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Well, let me know when the right-wing outrage machine starts criticizing a politician for expressing pride in their white, European heritage and then I'll gladly retract my statement.
You're missing the point. She didn't express pride in any ethnic or racial heritage, she expressed pride in the nationality of Guatemala. I've never seen a photo of her, for all I know she could be of white European heritage.
So you didn't click any of the links in the OP? You're just riffing and ignorantly passing on the claims of a bunch of fear-mongers and race baiters? Nice.
A lame retort to actual facts. @wing2000 was letting us know what the congresswoman actually said. Why take umbrage with that?
GUATEMALAN heritage. I have an American heritage. Ever hear the opening theme song to the show American Dad? You know the part where he sings about "the American race"? It's supposed to be a joke.
There was only one link in the OP. I clicked on it. There's no photo of her.
No, I'm not surprised. Since the right wing news and right wing links lie all the time.
A lot of Democrats are puzzled as to why their approval rating is down in the polls.
Your news link lied. So, your title should change your title to the truth.
I don't care about what people look like. I care a little about what they think and say and do sometimes, especially if they're a politician.
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune
Fri, August 8, 2025 at 3:00 AM CDT
"Ramirez, whose district stretches from DuPage County to Chicago’s Northwest Side, has since attempted to clarify her intent, saying on X that “honoring my Guatemalan ancestry only strengthens my commitment to America.”
That’s a message we all can embrace. But the damage was done. At a time when trust in public officials is already fragile, statements like hers erode confidence and invite exactly the kind of backlash she’s facing."
Editorial: Words matter when you’re elected to represent America, Congresswoman Ramirez
When a member of Congress publicly declares allegiance to another country over the United States, it’s bound to raise eyebrows — and for good reason. That’s what happened when U.S. Rep. Delia Ramirez, speaking at an event in Mexico City, said: “I’m a proud Guatemalan before I’m an American.”...www.yahoo.com
Here's the updated CNN reporting:
