"Hands" Against America

For those of you weren’t aware of what this new ad is copying, note the original Jesse Helms ad above. Except that the new one seems to be for people who think that the racism in the Helms ad was a little too subtle. (The other nice touch in the new ad is the “bilingual only” job sign–what, having more skills makes you more likely to get a job? What’s the world coming to!) Admittedly, when you have accomplishments like single-handedly refusing to allow the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals to be integrated to your discredit, you can be a little less explicit…

…see also Belle.