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Comment on Ahn Cao - First Vietnamese American in Congress by Thomas Griffith

Thomas Griffith — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:26:07 +0000

You are a traitor to the Repiblican Party and to traditional Americans and I really hope you do not get elected again. The true Republicans in Congress will know what to do with you from now on. Shame shame on you. You think you did the right thing but there are better ways to help peole get healthcare without crippling our economy more.

Comment on New wine, old bottles: Mass firings instead of raids by Brittancus

Brittancus — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:07:54 +0000

It’s unfortunate that we have to maintain this relentless bombardment of our lawmakers in Washington. I almost cannot believe we have actually sustained several victories against the rich, powerful and the open border denizens? We have gained major headway in implementing E-Verify, the illegal immigrant worker extractor? But we cannot stop calling the Senators and representatives at 202-224-3121 and emphasizing the–THE AMERICAN WORKERS COMES FIRST. Demand they not table, but to install E-Verification on a permanent basis. If we release the strangle hold on those who influence our economic future, they will find a way to contain the program?

Sen. David Vitter offered an amendment that prevents any further delays in the implementation of the Social Security Administration’s No-Match-letter program. Sen. Jeff Sessions offered an amendment that requires all federal contractors to use E-Verify and a permanent re-authorization of the application. All American workers must keep an eye on Sen. Harry Reid, Speaker Pelosi, and HS chief Napolitano as they–WILL–make the effort to squash or weaken immigration laws and today might conspire to cut funding for E-Verify as of September 30?
In a move to block Sen. Sessions’ E-Verify amendment, the Senate leadership tried to table the amendment, but the motion failed and was later passed.

This is an outstanding win for 10 million jobless Americans whom are suffering? We are finally harnessing the Special Interest lobby as they are now raving mad. Congratulations go out to these politicians, who are fighting a perpetual battle against the massive corporate welfare program, called illegal immigration, which taxpayers have always supported. Illegal aliens and families are catered for through emergency rooms laws, while the legal population is hounded for unpaid bills. It is truly a massive impediment if foreign nationals can also access any health care reform that passes? Our phone calls should not stop until E-Verify is fully funded, in-perpetuity? 287 G must continue, which will give our police the training to question people of their immigration status. ICE raids must be reinstated on all suspicious businesses. More Border Patrol agents? Change birthright citizenship laws like Europe? E-Verify could have many use, including drivers licenses, health care, insurance in the mainstream state benefits verification? Last, but not least the Immigration Reform and Control Act must be enforced, not undermined so they can heave at us another path to citizenship. We cannot support another BLANKET AMNESTY. The last one was Mickey Mouse and driven by unparalleled fraud. Three websites have the raw ingredients of the undisclosed cost and other information at NUMBERSUSA, JUDICIAL WATCH & for OVERPOPULATION statistics CAPSWEB.
As for the 2010 Census? Small states will miss out big time on federal dollars, while mass illegal immigrant states will gain more seats in Congress and too much power and influence? Of course ICE could check the immigration status of those who are counted, even though it’s supposedly against US law? As an afterthought all those Americans who love there country must watch the History (International) cable documentary–”THE CRUMBLING OF AMERICA.”

Comment on Anti-Immigrant Climate in North Carolina by Bill Bailey

Bill Bailey — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:23:21 +0000

I believe we should all have a heart for people from other countries who are searching for a better life. But there has to be limits! The whole idea of “open borders” is crackpot insanity!

If you live in an apartment building or a private house, you can’t just leave your door open to any stranger who walks in from the street! You have to have control over who may enter. A country or nation-state is no different! And you certainly don’t reward people for sneaking in!

Corrupt politicians both Republicans and Democrats have intentionally failed and refused to enforce the immigration laws! This corruption has given us rampant, uncontrolled illegal immigration! As a result, we now face serious social and economic and dislocation!

Schools and hospital emergency rooms are overcrowded with illegals! Highly skilled American citizen craft-trade workers are now routinely shunned in favor of low paid illegals!

And perhaps even worse, many of these illegal immigrants simply don’t care about the U.S. of A!
It’s time to end all this nonsense! Enough of illegals on welfare, enough of “anchor babys”, and for God’s sake, enough of illegals VOTING!!!
EMPLOYERS WHO KNOWINGLY HIRE ILLEGALS SHOULD HAVE THEIR BUSINESSES TAKEN AWAY FROM THEM!!!

Comment on How the Border Patrol is Not like the Military by Pointer Obvious

Pointer Obvious — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:05:48 +0000

Did you read this article? You lead into the Times’ piece with the following criticism, “The article mentions incentives and program modifications such as bypassing English language requirements, but not whether concern over civl rights makes blacks and Latinos more reluctant to join.”

Did you notice the statistic, easily verified, that _52_ percent of the Border Patrol’s agents are Hispanic? Your insinuation fails to gel with the facts of the Patrol’s demographics.

Comment on PA Judge Says “English or Jail” by Skype Spanish Lessons

Skype Spanish Lessons — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:11:51 +0000

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Comment on The migration of bodies (and souls?)-NYT by Marcela

Marcela — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 03:41:22 +0000

Hi,
I would like to know if there is any financial help from the mexican consulate or USA Government in trasporting a deceased person back to it’s Country of Origin. (In this case Mexico). The relatives of the deceased are a low income family, which are strugguling to bring back to mexico their relative.

Thank you.

Comment on Anti-Immigrant Climate in North Carolina by Maureen A. Wilson

Maureen A. Wilson — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:54:36 +0000

It is important to distinquish between legal and illegal immigration. Many of us North Carolinians are furious over the invasion of ILLEGAL aliens to the U.S. and specifically to North Carolina. And, yes there is a drain on taxpayer services, as illegals who don’have a green card or VISA, will be lucky to get a very low paying job. Add a couple of kids and Social Services and Medicaid will be aiding this family along. Taxpayer services. Keep in mind that a 5 or 6 member family has higher exemptions which means low if non-existant taxes. Frankly, once again, it is the middle class Americans picking up the tab. Yes, we are angry. And, no we don’t support the employers who hire these people and then dump their social welfare on us. Take a look at Siler City, N.C. whose town/county officials along with the poultry plants packed out this small town with illegals. Now, note all the taxpayer programs in place. Health, childcare, housing, interpreters, “free” legal aid. And to top it off, Hispanic advocates think that it is their right that these illegals gain citizenship. Yes, we are rightfully fed up!

Comment on Bush last-minute rules on H2A workers by Maria

Maria — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:54:15 +0000

Hey. My name is Maria and I’m part of a group of student activists working towards the passage of the DREAM Act (www.dreamACTivist.org). I wanted to make you aware of an idea being discussed and voted on over at Change.org regarding this important issue. The link is http://www.change.org/ideas/view/pass_the_dream_act_now.

We currently have over 1300 votes and are one of the top 3 ideas on the whole website. However, the second round of voting begins in January 5th and the top 10 ideas will be presented to the Obama administration and will have a lot of publicity, something we desperately need. I urge you to register (it only takes a couple of minutes) and vote for this idea and put a widget of it on your blog to make others aware of this important cause. Also, please vote for the other immigration ideas on the top 3 list to make sure they make it to the second round.

Thank you so much for your help!

Comment on British Indians resist “Asian” term by Nukes

Nukes — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 03:38:45 +0000

Utter crap, Nikki Surti, those of us with any knowledge of our historical past know that we have more that divides us (culturally) than do most indigenous British. You’re falling for the idiotic canard that skin tone is more relevant than culture.

Comment on British Indians resist “Asian” term by Nikki Surti

Nikki Surti — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 20:52:02 +0000

Asians must not consider it insulting to be grouped with other Asians. The news story is misleading. You can both be a British Indian and a British Asian. They are not mutually exclusive. Of course, many people would identify with the smaller tribal type group more than the larger racial group, but it would not negate their affiliation to their larger racial group. The false dichotomy makes it appear as if the BBC wants to play Asians against each other and divide us. Asians seriously need to interbreed until we’re a homogenized group.