I propose a simple solution to 3 different problems in the country---illegal immigration, weak levees in New Orleans, and man-eating alligators in Florida.
Dig a moat the length of the Mexican border, use the dirt toshore up the levees in New Orleans, take the alligators out of Florida and put them in the moat.
Seems simple to me.

Who’s The Real Benedict Arnold?

Before he lost his re-election bid, James Maloney equated the Stanley Works, in New Britain, Ct. to Benedict Arnold, for wanting to re-incorporate in Bermuda to reduce their taxes. If it weren’t so pathetic, it would be amusing. I think it’s congress that should be compared to Benedict Arnold.

Why? Because the selected few leaders decide which bills come up for votes and which ones do not ever see the floor. So instead of our elected officials representing us, basically the government is being run, in toto, by less than half a dozen congressman. I call them traitors to the principles of self-government, and slaves to their own wanton ways.

Even worse is the biggest single problem with congress, in my opinion; riders, which are responsible for virtually all the pork-barrel wasteful spending in our country. Because major bills are held hostage to the likes of Robert Byrd, ( who gets more money for tiny West Virginia than most other states in the country ) billions of wasteful dollars can’t be vetoed.
If all the wasted dollars went back to the states ( from which they come in the first place,) EVERYONE’S TAXES WOULD BE REASONABLE!!!
Then I would guess nobody would have to think about tricks and gimmicks
to avoid or reduce taxes.

I say bring up every bill, no matter how foolish, for an up or down vote, with no riders. It shouldn’t take long to vote no on the silly things. The good ones would get proper debate, and the pork-barrel waste would be substantially eliminated. In fact, I venture to guess that if each pork-barrel bill had to stand on its own merits, most congressman would not have the cohones to even bring up such bills. Unfortunately, the founding fathers forgot one thing---nobody legislates the legislators.
We almost had a good thing with line item vetoing, but that didn’t last.

I run a business, and if I let my managers attach foolish expenditures to
necessary needs, I would be out of business in short order.
The government is, in fact, big business. REALLY BIG BUSINESS.
Why not require it to be run as a business? What do you say, Mr. Maloney? Help save money for the country, and it all trickles down to the states.
Now that would really be representing the people!!!

Rock

The Mexican President and President Bush are at an impasse over Mexican immigrants who cross the border illegally. Am I missing something here, or is there not a valid reason for the word “ illegally ’’ to jump out at me? President Bush says we have a mutual desire
to deal with the migration ( should be immigration??---we’re talking people here, not birds.
and recognize reality in a way that treats Mexican citizens with respect. Mexico wants legal status for the estimated three million Mexicans living is the United States as part of a broader liberalization program.
In my opinion, I say harrumph to both presidents. First and foremost, the key word in this entire story is ILLEGAL. Why doesn’t President Bush say the obvious? They are Mexican citizens. Send them back to Mexico. And as for dealing with reality, the reality is that most people think it’s politically incorrect to state the obvious. Let’s do what’s best for OUR country. And as for broader liberalization, why should we even consider that? Think about this for a moment. If three million illegal immigrants represent two parents and two children, let’s assume that only 75% of the two parents are working. That would mean 1,125,000 illegal immigrants are working. That is over one million jobs taken away from U.S. citizens. Now let’s assume that all those immigrants are making only $300.00 a week each.
That’s $ 337,500,000.00 a year in income lost to American citizens.
THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTY SEVEN MILLION DOLLARS.
As Charlie Brown says, “ Good Grief ’’

Truly Staggering, when you think about it. Add to that horrific thought the burden on the school systems, and the additional social services required in each and every town to where the illegal aliens emigrate.
It’s bad enough that there are so many people in authority who feel we should be cared for from cradle to grave. If in fact, we have to accept that philosophy to any degree, how about if we take care of our own? United Stated citizens. Jobs. Workfare ( not welfare. ) Lower taxes. Better collection of delinquent student loans.
Just addressing the way billions of dollars are wasted in our country
is fodder for several letters, but that’s for another day.
Back to the question at hand. If our country offers so much opportunity,
let all immigrants-in-waiting apply legally. If I am expected to obey the laws of my country, why shouldn’t every else be required to follow the laws? Not too long ago, I wrote a letter to the editor about people living in this country needing to speak English.

In one phone call, I was called the Andy Rooney of Waterbury. I was accused of being a curmudgeon. Well, let me say this about that. I want more for American citizens and don’t care if it causes there to be less for illegal outsiders---I expect those who live here to adapt to our language---I expect every citizen to work for what he or she gets---If those attitudes make me a curmudgeon, then I wear that title proudly. I would urge everyone and anyone who disagrees with me to read Ayn Rand’s “ Atlas Shrugged ’’. It is far and away the best book I have ever read, and I have re-read it several times over many years
.( NOTE: It is easier to comprehend if you read her novel “ The Fountainhead “ first. ) Be careful though. It may change your total philosophy on your life.
Are you up to the challenge?

Rock

Rock

Adapting to The American Way

Immigrants, not Americans, must adapt. Why should we worry if we are upsetting some individual, or culture, with our own way of doing things?

Since 9-11, we have witnessed a surge in patriotism, which is terrific. But up rears the ugly head of political correctness, complaining that we might offend others. I don’t care. I was here first. My primary language is English. Anyone who lives in this country should be required to lean English, if he or she wishes to enjoy the rights and privileges we grant our citizens. Nothing is more galling than to go into a business, prepared to spend my money for services rendered, and not be able to find an employee who understands me. I run a business, and don’t ask for any help from anyone. I pay well over minimum wage, and only ask a fair day’s work from my employees. I do not discriminate when I hire, but you can bet your bippy my employees are required to speak fluent English.

My grandparents were immigrants, and came here to make a better life for themselves. They adapted to the American way, and learned the language of their adopted country. Our entire country is one of descendants of immigrants. This does not justify diluting our own nationality, in order to be “ multi-cultural ’’. We have our own culture, language and lifestyle. All have been developed over 3 centuries of people fighting, and dying, for these rights. Even the right to desecrate our flag
( with which I vehemently disagree ) tells the world how we grant extraordinary privileges to our citizens.

We like our country as it is, thank you. I don’t intend to change. If you have a problem with that, then I suggest you take advantage of one major right that communist countries do not have: THE RIGHT TO LEAVE.

Rock

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