“It is startling to think that any country would allow, even unofficially, for a so called ‘no-go zone.’ The idea that a free country would allow for specific areas of its country to operate in an autonomous way that is not free and is in direct opposition to its laws is hard to fathom.”

“No-go zones” catapulted into the discourse last week thanks to a pair of claims made on Fox News about no-go zones in Birmingham, UK and Paris, France — both of which came as news to those communities. They even drew a rebuke from British Prime Minister David Cameron.

Since then the concept of no-go zones has been widely mocked in Europe, with a French television show bravely sending its correspondents to the supposedly-prohibitive areas only to find nothing, and a website publishing a restaurant guide to the areas highlighting wine bars and Japanese fusion joints.

Fox has issued multiple apologies for the claims, including this one from host Julie Banderas:

To be clear, there is no formal designation of these zones in either country… and no credible information to support the assertion that there are specific areas in these countries that exclude individuals based solely on their religion. There are certainly areas of high crime in Europe as there are in the United States and other countries – where police and visitors enter with caution. We deeply regret the errors and apologize to any and all who may have taken offense including the people of France and England.
There is no word yet on whether these sections of Jindal’s speech will be amended in light of these recent developments.

http://www.mediaite.com/print/gov-jindal-still-pushing-discredited-claim-of-no-go-zones/

 

[Saeed]

Republicans were just exposed badly few days ago.

 

[Liberty]

lol Jindal lol It must be tough being an educated Republican. He's a guy with an improbable background (child of suburban college-educated engineers) and limited charisma. So much cognitive dissonance to overcome on a daily basis for those precious votes and campaign contributions. I don't care what your background is, what party you represent, or how much cognitive dissonance you have to convince yourself that you're up against. Bobby Jindal is .... and a nobody.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

Jindal is even more right wing than Bush and Cheney. And he hates being called an Indian-American.

My parents came in search of the American Dream, and they caught it. To them, America was not so much a place, it was an idea. My dad and mom told my brother and me that we came to America to be Americans. Not Indian-Americans, simply Americans," Jindal said in a prepared remarks that he is scheduled to deliver next week.

"If we wanted to be Indians, we would have stayed in India. It's not that they are embarrassed to be from India, they love India. But they came to America because they were looking for greater opportunity and freedom," Jindal said, explaining the reason why he does not like to be called or described as an Indian-American.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ericans-Bobby-Jindal/articleshow/45906121.cms

 

[Laparwah]

Many American-Indians have this attitude. If possible they would grow white skin and make their eyes blue as well. Self-hating apologetic coconuts that they are.

 

[TSA321]

Jindal is even more right wing than Bush and Cheney. And he hates being called an Indian-American.





http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ericans-Bobby-Jindal/articleshow/45906121.cms

He even converted to Christianity, probably to boost his election chances.

 

[cricketjoshila]

lol Jindal lol It must be tough being an educated Republican. He's a guy with an improbable background (child of suburban college-educated engineers) and limited charisma. So much cognitive dissonance to overcome on a daily basis for those precious votes and campaign contributions. I don't care what your background is, what party you represent, or how much cognitive dissonance you have to convince yourself that you're up against. Bobby Jindal is .... and a nobody.

Jindal may be whatever but he is more of anybody than you or any anonymous poster on PP.What he is representing is a view that is rapidly rising.

 

[filthyfulltoss]

Jindal may be whatever but he is more of anybody than you or any anonymous poster on PP.What he is representing is a view that is rapidly rising.

Okay you can say that about anyone from Rihanna to Hitler, what's your point?

What a random post lol

 

[filthyfulltoss]

It's weird how many Pakistanis hate republicans, but when you take their own social and religious conservatism into perspective it's obvious that most are at the very least, socially, if not fiscally conservative and hence Republican themselves.

Odd how no two conservatives from different parts of the world can see eye to eyes.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Okay you can say that about anyone from Rihanna to Hitler, what's your point?

What a random post lol

An anonymous poster calling an elected Governor of a state a nobody is a laughable statement.Jindal made a statement which may kr may not be true rather than debating on the statement calling him nobody belies frustration.

We can call Hitler a desplicable evil pathetic mass murderer and we will be absolutely right but calling him a nobody wont be correct.You got my point?

 

[the Great Khan]

Jindal may be whatever but he is more of anybody than you or any anonymous poster on PP.What he is representing is a view that is rapidly rising.

lol the view can rise all it wants but its essentially a blatant lie. Im not surprised your supporting this as usual. By the way the largest no go zone in my indian dominated city is actually white. And thats pretty much the case throught the UK. The stats prove it too. So please before you defend someone,think.

 

[Liberty]

Jindal may be whatever but he is more of anybody than you or any anonymous poster on PP.What he is representing is a view that is rapidly rising.

Am I supposed to feel some sort of empathy for an educated sellout, who, in a position of great power and responsibility abused his privileges as a politician in order to cash out? His parents were both well-educated liberal Democrats - like most Indians in the US.
Jindal decided in his teenage years that if he ever wanted electoral success in Louisiana, he'd have to downplay his Indian heritage, become Catholic (roughly 35% of Louisiana is Catholic), and become a conservative Republican (roughly 80% of white Louisianans vote Republican).
Mind you, Jindal rarely attends Catholic church services, and can be found more frequently at evangelical/fundamental churches in North Louisiana or the suburbs of Baton Rouge or New Orleans.
Were Jindal born in Boston, he'd be a liberal Democrat. Instead, he was born in Baton Rouge. His political desires dictate his stances. He's just a cynical political hack who's looking out for #1.

 

[moumotta]

The original article makes no reference to Jindal's Indian back ground. The headline there is Gov. Jindal Still Pushing Discredited Claim of ‘No-Go Zones’ but there will be no masala without changing the headline and making it sound like his Indian-ness is somehow responsible for his claims.

 

[cricketjoshila]

lol the view can rise all it wants but its essentially a blatant lie. Im not surprised your supporting this as usual. By the way the largest no go zone in my indian dominated city is actually white. And thats pretty much the case throught the UK. The stats prove it too. So please before you defend someone,think.

Supporting exactly what?Jindal may be ill informed far right and even an idiot but he certainly aint a nobody.Or we wont be discussing what he said.

Secondly what i said that there is a rising view about these supposed no go areas in europe.I dont know if they truly exist or not but the view that they do exist is rising.Not to long ago we had those videos of Muslim Patrols in London trying to implement self made conservative rules in Muslim dominated areas.Such acts give rise to these views.

 

[Fallen King]

Many American-Indians have this attitude. If possible they would grow white skin and make their eyes blue as well. Self-hating apologetic coconuts that they are.

They have points. They didn't migrate to USA to become Indian. Since they live there, that's their home and their identity. Indian-American is not same as American, similarity to my case, Pakistani Canadian is not same as Canadian.

 

[Fallen King]

"No zones" is never good idea. It is better to assume some control over "No zones" areas immediately. This "No zones" policy didn't work on Karachi, economical hub city lays in ruins. Because of "No zones" capitalized by Afghan refugees in large numbers, those are now safe haven for TTP. That's why MQM was calling for full-scale military operation in Karachi and even warned about their presence in Karachi few years ago. Their words fell on deaf ears and Pakistan is now picking up the pieces.

 

[the Great Khan]

Supporting exactly what?Jindal may be ill informed far right and even an idiot but he certainly aint a nobody.Or we wont be discussing what he said.

Secondly what i said that there is a rising view about these supposed no go areas in europe.I dont know if they truly exist or not but the view that they do exist is rising.Not to long ago we had those videos of Muslim Patrols in London trying to implement self made conservative rules in Muslim dominated areas.Such acts give rise to these views.

they dont exist. The view is wrong. End of. Jindal is an idiot like emmerson. As for the Muslim patrols lol just a bunch of idiots who went got done by the cops. Exaggerated.

There are many "views" rising about Muslims, the majority are simply bunkum!

 

[enkidu_]

Fox News has 'apologized' :

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[TSA321]

It;s not surprising a lot of people believe in this. There are a lot of legitimate looking websites around that spout this complete nonsense, like this one http://www.gatestoneinstitute.org/2367/european-muslim-no-go-zones

 

[FreeBird]

Just like I predicted 3 years ago (I was ridiculed and laughed at) when I predicted that Narendra Modi is the next Indian president, HEAR ME OUT, Jindal is a future U.S. President. The preparation has begun, just like the ground work was done for Modi about 4/5 years ago.

 

[cricketjoshila]

they dont exist. The view is wrong. End of. Jindal is an idiot like emmerson. As for the Muslim patrols lol just a bunch of idiots who went got done by the cops. Exaggerated.

There are many "views" rising about Muslims, the majority are simply bunkum!

Isnt this a better way of answering to the OP rather than go full retard on Jindal and call him a nobody etc etc.That was my point.Thanks for understanding it.

I have read about a few no go zones in Paris.Areas dominated by Muslims.Rest i havent heard about anything and ofcourse thkse Muslim patrol guys got busted.Bug a PPer posted the video of those patrols harrasing couples and was proud of them.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Just like I predicted 3 years ago (I was ridiculed and laughed at) when I predicted that Narendra Modi is the next Indian president, HEAR ME OUT, Jindal is a future U.S. President. The preparation has begun, just like the ground work was done for Modi about 4/5 years ago.

Modi isnt Indian President.And Congress performance by 2012 had madr sure that they will lose the election and Modi was the only viable opponent and it wasnt rocket science to guess his name.USA and Jindal ars a totally different kettle of Fish.

 

[srh]

Another Indian who hates his heritage. There are lot of such people in North America. Feel sorry for them some times.

 

[mnoman15]

Just like I predicted 3 years ago (I was ridiculed and laughed at) when I predicted that Narendra Modi is the next Indian president, HEAR ME OUT, Jindal is a future U.S. President. The preparation has begun, just like the ground work was done for Modi about 4/5 years ago.

There will be ethnic president in future but not soon and Jindal will never be ...

 

[Buffet]

Just like I predicted 3 years ago (I was ridiculed and laughed at) when I predicted that Narendra Modi is the next Indian president, HEAR ME OUT, Jindal is a future U.S. President. The preparation has begun, just like the ground work was done for Modi about 4/5 years ago.

Jindal won't win presidential election. Winning state is a different issue.

 

[www787]

whats up with some usual suspect here defending the idiocy of the fellow countrymen?
Jindal comment was bigoted, and he is playing this game to gain support from sheeple.

 

[FreeBird]

Modi isnt Indian President.And Congress performance by 2012 had madr sure that they will lose the election and Modi was the only viable opponent and it wasnt rocket science to guess his name.USA and Jindal ars a totally different kettle of Fish.

I definitely meant Indian head of state, which in this case is PM - common sense, no?
Anyways, thanks to no edit policy but hopefully it's now clear to you.

There will be ethnic president in future but not soon and Jindal will never be ...

Jindal won't win presidential election. Winning state is a different issue.

Exactly the same sentiments I heard 3/4 years ago. "Modi is only partially popular in Gujrat". "He is NOTHING in front of congress power". "A racist gujju and a cold blooded killer can never become Indian PM". "Modi does not have any popularity outside Gujrat", and many other philosophies .... but look what happened.

Again, Jindal is a future U.S president.

 

[Fallen King]

Fox News has 'apologized' :

The credibility of Fox news never cease to amaze me. That being said, i still stand on 'No zone' stance following the disaster receipt in Karachi, economical hub city lays in ruins now.

 

[Laparwah]

They have points. They didn't migrate to USA to become Indian. Since they live there, that's their home and their identity. Indian-American is not same as American, similarity to my case, Pakistani Canadian is not same as Canadian.

Brit, American or Canadian kids born here but of Pak ethnicity by and large have great affection for their country of origin. British Indians born here love India much more then these apologetic ones.

 

[Smiling Creed]

Am I supposed to feel some sort of empathy for an educated sellout, who, in a position of great power and responsibility abused his privileges as a politician in order to cash out? His parents were both well-educated liberal Democrats - like most Indians in the US.
Jindal decided in his teenage years that if he ever wanted electoral success in Louisiana, he'd have to downplay his Indian heritage, become Catholic (roughly 35% of Louisiana is Catholic), and become a conservative Republican (roughly 80% of white Louisianans vote Republican).
Mind you, Jindal rarely attends Catholic church services, and can be found more frequently at evangelical/fundamental churches in North Louisiana or the suburbs of Baton Rouge or New Orleans.
Were Jindal born in Boston, he'd be a liberal Democrat. Instead, he was born in Baton Rouge. His political desires dictate his stances. He's just a cynical political hack who's looking out for #1.

Just a side question you know so much about LA....are u in the state?

 

[Buffet]

I definitely meant Indian head of state, which in this case is PM - common sense, no?
Anyways, thanks to no edit policy but hopefully it's now clear to you.





Exactly the same sentiments I heard 3/4 years ago. "Modi is only partially popular in Gujrat". "He is NOTHING in front of congress power". "A racist gujju and a cold blooded killer can never become Indian PM". "Modi does not have any popularity outside Gujrat", and many other philosophies .... but look what happened.

Again, Jindal is a future U.S president.

I don't know much about Modi but know enough about Jindal to say that he won't be winning a presidential election.

 

[saadibaba]

I don't know much about Modi but know enough about Jindal to say that he won't be winning a presidential election.

I think Jindal will run only to get national coverage and name recognition to become a viable VP candidate or to run again in four to eight years, he is still quite young. As for his chances this time around, I agree, zero to none.

I don't know about others but someone who has had such a single minded focus on becoming a successful politician that he began to shape his whole life centered on that single goal, at some level is quite admirable. After all, he is simply doing what other politicians do to get elected.

 

[Buffet]

I think Jindal will run only to get national coverage and name recognition to become a viable VP candidate or to run again in four to eight years, he is still quite young. As for his chances this time around, I agree, zero to none.

I don't know about others but someone who has had such a single minded focus on becoming a successful politician that he began to shape his whole life centered on that single goal, at some level is quite admirable. After all, he is simply doing what other politicians do to get elected.

Yah, I can see him making a case for VP in the next election but not for President. He won't really get votes from all sides to push him over the line at national level. I will be very surprised if he wins even the primary. As you said, he is young right now. After 10 years or so things may change for him.

 

[cricketjoshila]

I definitely meant Indian head of state, which in this case is PM - common sense, no?
Anyways, thanks to no edit policy but hopefully it's now clear to you.





Exactly the same sentiments I heard 3/4 years ago. "Modi is only partially popular in Gujrat". "He is NOTHING in front of congress power". "A racist gujju and a cold blooded killer can never become Indian PM". "Modi does not have any popularity outside Gujrat", and many other philosophies .... but look what happened.

Again, Jindal is a future U.S president.

Who said Modi would never be PM?I think you have little idea about who take seriously in India.

 

[sjahmed23]

Fox news needs to be taken to courts for their bigoted stand point and false made up news. This material damages muslim communities in many ways... and one apology does not cover it.

 

[Varun]

Just like I predicted 3 years ago (I was ridiculed and laughed at) when I predicted that Narendra Modi is the next Indian president, HEAR ME OUT, Jindal is a future U.S. President. The preparation has begun, just like the ground work was done for Modi about 4/5 years ago.

This sounds ludicrous if you're suggesting that both events are linked.

The groundwork for Modi's PMship by the way, was laid out once Manmohan Singh and the Congress began shooting themselves in the foot every minute of their second term circa 2009-2014.

 

[nish_mate]

Jindal is even more right wing than Bush and Cheney. And he hates being called an Indian-American.





http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/...ericans-Bobby-Jindal/articleshow/45906121.cms

Coconut then it is

 

[the Great Khan]

Isnt this a better way of answering to the OP rather than go full retard on Jindal and call him a nobody etc etc.That was my point.Thanks for understanding it.

I have read about a few no go zones in Paris.Areas dominated by Muslims.Rest i havent heard about anything and ofcourse thkse Muslim patrol guys got busted.Bug a PPer posted the video of those patrols harrasing couples and was proud of them.

ignore those Muslim patrol walaay. just idiots who were trying to be Muslim gangstas. As for the suburbs in France. They are some of the most deprived areas in Europe and are essentially ghettos that are simply left to rot. they are not "no go " zones because Muslims have made them so. they are "no go zones" because the French have made them so. And with all due respect if Jindal has said this then I'm sorry but he has no idea what he's talking about and is simply spreading a lie to make it a truth!!

 

[the Great Khan]

Coconut then it is

besharam is the word I would use. My MP is of Indian origin and he does a great job for the minority community and is proud to have an Indian origin. In the UK at the end of the day we're all the "P word". Got to stick together. Except for the cricket lol.

 

[nish_mate]

besharam is the word I would use. My MP is of Indian origin and he does a great job for the minority community and is proud to have an Indian origin. In the UK at the end of the day we're all the "P word". Got to stick together. Except for the cricket lol.

yupp we are all "P's", agree with that

 

[Varun]

Who cares if his parents/grandparents lived in India once upon a time?

It should be reported that an Indian states that there are Muslim no-go zones in Europe only when an Indian does in fact say so. Not Bobby Jindal - of whom the population of India couldn't give two hoots over. Who is he?

 

[CricketCartoons]

Who cares if his parents/grandparents lived in India once upon a time?

It should be reported that an Indian states that there are Muslim no-go zones in Europe only when an Indian does in fact say so. Not Bobby Jindal - of whom the population of India couldn't give two hoots over. Who is he?

Maybe you don't. But a lot of Indians like me do care. We are proud of Bobby Jindal and Nickey Haley, a shining example of assimilation and hard work that we Indians are known for. Other ethnicities should learn from us how to be model immigrants.

 

[Varun]

Maybe you don't. But a lot of Indians like me do care. We are proud of Bobby Jindal and Nickey Haley.

Congratulations, you're a proud part of an exclusive cub of a grand total of one member!

 

[90MPH]

I keep hearing about these no go zones but where are they exactly ??

Sure there is an integration problem but that has many factors connected to it.

The no go zones exsist in war zones or 3rd world countries, not in Europe.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Congratulations, you're a proud part of an exclusive cub of a grand total of one member!

jodi tor dak shune keu na ashey, tobey ekla cholo re.

 

[Gabbar Singh]

There is something a bit odd about Jindal - I mean who the hell talks like this:

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[Cpt. Rishwat]

I wonder what is Bobby's real name? Vishwanath Prempati perhaps?

 

[Robert]

lol Jindal lol It must be tough being an educated Republican. He's a guy with an improbable background (child of suburban college-educated engineers) and limited charisma. So much cognitive dissonance to overcome on a daily basis for those precious votes and campaign contributions.

Good post.

 

[enkidu_]

I keep hearing about these no go zones but where are they exactly ??

Sure there is an integration problem but that has many factors connected to it.

The no go zones exsist in war zones or 3rd world countries, not in Europe.

For France at least :

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[AlCapone]

haha he's a desi redneck

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

haha he's a desi redneck

I doubt it, but he probably lives in a redneck district and therefore has to say stuff which will please his hillbilly constituents. With this sensational claim of Muslim no go zones he has hit the mark and the citizens of Louisiana will be raising their pitchforks with a hearty cheer. I just hope no Sikh ends up getting attacked with a machete as happened in Tesco last week.

 

[90MPH]

For France at least :

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LOL. )

Thanks for that video, that so was funny especially the last 2 minutes.

Everyone watch the video.

 

[mithun_minhas]

I wonder what is Bobby's real name? Vishwanath Prempati perhaps?

Piyush Jindal. He converted to Christianity before entering politics.

I have read some interview where he kind of bashed Hinduism. He has no love for India and is completely American Christian.

 

[Varun]

There is something a bit odd about Jindal - I mean who the hell talks like this:

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Sounds like a pre-programmed robot.

 

[AlCapone]

Most of the Indian-Americans in the southern states support Republicans and are wannabe hillbillies a la Nikki Haley & Jindal, whereas Indian-Americans in liberal coastal states like New York & California tend be democrats and are wannabe hippies a la Neel Kashkari.

The ones in the conservative states badmouth eastern religions to be accepted while the ones in liberal states are all about "Eat.Pray.Love", so from what I understand is that Indian people are generally very submissive which helps them assimilating where ever they are, they make good followers.

 

[mithun_minhas]

Most of the Indian-Americans in the southern states support Republicans and are wannabe hillbillies a la Nikki Haley & Jindal, whereas Indian-Americans in liberal coastal states like New York & California tend be democrats and are wannabe hippies a la Neel Kashkari.

The ones in the conservative states badmouth eastern religions to be accepted while the ones in liberal states are all about "Eat.Pray.Love", so from what I understand is that Indian people are generally very submissive which helps them assimilating where ever they are, they make good followers.

I have liven in various conservative states of US and none of the Indians are wannabe Hillbillies. Most Indians I know tend to stay away from both Rednecks as well as Ghettos. They all live in suburbs where upper middle and rich people live.

The American born Indian descent people are a bit different. They are like any other American kids.

 

[Fallen King]

Brit, American or Canadian kids born here but of Pak ethnicity by and large have great affection for their country of origin. British Indians born here love India much more then these apologetic ones.

There is no crime if they want to disassociate with their country of origin. It is their lives as how they prefer to live, even if that includes disassociating with their country of origin while maintaining the stance of pro-nationalism they live in and call it their home.

 

[Laparwah]

There is no crime if they want to disassociate with their country of origin. It is their lives as how they prefer to live, even if that includes disassociating with their country of origin while maintaining the stance of pro-nationalism they live in and call it their home.

No one said it was a crime but it smacks of an inferiority complex. They can wear as many back to front baseball caps, do high fives, dress their women in mini's or imitate fake American accents but will always be known as being of Indian ethnicity.

 

[Laparwah]

By the way I realise that we are talking of apologetic people of Indian ethnicity born and living in the USA. They can not get away from the country of their origin no matter how hard they try.

 

[ehjaz]

no go jandal zone is also somewhere ...... can anyone point to that?

 

[Fallen King]

No one said it was a crime but it smacks of an inferiority complex. They can wear as many back to front baseball caps, do high fives, dress their women in mini's or imitate fake American accents but will always be known as being of Indian ethnicity.

You guys are calling this inferiority complex just because they disassociate their country of origin. If they want to the complete American, that doesn't mean they are ashamed to be Indian. It is just they want to be complete American. Again, that is nothing wrong with that nor that gives us the right to judge them by lack of inferiority complex.

 

[Laparwah]

You guys are calling this inferiority complex just because they disassociate their country of origin. If they want to the complete American, that doesn't mean they are ashamed to be Indian. It is just they want to be complete American. Again, that is nothing wrong with that nor that gives us the right to judge them by lack of inferiority complex.

Yes it does mean that they are ashamed of their roots, absolutely! They will never be white Anglo-saxon American's no matter how hard they try just like how in their movies they try so hard to be like westerners. It does give us the right to judge just like they do us calling Pakistan a "failed state" and what not. Well it works both ways.

 

[saadibaba]

Yah, I can see him making a case for VP in the next election but not for President. He won't really get votes from all sides to push him over the line at national level. I will be very surprised if he wins even the primary. As you said, he is young right now. After 10 years or so things may change for him.

What do you think about Romney thinking of running again. The guy has so much money, I almost feel like he is doing it out of boredom. Even with Jeb in the mix, not sure why he is even thinking about it. The Republican field is pretty colorful for the coming Presidential election. I actually used to like Chris Christie but he's turned out to be pretty typical as well. On Dem side there is really no name other than Hillary. But she has so many negatives and drives such animosity from the republican core that it might make her oppositions job easy. In any case, I feel Hillary looks the strongest right now followed by Jeb.

 

[Buffet]

What do you think about Romney thinking of running again. The guy has so much money, I almost feel like he is doing it out of boredom. Even with Jeb in the mix, not sure why he is even thinking about it. The Republican field is pretty colorful for the coming Presidential election. I actually used to like Chris Christie but he's turned out to be pretty typical as well. On Dem side there is really no name other than Hillary. But she has so many negatives and drives such animosity from the republican core that it might make her oppositions job easy. In any case, I feel Hillary looks the strongest right now followed by Jeb.

I would think that Romney may have a higher chance than Jeb. Not in primary but in national. In primary, I am not sure and I think Jeb may have a higher chance. Republican needs to make strong case and do something about the demographic change happening. Catering only to one class and ignoring Latinos will become even more costly in subsequent elections. Even if not support their cause but don't oppose it and then have all Latinos go being democrats by default. Romney lost due to the same reason otherwise Obama was not really very popular back then.

I am registered as an independent and I don't care much about party line from both sides. Simply want a good president. Disadvantage is that I can't vote in primaries. Most of my family members are democrats though.

In my opinion, Hillary will take it. She is going to run it and I don't see anyone beating her so far. She may drive republican core to vote against her but republican needs to get votes outside of that core. Catering exclusively to that core will finish the party in not too distant future due to demographic change.

 

[Buffet]

You guys are calling this inferiority complex just because they disassociate their country of origin.

Many in 2nd/3rd generation feel close to land of their forefathers and many don't feel anything. It's true for all immigrant communities in US. I don't think that many put effort to distance themselves from country of origin of their forefathers.

No one really cares in US to be honest. It's a melting pot and unless you intentionally try to be too different , you will fit in well. There is a reason for integration in US working better than most western countries.

Also, most American born kid is not going to spend much time in land of their forefathers, specially if he/she is 3rd generation. Some may never even visit so you can't really expect all kids to feel much connection.

Honestly speaking, I will like all immigrants to integrate here and add their culture to our melting pot. Make it richer but let's not have that multiculturalism with strict separate communities for each immigrant group. That's a real bad idea and it doesn't help anyone.

 

[TSA321]

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[the Great Khan]

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lol what incoherent claptrap. Utter utter bakwaas. When pressed he sounded like a puppet repeating the same thing over and over.

so heres how it is according to the republicans: "there are absolutely no go zones in the UK according to the republicans"
where are they?:" well we don't know but people know"
err ok at least name some because you seem to know so name some" look people know"
ok I mean maybe those women are afraid of high crime etc but not because of too many Muslims? :" look its not about Islam or Muslims but we have a worldwide problem here and need to tackle it".
errm so its a worldwide problem of high crime? "look we have a problem and people know and well that's the truth"

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr........................

 

[90MPH]

He reminds me of Ijaz Butt.

He just doesn't know what he is saying. How on earth did this buffoon get elected ?

 

[srh]

this guy is as stupid as it comes

 

[Stewie]

Jindal is an idiot belonging to state that is considered the toilet of the nation. They have rampant corruption in louisiana and they like to survive on govt money and welfare.


So it is safe to state that Jindal is a nobody. Even Republicans don't like him and maintain a low opinion of him. So that is saying a lot.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Jindal is an idiot belonging to state that is considered the toilet of the nation. They have rampant corruption in louisiana and they like to survive on govt money and welfare.


So it is safe to state that Jindal is a nobody. Even Republicans don't like him and maintain a low opinion of him. So that is saying a lot.

Don't blame "Bobby" Jindal, he is just saying what his constituents need to hear. Please refer back to post #53 for my guestimate which appears to have hit the mark quite accurately, despite the fact I only had a rudimentary knowledge of the state.

 

[IAJ]

Maybe you don't. But a lot of Indians like me do care. We are proud of Bobby Jindal and Nickey Haley, a shining example of assimilation and hard work that we Indians are known for. Other ethnicities should learn from us how to be model immigrants.

Lols, you keep talking about indian this and indian that, but that guy doesnt want to have anything to do with indians. The guy hates to be called Indian-American and you keep bringing up his indian background to feel better.

 

[IAJ]

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Lols he just sounds like some of the right wing politicians here in Norway. They just make up things but has nothing to say wheb the some questions come their way. This video was embarrasing to watch, I almost started feeling sorry for the guy.

 

[CricketCartoons]

Lols, you keep talking about indian this and indian that, but that guy doesnt want to have anything to do with indians. The guy hates to be called Indian-American and you keep bringing up his indian background to feel better.

Why should our pride be dependent on whether he reciprocates it or not? Irrespective of what he feels, we are proud of such people of indian origin who set examples in how to assimilate. That is why Indians are model immigrants and others could do well in emulating us.

 

[moumotta]

Why should our pride be dependent on whether he reciprocates it or not? Irrespective of what he feels, we are proud of such people of indian origin who set examples in how to assimilate. That is why Indians are model immigrants and others could do well in emulating us.

Exactly. No point sending people who enjoy modern life in the west but complain why people back home are enjoying modern life and amenities..

 

[IAJ]

Why should our pride be dependent on whether he reciprocates it or not? Irrespective of what he feels, we are proud of such people of indian origin who set examples in how to assimilate. That is why Indians are model immigrants and others could do well in emulating us.

I do not know how you can be proud of a guy who has come to a new country and simultaneously forgotten his roots. This just shows how little he cares about the motherland and was only interested in getting away from there.
One thing is to integrate into the new society, but you just do not say that you hate being called indian-american. He could easily live in accordance to their W
western values while he is proud to have an Indian background. No ethnic American would have anything against it.

But it is my opinion and is obviously not unilaterally with yours.

 

[CricketCartoons]

I do not know how you can be proud of a guy who has come to a new country and simultaneously forgotten his roots. This just shows how little he cares about the motherland and was only interested in getting away from there.
One thing is to integrate into the new society, but you just do not say that you hate being called indian-american. He could easily live in accordance to their W
western values while he is proud to have an Indian background. No ethnic American would have anything against it.

But it is my opinion and is obviously not unilaterally with yours.

Your don't have the facts. He did not come to america. He was born there. So why should he identify with a land across the globe just because his parents came from there. Do the Pakistanis feel proud to be called Indian, those whose parents or grandparents migrated from India?

 

[IAJ]

Your don't have the facts. He did not come to america. He was born there. So why should he identify with a land across the globe just because his parents came from there. Do the Pakistanis feel proud to be called Indian, those whose parents or grandparents migrated from India?

Firstly, If he moved there at young age or was born there, to me that is same.

And lols you are bragging about his indian background, yet you say why would he identify with India. This is just so wrong. How can you as an indian be proud of a man who has nothing to do with India in first place? You are contradicting yourself.

And as I said, and I am sure many indian will agree with me, if you have indian parents, even if you are born in another country you simply don't hate to be called indian-american or indian-norwegian for that matter.

Norwegians who went to USA over 200 years ago are still proud of having norwegian roots. That doesn't make them less americans does it?

And you are aware of the Indian history right? You can't compare India-America to India-Pakistan. And even if you do, no I don't think people born prior to 1947 will have any problem saying they have Indian background even if they are Pakistanis today. What is wrong with that?

 

[Gabbar Singh]

lol seems like Bobby has some Michael Jackson esq self identity issues. Even the official portrait looks nothing like him.

This Is An Actual Portrait Of Bobby Jindal That Hangs In His Office

Here is a portrait of Governor Jindal that has hung in the lobby of his office since 2008.

The painting is not an official portrait but was instead painted by a constituent.

To clarify the confusion, Jindal’s chief of staff Kyle Plotkin tweeted the Governor’s official portrait and accused the man who posted it on Twitter on Tuesday of “race-baiting.”

http://www.buzzfeed.com/davidmack/jindal-portrait#.qdarM0Bgr

 

[Saeed]

This is, how they turned Jesus(PBUH) into white.