Thread: MO: State Rep says Mexican illegals better than Americans

I meant to post a link to the story.

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1313221.html

"We have a shortage of people who want to go out and bust their tails and do the jobs," Jetton said.

Americans will work at any job that pays a decent wage.

But Americans on welfare should be told to take tough jobs or lose their welfare (but the jobs must still pay decent First World wages).

Rod Jetton/Missouri wants to trade lazy Americans for hard-working Mexicans
From this: http://www.semissourian.com/story/1313221.html

A lot of lazy Missourians, including many in Southeast Missouri, could benefit from adopting the work ethic of Mexican immigrants, [Missouri] House Speaker Rod Jetton [a Republican; rodjetton.org; info@rodjetton.org] said Thursday.

...[example of job that supposedly couldn't be filled]...

"We have a shortage of people who want to go out and bust their tails and do the jobs," Jetton said.

Jetton made his remarks when asked about his statement made to Republicans in Springfield, Mo., that he would like to "trade some of our people for some of the Mexicans who work so hard."

He didn't back away from that remark. "If we can find a way to trade them, I would trade them in a heartbeat," Jetton said.

http://lonewacko.com/blog/archives/007498.html

I bet he's got a lot of illegal labor mowing his lawn, cleaning his house, and babysitting his kids. Hard to give up that cheap labor, ya know

This guy is crazy. I don't think he'll be in office very much longer.

$8 an hour is slave wages. This guy should be more than put out of office, he along with millions of other slave drivers need to be put in that special place in hell Lou talks about. This is total insanity.

I have sent this to the esteemed jackass of the Missouri House http://www.rodjetton.org/ :

Dear Speaker Jetton:

In regards to your love affair with Mexico and their "hard working invaders", please be advised that the following list of items should be self-evident to most people. However, since they have escaped your attention, here they are for your education:

* In 1848, The Treaty of Guadeloupe Hidalgo was ratified by both the U.S. and Mexican Congresses. That Treaty ended any and all claims Mexico had to land now a part of the United States.
* Native American Indians were the original owners of the American southwest. Were there were any valid property rights claims concerning that land, such rights would belong to Native American Indians, not Mexicans.
* America is a sovereign nation, totally independent of Mexico. It has been that way for over 200 years. We intend to keep it that way.
* In America, Mexico is considered a foreign nation and Spanish is a foreign language.
* America operates according to the rule of law, which applies to everyone. This is true whether one is brown, black, yellow, lily-white, red, or an exotic hybrid of lavender and green.
* Being hard-working and good hearted is commendable. But those qualities do NOT entitle anyone to enter America illegally.
* Bilingualism is cool--provided one of the languages is English. Literacy in only Mexican and Spanish es no bueno in America.
* Celebrating ones cultural heritage is perfectly fine--as long as it does not interfere with prompt and complete assimilation into American culture.
* Driving while loaded or drunk may be "macho" in Mexico. But in America, driving under the influence is considered stupid and criminal and is not tolerated, regardless of ones country of origin or cultural heritage.
* People here illegally are criminals, and as such, are most unwelcome. American citizens will fight to have such miscreants deported, regardless of whether or not families are involved. Illegal is illegal, family or not.
* Demanding that our borders be secured and that the law be enforced is the right of all American citizens and doing so does not make any one a racist or bigot.
* U.S. immigration laws exist to protect American citizens and others that are here legally, not to facilitate a foreigner's pursuit of a better life.
* Those who come to America must adjust to our culture and traditions. We have no obligation or desire to change in deference to foreign newcomers.
* Brown may be beautiful in Mexico. But in America, we are partial to colors that symbolize freedom under the rule of law. That would be Red, White and Blue.

As soon as you stop hugging illegal Mexican immigrants, kindly do something positive and helpful for your constituents, the citizens of the great state of Missouri. Keep in mind Missouri is about 1100 miles NORTH of Mexico, should you be confused.

Sincerely,

Here is Jetton’s contact numbers:
573-751-5912
rod.jetton@house.mo.gov.
The Chairman of the Immigration Committee is Rep. Jerry Nolte. He needs a call as well.
573-751-1470

Jetton reshapes his views on Mexican immigrants
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

By Clint E. Lacy
How interesting it was to read House Speaker Rod Jetton's views in the Feb. 22 issue of the Southeast Missourian ("Jetton: Lazy Missourians could learn from Mexicans").

In it, reporter Rudi Keller writes, "A lot of lazy Missourians, including many in Southeast Missouri, could benefit from adopting the work ethic of Mexican immigrants, House Speaker Rod Jetton said Thursday. Jetton made his remarks when asked about his statement made to Republicans in Springfield, Mo., that he would like to 'trade some of our people for some of the Mexicans who work so hard.'"

Apparently Jetton, R-Marble Hill, was mad because residents in Wayne County did not flock to apply for $8-an-hour jobs for a potential employer who was considering locating there in 2004.

Keller continued, "He didn't back away from that remark. 'If we can find a way to trade them, I would trade them in a heartbeat,' Jetton said.'"

In his Sept. 24 Capitol Report newsletter, Jetton was patting himself on the back for visiting Missouri National Guard troops participating in Operation Jumpstart on the Arizona-Mexico border.

In the newsletter, Jetton stated, "Since Operation Jump Start began, attempts by would-be illegal immigrants to cross the border have fallen by 75 percent. Last year, we stopped 1.2 million illegal aliens from getting into the country. Of those 10 percent (roughly 120,000) were criminals who had already committed felonies."

So what caused Jetton's immigration views to change from 2006 to 2008?

Maybe the answer lies in a Dec. 31 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article that stated Jetton was "earning $6,000 a month on the payroll of GOP candidate Mitt Romney." In that article, Jetton said, "I wish it were more money."

(For the record, that is probably the same reason Wayne County residents didn't flock to apply for $8-an-hour jobs.)

According to FactCheck.org, "During his [Governor Romney[']s] tenure, at least four Massachusetts cities enacted or renewed legislation declaring themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants. Somerville affirmed its 'long-standing policies in support of all immigrants,' while Orleans forbade city officials from turning in illegal immigrants without probable cause."

It's amazing how $6,000 a month from a presidential candidate can change a man's views on immigration to the point in which he is willing to trade "lazy" Missourians for 120,000 Mexican criminals who have committed felonies.

One could describe Jetton's own work ethic as an elected official as less than desirable, yet he managed to find time to work for Mitt Romney as well as start Common Sense Conservative Consulting, whose best (and perhaps) only customer is state Sen. Jason Crowell, who paid Jetton $33,000 between 2005 and 2006.

House Speaker Jetton is the last person qualified to criticize Missourians who are on government assistance.

According to the Oct. 9, 2006, issue of the Kansas City Buzz Blog, "Jetton didn't mention that he had been on welfare and lived in subsidized housing while a student at Southwest Baptist University in the late 1980s with a wife and young child."

Jetton walked to Jefferson City to raise awareness about the condition of Missouri highways, yet Highways 34 and 51 are still dotted with the occasional roadside cross marking a traffic fatality.

He pretended to be a friend to Missourians who care about their heritage, yet he co-sponsored St. Louis radical Muslim Democratic state Rep. Talibdin El-Amin's slavery apology bill, another irony considering the fact that illegal immigrants compromise a new type of slavery, one in which corporations can drive down labor costs and men like former state representative Nathan Cooper of Cape Girardeau are able to profit off the importation of them.

The Missouri taxpayer provides Jetton's salary and his medical insurance, which makes him the biggest welfare recipient in his district.

The only difference between Jetton and the underprivileged in Missouri whom he considers "lazy" is the fact that he can pursue as much supplemental income as he wants to and not lose his assistance.

Clint E. Lacy is a resident of Marble Hill, Mo.

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1313976.html

Originally Posted by jean

Jetton reshapes his views on Mexican immigrants
Tuesday, February 26, 2008

By Clint E. Lacy
How interesting it was to read House Speaker Rod Jetton's views in the Feb. 22 issue of the Southeast Missourian ("Jetton: Lazy Missourians could learn from Mexicans").

In it, reporter Rudi Keller writes, "A lot of lazy Missourians, including many in Southeast Missouri, could benefit from adopting the work ethic of Mexican immigrants, House Speaker Rod Jetton said Thursday. Jetton made his remarks when asked about his statement made to Republicans in Springfield, Mo., that he would like to 'trade some of our people for some of the Mexicans who work so hard.'"

Apparently Jetton, R-Marble Hill, was mad because residents in Wayne County did not flock to apply for $8-an-hour jobs for a potential employer who was considering locating there in 2004.

Keller continued, "He didn't back away from that remark. 'If we can find a way to trade them, I would trade them in a heartbeat,' Jetton said.'"

In his Sept. 24 Capitol Report newsletter, Jetton was patting himself on the back for visiting Missouri National Guard troops participating in Operation Jumpstart on the Arizona-Mexico border.

In the newsletter, Jetton stated, "Since Operation Jump Start began, attempts by would-be illegal immigrants to cross the border have fallen by 75 percent. Last year, we stopped 1.2 million illegal aliens from getting into the country. Of those 10 percent (roughly 120,000) were criminals who had already committed felonies."

So what caused Jetton's immigration views to change from 2006 to 2008?

Maybe the answer lies in a Dec. 31 St. Louis Post-Dispatch article that stated Jetton was "earning $6,000 a month on the payroll of GOP candidate Mitt Romney." In that article, Jetton said, "I wish it were more money."

(For the record, that is probably the same reason Wayne County residents didn't flock to apply for $8-an-hour jobs.)

According to FactCheck.org, "During his [Governor Romney[']s] tenure, at least four Massachusetts cities enacted or renewed legislation declaring themselves sanctuaries for illegal immigrants. Somerville affirmed its 'long-standing policies in support of all immigrants,' while Orleans forbade city officials from turning in illegal immigrants without probable cause."

It's amazing how $6,000 a month from a presidential candidate can change a man's views on immigration to the point in which he is willing to trade "lazy" Missourians for 120,000 Mexican criminals who have committed felonies.

One could describe Jetton's own work ethic as an elected official as less than desirable, yet he managed to find time to work for Mitt Romney as well as start Common Sense Conservative Consulting, whose best (and perhaps) only customer is state Sen. Jason Crowell, who paid Jetton $33,000 between 2005 and 2006.

House Speaker Jetton is the last person qualified to criticize Missourians who are on government assistance.

According to the Oct. 9, 2006, issue of the Kansas City Buzz Blog, "Jetton didn't mention that he had been on welfare and lived in subsidized housing while a student at Southwest Baptist University in the late 1980s with a wife and young child."

Jetton walked to Jefferson City to raise awareness about the condition of Missouri highways, yet Highways 34 and 51 are still dotted with the occasional roadside cross marking a traffic fatality.

He pretended to be a friend to Missourians who care about their heritage, yet he co-sponsored St. Louis radical Muslim Democratic state Rep. Talibdin El-Amin's slavery apology bill, another irony considering the fact that illegal immigrants compromise a new type of slavery, one in which corporations can drive down labor costs and men like former state representative Nathan Cooper of Cape Girardeau are able to profit off the importation of them.

The Missouri taxpayer provides Jetton's salary and his medical insurance, which makes him the biggest welfare recipient in his district.

The only difference between Jetton and the underprivileged in Missouri whom he considers "lazy" is the fact that he can pursue as much supplemental income as he wants to and not lose his assistance.

Clint E. Lacy is a resident of Marble Hill, Mo.

http://www.semissourian.com/story/1313976.html

This is one hell of a great article on the Missouri Miscreant! WELL DONE!!!

My letter to the jerk:

Dear Representative Jetton,

Regarding a public comment which has been attributed to you recently -

..'that he would like to "trade some of our people for some of the Mexicans who work so hard." '

I would just like to say... Great Idea! I agree 100%. Let's initiate this national citizen exchange starting with state and regional lawmakers. Care to volunteer?


Let me remind you how capitalism works:

An employer advertises a job (at a certain compensation level), if there are sufficient applicants, the wage level will remain constant or even possibly decline marginally. If there are not enough applicants, then modest increase in wage levels or other benefits can be used to help entice additional workers into a particular job. In other words, when labor is scarce, businesses have to compete for workers, and wage levels tend to rise. This is normal. It is not evil. It is to be expected.

Placing our poorest and most vulnerable citizen workers in direct competition with foreign nationals of third world countries is hardly 'fair capitalism' or 'fair competition'. To cap things off, many of those non-nationals have no legal justification to be here, much less work. Even Adam Smith, one of the most cited 'free-market' economic theorists, recognized the necessity and importance of a legal framework within which to do business.

At the same time, businesses which perpetuate the call for slave labor fail to foresee the long term damage done to our economy as a result. The reduction in living wage jobs for Americans eventually has to impact the collective purchasing power of America's middle class. Is it any wonder that some people have to work 2 or 3 jobs to help support their families? Or that we should be surprised when bankruptcies and foreclosures reach a fever pitch? It is near-sighted business people like you that are doing more damage to America than you could possibly realize.


Shame on You!

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America-loving US Citizen