Posted on 05/02/2006 7:07:18 PM PDT by Wrangler22
Yesterday was the much heralded, by the MSM, day without Immigrants (illegal aliens) and the only ones who noticed were the Media. In Chicago there were no significant losses of services or productivity. I went to work, shopped and went out to eat and suffered no inconvenience. Now you may say Chicago is not California, but in a metro are of 8 million people almost 2 million are estimated to be Hispanic.
The blessing yesterday was that there was a collective yawn from the nation. There were no significant incidents of violence like there were in France. Americans went about their business and are venting their displeasure with the problem of illegal immigration to their Senators and Congressmen. This is how it works in a democracy. Perhaps the socialists who were there driving force before the May 1st demonstration should look at their socialist role model in Europe and compare how protests take place here vs. there.
I was listening to the radio last night and I heard Iowa Congressman Steve King discussing his column in the Des Moines Register. . .
(Excerpt) Read more at conservative-thoughts.blog-city.com ...
I didn't notice a single thing different in Houston.
Not so. I attempted to order one of those great burritos from Blockhead's and was told, "sir we are closed today." "Why, I asked?" "For the protest." (this is, after all, New York City, where all protests are welcome). It's a dog-gone good burrito, I'm gonna have a hard time protesting it. But I guess I'll pull it off.
No line in the Post Office in Southern California - I should have gone to get my new drivers license yesterday - missed that opportunity.
Trade your burrito for a pizza
It was a non-event
Traffic was light too. Since I cut my own grass anyway, it was a nice day.
I'm afraid it's gonna be a salad (gee, I wonder who'll pick the lettuce?).
LOL
Everyday in the US should be a day without illegal immigrants. I would definitely like to not "notice" this 365 days a year for eternity.
I noticed the traffic was really nice for a change in Houston. Even during the 7:00am and 5:00pm rush hours.
I didn't even notice that. My commute was normal, I saw no protesters, ate out at lunch and had normal service and noticed no businesses closed.
It certainly didn't affect me.
"Day without Immigrants" Not So Bad
The May 1 boycott didn't appear to faze most Americans. Most weren't even aware there was a boycott. Others said they appreciated the lighter traffic. A few were frustrated with the "lack of understanding" of most of the illegal immigrants.
Ken Nada of Phoenix said he didn't know anything about the boycott. "I don't pay much attention to the news," said Nada. Living off of income from a trust fund set up by his grandfather, Nada said he spends most of his time getting stoned. "None of this stuff don't make no difference to me. My dealer is still working, so what do I care?"
Los Angeles resident Rodney King said he appreciated the faster work commute. "Usually it takes me an hour to get to work," said King. "Today, I got to work in half the time. I wish every day was a boycott."
In Chicago, Democratic campaign worker Howie Connum expressed frustration at his inability to get many of the protestors to register to vote. "These morons think that because they are here illegally and don't speak English that they shouldn't vote," said a fuming Connum. "I tell them that their votes are a way to safe guard their rights, but they have an overblown fear of getting caught. There's a basic lack of understanding about how the system works."
Boycott organizers' hopes of sending a message have produced a response that makes it difficult to determine whether the message was received as intended. "We were hoping that fear of unmowed lawns, unmade beds and unfried tacos would cause Americans to rethink their racist opposition to open borders," said Delictivo Abogar, one of the organizers of the Miami demonstration. "But I guess it will take more time before the importance of these essential services penetrates the thick gringo skulls of the Norte Americanos."
In related news, the United Front for the Liberation of Aztlan renewed its demand that the Mexican national anthem be played before all sporting events taking place in the states currently known as California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and New Mexico. "For the time being, until we have reclaimed our land, both anthems can be played," said Hernando Cortes, spokesman for UFLA. "After that, we'll see."
read more at...
http://www.azconservative.org/Semmens1.htm
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