Why the Trump Proposal to Allow Local Governments to Veto Refugee Resettlement is Flawed

Yesterday I saw that Daniel Horowitz had voiced his support for the proposal I mentioned here the other day. I think its a good proposal if the goal is to bring attention to the issue and to twist the tails of Progressives, however it has no practical purpose in my opinion, and, here is why: … Continue reading Why the Trump Proposal to Allow Local Governments to Veto Refugee Resettlement is Flawed

Africans in Maine: We don’t want to live in the forest! We hate snakes!

This news from earlier this month has been languishing in my posting queue and today I thought it was time for a little laugh. I’ve been telling you about the African asylum seekers migrating to Maine where the welfare is excellent. So many have arrived in Portland that new ‘welcoming’ communities needed to be found … Continue reading Africans in Maine: We don’t want to live in the forest! We hate snakes!

Trump Administration Proposal Would Limit Refugee Placement to Only Towns/States that Want Them!

It is a “malevolent and wasteful plan to concentrate refugees in blue states.” (Mark Hetfield of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society)   Sounds like a good plan, but it does have problems which unfortunately I haven’t the time to discuss this morning.  The biggest problem is that it is a band aid.  The entire Refugee … Continue reading Trump Administration Proposal Would Limit Refugee Placement to Only Towns/States that Want Them!

Germany Considering Stripping Refugee Status for those Going ‘Home’ for a Holiday

I’m telling you this news from Germany because this is a big problem in the US as well. When someone is approved for refugee status they have sworn they will be persecuted if returned to their home country, so how can they just pop off to that same country for a holiday? It happens all … Continue reading Germany Considering Stripping Refugee Status for those Going ‘Home’ for a Holiday