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Jetton: Lazy Missourians could learn from Mexicans
seMissourian ^
| Feb. 22, 2008
| RUDI KELLER
Posted on 02/24/2008 3:07:52 PM PST by 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.
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TOPICS: Government; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: aliens; immigrantlist
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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
To: gubamyster; HiJinx
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:09:17 PM PST
by
chicagolady
(Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty Let the American Taxpayer foot the bill !)
To: chicagolady
OH MAN! This guy must have a serious political death wish! I cannot believe anyone would be dumb enough to say this.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:11:18 PM PST
by
MNJohnnie
(http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
To: chicagolady
I Love these anti-American hit pieces.
Who was the employer and why only $8.00 an hour?
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:11:22 PM PST
by
rocksblues
(Tagline on hold)
To: chicagolady; ExTexasRedhead; Mo1; fieldmarshaldj; SwinneySwitch; Extremely Extreme Extremist; ...
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.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:14:02 PM PST
by
Clintonfatigued
(You can't be serious about national security unless you're serious about border security)
To: chicagolady
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.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:14:12 PM PST
by
cowboyway
("No damn man kills me and lives." -- Nathan Bedford Forrest)
To: chicagolady
You must not be an employer.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:16:52 PM PST
by
Balding_Eagle
(If America falls, darkness will cover the face of the earth for a thousand years.)
To: chicagolady
I would trade legal hard working folks for gimmee folks any day of the week.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:17:10 PM PST
by
jwalsh07
(Obama, the King of Hope-a-Dope)
To: rocksblues
Who was the employer and why only $8.00 an hour?Probably thought he could get all the MexiCains he wanted for that price.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:17:47 PM PST
by
ScratInTheHat
(Don't like my immigration stance? I'm dyslexic. PC keeps sounding like BS to me!)
To: chicagolady
Did Jetton fail to add that he'd happily trade "lazy mexicans" for black slaves who work only for room and board?
(/sarcasm)
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:18:57 PM PST
by
E. Cartman
(Huckaboob will never be Vice President.)
To: MNJohnnie
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:20:20 PM PST
by
Lobbyist
(I want my American dream!!!!)
To: chicagolady
I would not recommend Jetton go to West Plains Mo. and say those things. Nope not at all. Would not be prudent to do.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:21:53 PM PST
by
SandRat
(Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
To: chicagolady
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.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:22:25 PM PST
by
TigersEye
(This is the age of the death of reason.)
To: chicagolady
A three dollar bill would be about the right price.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:23:31 PM PST
by
org.whodat
(What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
To: cowboyway
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.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:26:44 PM PST
by
org.whodat
(What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
To: MNJohnnie
Face it, It is a racist statement!!
He needs to resign and go and run for office in Mexico
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:26:46 PM PST
by
chicagolady
(Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty Let the American Taxpayer foot the bill !)
To: Lobbyist
Ah! That explains it. Thanks.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:28:00 PM PST
by
MNJohnnie
(http://www.iraqvetsforcongress.com ---- Get involved, make a difference.)
To: cowboyway
An illegal gets free healthcare and social services when he works for 8 dollars an hour. Does an American?
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:28:20 PM PST
by
chicagolady
(Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty Let the American Taxpayer foot the bill !)
To: chicagolady
But then maybe he’s looking to run as insanes VP.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:28:32 PM PST
by
org.whodat
(What's the difference between a Democrat and a republican????)
To: Balding_Eagle
I am an American.
Of Mexican decent.
I follow the law and expect other Americans to.
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posted on
02/24/2008 3:29:50 PM PST
by
chicagolady
(Mexican Elite say: EXPORT Poverty Let the American Taxpayer foot the bill !)
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