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Political organizer Fernando Romero says if immigration reform isn’t tackled soon, Hispanics may strike out on their own.
Sunday, Nov. 28, 2010 | 2 a.m.
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UPDATE: ‘Tequila Party’ proposal gains international attention
Latino leaders in Nevada and nationwide are quietly debating whether to sever their traditional Democratic ties and form an independent grass-roots political group.
The idea, born of frustration over the party’s inaction on immigration reform and fears that as a voting bloc they’re a political afterthought, Latino leaders have discussed the idea among themselves locally and in conference calls with colleagues across the country.
The unlikely model for the movement they would like to launch is the Tea Party — not in substance, of course, but in its grass-roots organizational style. Acknowledging the source of their inspiration, Latino leaders have dubbed the proposed movement the “Tequila Party.”
These Hispanic leaders have noticed that while the Tea Party has had spotty electoral success, it has called attention to its concerns and values and put the establishment on notice.
“I don’t know if it’s going to happen, but there’s talk,” said Fernando Romero, president of the nonpartisan Hispanics in Politics, Nevada’s oldest Hispanic political group. “There’s discussion about empowerment of the Latino vote.”
Hispanics have proved to be a powerful political force in Nevada and nationally. They were instrumental in electing President Barack Obama and are credited with saving Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s re-election this month. In Nevada, Latinos accounted for 15 percent of voters in 2008 and a record 16 percent in this month’s midterm elections.
Despite, or perhaps because of, their robust turnout, many Latinos have become disillusioned with party politics. Their efforts haven’t led to the changes in policy they would like to see.
Hispanic Republicans complain that party officials court their vote but often advocate policies that marginalize the community.
For example, Gov.-elect Brian Sandoval, the state’s first Hispanic governor, reached out to Latino voters while also embracing Arizona’s controversial immigration law. GOP Senate candidate Sharron Angle aired campaign ads on illegal immigration that portrayed Mexicans as menacing criminals. A spokeswoman for Angle, who is also the chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Hispanic Caucus, was put in the awkward position of denouncing her own candidate’s ads.
Latino Democrats, on the other hand, wonder if their support is taken for granted. They express frustration and anger at the lack of movement on immigration and education reform in Washington. They bristle at being underrepresented in the state Democratic Party and the Democratic National Committee. Community organizers complain they are recognized only near the end of campaigns, when polls are tight and their votes are needed.
“There’s a feeling that Democrats aren’t listening,” said Louis DeSipio, a Chicano studies and political science professor at the University of California, Irvine.
Congress’ actions over the next month could decide the fate of the burgeoning Tequila Party. If comprehensive immigration reform is shelved again, some Hispanics will likely decide to strike out on their own.
“It would definitely induce us,” Romero said. “We would have to do something at that point to get ready for 2012.”
The organization could operate as an affiliate of the Democratic Party or as an independent movement, as the Tea Party was initially.
The Tea Party’s evolving relationship with Republicans could provide a lesson for Tequila Party advocates. The seemingly spontaneous grass-roots growth of the Tea Party revealed the pent-up anger of many Americans over what they saw as excess government spending and its intrusion into private industry. But translating that energy into electoral results largely came about when the Tea Party worked within the Republican Party.
Politicians affiliated with Tea Party groups won more than 40 congressional seats in the midterm elections. All ran as Republicans. And while headliners such as Angle and Christine O’Donnell lost at the ballot box, their association with the movement and the party placed them on a national stage, where they were able to amass a significant amount of support and in Angle’s case, a stunning amount of money.
Hispanic leaders hope to spur something similar.
“People want to leverage the fact that it was Hispanics who were the dealmakers getting Reid elected,” one Democratic Latino operative said. “This is the time to move forward and get something committed other than talk, which has been going on for a long time.”
The Hispanic community has had some success with grass-roots movements. The nationwide immigration rallies in 2006 are an example. Hundreds of thousands of them gathered in cities across the country to protest proposed immigration laws and push for comprehensive immigration reform.
A series of House and Senate hearings followed.
“These were community activists who thought leaders weren’t paying attention,” DeSipio said. “It got Washington’s attention.”
But efforts to create a third party around race or ethnicity have failed.
In the late 1960s, the Puerto Rican Young Lords Party emerged in Chicago, New York and Philadelphia. Modeled after the Black Panther Party, the group used confrontational tactics to call attention to the struggles of immigrants in the barrios. In the 1970s, the Mexican-American La Raza Unida Party sprung up in the Southwest. The party gained city council and school board seats in Crystal City, Texas, where it began, and ran candidates for governor and U.S. Senate. But the party’s high-profile candidates lost, and the movement struggled to gain traction nationally.
“The party did not meet its goal of becoming a viable independent political institution, but it did contribute to the opening of doors for Mexican-Americans into the two-party political system,” Carlos Muñoz Jr., one of the founding members and now a Latino studies professor at the University of California, Berkeley, wrote in a recent op-ed piece.
Muñoz still sees the need for a third political party with the concerns of minorities as its primary agenda, but he now thinks such a movement should be more inclusive.
“Latinos don’t have the luxury to try to be islands in and of themselves,” Muñoz told the Sun. “What we need, given the reality of today, is a new progressive party that is independent but inclusive of all racial and ethnic groups.”
“If the progressive Democratic caucus, if the progressive third parties can say this isn’t working, let’s leave and contribute to the building of a multiracial independent party, that would be the perfect nucleus for the eventual development of a vibrant independent force that reflects a diverse culture.”
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i cant blame the hispanics for thinking alomg political independence. maybe this idea will motivate the democrats to move faster on legislation favoring hispanics. it also shows that the hispanics have rejected the republican philosophy of intolerance and ignorance.
Tequila is a Mexican beverage, not a Hispanic beverage.
Will Tequila be served at the Tequila Party?
The TeaHeads never served tea at their gatherings, what kind of Tea party does not have tea??
Good idea here! If the Latinos have their own party, perhaps the communist-er Democrat-party can be stamped out and buried in history! Those Latino immigrants who don't want to assimilate into American culture and become true Americans should have their own political party.
To name a United States of America political movement after a intoxicating liquor produced and widely drank in Mexico seems to be a shame and potential embarrasment to both the Mexican population living legally in the USA and to natural born US citizens. At least come up with a more dignified name. As mred stated Tequila is a Mexican liquor not a latina liquor. Secondly what exactly do latinos want for "Immigration reform"? A free pass? No enforcement of current laws? What is it that they or you are looking for to achieve by this movement? I would not dare to and have never stepped foot into a foreign country without the proper documentation and permission from the country that I was visiting. I take offense to those that feel that they can do so in the USA with no repercussion of the law. There is nothing in this story that states what Mr. Romero actually wants or is trying to achieve that I can see.
dipstick -- good post.
"Those Latino immigrants who don't want to assimilate into American culture and become true Americans should have their own political party."
Hopkins -- exactly what "American culture" are you referring to that would make them "true Americans"?
Everybody's right to assemble peacefully for political influence is a sacred freedom here. That you seem to encourage destroying it is absolutely anti-American.
"The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all the people." - Noam Chomsky
Tea Party organizers drink Amaretto with a dash of whipped cream in the extended sides of their RVs and complain they don't have enough Freedom.
Tequila Party would be a good name for the criminal class thinking they are entitled to what this country has worked hard to achieve.
Oy Vey! While we're at it, let's set up the Rice Party for the Asian Americans - The Kvetch Party for our Hebrew Nationals and heaven forbid we leave out the Sharia Party for the Muslims. Just for the person "Killerb" - a true American does not have a hyphen in their name. Here in America we have people from all over the globe but once they got here they became Americans. NO HYPHEN! We Do Not Have: Mexi-cans, Puerto Ri-cans, Afri-cans, Bri-tans, Austra-lians or Ger-mans etc: get the point! These groups of people may gather all they want wherever they want and even group together in their own little neighborhood. BUT, they are still AMERICANS. A True American understands this and doesn't push the boundaries of common sense in hopes of setting up fringe groups that are hyphenated and Un-American. Assimilate or AssBeGone - it's a real simple choice. Notice the word "choice"? America is a place people "choose" to be, they either accept it or not. The majority of Americans do not accept "aliens" moving here illegally and then trying to tell us how much we owe them and how to accommodate their needs. Again, it's Assimilate not Accommodate! The Tequila Party! I lo-ve it! Vio Con Dios!
"Just for the person "Killerb" - a true American does not have a hyphen in their name."
Bradatay -- what?? That aside, if a person wants to hyphenate his or her name, what do you have besides your baseless personal opinion?
"Let me make the superstitions of a nation and I care not who makes its laws or its songs either." -- Mark Twain, 1897, "Following the Equator," chapter 51
Maybe the Tequila Party can take to the streets, fly the Mexican flag and threaten violence if they don't get what they want which is amnesty, power and supremacy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vcZmqSFp...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_ScYY__o...
The interesting part is that the LEGAL Hispanics don't have a problem with the parties or the way things are.
The criminal Hispanics want changes. They want what they want, the same thing they left their own country for. Why come here and demand that America become what they want?
Use plain non P.C. common sense. There is no need to pass new laws that favor any race. It is not a race issue. It is an issue of Criminal's crossing our borders and breaking laws.
Explain it for what it really is. Follow the laws and enjoy America. Break the laws and go home.
It is high time the two party system be challenged! As evidenced, loyalty to either, has been rewarded with very little if any recognition or help. Although past history would say that this social experiment will come and go, it ripe to have its day in the sun. Who knows? Some good may even come out of it: those who are currently illegal aliens will finally get documented so they can legally vote (and work here)!!!! Of course, they won't come close or touch the reforms needed here in Nevada, such as taxing the legal brothel industry, which would end Nevada's current budget crisis. But maybe they will remind Congress why we need to enforce our BORDERS so that we can again become economically strong, and not under seige of overpopulation of those coming into the USA illegally.
Margarita = fun and a PARTY
Tequila = Mischief and Police involvement.
Why not name themselves the Pinata's, that way they can get beat up by either Party in power.
Or maybe.... the Jumping Bean party, that way they can go with whomever is in power.
Or maybe... the Rio Grande party, that way when they "crossover" party lines nobody will notice.
I do agree with Bradatay on one aspect..... keep isolating and things will not get better.
If they're smart they will pursue an independent party as the democrats have been using them just as they have used African Americans. To the democrats you are but a way to gerrymander the American electorate giving THEM a permanent majority. But If they strike out on their own they might want to choose a name other than Tequila which could create an impression of drunken abusers.
Along those lines if they want to be successful and respected they need to screen out those who promote amnesty and reconquesta.
Their message should be that of naturalized citizens who are Americans first above all else. It should be that of law abiding citizens, personal responsibility, patriotism, community and national service.
Americans don't care what country you came from, what ethnic group, nationality or religion you are. We do care that you respect Americas constitution, sovereignty, laws, mores and are loyal to her above all. Loyalty is the single most important requirement for American citizens natural born or naturalized.
If you snuck into the country, broke our laws, drive without insurance, use forged or stolen documents and any of the myriad of other disloyal indicators that you are here for yourself first and not loyal or faithful to the U.S. then you are not welcome, should not be allowed to become a citizen and should be required to return to your country of origin.
Come here the right way for the right reasons and you are welcome. Come here the wrong way for the wrong reasons and you are not.
And amnesty is never acceptable.
REID almost lost because he catered to illegals. Ya think he didn't get the message--he's helping deport illegals from northern Nevada. Next month they step things up in Vegas. Time to be concerned about the American Citizen VOTERS who are still the MAJORITY. GOP seems to understand. The Mexican Dream Act WILL NOT PASS. No amnesty. Revoke citizenship of those assisting illegal residency in Nevada. Confiscate illegally acquired assets including income, cash, wired money, cars. Just like drug seizure of assets.
PLEEEEEEEASE form your own political party, Latinos-that-care-only-about-Latinos. That way, neither of the mainstream political parties will be held hostage to your ridiculous "give our people amnesty or else we will not support your party" demands. Once your people (and by that, I mean Latinos who care only about Latinos, everyone else be damned) are, oh, 70+% of the population of the US, then the Latinos Primero! Party can overrule Republicans and Democrats and independents combined. Don't hold your breath for that moment, though. On second thought, do hold your breath.
This is a great initiative even if they picked a really stupid name, but it is what it is -following the Tea Party model won't work for us too well.
Yes, we Latinos need to rise as a political power, because the Dems and Reps are not representing Brown communities at all.
By the way, we are not Hispanics because we are not from Spain. We are mostly Indigenous peoples -including Fernando Romero- and Afro descendants.
Well Sr. Fernando Romero you are right on target!! and the saying goes 'Al nopal lo van a ver solo cuando tiene tunas' only when the Democrats need the Latino vote-they remember their Latino Constituents!!
So, count me in for the 'Tequila Party' because it's time to get our votes togheter and fight at the ballots for the Latino causes!!
So what these Hispanic politicians are saying is that they are going to use their jobs paid for by the American taxpayer to push the agenda for foreign nationals?
Are they obligated to serve their citizen constituents?
The best part here is the freedom America provides but American comes second to Hispanic. As in Hispanic-American. I'm all for pride in your ancestry, but the agenda here is off.
Once the party is formed what will their main focus be? Because Mexico already has a tequila party of their own and the people don't seem to like it as much as the current parties here in America.
I think illegals in this country are doing quite well for themselves. Jobs, welfare, low income housing. Tax free!
Just the other day a group of 6 terrorists went on a crime spree that left 1 innocent teacher dead. Will the tequila party try to educate the thousands of illegals in this town to control their children and raise them to be responsible Americans? Will they tell the thousands of illegal workers to strive to become legal so they can pay taxes for the services they receive.
Probably not, because once in power they will seek the same thing dems and rebs do.. More votes and more power. If Hispanic-Americans want to make a difference for illegals fix Mexico so it's the kind of place where people want to live. Create a party there (or wherever you claim allegiance) and you can be proud Hispanics. Then you won't have to waste time adding the American at the end.
The Tequila Party is not PC
Initially, I was excited about the overall concept but it is typical of these extreme left leaning folk, similar to extreme conservative players, to exclude the prospective minority components into these types of political entities. You would expect this exclusivity from the Tea Party but not by Democrats attempting to disguise themselves by choosing to do a "Political Make Over". This name excludes non Mexicans from its movement. It is insulting to other Latino cultures in the USA. At least the Tea Party used a universal title that could include all types of Americans.
This is insulting to other Latino cultures such as Puerto Ricans and Cubans that have been playing an important role in both political parties. First of all, we favor other alcohol drinks. Secondly, since we all have family members struggling with alcohol addiction and since violence is closely associated with alcoholism, it would be inappropriate for any group to use such a name.
Therefore, if the Mexican component of the political landscape in America wants to continue receiving the support of the overall Latino community on Election Days - then they need to stop being insensitive to the other Latino hermanos y hermanas in this struggle for political recognition.
I am amazed at the boldness of the illegals - does no one else see that the illegals could care less about our laws? The mere fact that they feel they have a right to demand ANYTHING in this Country only goes to show how they really feel. To be honest I don't think EITHER PARTY will EVER do anything to really stop illegals from sneaking across our borders so maybe it's time to throw in the towel - I say we all head South...I can only imagine what would happen if we tried to pull the sheet in Mexico - how long would it take the Federales to toss our a$$e$ in jail? Frankly my dear I don't give a damn.
Neither major political party can afford to openly align itself with a racist political party of any color -- it'd be political suicide. It's time for America to move beyond racial favoritism and aggressively purse policies that move us toward a color blind society.
And we also need to secure the border in both directions; better track who enters legally & overstays; quickly arrest, imprison & deport predators; require valid state ID for employment & social services, with significant employer/provider penalties for those who ignore the law; and then develop a process for integrating those who're left & are willing to make the effort to become legal. (Some level of immigration is ultimately to our advantage, we just need control over it so that we don't become a dumping ground for others or a continued haven for predators.)
I like the Party within the Party System. (ex. Tea Party). They should make more of them that actually work within the Two Party System to make them change their ways.
Let's see how many Democrats raise a hue and cry to have the contributions to this new group checked to be sure they all come from legal residents.
In the meantime, this will split the Democratic vote and hand even more elections to the Republicans in 2012. This will continue as long as "immigration reform" is nothing but code for "amnesty." Even many Democrats don't want that, especially in this economy.
It would not surprise me if this effort backfires and increases support for taking away birthright citizenship.
Great Idea. At their first ralley, I'll supply the ICE Agents and a free bus for their ride home.
First off, I am not a Mexican I am white. But as a businessman I do recognize the growing economic power of the Latino community and their untapped ability to exert
influence, both economically and politically. No matter how loudly the Mexican haters spout their hate speech rhetoric. There is no denying that the Latino community in the U.S. is the fastest growing demographic segment of our society. In every state in the union, Latino socio-economic power is gaining strength. Latino's are moving into positions of power, both politically and economically. More and more Latino's are going on to attain advanced college degree's then at any other time in history. It has long been known that by 2050, Latino's (not just Mexicans, but all Hispanics) will be the majority ethnic culture in the U.S. They are already the majority ethnic culture in the western hemisphere and have been so for several centuries. In the coming years smart politicians and smart businesses will focus on the Latino community, in an effort to capitalize on the socio-economic power of this demographic.
Welcome to the "Latin States of America".
First off, I am not a Mexican I am white. But as a businessman I do recognize the growing economic power of the Latino community and their untapped ability to exert
influence, both economically and politically. No matter how loudly the Mexican haters spout their hate speech rhetoric. There is no denying that the Latino community in the U.S. is the fastest growing demographic segment of our society. In every state in the union, Latino socio-economic power is gaining strength. Latino's are moving into positions of power, both politically and economically. More and more Latino's are going on to attain advanced college degree's then at any other time in history. It has long been known that by 2050, Latino's (not just Mexicans, but all Hispanics) will be the majority ethnic culture in the U.S. They are already the majority ethnic culture in the western hemisphere and have been so for several centuries. In the coming years smart politicians and smart businesses will focus on the Latino community, in an effort to capitalize on the socio-economic power of this demographic.
Welcome to the "Latin States of America".
As long as the "new" illegal Latinos refuse to comply with our immigration laws the way most true immigrants arrived in the United States, legally and screened,
these new Latino "illegal aliens" will be considered
OUTLAWS and undesirables.
Most Americans will never take them seriously and will boycott their group. Including American Hispanics.
Tequila Party? Isn't that what many illegals aliens have before and during the operation of their unregistered, uninsured death traps?
Feel free to start your own party. Democrats are becoming a dying party due to pandering to the Hispanic voting bloc. Hispanics make up a large minority of America but it's still a minority. Over 70% of Americans are telling Democrats "no" when it comes to amnesty and the Dream Act. So how do you expect any progress on your agenda? It's not popular and America will continue to punish Democrats if they continue this nonsense agenda. Have a go solo and America will wipe out your Tequila Party too.
Obvious ignorance displayed here in suggesting a Tequila Party to protest the non-response on immigration by the Democrats. How about some historical research on why the original Boston Tea Party took place and why Tea became symbolic in our Nation's independence. To suggest the use of Tequila as the symbol of your "movement" excludes non-Mexican hispanics and trivializes our Nations history. It's a great label if what you are after is a Cinco de Mayo drunken, commercialized mentality.
It's no wonder the Hispanics will be the new 'majority' ... they breed like rabbits and make sure they dump their brood on our side of the border to ensure themselves an anchor baby. And how, pray tell, is America supposed to work toward being a 'color-blind' society when the very people 'of color' insist on things such as the BET Network, the NAACP, the United Negro College Fund, the Miss BLACK America Pageant.... These are not organizations being developed by an 'all white' society - so how, pray tell, do we set color aside when it's forever being shoved in our faces by those of the so-called 'minority' race? Please answer me that as I'm thoroughly confused. As for the comment about 'Mexican haters'.... well all I can say about that is that right now, with unemployment numbers being what they are, we shouldn't be allowing ANY immigration into this Country - Legal or otherwise... We don't have the jobs needed to keep our own citizens employed and until we do we shouldn't be allowing others in ... that doesn't seem racist to me at all - it simply means the Country, for once, would be looking out for the welfare of their own citizens FIRST instead of being saviour to the World at their own citizens expense.
For Rum and Romanism.
Other names to consider; The Ricardo Monteban Party, Polo Loco Party, Es Bud Usted Party, The Jes Party, Vote for Pedro Party and my favorite one The Buritto Party.
So... The Hispanic voting block has finally figured out that they were sold a bill of goods by Harry Reid and the Democrats...
Sounds like a great idea if they want to marginalize themselves even further.
It is time to have a voice in our political world. I do not like the name "Tequila Party" it is rooted in a stereotype that has been given to ethnic Mexicans. How about The Brown Party or the Latino/a Party. The movement must include all Latino/as not just ethnic Mexicans and we must learn from past movements such as The Chicano/a Movement and The Black Civil Rights Movements. We must take what worked but most important what did not work in past movements. The movement must be rooted in the Latino experience and not one or two ethnic groups. As a result the Dream Act is a great place to begin, it affects all Latinos.
Instead of "Tequila Party" which makes us look like a bunch of drunks... why don't we use "La Tea No!" Party. ;)
"There's a feeling that Democrats aren't listening," Wow... Took them this long to realize they were being used by the left??
My thought is that Hispanics should join the GOP. Many of my Hispanic friends in Las Vegas are Republicans and I know them to be conservative, business oriented, pro second amendment, anti-federal government, and strong advocates for less taxes and regulation. We (The GOP) must go back to our roots of being a "big tent" party. We must embrace everyone who seeks to change this country for the better. The Tea Party did some good this year, but I don't want Americans to lose focus on improving the GOP. During the past decade our party has made some drastic mistakes. However, we can improve as a party and return to our fiscally conservative ways. We must reign in government spending and turn our focus back to entrepreneurship! No longer can we allow our representatives to spend money like water in D.C.! So I extend an invitation to all Hispanics to join the Republican Party--help us create a more diverse and representative GOP. WE NEED YOU!
"Latinos don't have the luxury to try to be islands in and of themselves," Munoz told the Sun. "What we need, given the reality of today, is a new progressive party that is independent but inclusive of all racial and ethnic groups."
You really are smokin' something... Tequila is a MEXICAN beverage, not a Hispanic one. When you learn what the word "inclusive" means, come back and talk to the rest of us non Mexican Hispanics.
Idiota.
Perfect, now we can round them up and deport them as our fearless government is charged to do but due to a complete lack of spine or moral character we've got tens of millions of illegals of all nationalities working our system into the grave. Wake Up Sheeple!!! Now that's something I'll swig a shot to
Illegal and legal Latinos are just mad that whites and blacks are represented by corrupt politicians, they just want a piece of the corrupt pie, after all, when you cross the border illegally and march for "Give Me Something I Did Not Earn", what else what you expect. Beam me up Scotty, Their is truly no intelligent life here!
Re: CarlosQC
If your Indigenous as you say, then why would you call yourself Latino, Indigenous people were not Latino, Spanish, or Portuguese, you should read a book, learn how they slaughtered the Indigenous people like the whites, and well before the whites got here! Just goes to show you, nothing will be solved until everyone is no longer ignorant of the facts.
Latino's Moto Cry: Give me something i am not entitled too.
This Idea, the Dream Act, any amnesty, voting illegally, stealing social security numbers, driving illegally, and birthright theft is outright theft by this community. Another fraud-ridden proposal to present the lip-sticked pig that is tsunami of illegal aliens - not into our political system, but lock step onto the crowded, unearned pathway to citizenship. Back-room amnesty.
As the world's preeminent country - we don't want AINOs or La Raza amongst us. The perfidious Harry Reid, along with America-haters like Luis Gutierrez wants to codify future votes of a vowed illegal majority Latino demographic continually pouring across the border, which if left on its present course, will bring certain conflict and balkanization of this country.
This reconquista network wants it so their controllers from Mexico City can usher in 10s of millions more of unskilled laborers and criminals, maids, McDonald's workers, 9 to 15 apple pickers to pander to people who believe the term bilingual means only English/Spanish.
Along with the DREAM SCAM, a record 15 million people applied this year for the visa lottery.
Does this continental game of musical chairs ever end? They feign they are Americans. Fraud oozes from their intention. The agenda is elucidated.
No mystery there. From social services to identification theft, illegal aliens commonly apply multiple times under countless aliases.
Just refer to the Reid election. Sound familiar? This non-stop push for colonization will spawn additional cottage industries of parasites who welcome parasites - guarantors who will falsely promote achievement, insisting the hordes of illegal aliens are good people who like to smile - of course, for a fee and the guaranteed admission to the La Raza gala invasion celebration events held across the Southwest US and broadcast live in Mexico by Telemundo"
@FrankLuska
Nicely said. They must also be aware of being careful what they ask for. They are going to push and push until the bear comes out of the cage...