How astonishing. Tancredo is also one of those rare politicians who says what people need to hear, even if it goes against the grain. And this proposal no doubt would shock many. Most Americans probably have been conditioned to think the federal government should and will spend every penny it takes, and that is the only way New Orleans can be saved. So Tancredo’s idea will no doubt be shouted down as racist, uncaring, cruel, etc.
Meanwhile McCain and others go on TV and say too many politicians tell people only what they want to hear, and this isn’t right. Oh really? When conservatives (and I’m including GWB for the sake of argument) do what they thing is right, even if it is unpopular, they are excoriated for it. So some people want it both ways.
Tancredo is incredibly stupid to have said this. Those who would follow such a man belong in the hell-hole to which he leads. His vision is that of a "Pick and Choose" America where tough problems are simply ignored and simpleton solutions are festered up with minimal effort toward acheiving success before giving up all together. If that's who YOU are, follow him. Not me.