Human Events posts, and then removes and "apologizes" for, racist song

[ck4829]

Grammy-winner Jose Feliciano has gotten an apology after accusing a pair of radio producers of trashing the spirit of Christmas by using his popular holiday song, "Feliz Navidad," for a racist musical spoof about undocumented immigrants.

Feliciano released a statement Wednesday saying that he was "revolted beyond words" and that the song was never meant to be "a vehicle for a political platform of racism and hate."

"When I wrote and composed 'Feliz Navidad,' I chose to sing in both English and Spanish in order to create a bridge between two wonderful cultures during the time of year in which we hope for goodwill toward all," the Puerto Rico-born singer said.

The parody, titled "The Illegal Alien Christmas Song," was created by radio producers and writers Matt Fox and A.J. Rice and was posted in mid-December on the Web site for Human Events, a Washington-based conservative weekly publication founded in 1944.

Web site editor Jed Babbin apologized Wednesday and said the song would be removed from the site. The link to the song's page was no longer available by Thursday.

"We regret any offense that Mr. Feliciano may have taken from this parody," Babbin said in an e-mail sent to The Associated Press.

http://www.rightwingwatch.org/content/human-events-removes-racist-song-apologizes-jose-feliciano

Sounds good until the non-apology apology at the end, Mr. Feliciano should consider taking some of these guys to the cleaners.

[el_bryanto]

1. I think that's the version Rush has played before

I could be wrong, but it sounds familiar.

Or reads familiar.

Bryant

[proud2BlibKansan]

2. Wow. That's pretty disgusting. Here are the lyrics:

Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Throw then some pesos and they work so hard.

Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
I don't even ask if they got green card.

They're going to pave up my driveway this Christmas.
They're going to clean all my cars this Christmas.
They're going to shovel all the snow this Christmas.
Those illegals in my yard.

They're going to dig me a pool this Christmas.
They're going to landscape my lawn this Christmas.
They're going to cook me up some tacos this Christmas.
Those illegals in my yard.

Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Sixteen arrive in a stolen car.

Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
When they're not working, they sit at the bar.

They're going to drink some cervezas this Christmas.
They're going to shoot some tequila this Christmas.
They're going to get DUIs this Christmas.
Those illegals in my yard.

They're getting free organ transplants this Christmas.
They're going to have anchor babies this Christmas.
They're going to scream "sí, se puede" this Christmas.
Those illegals in my yard.

Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
One at a time run past those border guards.

Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Illegals in my yard.
Hugo Chavez sends his kind regards.

They're going to tackle Pat Buchanan this Christmas.
They're going to chase down Lou Dobbs this Christmas.
They're going to join up with La Raza this Christmas.
Those illegals in my yard.

They're going to spread bubonic plague this Christmas.
They're going to bring me lots of bed bugs this Christmas.
They're going to pass tuberculosis this Christmas.
Those illegals in my yard.

[alstephenson]

3. That's disgusting.

Geez, it's not even funny. Thanks for posting.