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Why Is America Negotiating Away Her Sovereignty?
By Allan Wall
FrontPage Magazine.com | July 3, 2001
URL: http://www.frontpagemag.com/guestcolumnists/wall07-03-01.htm
WHY IS AMERICA NEGOTIATING away her sovereignty? There is simply no other way to adequately describe the present negotiations with the Mexican government over U.S. immigration policy. Rather than being left to the American people to manage, through their elected senators and representatives, the establishment of a bilateral working group to deal with U.S. immigration policy indicates that the sovereign right to control its own borders and immigration policy is being negotiated away to the Mexican government.
The problem is, the Mexican government is not negotiating in good faith. The goal of the Fox administration is to continue using the United States as a safety valve. Mexico's white elite government wants as many of the country's poorer and darker-skinned citizens as possible to emigrate to the U.S. They also want the American taxpayer to provide Mexican immigrants, legal or illegal, with government benefits that they can't obtain in Mexico. And, they are working hard to maintain the loyalty of Mexican immigrants in the U.S., so that even if they become American citizens, their primary loyalty will be to Mexico. These goals are not new - the previous Zedillo administration had them as well- but the Fox administration is bolder in their application and has a more coordinated and strategic manner of carrying them out.
Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda, in Phoenix at a meeting of Latino journalists on June 21st, dictated a non-negotiable program that the Mexican government expects the Bush Administration to follow. Castañeda made it clear that he would brook no compromise - "It's the whole enchilada or nothing, we can't slice it one piece at a time."
What exactly is included in Castañeda's list of demands? Basically, the complete surrender of U.S. sovereignty over immigration policy. America must legalize all Mexican illegal aliens, loosen its already lax border enforcement, establish a guest worker program (during an economic downturn) and exempt Mexican immigrants from U.S. visa quotas! Not only that, but the Mexican government is demanding that Mexicans living in the U.S. receive health care (provided by the American taxpayer) and in-state college tuition. As Castañeda aptly described such demands during a visit to Tijuana on June 27th, "We must obtain the greatest number of rights for the greatest number of Mexicans in the shortest time possible." (Remember, he is referring to rights for Mexicans in the United States, not in Mexico!)
The Mexican government is demanding a complete capitulation of the United States on immigration policy and national sovereignty. What's also amazing is that nothing of substance is being offered in return. Mexican government officials have taken their measure of the Bush Administration and concluded that they probably can demand and receive much of what they want. They are not even very secretive about it. Castañeda referred to the United States's transfer of immigration policy from domestic policy to international diplomacy, pointing out that such a change "is totally, radically new". Such a change is quite satisfactory to Castañeda, who once wrote that "Some Americans.... dislike immigration, but there is very little they can do about it."
Castañeda is not alone in the Mexican government in his utter contempt for U.S. sovereignty. Ernesto Ruffo, Mexico's Commissioner for Northern Affairs advised would-be illegal immigrants that ".... if the border patrol finds you, try again." Fox himself calls illegal aliens "heroes", and the Mexican government recently distributed thousands of survival packets to Mexicans preparing to make the trek north as illegal aliens (the packets included lists of California hospitals where illegals could obtain free medical care).
The Mexican government is also determined to retain the loyalty of Mexican immigrants, regardless of legal status or citizenship. National Security Adviser Adolfo Aguilar Zinser, before taking office, wrote in an editorial here in Mexico proposing the mobilization of Americans of Mexican ancestry as a tool of Mexican foreign policy. Juan Hernandez, head of the Presidential Office for Mexicans Abroad clearly stated that "We are betting that the Mexican American population in the United States .... will think Mexico first." This should be considered an insult to the many patriotic Americans of Mexican ancestry - they of course are not the problem! The problem is a growing number of newer immigrants is indeed remaining loyal to Mexico. And Fox’s promise to grant voting rights to Mexicans living in the United States sets the stage for a massive increase in double citizenship. If not checked, the not-too-distant future could hold the prospect of millions of people voting in both countries and - Fox hopes - voting in the interests of the Mexican government!
The big question is - will the government of the United States of America defend the nation's sovereignty - or completely sell out to the Fox government? A national discussion of U.S. immigration policy is long overdue anyway. For too long criticism of immigration and assimilation policy have been considered taboo, but American citizens have every right to question present policy, as they do of any other public policy issue. Clearly, different Americans have different opinions on these matters. But the answers to fundamental questions about the nature of America's future should at least be determined by Americans themselves. They should not be negotiated away by the Bush Administration and then imposed upon them by the Fox Administration of Mexico.
Allan E. Wall is an American citizen who has lived and worked in Mexico since 1991. Presently employed as an English
instructor and administrator, Allan has legal permission from the Mexican government to live and work in Mexico
under the rubric of an FM-2 migration document (No. 312448) for which he had to pay $1,816.00 pesos for renewal
this past year. Allan would be glad to receive questions or comments (pro or con), at allan39@prodigy.net.mx.
I'm calling my senators (Barney Frank and John Kerry first thing tomorrow to tell them to fight for American sovereignty.
I'm sure they'll both do the right thing. Not.
To defend our borders would be racist. To oppose much of what accounts for today's Leftist agenda is to court being called a racist so you if you do lock and load it will probably be against your own government ala "Camp of Saints." And as you know both Left and Right oppose "Racism" so I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a sane policy regarding immigration.
America isn't. But our present government working for the global elite is. This along with all the other UN bullshit has to be done in order to blend us together in a socialist global government.
It's going to take a lot more than "lock and load" to stop this. They can put armies in front of us for decades. The elites have to be included this time or world rule will happen.
It is IMPOSSIBLE to get a president elected that would close our boarders. The people that elected the past 3 presidents have all shared this view as they -the puppets -get their marching orders. So you have the chance to elect another person but you don't get the right to elect a different course for this nation. Just the "Two-party Cartel" on its predictable course.
Because George Bush is a dumb a__ in way over his head. Next question.
Since when is governing your own borders racist? Surely you jest.
The logical outcome of NAFTA. There's also a big fight on allowing uninspected Mexicans trucks onto U.S. highways.
Is free trade really what we want?
Lock and load!
That won't get the job done, you can't pick these people off one at a time. It just can't work. The US should tell Mexico, no more, that's it, the border is closed.
If/when the Mexicans decide to ignore that, the US should declare war, and nuke them back into the stone age. They'll think twice before lauching an invasion of the US again.
Can you imagine the audacity of Mexico dictating to the USA on an "all or nothing" basis? I'm embarassed.
Since when is governing your own borders racist? Surely you jest.
Since the early 90's :) Don't you know that immigration promotes "diversity"? Everyone knows that if you DON'T support "diversity", then you must be a racist. It's true, it's true!
Actually I'm become more angry than anything else. This nonsense has to stop.
I know what the lefties in this nation spin this as, but we don't have to agree. That's all I'm saying.
Because George Bush is a dumb a__ in way over his head.
I always liked Howdy Doody, but I wouldn't vote for him for president.
[...Because George Bush is a dumb a__ in way over his head. Next question......]
You surely give the President a lot of power.... IMO, it's the group that represents you and I as Senators and Congress critters that have the power to turn things around... they can stop ratifying, cease the funding, override vetoes,etc. If the make up of the 535 was very different then the outcome would be very different regardless of who was President.
"I'm calling my senators (Barney Frank ..."
Barney Frank is a senator, when did that pole smoker get into the senate, did he unseat Ted "we'll drive off that bridge when we get there" Kennedy?
I am humiliated beyond words. Of course, I meant Kennedy and not Frank.
In fact, Barney Frank isn't even my representative any more, since I moved out of his district last year and am now represented by Ed Markey.
Consider me chastised.
Because certain special interest groups have received assurances from the new world order that they'll be allowed to practice whatever diabolical thing they want to, as long as they can deliver the rest of us into their hands.
Look, my Congressman and Senators are untouchable. They don't represent my views and I am powerless to do anything about it. Once every four years we get the opportunity to vote for a man than can lead, or if he's afraid to do that, can at least block dangerous legislation. For the last 12 years we haven't had anyone worthy of voting for on the two top major tickets. Be it the reliquishing of our sovereignty, disolving our military, the unconcionable land grabs by the federal government, illegal immigration, the Department of Education and more, this fellow hasn't a clue.
Last year I predicted that he would be as bad as Gore. Frankly he's worse. At least conservatives would have opposed Gore for doing everything Bush is.
We are all getting weary of being pushed around by the Narco State to the south. I believe we need to show up in front of the Mexican Consulates thoughout the U.S. in protest. Here's a sample protest sign that even our elected representatives can understand.
We are all getting weary of being pushed around by the Narco State to the south. I believe we need to show up in front of the Mexican Consulates thoughout the U.S. in protest. Here's a sample protest sign that even our elected representatives can understand. Sorry about that.
To each his own..... I still believe the closest to the ppl is our Representatives then Senators.... We have a divided nation so we are getting what the ppl vote for.... And I'm like you I have a Rep. that can't be removed... My area still votes for the dems but that's what they want so that's what we get.
I pretty much agree with you.
WHOA you hate Bush like I do Clinton.Our loss of SOVEREIGNTY has been contributed to by more than just one man.
WHOA you hate Bush like I do Clinton.Our loss of SOVEREIGNTY has been contributed to by more than just one man.
True.. but if George W.grants amnesty to 15 million or so illegal aliens hes gonna be a one termer for sure. I'm hoping he won't do that but with him pushing for mexican trucks to enter the country without being inspected doesn't give me much hope
Question: Why is America Negotiating Away Her Sovereignty?
Answer: Her elected officials are bankrupt at every level, in every office- bankrupt.
I'm calling my senators (Barney Frank and John Kerry first thing tomorrow to tell them to fight for American sovereignty. I'm sure they'll both do the right thing. Not.
Doesn't that get your gourd? I was a Michigan resident until this month. What, was I gonna write to Carl Levin and Julie Stabenow about things like this? What a waste of time and paper. Now that I'm an official Arizonan, I guess I'll write to Jim Kolbe and John McCain about this. NOT. Though I like to visit Vote.com now and then, which automatically fires your poll vote to your reps.
BTTT Welcome to the New World Order! These are their policies and many of our pols have been assimilated.
So true.....Frustrating and sad......The Statue Of Liberty Weeps.....
Read the fine novel "Camp of Saints" by Jean Respail and you will understand my esoteric post.
To be honest I don't hate the man. I am however very disappointed in him. Last fall I swore that he'd be as bad as Gore on 99% of topics, but I was hoping to be proven wrong. Now I think I was actually downplaying it too much. What a disappointment.
I agree with your # 25.
bttt
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