[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

What the story doesn't tell you and I have since learned is this: Tyson, having employees convicted of bringing in illegal aliens in an organized fashion, is now bringing in Somalians (Muslim) legally, teaching them English and cultural aspects to smooth their ability to live and work at the plant in Shelbyville, TN. The drug Khat (found months ago) is a growing problem. Personally, I believe Tyson has brought this culture to Shelbyville to punish those who criticized the company for bringing in illegal aliens from Mexico because the problems from the Somalians is going to be far worse than the problems that came with illegal alien Mexicans. Wonder if Tyson is bringing Somalians to its other processing plants? Anyone know? This sort of thing is going to lead to conflict. How stupid.

[Yaelle]

Explain the problem of legally bringing in immigrants. I'm no fan of Tyson but what is the problem if it's legal?

[Steely Tom]

Ahh, the Gorgeous Mosaic!

[Wolfie]

Ha! Take that Springfield!

[Slings and Arrows]

My gut reaction is that Tyson brought the Somalians in because they needed cheap labor and didn't want to risk bringing in more illegals. Occam's Razor favors money over revenge.

[cmsgop]

[cripplecreek]

The melting pot is becoming a toxic stew.

[SauronOfMordor]

My big question is why we're allowing hords of Somalis into the country?

[Allan]

I spent many hours one long afternoon once in Sa'ana, Yemen,
chewing Qat until my jaw ached and was almost ready to fall off.

The narcotic effects were negligible, like having a a couple of cups of strong coffee.

I would advise those who are tempted to try this drug to stick to espresso.

It tastes better, is easier to imbibe and works faster.

[callthemlikeyouseethem]

I live close to Columbus Junction, IA, which has a Tyson plant... there are tons of Hispanics (who knows what their status is) but I have yet to see anyone that looks to be Somali. Will keep an eye out now though. Wonder why they didn't take the time to teach the Hispanics english?...;)

[tet68]

Euphoria...........((ping)).......(((ping)))........((((ping))))

[gcruse]

" is now bringing in Somalians (Muslim) legally"

Some people bitch when they're being hung with a new rope.

[Liberty Valance]

Several countries like the U.S. currently deem the use of khat illegal due to its psychoactive ingredients. To get the desired effect, chewers must be orally dexterous to consume large amounts of the shrub. In the U.S., many people do not know about khat, although the federal government classifies it as a non-narcotic Schedule I controlled substance, a categorization born out of a debatable conclusion reached after a tragic event. In 1991, the U.S. sent soldiers to Somalia to aid in calming social and political unrest. Following several heated encounters with local forces in 1993, news stations aired video of rebels dragging dead U.S. soldiers through the streets Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Reports at the time suggested that the rebel forces were users of khat.

[Fiddlstix]

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[mysterio]

He should have ridden the monorail instead.