México officials fear Schwarzenegger

Vidaenelvalle.com ^ | Oct. 15, 2003 | LISA J. ADAMS

[FairOpinion]

MÉXICO CITY -- Mexican federal lawmakers on Wednesday bemoaned Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger's election as California governor and issued a stern call to the novice politician to respect the rights of Mexican migrants in North America's largest state. "This is something about which Mexican migrants should be very concerned," said Rep. Carlos Jiménez, secretary of the foreign relations committee in Mexico's lower house of Congress.

"For the Mexican community in California, which forms such an important part of the state, it could represent a sorry defeat. The very discriminatory message that he has delivered at certain times against Mexican migrants is not something that encourages us. It's totally the opposite."

Schwarzenegger, who migrated to the United States from Austria in 1968, supported Proposition 187, an initiative that was passed by voters in 1994 that denied services to illegal migrants. It was later tossed out by a federal judge.

He also opposed a recent bill, signed by Gov. Gray Davis, allowing illegal migrants to apply for driver's licenses. Davis, who himself was criticized for proposing the bill in a last-minute bid to capture Latino votes, was removed from office in Tuesday's election.

Jiménez, a national spokesman for the Institutional Revolutionary Party, said the party is proposing that a delegation of legislators meet with Schwarzenegger after he takes office in mid-November to express their concerns.

The left-leaning Democratic Revolutionary Party was proposing a non-binding resolution warning about the risk of the Terminator's election and announcing that it will be monitoring the new governor's politics when it comes to migration issues, Rep. Francisco Mora told the government news agency Notimex.

"We aren't trying to interfere in the internal politics of the United States, but the new governor should know that whatever violation or setback to the rights of Mexicans living in California will be denounced in the Mexican Congress."

Even ex-President Jimmy Carter joined the chorus of critics, remarking at a news conference during a visit to México City on Tuesday that Californians would be better served if Gray had stayed in office and Schwarzenegger stayed out of politics.

"Politics is being converted into a regretful circus of terrible clowns," Mexican columnist German Dehesa lamented in Wednesday's editions of the daily newspaper Reforma. "All indications are that a horrendous actor called Arnold Schwarzenegger will debut in California. ... His only merit is his undeserved fame and ... his reputation as a harasser of women, and a declared enemy of Mexicans."

An editorial in the newspaper said Schwarzenegger's election was proof that "the best political fiction invented by Hollywood tends to be merely a prelude for reality."

The editorial described the actor as a "vacuous man, this fascinating Mr. Universe whose movie titles describe him well: 'The Barbarian,' 'The Predator,' 'The Destroyer,' 'Terminator,' and 'Villain."'

On the other hand, the editorial noted, somewhat cynically, perhaps Schwarzenegger's election is good news for Mexican migrants already living in California -- if the new governor implements programs to prevent new arrivals from crossing the border.

[FairOpinion]

Well Arnold is already doing something right.

[FairOpinion]

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[FairOpinion]

Illegal immigration ping

[ItisaReligionofPeace]

"This is something about which Mexican migrants should be very concerned," said Rep. Carlos Jiménez

Yes, maybe they should go home.

[darkwing104]

Good.

[jess35]

Who gives a rat's hindquarters what Mexico thinks about anything?

[FairOpinion]

I think having the Mexicans intimidated by Arnold is a very good thing.

Also note, in the article -- more anti-US behavior by Carter. It is not that he, as a Democrat, wishes that Gray were still governor, but he goes to Mexico City and makes that statement. Any chance, he could stay there? Remember when he was buddy-buddy with Castro too.

"Even ex-President Jimmy Carter joined the chorus of critics, remarking at a news conference during a visit to México City on Tuesday that Californians would be better served if Gray had stayed in office and Schwarzenegger stayed out of politics.

[Go Gordon]

"This is something about which Mexican migrants should be very concerned,"

Correction amigo. Its something that criminally present Mexicans should worry about.

[NotJustAnotherPrettyFace]

Mexican federal lawmakers on Wednesday bemoaned Hollywood action star Arnold Schwarzenegger's election as California governor and issued a stern call to the novice politician to respect the rights of Mexican migrants in North America's largest state.

When the Mexicans start respecting our borders, then maybe we'll start respecting their migrants.

[Missouri]

Immigration Ping.

[Redwood71]

"We aren't trying to interfere in the internal politics of the United States, but the new governor should know that whatever violation or setback to the rights of Mexicans living in California will be denounced in the Mexican Congress."

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And so,.................................

[Missouri]

"We aren't trying to interfere in the internal politics of the United States

Sure sounds like they are.

Well Arnold is already doing something right.

I believe your right. He's pi$$ed off all the right people.

Good article.

[marron]

I'm not clear on something. Are Guatemalans who cross illegally into Mexico eligible for a Mexican driver's license? Are US citizens living illegally in Mexico eligible for a Mexican driver's license?

[GeronL]

well thats a good sign, if Mexico is worried

[Pubbie]

What convinced me Arnold might be a good Governor was that he was/is pissing off ALL The right people!!!

:)

[autoresponder]

I propose Arnold give illegal aliens from Mexico repicrocal rights.

The same as Mexico allows an American citizen in buying and/or owning a business in Mexico

The same as Mexico allows an American citizen in buying and/or owning property in Mexico.

Mexico requires American businesses to pay blackmail by giving a government "connected" goon a partnership share.

Mexico will not give full property rights to any property owner; courts can grab them for their buddies at any time.

Mexico will not give free hospital care to Americans.

Mexico will not give any aid or welfare to non-Mexicans.

Mexico has been a corrupt criminal enterprise with Commie agendas for a century and was no better before then.

Stuff it Mexican politicians.

We consider you scumbag targets.

You have zero right to complain about America.

Mexico also voted against us in the UN Re: Iraq.

Mexico is our enemy.

[Proud to Be a McCarthyist]

Oh, yes. Carter is a nice man generally, but he did NOT belong in the Oval Office. In way over his head, he was. Let's not forget his playing footsie with the Soviet Union either. The SALT treaties were merely SALT in the wounds our military suffered under that ignoramus.

You are right to note that Mexican border jumpers should consider immigrating like they're supposed to, legally. We should not reward breaking the law. If they don't have to render us the service of applying legally and learning the language, we don't have render them any services either--medical or otherwise. Sorry amigos, but that's the grain you cut.

[Amerigomag]

Just what will Mexico think if Schwarzenegger stops international money wire transfers outside of chartered banks?

[South40]

"Even ex-President Jimmy Carter joined the chorus of critics, remarking at a news conference during a visit to México City on Tuesday that Californians would be better served if Gray had stayed in office and Schwarzenegger stayed out of politics.

Wrong. Mexicans in this country ILLEGALLY might be better off but Californians wouldn't be.

One thing is undebatable: Americans would have ben better served had Carter stayed out of Washington.

[TexasCowboy]

Well, Jimmy, the Ninny, Carter, gave away our Panama Canal.

What would he like to give the Mexicans to appease their precious Mexican Congress.................that we haven't already given them.