Huckabee: Hispanics Offer U.S. 'Second Chance'

Newsmax ^ | 12-06-2006 | Newsmax

[Deek1969]

Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Wednesday the nation is being given a chance to make up for past racism by the way it handles the influx of Hispanics.

Huckabee, a Republican who is considering a run for president in 2008, said Arkansas has made progress on racial justice and has a fresh opportunity to do the right thing in the way it welcomes the growing Hispanic population

[MrRights]

Oh, just PUKE !!!

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

As long as they are legal.

[raybbr]

Second chance? I thought they were the future. The "new Americans".

THE "NEW AMERICAN"..........<

We are now one of the largest Spanish-speaking nations in the world. We're a major source of Latin music, journalism and culture.

Just go to Miami, or San Antonio, Los Angeles, Chicago or West New York, New Jersey ... and close your eyes and listen. You could just as easily be in Santo Domingo or Santiago, or San Miguel de Allende.

For years our nation has debated this change -- some have praised it and others have resented it. By nominating me, my party has made a choice to welcome the new America.

As I speak, we are celebrating the success of democracy in Mexico.

George Bush from a campaign speech in Miami, August 2000.

You can read the speech here.

Here is an excerpt of a good critique of that speech:

In equating our intimate historic bonds to our mother country and to Canada with our ties to Mexico, W. shows a staggering ignorance of the civilizational facts of life. The reason we are so close to Britain and Canada is that we share with them a common historical culture, language, literature, and legal system, as well as similar standards of behavior, expectations of public officials, and so on. My Bush Epiphany By Lawrence Auster

The Path to National Suicide by Lawrence Auster (1990)

An essay on multi-culturalism and immigration.

Click the Pic!!!!

How can we account for this remarkable silence? The answer, as I will try to show, is that when the Immigration Reform Act of 1965 was being considered in Congress, the demographic impact of the bill was misunderstood and downplayed by its sponsors. As a result, the subject of population change was never seriously examined. The lawmakers’ stated intention was that the Act should not radically transform America’s ethnic character; indeed, it was taken for granted by liberals such as Robert Kennedy that it was in the nation’s interest to avoid such a change. But the dramatic ethnic transformation that has actually occurred as a result of the 1965 Act has insensibly led to acceptance of that transformation in the form of a new, multicultural vision of American society. Dominating the media and the schools, ritualistically echoed by every politician, enforced in every public institution, this orthodoxy now forbids public criticism of the new path the country has taken. “We are a nation of immigrants,” we tell ourselves— and the subject is closed. The consequences of this code of silence are bizarre. One can listen to statesmen and philosophers agonize over the multitudinous causes of our decline, and not hear a single word about the massive immigration from the Third World and the resulting social divisions. Opponents of population growth, whose crusade began in the 1960s out of a concern about the growth rate among resident Americans and its effects on the environment and the quality of life, now studiously ignore the question of immigration, which accounts for fully half of our population growth.

This curious inhibition stems, of course, from a paralyzing fear of the charge of “racism.” The very manner in which the issue is framed—as a matter of equal rights and the blessings of diversity on one side, versus “racism” on the other—tends to cut off all rational discourse on the subject. One can only wonder what would happen if the proponents of open immigration allowed the issue to be discussed, not as a moralistic dichotomy, but in terms of its real consequences. Instead of saying: “We believe in the equal and unlimited right of all people to immigrate to the U.S. and enrich our land with their diversity,” what if they said: “We believe in an immigration policy which must result in a staggering increase in our population, a revolution in our culture and way of life, and the gradual submergence of our current population by Hispanic and Caribbean and Asian peoples.” Such frankness would open up an honest debate between those who favor a radical change in America’s ethnic and cultural identity and those who think this nation should preserve its way of life and its predominant, European-American character. That is the actual choice—as distinct from the theoretical choice between “equality” and “racism”—that our nation faces. But the tyranny of silence has prevented the American people from freely making that choice.

[RegulatorCountry]

Oh well, there goes your FIRST and only chance at the presidency, Mike Huckabee, if you ever really had one at all.

[SMM48]

Huckabee, a Republican who is considering a run for president in 2008

Not a chance, Huckabee. Sheesh!

[3AngelaD]

If we are so racist, why do they want to come here? This guy is obviously off his rocker and needs to be removed from office.

[LadyNavyVet]

Even if they're legal, why should any group get special privileges? Huckabee's off my potential vote list for 2008.

[MikeA]

So much for Dick Morris thinking this guy is the GOP's next presidential nominee. Spare me.

[goodnesswins]

We're being eaten alive by our own laws....

[WatchingInAmazement]

the nation is being given a chance to make up for past racism

We have the chance to make up for racism that we had no part in??? Speak for your own white guilt, gov. Racism is a mental illness. Judging on the basis of skin color is just plain STUPID. Giving some group a pass on the same basis is even more STUPID.

Huckabee is an idiot. Giving pass to illegal invaders will some how make up for slavery and bigotry of blacks???Insane.

[MichiganConservative]

They'll ALL be legal if the Dems and Bush get their way and pass an amnesty bil next year.

I read an interesting idea that will never come to pass. Take the 15 million or so illegals and send them to Iraq to work. That would take care of a couple of our problems at once.

It will never happen. We don't really want to fix our problems. Slow cultural and national suicide is our preferred course of action.

[Polyxene]

What kind of whacky-tobacky is ol' Huck smokin'?? Some of Bubba Toon's leftovers??

[MikeA]

Guiliani is our first and likely only chance at the presidency if conservatives will be pragmatic and forward-thinking enough to support him. Short of that, it's President Rodham.

[MrRights]

Just sent him an email. He's done in my book. What is it about ILLEGAL that these people just don't get?

[n230099]

Wheh he lost all that weight he lost any "guts" he had. What a sissy! Earth to the Huckster, Mexican is a Nationality. People from Mexico are Mexicans. Mexicans are of as many cultural, ethnic and racial backgounds as people here. If you don't believe that, I know a blue-eyed blond Mexican you can talk to.

[bigfootbob]

He lost any chance of winning the presidency when his parents kept his last name Huckabee.

He'd also be a food Nazi if he ever obtained a national power position.

[dljordan]

"This guy is obviously off his rocker and needs to be removed from office."

I'd say he's just one of many front men and was given the script. We're being played once again.

[kinghorse]

He is perfect for the job if he's spouting this stuff. This is classic Bush doctrine. The office as presently constituted is anesthesia for the masses.

[wdkeller]

El Presidente

[marron]

Apples and oranges. Its a shame he can't tell them apart.

Obviously hispanics should be treated with dignity. We're Republicans, in case he forgot. We're the ones who believe in color-blind citizenship.

And just as obviously, we believe in securing the border. And we believe in the rule of law. We do not believe in a two-tier labor force, some covered by labor law and some not, and we don't believe that some people should have to go through 6 years of legal wrangling to get a visa while others can simply walk in and go straight to the head of the line uninvited.

We already admit a million legal immigrants each year, with full papers, with all the rights and privileges that go with full papers. A million. The number one country of origin is Mexico, already. If Huckabee is convinced that a million isn't enough, or that the 200,000 Mexican visas per year isn't enough, then he should make that case. But to suggest that limiting the number to a million per year is somehow racist, I would say, remains his to prove.

[Rakkasan1]

I suggest the Huckester step up by paying Mexicans reparations right now.

[Deek1969]

Isn’t this the same man that granted a pardon to a rapist who went out and raped and murdered another woman! I think some of that weight loss come from inside his cranium!

[rottndog]

More racist hispandering.

The idea that we should favor hispanics in immigration over all other races from around the world who want to immigrate is in and of itself racist.

It is also blatantly racist to suggest that hispanics can't follow the law, therefore they should get amnesty.

[DManA]

For the first time I really wonder what Jesse Jackson thinks about that? Or Mayor Ray Nagen(sp?) No doubt they'd say Open the gates and we'll drop this reparations stuff.

the nation is being given a chance to make up for past racism by the way it handles the influx of Hispanics.

[krb]

Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said Wednesday the nation is being given a chance to make up for past racism by the way it handles the influx of Hispanics

I, for one, promise not to buy and hispanics for my plantation.

[seemoAR]

He is just another dope from Hope. Tyson and Walmart should be very proud of their hired help.

[DejaJude]

Huckabee, a Republican who is considering a run for president in 2008,

Well, he's one to cross off my list.

[Jedi Master Pikachu]

Where do you see special privileges in the article?

[cripplecreek]

Screw you Huckabee.

[Shermy]

Translation:

"Walmart and chicken processing lobbies give me money to keep depressing wages."

[WatchingInAmazement]

The idea that we should favor hispanics in immigration over all other races from around the world who want to immigrate is in and of itself racist.

These great humanitarians like Huckabee never seem concerned about all the millions of Sudanese being butchered every day. Bring some of them here, save some lives! People in mexico aren't being butchered and raped by the thousands...well, yet.

[Shermy]

Ha, you beat me to it, see #31.

Walmart and Tyson will contiune to push for insourcing illegals and legals until they hit the floor of the minimum wage.

[Southerngl]

>>>a Republican who is considering a run for president in 2008>>>

Well, there goes THAT idea.

Idiot. Why are they NOT GETTING IT!!!???

[alarm rider]

What race are Hispanics?

[Southerngl]

>>>Guiliani is our first and likely only chance at the presidency if conservatives will be pragmatic and forward-thinking enough to support him. Short of that, it's President Rodham.>>>

Oh NOOOOO. There are some who would rather let Hillary in office than vote for someone who *Gasp* slept on the couch owned by a GAY couple. Sheesh.

[WatchingInAmazement]

<>Just sent him an email. He's done in my book. What is it about ILLEGAL that these people just don't get?

They get it. No one is that stupid. Follow the $.

The public that lives with this daily "gets it"

http://www.discoverthenetwork.org/Articles/The%20Publics%20View%20of%20Immigration2.html

B. When Presented with the Facts, Voters Say they Want Less, Not More, Immigration. When given details about the number of immigrants (both legal and illegal) already in America and the number entering each year, 68 percent of likely voters thought the number of immigrants (regardless of legal status) crossing our borders was "too high," while just 21 percent said it was "about right," and 2 percent believed it was "too low." It didn’t take fancy turns of phrase or inflated figures to lead them to this conclusion. This would seem to contradict those who argue that the only concern of voters with respect to immigration is illegality, rather than the sheer number of immigrants in the country.

C. Data Contradict Other Polls Showing Support for Legalization.

Several advocacy groups and even some media outlets have released polls showing support for legalizing current illegals. However, those polls often gave voters a very limited choice between large scale deportations or earned legalization. This survey also finds some support for earned legalization. However, when given the third choice of across-the-board enforcement with the goal of causing illegals to go home on their own (which is the basis of the bill passed by the U.S. House), the public strongly favored this "attrition strategy" over mass deportations or earned legalizations.

D. Very Little Support for Increasing Legal Immigration.

There appears to be minimal support for the kind of large increase in legal immigration found in the bill passed recently by the U.S. Senate (S2611). Across the political spectrum voters felt legal immigration levels were either too high or just right. When asked specifically about legal immigration, only 8 percent said it was too low.

In fact, 70 percent of voters said they would be less likely to vote for a candidate who supported doubling legal immigration, compared to just 21 percent who said they would be more likely to vote for such a candidate (a warning to Senators who support S2611 which would just that). And the intensity of opposition was overwhelming, with 48 percent saying they would be much less likely to vote for a candidate that wants to double immigration, compared to only 7 percent who said they would be much more likely to vote for such a candidate

[LadyNavyVet]

"...the nation is being given a chance to make up for past racism..."

That sounds to me like a call for Affirmative Action for Hispanics.

[TheBattman]

And isn't it amazing how many folks here on FR absolutely LOVE the Huckster...

[who knows what evil?]

Huckabee: Hispanics Offer U.S. 'Second Chance'

...except for the 48,000 Americans killed by illegal ones since 9/11.

[rottndog]

The real irony, with regards to Mexico, is that by providing a relief valve for its' ineptitude, incompetence, and corruption, we are prolonging and exacerbating the suffering of Mexicans.

[zerosix]

And many elected Republicans wonder why they lost in 2006. Brain-dead is all one can say.

The get into elected office and forget to which country they were elected - not the U.N., not the EU, not the "TransAmericaUnion - it's the United States of AMERICA, you idiot!

Huckabee, as in Clinton can run around and 'apologize' to which ever group they wish but unless and until the apologize to legal American Taxpayers for giving away our sovereignty, they will not get elected.

[spectre]

See, what have I been telling you all?

We don't need Huckabee anywhere near our GOP ticket.

sw

[dirtboy]

Apples and oranges. Its a shame he can't tell them apart.

Oh, he can tell them apart. He simply has chosen to disregard the clear difference.

[johnny7]

“Hasta la victoria!”

[TejanoJim]

WTF! Nobody deserves special treatment. How will new legal immigrants be able to assimilate into America if they are going to get special treatment?

[freedomfiter2]

Guiliani is our first and likely only chance at the presidency if conservatives will be pragmatic and forward-thinking enough to support him. Short of that, it's President Rodham.

With Hillary as Pres. there will be no advancement of conservative ideas. With Guiliani, liberalism will advance as the Republicans won't oppose him.

[Cecily]

Tell your tale of woe to La Raza, Huckersterbee.

[little jeremiah]

Okay, so cross him off the list.

[60Gunner]

"Guiliani is our first and likely only chance at the presidency if conservatives will be pragmatic and forward-thinking enough to support him. Short of that, it's President Rodham."

Mike, your statement intimates that conservatives are impractical and backward. That in itself is an insult. Apart from that, your call for unity appears one-sided.

How about we all look for candidates whose record reflects public and private integrity rather than the same old establishment hacks? What you are suggesting is one of the old establishment cronies instead of a fresh face. HOw do you defend that as "pragmatic and forward-thinking?"