Thread: An America divided--Part Three

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An America divided--Part Three


Madeline Crabb
January 22, 2007


America is becoming a nation divided because of federal immigration policy, particularly as it relates to illegal immigration. We hear all the arguments that Mexicans and other immigrants do the jobs some Americans won't do. In some respects this may be true. Many of the jobs Mexicans do used to be starter jobs for our youth; but we've raised such spoiled kids that many of them won't do these jobs. They would rather sit around playing video or computer games, or just vegetate with cell phones stuck to their ears. It's hard to work when you're so preoccupied with leisure.

Then we have the sector of Americans who would rather let Daddy Government take care of them rather than taking menial, low-paying jobs. I've actually heard someone in my own family say that he could get more from the government than working a job, so why work. So the welfare state grows, and illegals take those jobs that could be filled if certain Americans weren't so lazy and addicted to welfare. But even illegals get significant government largesse once here, as we'll soon learn.

Furthermore, many Americans won't do the jobs Mexicans do at the same wages Mexicans do them. So in a way, aren't the Mexicans and illegal immigrants really taking jobs from Americans? Yes they are willing to do the jobs, but Americans would do the jobs at a fair price. And yes, employers know this, but to enhance their bottom lines, would many times rather hire the illegal aliens. It is a sound business decision, except for the facts that the people they are hiring have no right to be here, and that they are preferring illegals to American citizens. Hmmm...No wonder people get so upset over this issue.

And by the way...there has been such a big hoopla made over raising the minimum wage that it makes me wonder if the illegal aliens will see a wage increase. If we are so concerned that all the Mexicans get jobs here to make better lives for themselves, then how about paying the minimum wage to the people picking our crops? The answer is probably, "When pigs fly."

The truth is that illegal immigrants from Third World countries, particularly Mexico, steal into our country, get free education, free health care, free food, free or subsidized housing, and in some states, in-state college tuition. Perhaps we even bury them for free — I don't know. If a woman who is nine months pregnant comes across the border in a cab, and is rushed to the closest hospital to give birth to her baby, the baby immediately becomes an American citizen due to a misinterpretation of the Constitution. But even worse, the mother will get all sorts of government freebies because of her so-called "anchor baby." Then she will bring the rest of her family, even the extended kind, to live here. Guess what they get? More freebies and handouts.

G. Gordon Liddy recently reported the latest giveaway President Bush has promised the Mexican government. Apparently illegal immigrants will now be allowed to claim their years of work in the United States, while they were illegal, to count towards Social Security. Does this make your blood heat up like it does mine? Perhaps he should reach an agreement with the American people before making such promises to Mexican authorities. After all, he and every other elected official really work for us. Hopefully enough people will learn about this latest handout to stop it dead in its tracks. And yet, the Washington Times reported that the State Department is putting a Social Security office inside Mexico that would make it easier for Mexicans planning to immigrate to America — legally or illegally. When was the last time you heard something about this from other mainstream media?

You see, all of this is being done without our knowledge because the government doesn't want us to know what they are doing. Senator Robert Byrd once said, "If the voters really understood what we were up to, they'd vote us out of office." Exactly. But then, we don't get much but propaganda from media in the United States. If they actually tried investigating and seeking out true news and factual information instead of doing all their editorializing, illegal immigration and every other problem would change. We'd even vote differently if people really knew the truth. Isn't sheer ignorance of the truth the real reason so many citizens slumber and sleep? The Bible says that truth will make us free. Truth will also awaken and unite us. To anyone willing to hear....

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An America divided?--Part Four


Madeline Crabb Madeline Crabb
January 28, 2007


We've heard politicians tell us that illegal immigration is a very complicated issue, one not easy to fix. Well, it would have been easy if they had seriously addressed it 25 years ago. Even President Reagan blew it on illegal immigration. Since he granted amnesty to a rather small number of illegals, multiplied millions have flooded over our borders figuring they, too, will be granted amnesty. The majority coming here have open hands with next to nothing to offer. They are unwilling to assimilate, and are here for what America will do for them.

Yes, we should have compassion for people who live in countries not as great as ours. But America gives billions of dollars in aid to many countries, including Mexico. What are they doing with all that benevolence? We are trying to help these countries out of their situations, but corruption or mismanagement of the monies prevents change. This is not the fault of the American people, but lies with the leaders of these countries.

The fact is that the United States cannot take in every orphan fleeing his country for a chance at the American dream. We simply can't afford to do it. The Center for Immigration Studies reports that "when all taxes are paid (direct and indirect), and all costs are considered, illegal households created a net fiscal deficit at the federal level of more than $10 billion in 2002." They estimate that amnesty for illegal aliens will cause the net fiscal deficit to grow to nearly $29 billion annually.

Furthermore, how much longer can our culture stand immigrants breaking our nation into many little nations? E pluribus unim means out of many, one. Instead it is becoming many from many. This is not good if we want to be a United States of America — one nation.

Don't we need to get control of this issue? It's not as complicated as the government claims. If politicians stop pandering to illegal immigrants and begin to do what is right for its citizens, they will pass real immigration reform — even build that much-needed fence on our southern border. It seems simple enough that if we start punishing ALL employers of illegals, and take away handouts and freebies, illegals will have no reason to be here. They will just go home.

Perhaps we need to start impeaching, or threatening to impeach judges who are usurping their power by overriding the will of the people. Many times communities and states are trying to pass reasonable legislation to curb immigration, or enforce already existing laws; but the Courts, thinking they know what's best for American citizens, make new laws. Instead of interpreting laws, judicial elitists in black robes assume roles intended for the duly elected legislators from city councilmen to US congressmen and senators. Can anyone say oligarchy? They need to be stopped, and it may indeed require drastic measures.

The issue of illegal immigration is dividing America, and will inevitably bankrupt a nation that is already in bad financial shape. An overwhelming majority of American citizens want serious measures taken to curb illegal immigration. Last time I heard, the majority rules. And as for votes, who cares. It is time for all elected officials to do what's best for its citizens — not first considering the feelings of illegal aliens. They also need to do all the right things for all the right reasons, not just for votes. Oh where, oh where did integrity go?

American citizens must have a reality check and decide what kind of America we want for our posterity. But then, we must be in agreement about what is best for a strong, united America. If we want to stop the destruction to our economy and culture, then we must decide what we are willing to give up, and what we are willing to pay to support the world's poor that want the America dream. There are limits to American generosity.

Pat Buchanan, Tom Tancredo, JD Hayworth, and others are predicting that the way we are headed, America will resemble a Third World country in less than 50 years. The signs are everywhere that this is already happening. So fellow American, is this what you want for your posterity? If your answer is no, then what are you going to do about it? Let's keep our nation united. To anyone willing to hear....

Isn't sheer ignorance of the truth the real reason so many citizens slumber and sleep? The Bible says that truth will make us free. Truth will also awaken and unite us. To anyone willing to hear...

So True!!!

Pat Buchanan, Tom Tancredo, JD Hayworth, and others are predicting that the way we are headed, America will resemble a Third World country in less than 50 years. The signs are everywhere that this is already happening. So fellow American, is this what you want for your posterity? If your answer is no, then what are you going to do about it? Let's keep our nation united. To anyone willing to hear....

IMO to save America from this fate Americans need to Stand up... Speak out ......fight.....protest.....kick the politicians out of office.....whatever it takes to save America. It is going to take the that kind of unstoppable dedication to turn this 3rd world country train around and direct it back to where it came from... To live in a 3rd world country is NOT WHAT OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN deserve, so if for nothing else we have to fight for their rights to live in an America they can be proud of.

"Pat Buchanan, Tom Tancredo, JD Hayworth, and others are predicting that the way we are headed, America will resemble a Third World country in less than 50 years. The signs are everywhere that this is already happening. So fellow American, is this what you want for your posterity? If your answer is no, then what are you going to do about it? Let's keep our nation united. To anyone willing to hear...."


A third world country is easier to control by the dictator. America is being destroyed on purpose.

Cindy wrote:

A third world country is easier to control by the dictator. America is being destroyed on purpose.

Yes, and it is time for the Dictator to be stopped and he will have to be stopped by the outrage and action of the people...... as well as by lighting fires under the politicians who will listen, or who not want to lose votes........ or whatever their reason for listening, as the long as the end result is STOPPING the Dictator and saving America from demise!