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There’s a new TV show called “The Americans” and it is about spying during the Cold War around the early 80’s. The premise is that the Soviet Union planted individuals and cells within the U.S. that look, act and talk just like normal Americans and they are activated to do nefarious things to aid the Motherland. Well, cells and individuals of those type still exist, with many countries hosting the endeavors. What makes it easy for them to do their business is how we deem the word “normal”.

Gambling used to be done at the track, a friendly street dice game, cards at some back room. Now there are higher stake illegal games as well certified casinos for gambling. Prostitution use to be on street corners, bars and “Miss B’s tea emporium”. Not anymore. Mustang ranches, sanctioned as a business by state, and escort services are the norm now. We help when people ask for a favor because we have a sense of usefulness. Not the bum on the corner you give change to but, say, a neighbor that needs computer guidance, or a co-worker that doesn’t know how to do an access or work around. Maybe just giving hints and information on how they can do what they are telling you they need done. Helping is also hiring that illegal. We seem to have an affinity to espouse what we know and show ourselves as being “important” or “special” when it comes to conversing with that really friendly and great guy at the bar or sporting event. You ask, “What are you on about, ACT”. Everyone of these habits is a primary site for extortion and blackmail and they are used with great frequency.

The issue with illegal immigration is before us and the government is trying to work out a fair remake o the system. They are even harboring the idea to give green cards to those who graduate higher degrees in specific fields after they are educated here. Big deal, you say? Most spying is condoned from the campus. After all, school kids ain’t too bright when it comes to maturity and security. And then we want to place these higher degrees into forefront technologies. Where in all this did we ask where their allegiance lies? Where is the background checks on foreign nationals (which is a really stupid question since that information would come from that national’s country of origin and would be what ever that country wanted us to believe). Why is there not polygraph checks done on ANY basis for sensitive jobs in corporate America (not just the government contract side of the house)? Why has America become so lax that they don’t understand the term “just shut up”?

The government has been warned from both the inside and outside of the threat and occurrance of theft of our most valued property but they still show a hesitancy to expedite a solution. As with my cyber post, here they talk more of what they intend to do. Talk. Meanwhile, everyday there are more occurrences of theft and subterfuge. Here are some past cases just linked to China but too many other countries are in on this game. How can we afford such blind trust anymore. The answer is—we can’t.

When was it; yesterday, last week, an hour ago, that we were worrying about the debt ceiling. Or was that the sequestration that everyone scrambling for cover. Oh, I know. It was demanding a budget from the Senate. Spending cuts from a bloated government? Do any of these things seem really important enough to give focused, concerted effort to by our government ? I guess not. With all these things dangling above our heads, ready to crush us, and 14% unemployment, they are goin to focus on…..ta-da—-IMMIGRATION! The president is pushing it, the Dems are giddy with the prospect of the Repubs being on board (anything that makes Dems happy is a warning flag) and passing a bill. I’m speechless. Next will be the push for homosexual rights across the board. We pay Congress to perform what service?

George Will has an article in the Japan Times in which he touts the oft-heard theory that “Demography is Destiny,” and the Republican Party is too slow to recognize this. Of course, he does not offer any solutions — it is far easier to criticize than to actually provide constructive criticism. (Feel free to go read the article yourself — I found nothing worth quoting in it.)

I want to address two issues here. The first is to question what exactly is meant by “Demography is Destiny,” and the second is to offer constructive criticism.

First, when one says “Demography is Destiny,” is the implication that the increasing Hispanic population will drive the United States to be another banana republic? While that is certainly a possibility, it is not necessarily destined to be. My experience has been that the more removed one is from the ancestors who immigrated here, the less likely one is hold the same political views. The become American, not Hispanics, and not hyphenated Americans. Those “Demography is Destiny” people seem to think that Hispanics — who came here for jobs and opportunities — are incapable of comprehending the fact that it is the socialist systems of the countries they left that killed the jobs and opportunities there, that they are incapable of seeing how the socialist systems in Europe are killing jobs and opportunities there now.

Unlike the statists, who encourage people to be stupid and treat people as though they are stupid, I think that Hispanics (and Blacks) are capable of understanding economics.

And now we come to the constructive criticism. We need to educate people about basic economics. Certainly, there are those who will refuse to see, because they are blinded by the idea of having power over others; but the statist model is The Evil Leading The Ignorant. That is why they must maintain control of the public schools and the media. If the people are educated, they will not elect the statists.

This is the outreach that we conservatives need to do. This will not be easy. We are opposed by the public school system, and we are opposed by the mainstream media. They will lie and misrepresent to keep their power. We cannot simply go through this little exercise every four years through the campaign offices. We, as individuals, must engage the mislead citizens in conversation — one-on-one, mano-a-mano.

Most Blacks and Hispanics are culturally conservative. They are pro-family, pro-marriage, and pro-life. When we put up these moderate candidates who say they are pro-family, pro-marriage, and pro-life, but their public records show otherwise, Blacks and Hispanics have no reason to vote for them. When we run moderate candidates for president, we lose. When we run conservatives, we win.

Now, we have to address immigration. The best start is to address the problem of legal immigration. It is an extremely complicated process, and people often wait many years before they are allowed to immigrate here. So our laws keep out those who respect our laws, and ignore those who do not. That is insane. So, forget “comprehensive immigration reform.” First, simplify and shorten the process for immigrating here legally, and expand the quotas. That will encourage more people to go through the proper channels. Second, strengthen and enforce the laws against hiring unlawful aliens. Require that employers use E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

Conservatism can win Hispanics and Blacks to the Republican Party. The goal of the statist is to keep the Blacks and Hispanics poor and dependent on the government. If those truths are conveyed to Black and Hispanics, it will end the Democrat Party.

When I pulled into Starbucks to work this blog, I was made aware of a conversation going on in some Arabic language. The table near my vehicle had 4 middle eastern individuals having some type of heated and focused conversation. Since I don’t speak the lingo, I tried to ignore it. After about 15 minutes, a car pulled up and the gentlemen stood in unison. They shook hands with each other except with one individual, who they all decided to kiss and hug in turn. I tried to size up the relationship as this kiss and hug was more that “see you later”. More like “see you in the next life-save me a virgin”. If they all had kissed and hugged each other OR not kissed and hugged at all I would have not given it a second thought. The 3 men got into the waiting car and drove off. The kiss-and-hug recepient got into another vehicle and SPED away.

I kmow European, some Asian and some Middle Eastern customs of greeting and affection. This one seemed out of place and made me leary. I am watching the news for anything that may relate to this scene I observed. Maybe I have just become more aware since this “spring” movement has come kmocking on America’s door. There may be nothing to it but I did have my “Juan Williams” moment. I’m just not feeling as safe as I used to be. Is this a sign of the times for us?

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. (Matt. 5:13)

“If you look at the number of illegal immigrants coming into the country, it is net zero. It’s been that way now for almost two years.” -Gov. Jeb Bush

“Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she
With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!”

“The New Colossus”
Emma Lazarus, 1883

For centuries now, the huddles masses of lesser nations have come here, to the United States, looking for opportunity and freedom that they could not have in the lands of their birth. No more. Not under President Barack Obama. They no longer see America as the Land of Opportunity, as the Land of Freedom.

If we lose our opportunity and our freedom, where will our huddled masses go?

First, let’s just pick a state. Say, California for instance. You fill the state with liberals and let them make laws (mostly just freebie laws and tax laws). Then, after a short period of time when you find yourself in a very large budget deficet, you raise taxes and the endless loop begins. Once business and population starts to vacate, you are left with nothing but liberals and freeloaders. Now you start going broke, city-by-city. You have shot yourself in the foot and are looking for a way around this self inflicted circumstance so you look to the U.S. Gov’t to bail your ass out (read, the nations taxpayers). But on the face of it you have no “hold” cards to play……or do you. Viper liberals in the Congress always help, especially when they will carry your water on whatever devious project you wish to entertain. Also, complying in a way with dictatorial edicts from that seat ON-HIGH helps in the ass-kissing arena, say something like this.

This is the anti-Arizona statute that smacks in line with Obama’s refusal to uphold immigration. It is a sure way to have your failing policies put you at the top of the state bailout list. Wait and see. Read this article and also read the comments at the bottom. They made me laugh (and these folks are mad AND serious). When Jerry Brown should have folded, he didn’t. Now he has to play his hand and I just wonder whether this “bluff” will work. Be ready for more bailouts and especially after the first state gets one. It’s all down hill from here.

OBAMA 2012- wtf? Are You Stupid?

I received an e-mail (you know the type I mean) and usually don’t pass these things on, especially getting burned the last time through my own stupidity but I decided to check this information out.. There were numerous sites espousing the same verbege so I picked 2 to satisfy this post.

The first one here is what Representative Ayres stated in the Ozarks Sentinel.  I especially think the sign is very telling of the attitude. The second one here deal with the laws themselves an the comments on them.. The most curious things about this is 1) why is there no Mexicans (odd that they mention a specific Latino group) in Missouri?  Could they not find Missouri on a map?  After all it IS the “show me” state and 2) the link to the article on the Sentinel site tells you “no page found” which happened from every site that linked back.  I went directly to the horse’s mouth-The Ozarks Sentinel- and could not find it internally.  That either means their archives do not go back that far (2010) or that the page was pulled.

It seems that Missouri has been doing fine for years with these laws (dating back to 2007) without the feds intervention but when they came up from under the radar, the ca-ca hit the fan.  Now they too have numerous lawsuits looming  and must defend states rights.  It started under Obama before the 2010 elections and continues before these elections.  I wonder if it has anything to do with political motivation?

UPDATE: Look here and here