You're wrong, Mr. President

[The Rabbi]

Back in the 1920's automobiles were becoming common on the roads. They caused a lot of social and economic changes. Some people lost their jobs because they were dependent on how things had been. I am sure there were calls to outlaw or restrict automobiles. I know they were seen as a threat to traditional American values and life-style.
Some people faced the situation by grousing and lobbying for more restrictions. Others built gas stations, hotels on the side of the road, learned auto mechanics or worked in the factories. Guess which group came out ahead.

 

[mnrivrat]

Back in the 1920's automobiles were becoming common on the roads.

With All due respect I believe you have an amazing dysopia on your comparison.

 

[longeyes]

There is a strong monitary reason for the Mexican government to incourage migrants to come to the US. A lot of money flows back into Mexico as a result. And hey - if the US gives out free medical care and other benifits to the migrants, then the Mexican government doesn't have to take care of their own. It's a win - win for them.

Can anyone say Regime Change?

The story that has yet to be bruited about is the story of the ties between certain of our higher-ups and the Mexican elite class. Of course, it's about money, what else?

I've also said before that no one wants to mention that Bush has two Mexican nationals in his clan now. Think that doesn't matter?

 

[R.H. Lee]

Back in the 1920's automobiles were becoming common on the roads

Automobiles actually had a positive effect on our economy, not to mention they didn't get freebies like healthcare and welfare and food stamps and language concessions.

 

[longeyes]

Some people faced the situation by grousing and lobbying for more restrictions. Others built gas stations, hotels on the side of the road, learned auto mechanics or worked in the factories. Guess which group came out ahead.

Rabbi, you're right:

More robots, fewer migrants.

 

[Basura Blanca]

If by that you mean...

I've also said before that no one wants to mention that Bush has two Mexican nationals in his clan now. Think that doesn't matter?

Attorney General, Alberto Gonzales - born in Texas - NOT a Mexican National.

Commerce Secretary, Carlos Gutierrez - born in Cuba - NOT a Mexican National.

 

[spartacus2002]

He said clan, not cabinet. Jeb Bush is married to a Mexican woman. Interesting entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeb_Bush. Not sure who the other is.

 

[The Rabbi]

But according to Michael Moore Bush is in league with the Saudis, not the Mexicans! Someone better tell him to get his facts striaght....

 

[Basura Blanca]

He said clan, not cabinet. Jeb Bush is married to a Mexican woman. Interesting entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeb_Bush. Not sure who the other is.

Which is why it's indicative and more likely that he was referring to the new Bush cabinet and not Jeb's wife. I'll let Longeyes speak for himself, but please note that I prefaced my post with "If this is what you mean" as his comments weren't clear.

 

[Waitone]

I enjoy threads like this one right up to the point they deteriorate into a playground fight. We have done better.

I'm outta here! *****poof*****

 

[Basura Blanca]

How is it a playground fight if someone disputes another person's statement?
How too is it so if "facts" that aren't indeed facts are debated and questioned?

I don't get it. If you're in pursuit of the truth, and you see and respond to something that isn't correct, how is that a bad thing? Would you rather let someone believe something that is untrue only for the sake of not rocking the boat?
That's what debate is all about. Is it not?

 

[longeyes]

I was talking about GWB's brothers. Don't interpret this as an anti-Mexican statement. What I'm saying is that there may be some bias here, of the bloodkin type, and maybe that's accounts for Bush's pasion in the matter. When you're into dynasty, and the Bush family certainly is, such stuff counts.

As to whether Bush is too close to the Saudis, well, we'll see, won't we?

Look, I voted for the guy and still have hopes for his second term.

(p.s. Reading about the rise of Neil Bush will get anyone depressed. It did me.)

No need for "playground" tussling, I agree, but although my sandbox days are decades past, it's funny how many basic truths of human nature can be observed there.

 

[longeyes]

By the way, I don't know that much about Gonsalez. From what I've heard he sounds okay. I was sorry to see Miguel Estrada take his name out of the running for SCOTUS. He's a good one.