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Screw the UN

The following is certainly an oversimplified appraisal. But the order of the news reports lent itself to an almost automatic response. The events themselves may have played out somewhat differently. At least as far as timing is concerned. But nevertheless there chronological publishing times may be in proper order. The point is this.

We all know that Iran was on President Bush’s ‘D’ list. They were not likely to get invited to any parties. And if you are old enough to remember the dagger in the heart of Jimmy Carter’s Administration or had some history classes in school, you are familiar with 444 days worth of agony suffered by Americans at the hands of Iranian hospitality.

Then there was the Reagan Administration basking in the glory of the return of the American hostages and later the Iran-Contra scandal and I’m getting crazy just thinking about it. That is over twenty-five years ago and the process has not improved. It appears more complicated than the simple explanation that every country is looking out for their own agenda and benefit.

With the Memorial Day concluding earlier this week, thoughts of WWII and the greatest generation did not escape most Americans. Citizens of many other countries are sure to have been reminded also. When I think of our country’s contribution to winning that war alongside so many other allied nations, another striking reminder enters my thoughts.

At the end of WWII the League of Nations was replaced by the United Nations whose stated mission was to intervene in conflicts between nations and avoid future wars. It almost seems as though human beings were finally getting it right. Instead of a period of time of peaceful activity followed by the totally impractical practice of armed conflict, we would solve our differences in an organized group to eliminate the need for death and destruction in enormous quantities.

Let’s review the latest success of this noble endeavor. As stated earlier, the sequence of the following reports is assumed to be relatively chronological.

Iraq’s Sadr blasts US-Iranian meeting

BAGHDAD, May 30 (UPI) — Among those who blasted the meeting is Iranian-backed Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr, who said in a statement Wednesday that the U.S.-Iranian talks in Baghdad Monday constituted “interference in Iraqi affairs.”

So the first thing that happens is the cleric known as Sadr throws his two cents worth in ‘dissin’ the meeting. One man who has done everything he can to cause more bloodshed in Iraq is complaining about a meeting between the US and Iran. Could be so simple as he doesn’t want anything solved for it ups his value as a ’somebody’ in Iraq.

Talking With Our Enemies Is Smart Policy

The Moderate Voice -
By Jeb Koogler. The recent meeting between American and Iranian officials in Baghdad effectively brings to an end the Bush administration’s use of ‘enforced …

Then we have another opinion apparently applauding an approach that differs from the typical ‘cowboy George’ routine that one could characterize as shoot now, ask questions later or the old Teddy Roosevelt adage of walk softly and carry a big stick. This second philosophy has a tendency of provoking more attitude from hostile foes and delay the desired victory outcome.

Iran official rules out halting enrichment ahead of nuclear talks …

International Herald Tribune, France -
In another sign of defiance, hardline President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad boasted that Iran has become so strong that no adversary can defeat it. …

Which of course prompted the response above from the Iranians as well as another one bragging about no one would be crazy enough to challenge the great and powerful Iranian military. Ok, where did we here that Mother of all wars speech before. Yo, yo, Prez AJ, over powering the Iraqi forces was not a problem. Keeping the nutcases contained has presented a problem, but foreign armies, not a big deal. Does he have that little man syndrome?

Diplomats: West rejected Iran nuke concession

MSNBC -
In another sign of defiance, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad boasted that his country’s military has become so strong that no adversary would risk an …

And the tennis ball lands in the other court and we have renewed talk about regime change. So the long delayed question is where the hell is the United Nations, again, and why does it even exist anymore. Not like their weren’t plenty of reasons to ask for it to be dissolved before.

Getting Serious About Iran: For Regime Change

Commentary, NY -
To the contrary, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the recently elected president, announced that the Islamic Republic was reneging on its suspension agreement and …

Afghanistan, Iraq, maybe Iran, Russia and new nukes, India talking more nukes, US shielding EU and the circus just keeps coming to town. Is no other country the least bit interested in taking one more shot at using the UN for what it was designed for? I am sure anyone reading this may feel compelled to complain about my suggestions. Consider that the UN is useless and it probably needs to be dissolved. But now would be a great time to give that ‘body’ one last chance to actually do something useful. There are major players involved in dealing with the current generation of conflict and resolution. There is no better time to get everyone involved and in a position to make the UN work before it is entirely abandoned. Even a loser is worth one more try. As long as the cards are on the table and every one knows how to play.

In the words of Larry the Cable Guy, ‘get her done’. If it flops, get rid of it.

Thompson on the Run

Town Hall, DC -
At an event for the Electronic Data Systems Corp. on April 27, he said he supported helping Iranians overthrow President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s government. …

Heading into the 2008 elections, it would be nice to resolve some of the world’s issues since no one knows who will be in the White House and the example above is not ready for nonsense by his statements. That may apply to one or more other candidates but some would be a definite disadvantage in that regard.

Stanford Matthews
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Just a brief note to readers, the following excerpt is from Jihad Watch. I don’t mind admitting this was my first visit there. At least it was the only visit I remember and after being there today I am confident I would not have forgotten. The story at the top of the page when I was there is linked below. It is what compelled me to publish this tiny post as encouragement for those who have never been there to check it out.

The piece hits home with me. Like so many others I am weary of the treatment some stories get based on an impression of who should be presented sympathetically and who should not. Most of us suspect that is due to media bias. If that is the case it should be criminal to attempt to mislead people rather than share the facts and let the viewers draw their own conclusions. Critics of this position will contend the viewer is always free to draw their own conclusions. But we all know the power of suggestion and the subtle influence of marketing techniques employed by advertisers, media outlets and politicians. So to put it simply, that boat don’t float.

Anyway, if you haven’t before we recommend you test drive Jihad Watch. If you have been there then you don’t need our recommendation.

Stanford Matthews
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Cue standard “Muslims fear backlash, deplore terrorism” story

This one is by Cydney Long for Philadelphia’s CBS3.com (thanks to all who sent this in). Let’s see — have we touched all the bases? Muslims shocked by terror charges? Check. The jihadists don’t represent all Muslims? Check. Islam is a religion of peace? Check. Qur’an good? Check. If you blame the religion you’re blaming all Muslims? Check. Good, Cydney! You get an A+ for this one!

(CBS 3) VORHEES, N.J. Muslims in the region are bracing themselves for a possible backlash in response to the terror plot arrests.

Amid all the statements from the open borders crowd about jobs Americans won’t do is this post highlighting an example of what jobs corporate America won’t let Americans do. One of the reports from below, of course, from a news source for India, indicates Citi Group may move 9500 jobs to India. If true, will they be changing the company name to Dehli Group? They are not the first or only corporation to move American jobs offshore. And part of the reason for this post is to help all those who ran the page hits up on our other Citi Group layoff posts. I must say it seems a little peculiar to stop here for your Citi Group news, but hey, it’s fine by us.

Maybe the second report below is how the whole layoff rumor got started. The last time we posted on this story a visit to the corporate website found no press releases on layoffs. But there was a vast amount of PR items on all the things Citi Group is doing for their offshore employees and how well their offshore customers like them. That just warms our hearts. But the source for the second report caused a few chuckles here (World Socialist Web Site).

But if Newsday is publishing a report on how hard NYC is being hit by this news, someone should call Hillary Rodham Clinton so she can change into her cape and tights before coming to the rescue. She’ll save us. No big bad corporation will get away with this if Hillary Rodham Clinton finds out. Well unless they are contributing to her campaign. I suppose that would be bad manners to take money from a corporation and then turn around and give them grief over a few lousy jobs. Besides, those laid off can get hired for one of those new high skilled jobs they were talking about. Ya, that’s the ticket.

But the last report below has to take the cake. Who was the bright one at Bank Net that came up with that headline. If the employees are still in the dark about the layoffs then how come the quote in the excerpt has an employee stating seeing it in the news but heard nothing from the company? That’s not being in the dark. That is either being stiffed by the employer or they are not required to state their intentions yet. Or perhaps no layoffs but we doubt it.

Well there you are folks. Our little contribution to informing the public with information that is widely available on the internet and elsewhere. But because the traffic log shows this topic as popular, we can’t resist posting again on a slow day. As a bonus it provides an excuse to harrass American-based corporations (soon to be relocated) and one of our favorite targets Hillary Rodham Clinton who will save us all.

C. Harris
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Massive job cuts at Citigroup

Jamaica Observer, Jamaica - Apr 12, 2007
“Ultimately these changes will streamline Citi and make us leaner, more efficient, and better able to take advantage of high revenue opportunities,” said …

Banking giant Citigroup to cut 17000 jobs

World Socialist Web Site

Citi may shift 9500 jobs to India

Daily News & Analysis

Citi job cuts to hit NYC hard

Newsday

Citigroup Employees Still in Dark on Layoffs

BankNet 360, NY - Apr 12, 2007
“I haven’t heard anything so far, just seen the news,” said a banker in the Manhattan office of Citi’s asset-backed securities department, who added he was …

Another disturbing employment report regarding the plans of Citigroup. It is disturbing in light of people like Bill Gates trying to make the case for large or unlimited increases in visa quotas to a Congress all to eager to listen. All the financial news that speaks to economic growth and job creation must be forgetting headlines like the following. While Citigroup hosts bring your children to work day in Pakistan they may be telling kids in America to bring their parents to the unemployment line. All the while publishing business specific press releases on expansion all over the world.

Citigroup To Layoff Thousands Of Employees

03/26/2007 07:34pm
HAGERSTOWN, MD - Citigroup announced Monday it’s planning to lay off thousands of people around the world; it’s also one of the largest employers in the region.
The financial services company plans to get rid of as many as 15,000 high cost jobs. It’s part of a plan to change the focus outside of the United States.

Citigroup to speed up China expansion

March 28 2007: 9:23 PM EDT
After winning permission to incorporate as a local bank in China, CEO Prince predicts 30 outlets by year-end; declines to confirm layoff rumors, possible ABN AMRO bid.
BEIJING (Reuters) — Citigroup Inc. plans to double its number of outlets in China this year to more than 30, Chairman and Chief Executive Charles Prince said on Thursday.

On March 26th NBC 25 reports a Citigroup announcement to layoff 15,000 around the world. Two days later Citigroup is denying the ‘rumor’ that NBC reported. Either NBC 25 got it wrong or Citigroup’s right hand doesn’t know what the left hand is doing. Yet there are big expansion plans for China and elsewhere outside the US. So, do you suppose those 15,000 ‘high cost’ jobs are here or overseas?

It is any wonder why people get very annoyed over immigration, visas and outsourcing? It is really rather simple. What is the easiest way to lower costs? Overpay top executives if they are willing to slash jobs for American workers and replace them with cheaper offshore or imported workers who are less likely to complain based on the tentative nature of their employment. Politicians, lobbyists and corporate executives are not your best friend. That is of course, unless you belong to the corrupt trio.

C. Harris
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If the previous post does not show you that Senator Harry Reid is a contradction then understand he said they would not cut and run in Iraq or raise taxes. Right at the moment the tax thing is secondary. He said they would not cut and run. Senator Reid would you kindly explain the report below if you are not planning on cut and run?

Stanford Matthews
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US Senate Democrats Draft Plan to Revise Military’s Iraq Mission
By VOA News
23 February 2007

Democratic Party leaders in the U.S. Senate are working on legislation that would effectively revoke the 2002 resolution authorizing military action against Iraq.

Senate Democratic aides say the proposal, which is not expected to be adopted, would limit the U.S. military’s mission to training Iraqi troops and police forces, securing the country’s borders and combating terrorist forces. Regular combat forces would be withdrawn by next year.

The proposal, drafted by Senator Carl Levin, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee, and Joseph Biden, who chairs the Foreign Relations panel is set to be presented to other Democratic senators next week.

If accepted, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would likely attach the proposal to an anti-terrorism bill. If passed by the Senate, which is not likely, the revised authorization would also have to be passed by the House and would be subject to a veto by President Bush.

Democrats and the independents aligned with them hold a slim 51 to 49 majority in the Senate, but hold a more comfortable majority in the House of Representatives.

The 2002 resolution gave President Bush authorization to take military action against Iraq, because of its alleged arsenal of weapons of mass destruction. In a speech last week, Biden said the original resolution is now irrelevant because the WMD program did not exist, and former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein is “no longer there.”

The bill is the latest effort by Senate Democrats to challenge President Bush on his Iraq policy. A vote on a non-binding resolution criticizing Mr. Bush’s plan to deploy an additional 21,000 troops to Iraq failed in the Senate, but was passed in the House last week.

Meanwhile, Democrats in the House of Representatives are considering a proposal by lawmaker Jack Murtha that would link funding of the U.S. military mission in Iraq to strict conditions on troop readiness and training standards.

Some information for this report was provided by AP and Reuters.

Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, The Right Nation, Leaning Straight Up, Maggie’s Notebook, and basil’s blog, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe.

Microsoft: Vista follow-up likely in 2009

With Vista just out the door, Microsoft is now drawing up plans to deliver its follow-up client operating system by the end of 2009, according to the executive in charge of building the product’s core components.

If you can’t migrate to a non-Microsoft platform, you’re just not trying hard enough. If people shun Vista in large enough numbers starting now, MS would be discouraged from meeting the new 2009 goal. Then all would be right with the planet.

C. Harris
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Escalating Our Military Involvement in Iraq Sends Precisely the Wrong Message Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Senate Assistant Democratic Leader Richard Durbin released the following statement tonight on President Bush’s address to the nation on the war in Iraq. 01/10/2007

There seems to be more conflict among people in this country as to an Iraq strategy than there is in Iraq. How’s that for helping out the other side? One of the drawbacks to freedom of speech is that people use it even when it is not in their best interest.

President Bush’s Administration is reminiscent of Lincoln and his difficulties with General McClellan in the Civil War. I will skip some obvious comparisons for the Demoratic party’s sentiments but can ask if anyone else was reminded of 1968.

It is unlikely that war plans have ever been completed without modification. Somewhere I heard someone say that after the first round is fired the battle plans go out the window. What politicians won’t give to us they expect from everyone else based on the words in the critiques. They claim they have the answer in their proposal. Leaving Iraq will solve the problem. They also claim the President’s current plan sends the wrong message. They think we’re doomed to fail. Have they ever considered their own actions may become a self-fulfilling prophecy? I have heard them say support the troops. Have they considered the positive effect of also supporting the mission? Slowly the Democrats opposition will convince me of the Dems suspected belief that utopia can be delivered if we all just talk and give each other a big hug. Let’s see ya try that with a terrorist who has repeatedly announced the fundamentalist mantra of killing all infidels. In case you’re not aware, that applies to anyone who doesn’t believe what they believe. And the way two distinct Muslim groups are killing each other in Iraq, that probably means everyone else.

Give the Bush Administration a chance to make something turn right about this wrongly initiated war. You might stop to think that some of us hold Congress partially to blame for failing to uncover the flaws as opposed to covering your political butts. And if the holier than thou minority of those voting against the war feel above reproach, forget about it. You were among the entire Congress, both houses, who failed to unearth the hoax. There is no “fool me once” loophole in matters of this importance. You all have a responsibility to see this thing through to a positive conclusion to right the wrongs and honor the sacrafice of others, Iraqis as well as Americans.

C. Harris
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There will not be a commentary here covering the entire State of the Union speech in one pass. This annual event is more significant than the importance most citizens place on it. But what is clear is that the media, some politicians and members of the public have made the Iraq War the primary issue. So that will be the topic of this post in brief.

Below is an interesting excerpt from a site that offered some stats on America at war. It is rather well written and more importantly, to the point. The point being the surprising lack of resolve in military matters that this country has been accused of and is quite simply guilty. Below is the excerpt.

The United States of America has a somewhat unique relationship with war. While America is considered to be the most militarily powerful country in the world today, Americans as a whole have never experienced war in the way that many other countries of the world have. There is a huge disparity between the American experience of war and the global experience. This may have an impact on American attitudes towards war

Which brings us to the subject of casualties. Follow the link above for the numbers if you like. The main point raised in opposition to the war is not on policy but casualties. Let’s just call it 3000 in three years. Of course, one death is unacceptable to most, but in war it is inevitable. Any way you slice it, the answer is the same. In terms of war, this nation’s casualties are extremely light. Granted, it is a different kind of war, but the numbers are still light.

I fear the opposition by elected officials is purely political. For those related to active duty service personnel, their opposition is understandable. But to increase the likelihood of bigger problems down the road with no guaranteed upside in leaving Iraq, the opposition makes no sense. It certainly makes no sense to leave without first trying one more (maybe the only) coherent proposal to date. That would include the initial decision.

MoreWhat.com urges those reading this and anyone they can tell, to contact your elected representatives to back the President’s Iraq strategy that was repeated tonight in the State of the Union address.

Stanford Matthews
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( photos or other distractions were intentionally omitted from this post)

Another glance at a list of most popular news stories indicates the story of the two “abducted” boys has moved into first place since yesterday. In second place is a strange combo-looking thing featuring Hollywood divorces, Trump and Rosie and assorted other useless information. Third place has electronics standards and the BS electronics show hording space it doesn’t deserve. As a post of ours pointed out, the technology related industries in this country as well as others doles out tech advances in minuscule portions to maximize the profit ripoff of consumers. We have little sympathy for their perceived difficulties and absolutely no respect for their methods. Actually Beckham was in third place but who cares about soccer?

There are no other stories in the list worth mentioning with the possible exception of one on Secretary of State, Rice. The headline reads” Rice Encounters Skepticism in Mideast”. That is offered only for its comedic value. Maybe if the U.S. would put Israel in its place, show some compassion for the ordinary citizens of Palestine, Lebanon and elsewhere in the Middle East and warn every nation in the region to make an effort at peace, we might have something. Show them you’re serious by completing what you started in Afghanistan and Iraq, quickly. Straighten out some of the messes you’ve gotten us into and start acting like world leaders and maybe some one will take you seriously. If you get that far you can tell Iran and North Korea or any one else spoiling for a fight to straighten up or their situation will change abruptly. Do what you need to provide a little lasting peace and prosperity in the region and then take a break and bring the troops home. It can be done so quit wasting time and get at it. Tell the morons back in the states to stop debating foreign policy and military strategy in the news and get to work also. This country could use some leadership. Let’s start with what we have and stop playing politics. For once, finish the job and stop looking like the idiots you probably are.

C. Harris
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Walker’s World: EU-U.S. agree on Mideast

By MARTIN WALKER
UPI Editor Emeritus

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (UPI) — The striking feature of the UPI-Zogby poll on American attitudes toward the Israel- Palestine dispute is the similarity with views in Europe. This suggests that the transatlantic political support now exists for a concerted push for a new effort to reach a settlement, which is exactly what Britain’s Tony Blair and the Iraq Study Group have been urging on President George W. Bush this month.

This is an interesting article but the bottom line is most conflicts in the world continue for outrageous lengths of time. Does anyone really want to solve these problems? Conflict involving Israel have existed since 1948. Certainly they have existed since the 1967 war. Much hope was placed on efforts during the Carter Administration. It looked good until the assasination of Anwar Sadat. Again, does anyone really want to resolve these problems? Sixty years and counting and nothing has been settled. Everyone can share in the blame.

Iran has experienced many problems. Any anger remaining from the US support of the Shah of Iran is understandable. Additional anger over lopsided support of Israel by the US is equally understandable. However, the current leaders in Iran calling for the destruction of Israel is not real helpful either.

Other nations in the region and US involvement produce problems based on objectives that are basically selfish and have nothing to do with solving world problems and only add to the difficulties. Therefore an article claiming the EU and US agree on the Middle East is hardly useful.

C. Harris
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There are already indications that the Democratic majority in
Congress will be no better than any of the previous impotent
legislatures residing in Washington. With terrorism, border
security, immigration, health care, social security, oversight,
ethics, campaign and general political corruption the current
partial list of significant issues to address, Pelosi and the other
Democrats do not seem prepared to offer solutions.

After their 100 hour agenda, Dems will attack tax cuts for the
wealthy and the Bush fast track for trade agreements. One tired
old argument designed to appeal to the most liberal among us
and an empty gesture for damage already done. On top of this
the Dems will proclaim all new spending must be paid for. Nice
idea but impossible. All spending to date has this country so far
in the red that no other spending can be paid for.



With Steny Hoyer being characterized by lobbyists as someone
you can talk to and Pelosi meeting with labor unions, reasonable
expectations of any changes in politics as usual in Washington
appear dead. Other rumors that Republicans will give President
Bush nothing throughout the lame duck session only serves to
confirm the likelihood of pure politics and no solutions.



After a gap in legislative matters due to “district work periods”,
a record breaking lack of workdays and the midterm elections.
the House has passed six resolutions and rejected one since Sept
30th, all in November after the midterms. The rejected item was
related to trade with Viet Nam. The following is what they passed
since September between November 13th and 15th:


HR 3085 to amend the National Trail System Act
S 819 Pactola Resevoir Reallocation Authorization Act
HR6314 Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance
HR 864 Program to Prevent Underage Drinking
HR5585 Financial Netting Improvements Act
HR 1078 Congratulate winners of the Baseball World Series


The Senate pass/fail ratio is nearly the inverse of the House. They
passed two and rejected five. The Senate passed appropriations
for the military and an act to provide nuclear technology to India.
The following is what the Senate rejected most recently in their
short work year:


Sen Amdt 5174 to limit the President’s waiver authority
Sen Amdt 5178 in support of UN Resolution 1172
Sen Amdt 5181 to ensure IAEA eqp not used for espionage
Sen Amdt 5183 to dissuade India from nuclear weapons
Sen Amdt 5187 to limit Presdent’s waiver authority on India deal
all the above related to S 3709, modifying the Atomic Energy Act
of 1954 to allow the nuke deal with India.



With all the rhetoric suggesting terrorism, national security, border
security, immigration and foreign policy as primary issues, passing
legislation to supply India with nuclear power technology confirms
the President and Congress have lost their collective minds. Of all
the issues they could take action on, this is totally absurd. Outrage
expressed by countries not friendly to the United States is difficult to
defend against when the Federal government acts irresponsibly.



The Democratic majority offers little hope thus far. If minimum wage,
prescription drug prices, Big Oil tax breaks and student loan interest
are the 100 hour agenda of the Dems, we’re all screwed. The Dems
have an opportunity and they will blow it. The Republicans had an
opportunity and they blew it. And a term-limited President without
a default nominee for 2008 (the VP won’t run) leaves the American
public with a federal government that doesn’t give a damn.


If the American public does not bring to bear the only weapon we
have in response to this, nothing will change. Most of you will opt
to ignore it or merely dismiss public outcry as ineffective. Public
displeasure expressed in sufficient quantities and directed to elected
representatives is effective. Even if you do not get involved with an
organized effort to lobby your representative, your individual contact
to express a complaint or applaud a favorable action does matter. A
contact with your elected representatives gets translated into public
opinion. Enough public opinion is translated into votes and does get
the attention of politicians. How do you think the NEA or other well
known organizations get what they want? It’s not only contributions
to campaigns, it is votes represented by expressed public opinion.

Stanford Matthews
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Wipro CEO: US Needs More H-1B Tech Workers

Information Week Weblog, NY - Nov 1, 2006
… Last week, I dined with Wipro CEO Azim Premji. … hold and
salaries are becoming artificially inflated for those foreign tech
workers who do possess an H-1B visa. …

If you are an illegal alien and feeling singled out for your decision to violate
US Federal law, take heart. Many Americans do not single you out. They are
unhappy about ALL abuse of our freedom and democracy. Too many people
cry foul when Americans express their displeasure of foreign citizens abusing
our hospitality. Americans may be equally displeased with US corporations
manipulating the system to curry favor with like-minded abusers to fatten the
profits at the expense of the AMERICAN worker.

The article link above involves the comments of the 2nd richest man in India.
Like it matters what he thinks the US needs.

C. Harris
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Nancy Johnson and Senator Chris Dodd announce their bill to close loopholes in the H-1B visa program at a press conference in August.

Bush, Mexico’s Calderon to work on immigration
Reuters -
… W. Bush and Mexican President-elect Felipe Calderon
pledged on Thursday to work together for a comprehensive
solution to curb illegal immigration from Mexico …

If it was not a plot by both Houses of Congress to introduce
HR4437 knowing it would never get through the Senate, then
the fine new Senate of the 110th Congress should be able to
finish strong reform starting in January 2007. Similar to the
fact that Immigration Reform of 1986 was never enforced, in
their grand wisdom, politicians have improved on their deceit
by creating a better strategy. Work together just long enough
to satisfy mutual goals and fool the public in believing you really
give a damn. Like Democrats conceding Presidential 2004
elections by nominating John Kerry when John Edwards wsa a
much more viable candidate. Kerry was a sacrificial lamb and
the only one who did not know it was Kerry. He still doesn’t.

We hope all you smiling Democrats are enjoying your victories.
We hope all you Republicans are understanding your arrogance
that led to this. And we hope you both as well as all of America
is prepared for a continuation of porous borders, unrestricted
immigration and a complete breakdown of national security.

If you haven’t noticed, the resignation of Secretary Donald
Rumsfeld and previously mentioned items absolutely elated the
Muslim world. Al-Jazeera and the rest have been celebrating
since November 7th, 2006. Thank you one and all. NOT!

Stanford Matthews
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There may have been a legitimate reason for refusing to sign
the Kyoto agreement. People seem to fall into one of two
categories on the issue of global warming. Either you deny
the possibility of global warming or you want to stop any use
of fossil fuels immediately. Either position is unrealistic. The
calm, reasoned approach may be more productive. Countries
like Britain and Germany have reduced their greenhouse gas
emissions by 17% and 14%, respectively. While the overall
world emissions have increased by 2.4% in the same period.
If the reductions in Britain and Germany were accomplished
with an acceptable economic impact and are accurate, would
it be that simple for other countries to achieve? Even if one
is skeptical of the necessity for this cure, if effective and also
economically feasible, what would be hte harm? Eliminating
the extreme reactions on either side of the debate would be a
good first step in either case. Let’s look at the data and try to
find a solution rather than wasting time with needless banter.
If Al Gore and those who support or oppose him can remove
politics from the discussion, his input may be useful. Britain
asking him to help out is a surprise.

Gore to Advise British on Global Warming
ABC News - 20 minutes ago
By THOMAS WAGNER. LONDON Oct 30, 2006 (AP)— Unchecked
global warming will devastate the world economy on the scale of the
world …

Of Unchecked Global Warming
Wall Street Journal (subscription), NY - 31 minutes ago
AP. LONDON — Unchecked global warming will devastate the world
economy on the scale of the world wars and the Great Depression, a …

Both articles above are credited to AP.

Another article implies a different take on the global warming
problem with an assertion that the EU involvement with Kyoto
is failing and the 15 countries in the union will not meet targets
for greenhouse gas emission levels by 2012. Could this be the
reason for the urgency of the British report? If global warming
is as critical as advertised, such an approach would be harmful.

Europe falling far short of targets
David Gow

Brussels: The European Union, self-styled global champion in the
battle against climate change, is falling woefully short of its targets
for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and will need to take
radical measures to achieve them, new projections have shown.

The European Commission said that, based on current measures
and policies, the emissions of the E.U.’s original 15 members will
be just 0.6 per cent below 1990 levels by 2010. The E.U.-15
countries are committed under the Kyoto protocol to an 8 per cent
cut on 1990 levels by 2012.

Again, it would be productive to remove extraneous arguments for
or against the existence of global warming and objectively work out
a solution. Dismissing the notion of global warming and placing our
collective head in the sand appears as absurd as abandoning the use
of current technology without further evidence of the problem.

C. Harris
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Tom Tancredo wasn’t the first
to wave the flag on illegal
immigration, but he’s been among
the most relentless. (That’s
good.) Unfortunately, he’s also
been among the most unyielding.
(That’s bad.)

By his willingness to sound the alarm, the Republican who holds
Colorado’s 6th Congressional District seat has become the face of the
anti-illegal movement. Now it’s time to achieve a solution, and Tancredo
can play a leading role if he has the nerve to see it through.

To the fine voters of the Colorado 6th Congressional District this advice
is offered. Do not vote for anyone but Tom Tancredo. The reason for
this advice is the pathetic so-called endorsement by the Denver Post that
puts it all in perspective. They endorse with trepidation which is equal to
no endorsement at all It’s an incredible endorsement sham favoring Winter
who will spend you into education ruin and give amnesty to every illegal
immigrant.
If you have read or if you do read this piece by the Denver Post it will be
clear to you. It is in the best interest of any newspaper’s profit margin to
be pro amnesty and pro education spending. They will allow immigration
of any kind to extend the profit motive of corporate America who owns
the media. They will also spend us into default through education policy
that has no connection to performance or actually educating America’s
students. Once again, we urge you to vote for Tom Tancredo. If you are
wondering why a website with no obvious connection to Colorado would
take the time to promote Tom Tancredo it is because many people across
the country appreciate the efforts of Tom Tancredo to support the rule of
law and oppose uncontrolled immigration. This site is not payed for by any
political organization nor otherwise beholding to anyone. Once again, your
vote for Tom Tancredo is appreciated. We also favor James Sensenbrenner
of WI, who along with Mr Tancredo have done some good work. In addition
to immigration, they are two of eight Republicans who voted against the
COPE Act. Something we find equally compelling as reason to vote
for them. Enough said.

Stanford Matthews, MoreWhat.com