So apparently, one of the most intriguing Super Bowl ads (aired only in "select" markets) was an IPE ad. I am not sure if the message is supposed to be fear of outsourcing, or of Asia (and Asians?) more generally. But note this goes back a couple of years. It is also a bipartisan endeavor: the site this is from looks generally left-of-center, but is rather equal opportunity in taking on the ads.
I should note that these are still not, for me, the most memorable of the generically anti-foreigner political ads that are in poor taste. That distinction has to go to Vernon Robinson from 2006. Have a listen (at the only place online where I could find this), but don't say I didn't warn you.
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