Jetton: Lazy Missourians could learn from Mexicans

seMissourian ^ | Feb. 22, 2008 | RUDI KELLER

[chicagolady]

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- A lot of lazy Missourians, including many in Southeast Missouri, could benefit from adopting the work ethic of Mexican immigrants, House Speaker Rod Jetton said Thursday. Jetton, speaking to publishers, editors and reporters at the Missouri Governor's Mansion, made an example of Wayne County residents in his 156th Missouri House District. In 2004, an employer who considered moving to Wayne County, which had one of the highest unemployment rates in the state at the time, was able to attract only three applicants, Jetton said. The jobs weren't great -- the pay was about $8 an hour -- but the chance to get off government assistance should have been attractive, he said.

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"We have a shortage of people who want to go out and bust their tails and do the jobs," Jetton said.

Jetton made his remarks when asked about his statement made to Republicans in Springfield, Mo., that he would like to "trade some of our people for some of the Mexicans who work so hard."

He didn't back away from that remark. "If we can find a way to trade them, I would trade them in a heartbeat," Jetton said.

[chicagolady]

Jetton made his remarks when asked about his statement made to Republicans in Springfield, Mo., that he would like to "trade some of our people for some of the Mexicans who work so hard."

He didn't back away from that remark. "If we can find a way to trade them, I would trade them in a heartbeat," Jetton said.

Maybe you want to call this Speaker and let him know what you would trade him for??

http://www.rodjetton.org/contact.html

Call him at 573-751-5912

[chicagolady]

Immigration ping!

[MNJohnnie]

OH MAN! This guy must have a serious political death wish! I cannot believe anyone would be dumb enough to say this.

[rocksblues]

I Love these anti-American hit pieces.

Who was the employer and why only $8.00 an hour?

[Clintonfatigued]

I’d like to trade Rod Jetton for a real American. Indeed, if he thinks that Mexico is such a great society, let him move there.

[cowboyway]

The jobs weren't great -- the pay was about $8 an hour -- but the chance to get off government assistance should have been attractive, he said.

This is the key. It's more profitable to receive 'entitlements' than it is to work for minimum wage.

[Balding_Eagle]

You must not be an employer.

[jwalsh07]

I would trade legal hard working folks for gimmee folks any day of the week.

[ScratInTheHat]

Who was the employer and why only $8.00 an hour?

Probably thought he could get all the MexiCains he wanted for that price.

[E. Cartman]

Did Jetton fail to add that he'd happily trade "lazy mexicans" for black slaves who work only for room and board?

(/sarcasm)

[Lobbyist]

He’s not running again.

[SandRat]

I would not recommend Jetton go to West Plains Mo. and say those things. Nope not at all. Would not be prudent to do.

[TigersEye]

Will he sponsor legislation allowing MO citizens to live several families in one dwelling, drive without licenses and auto insurance, use false IDs and stolen SS #s, be allowed to go free if arrested for DUI, driving without a license etc etc, take advantage of medical services without being billed and skip paying taxes with impunity?

That is the playing field citizens and legal immigrants compete on with illegal aliens.

[org.whodat]

A three dollar bill would be about the right price.

[org.whodat]

This is the key. It's more profitable to receive 'entitlements' than it is to work for minimum wage.

The only problem with that is it is a damn lie. How much free housing, health care, and other benefits do these illegals get. I'm glad I'm not in the same party as this slave owner.

[chicagolady]

Face it, It is a racist statement!!

He needs to resign and go and run for office in Mexico

[MNJohnnie]

Ah! That explains it. Thanks.

[chicagolady]

An illegal gets free healthcare and social services when he works for 8 dollars an hour. Does an American?

[org.whodat]

But then maybe he’s looking to run as insanes VP.

[chicagolady]

I am an American.

Of Mexican decent.

I follow the law and expect other Americans to.