According to the Laredo Times today, rick raised $61,760 as of March 31. Facil he's getting a new Stetson. And some of the cash obviously went towards his new ride. Check it out. If anyone needs a ride to the polls, just dial 727-big-ego.Anyway, that's quite a bit of cash at his disposal. But money is no object when you've got friends watching your back. "El Longhorn" tipped me off to a website that adores rick and his mission statement: protect the border from evildoers.
His campaign staff hasn't bugged me with phone calls or pamplets lately, but I'm guessing I'll be seeing this RV cruising down my street, honking the tune of "Gunsmoke" at every corner.
April 8 can't come soon enough.
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Pictures:
1. Laredo Mayor Raul Salinas
2. Former Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari
3. Watergate conspirator G. Gordon Liddy
4. Bass player Tony Levin.
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Pinche rick (lower case "R" done on purpose) Flores. Culero. Chinga su madre ese bos.
By the way, a curse on David's attempt to win the contest. I thought the bass player looked like a bald Geddy Lee from Rush.
As Memo said: "Oooh, so close."
looks like david got it.
Oyes, that bus looks like the assault vehicle from the movie "Stripes".
Looks like David gets that gift card to Olive Garden. Mmm. I just hope it pays for a meal for two, not just an appetizer. :)
Personally, I envisioned rick (lower case "R" done on purpose) Flores's bus plowing through the streets of Laredo to the tune of The Who's "Magic Bus." But that is just me. I always found that song particularly annoying.
Yeah, Magic Bus covered by Los Lobos, or the Kumbia Kings.
Puro pan con olive oil, and one drink for david.
Rick Flores came out in the Laredo Times today, presenting a big check ($25,000) to a local organization that helps kids. Very slick, rick.
Congrats to David. He got all mustaches right.
Thanks for playing "Name That Mustached Bald Head".
Tune in next time when we'll play "Name That Laredo Cantina".
Until then, stay sleepy Laredo.
As a LST member I can tell you that I am NOT rich, unless you consider middle class rich. And I love the slogan "protect the border from evildoers". Because after all, this means "protect the American citizens and LEGAL residents from evildoers (aka illegal immigrants".!! Go Rick!!!!!
Ahhh, a Lou Dobbs middle class adherent.
Yes, protect the border at all costs. Protect the border from those illegal immigrants that want to work, right?
After all, not only do they want to work in jobs despised by most Americans--landscape, cement, etc.--they also fail to follow proper cultural norms.
They look funny (too dark and greasy). They don't speak English (puro espanol aqui). They congregate with their own (carnicerias, music, etc.).
The reason the LST folk support rick (lower case "R" done on purpose) is because he gives your ilk the cloak (no pun intended) you really want to disguise your xenophobic views.
African Americans use the term, "Uncle Tom" to refer to fellow blacks who are exploited by whites. Mexican Americans do not have a similar term. But, to many, little ricky is exactly that.
So, in a democratically elected government, you are free to support Deputy Dawg's bid for reelection (God Bless America). But to this observer--and others--a Houston group supporting Flores's election reeks of dubious motives. After all, the whole "fear" card of Al Qaeda operatives disguised as Mexicans is really wearing thin.
Naturally, little ricky is nervous. Thus his shady maneuverings in the early rounds of politicking.
Why Harris County would interested in Webb County is beyond me. However, could it be Houston's exploding Hispanic population? Hmmm.
Alex,
I don't have time right now to respond properly but I do want to say that your comment is just horse manure.
Xenophobic my arse. And yeah, it's got a heck of a lot to do with an illegal explosion in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Lubbock, Amarillo, etc.
More later.
The immigrant "explosion" is not rick's responsibility. We have other people to worry about that.
Hi David,
Thanks for the take on my post. You are most welcome to disagree. However, horse manure is a bit harsh of an assessment. All blogs are just opinion, right?
You are welcome to input. I would like to leave a couple of things for fodder:
1. The U.S. is historically an immigrant nation. Americans have tried to limit the group that has the highest population number at that time (Irish, Chinese, Southern/Eastern Europeans). Also, walls have not worked.
2. The biggest legacy of the American Revolution? America became a beacon of hope for other nations and their people.
I, personally, think that race deals a large part in it. But, hey, that is just me.
Thanks, by the way, for making this a lively topic.
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Alex,
Apologies for yet another quick drive by, perhaps I'll find more time tomorrow.
You said we were xenophoic, then objected to horse manure? Hmm, perhaps we just speak in different terms.
The US has been and will continue to be an immigrant nation. But you must admit that the numbers of people crossing our borders has placed an enormous financial burden upon us. We need to slow this tide to a more manageable level in order to absorb the people already here.
We need to better enforce our borders and communicate that to the poor people that are coming here in hopes of a better life so that they stop dieing in the desert and stop being virtual slaves to coyotes and less than reputable employers.
We can only continue to be a beacon of hope if we are a strong nation economically. As it stands today, I would agree with those that say illegal immigrants are a net cost to us rather than adding to our economy on the whole.
For you to call us xenophobes tells me that you have bought into the media stereotype for people that care about both our country and those less fortunate in other countries.
Dave
David,
Very valid points. All well taken. As for me, I was not objecting to the "horse manure" comment, but rather disappointed in the lack of thought and contemplation.
While your points are true, there is one thing that groups like yours and people that sympathize with your goals HAVE to acknowledge. And that is that there is a strong undercurrent of racist ideology amongst your members/supporters.
Granted, I acknowledge that it is a broad brush to paint everyone as a racist. That is not the case with most groups. But, the fact remains that a certain segment of the people that want to close the border is supporting that notion based on racial ideology, a social Darwinism of sorts.
I also acknowledge that many of the points are circumstantial--for instance, why not build a wall on Canada's border?--but the broad ideas remain evident: is it really for security (i.e. drugs, terrorists, etc.) or is it because there are too many Latinos flooding into the main streets of America?
This post, if you recall, began as a condenmnation against rick (lower case "R" done on purpose) Flores because of the duplicity he has demonstrated. After all, little ricky has been railing against terrorists crossing the border for a couple of years now (if you recall, one of his main points of emphasis is that Al Qaeda members are learning Spanish and disguising themselves as Mexicans). His main stance is secure the borders or else. (Doomsday scenario). We need not search Google for images of the Sherife strapping heat wearing his Stetson. He has made it clear he is a 21st century John Wayne.
Your border security group's support of him obviously brought forth questions that remain pending. After all, as you eloquently pointed out, it is border security because those illegal "aliens" are draining the finances from this country. I will concede that notion if you could agree to highlight the fact that rick does not really address that issue in his campaign. He is about protecting Americans from danger. So, there is a little ambiguity there that leads cynics like La Sanbe to question motives.
What is really cool, I think, is that a broad aucience has reached La Sanbe.
Memo must be proud.
Wiping tear.
I will say that this whole border wall issue is being addressed in a half-assed way by the GOP. Only parts of the southern border will be covered and then there's the problem with fully funding it.
and on, and on, and on.....
thanks for the input.
Alex,
I don't and won't deny that there is an element of racism in this whole issue. I've taken quite a beating because I acknowledge that. I realize you haven't read much of what I write, so here is a sample:
http://lonestartimes.com/2007/09/12/sen-john-cornyn-stands-on-principle-free-markets-are-our-friend/
By the same token, you shouldn't deny that there are radicals on your end that talk about the land belonging to Mexico and taking it back.
We shouldn't make policy based upon extreme positions.
I personally think the majority of the wall is a waste of money. It probably makes sense to put barriers in urban areas, perhaps slowing the flow of drugs. But I doubt that drugs will slow much until we reduce demand, which isn't likely in the foreseeable future.
Stiff enforcement of employer sanctions will curb illegal entry, combined with making legal entry more efficient and expanding the numbers to match employer needs.
Although there is an element of national security risk on the southern border, I think it is higher on the northern (demonstrated)and coastal (sea ports/containers).
What I don't understand is the leftist mindset that nothing should be done and that human suffering should continue. Have you ever walked through a "safe" house after it has been raided? I have.
Sickening.
Dave,
Nothing like intelligent dialogue.
Excellent. I truly appreciate that.
After reading some of your notions, I have to say that I honestly respect the logic and reason behind several of your points (I will take a beating for that too, perhaps). Perhaps we have reached a modus vivendi?
You may be 100% correct. Or, I may be 100% correct. Frankly that goes beyond the scope of this post entry by Memo.
Ultimately, La Sanbe does not trust rick (lower case "R" done on purpose) Flores because he has pandered to some of the fringe element individuals that you acknowledge exist out there in regards to border security.
The motivations behind that pandering are what are still being questioned by many.
One of the challenges that groups like yours will always have, in my opinion, is that it will be immensely difficult to change people's perceptions about border security to many people living on the border. In Laredo, for instance, I know too many people with family on both sides of the river. I know too many people who are products of immigration, legal or extralegal. I know of too many individuals who cannot stand to see outsiders come in and put up walls.
Frankly, that is an immense--if not impossible--challenge to overcome.
Yet I sincerely thank you for the dialogue and the contribution.
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