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02-15-2007, 08:49 PM #1
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Ohio Gov, tells Bush" NO" not here
http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll ... /702150364
COLUMBUS - Gov. Ted Strickland on Wednesday had a message for President Bush: any plan to relocate thousands of refugees uprooted by the Iraq war to the U.S. shouldn't include Ohio.
The Bush administration plans to allow about 7,000 Iraqi refugees to settle in the United States over the next year, a huge expansion at a time of mounting international pressure to help millions who have fled their homes in the nearly four-year-old war. The United States has allowed only 463 Iraq refugees into the country since the war began in 2003, even though some 3.8 million have been uprooted. Strickland, a Democrat who opposed the war as a U.S. House member, said Ohioans cannot be expected to have open arms for Iraqis displaced by the war. More than 100 Ohioans have been killed since the war began.
"I think Ohio and Ohioans have contributed a lot to Iraq in terms of blood, sweat and too many tears," Strickland said. "I am sympathetic to the plight of the innocent Iraqi people who have fled that country. However, I would not want to ask Ohioans to accept a greater burden than they already have borne for the Bush administration's failed policies."
The decision to allow about 7,000 Iraqis to come to the United States answers mounting political and diplomatic pressure on the administration to do more to remedy the consequences of a war it largely started. Only 202 Iraqis were allowed in last year.
The administration also said it will immediately contribute $18 million for a worldwide resettlement and relief program.
The United Nations has asked for $60 million from nations around the world.
The U.S. has a responsibility to help Iraqis who face danger in their own country for helping Americans topple Saddam Hussein's government, said Abid Al-Marayati, a professor of government at the University of Toledo who left Iraq in 1958.
"It's not a question of whether we should accept them or not. These people served the U.S. forces," Al-Marayati said. "I think for our country, we could absorb that (number of refugees) quite easily."
While Ohio's economy is struggling, the refugees would take whatever work was available, Al-Marayati said.
"I feel bad for those people. They cannot live in Iraq anymore," he said.
The U.S. proposal also includes plans to offer special treatment for Iraqis still in their country whose cooperation with the U.S. puts them at risk.
Expanding visa programs for those Iraqis would require legislation in Congress, State Department Undersecretary Paula J. Dobriansky said Wednesday.
Some 2 million Iraqis have left their country, and an additional 1.8 million are believed to have relocated inside Iraq.
The refugee flow has increased sharply as sectarian violence has increased over the past year.
The numbers have overwhelmed the hospitality of Arab neighbors such as Syria and Jordan.
The United Nations says most of those who have been uprooted have no desire to come to the United States, and want to return to their homes in Iraq when fighting stops.
But allies, U.N. diplomats and lawmakers of both parties have recently told the administration that the small number of Iraqis the U.S. has allowed in looks miserly.
Syria has taken in an estimated 1 million Iraqis. It was the last Arab country to take in large numbers
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02-15-2007, 09:19 PM #2
I think we should tell Bush any refugees he decides to take in should be supported on his dam ranch!
Build the dam fence post haste!
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02-15-2007, 09:28 PM #3
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Originally Posted by nittygritty
My better half reminded me of the stories long ago about how Iraq's people where dancing in the streets when the towers fell.
I dont think they want to make a home here
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02-15-2007, 11:20 PM #4
Its too bad one of us can't give boosh our point of view face to face. I'd rather spit on his face rather than converse with it.
But allies, U.N. diplomats and lawmakers of both parties have recently told the administration that the small number of Iraqis the U.S. has allowed in looks miserly.Join our efforts to Secure America's Borders and End Illegal Immigration by Joining ALIPAC's E-Mail Alerts network (CLICK HERE)
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02-15-2007, 11:21 PM #5
Being born and raised in Southern Ohio, Ted never did a thing to help out my home town that was nicknamed "Little Chicago" during the 30's. Once, we had several manufacturing plants, but I do have to say, the Unions help make them shut down and leave.
But we do want to go back to Ohio to retire, it's cheaper to live there than in Ky.
So, I'm glad he made this statement!Do not vote for Party this year, vote for America and American workers!
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02-16-2007, 12:02 AM #6Once, we had several manufacturing plants, but I do have to say, the Unions help make them shut down and leave.Unemployment is not working. Deport illegal alien workers now! Join our efforts to Secure America's Borders and End Illegal Immigration by Joining ALIPAC's E-Mail Alerts network (CLICK HERE)
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02-16-2007, 01:16 AM #7
I agree send them down to the Bush ranch!! : :P
IDAHO OPS OUT!!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH THOUGH!!
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02-16-2007, 01:58 AM #8nittygritty Wrote:
I think we should tell Bush any refugees he decides to take in should be supported on his dam ranch!
I have a Brother in Ashland, Ohio who was furious when he heard about that.
moosetrack Wrote:
Being born and raised in Southern Ohio,
loservillelabor,,,,,,,,, I missed the "Outdoor Power Equipment Expo" in Louisville last fall.------------------------
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02-16-2007, 06:12 AM #9
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Originally Posted by moosetracks
the city Hamilton ?
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02-16-2007, 10:02 AM #10Originally Posted by GREGAGREATAMERICANDo not vote for Party this year, vote for America and American workers!
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