The guns used in Afghanistan were made in Russia to keep people from freedom. . . and the ones used in America were made in the good old U.S. of A . . ah, well, you know . . .it’s different here. We have the G.Q.P. to protect us from others quest for freedom ? . . . . /S
Easy, afghan fought with and save American lives, applied for special visas and have been vetted for 2 to 20 years… the others are mixed back from countries with American embassies and consulates were you can apply for asylum and emergency refuge or help, huge Catholic Church presence that can also help with this.. I’m all for welcoming every one that looks up at America and wants no only the freedom and opportunity she offers but to protect and defend them be part of it.I’m an immigrant and I’ve been stuck in red tape before over stupid matters. Fix immigration laws you’ll save live and enrich the USA .. oh but wait if the president is Republican you’ll probably vote against cause well dems need it as wedge issue (see 2000,2003,2005, 2007, 2008)
It is well beyond time for Congress to take up immigration reform. And health care. And infrastructure. And voting rights. And reproductive rights. And not necessarily in that order.
The Afghans are refugees fleeing from TARGETED political or religious persecution that will likely result in them being executed.
The Latin American “refugees” are fleeing from the generalized corruption, crime and shitty economies in their countries. They are NOT individually attacked by their governments. They are not being executed for praying the wrong way. They are seeking ECONOMIC relief. For that they need to go to the Embassy and start the paperwork.
It is a huge difference IN US LAW. If you want to change the law, say so very clearly and work towards that goal.
Concretionist over 2 years ago
There is one difference, apparently: A lot of the Afghanis put their lives on the line for the American troops.
Daeder over 2 years ago
Hmmmm……Which ones are the ones that the GQP wants to keep out of the country and not grant refugee status to?
Ammo is on a break Premium Member over 2 years ago
Anyone wanting to work hard should be welcomed. Except Canadians/s
cdward over 2 years ago
Texas women asylum seekers.
FrankErnesto over 2 years ago
There must be millions of asylum seekers, we can’t take half of Earth’s population here. I’m sorry, but that solves nothing.
ArtyD2 Premium Member over 2 years ago
both populations breed like rabbits
Masterskrain Premium Member over 2 years ago
They are BOTH likely to be shot on sight in Texass…
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
And for American caused reasons.
The Love of Money is . . . over 2 years ago
The guns used in Afghanistan were made in Russia to keep people from freedom. . . and the ones used in America were made in the good old U.S. of A . . ah, well, you know . . .it’s different here. We have the G.Q.P. to protect us from others quest for freedom ? . . . . /S
leonardonyc over 2 years ago
Easy, afghan fought with and save American lives, applied for special visas and have been vetted for 2 to 20 years… the others are mixed back from countries with American embassies and consulates were you can apply for asylum and emergency refuge or help, huge Catholic Church presence that can also help with this.. I’m all for welcoming every one that looks up at America and wants no only the freedom and opportunity she offers but to protect and defend them be part of it.I’m an immigrant and I’ve been stuck in red tape before over stupid matters. Fix immigration laws you’ll save live and enrich the USA .. oh but wait if the president is Republican you’ll probably vote against cause well dems need it as wedge issue (see 2000,2003,2005, 2007, 2008)
LeeGP over 2 years ago
I doubt they’ll receive much of a welcome once they get past the Leaden Door. (The Golden Door was melted down and sold off as knicknacks in the 80s)
Durak Premium Member over 2 years ago
Oh wait, I know this one. NONE!
It is well beyond time for Congress to take up immigration reform. And health care. And infrastructure. And voting rights. And reproductive rights. And not necessarily in that order.
GiantShetlandPony over 2 years ago
I don’t see much difference. They are all fleeing violent out of control men.
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Republicans ban abortion and love military assault rifles.
Andylit Premium Member over 2 years ago
Let me help you out Steve.
The Afghans are refugees fleeing from TARGETED political or religious persecution that will likely result in them being executed.
The Latin American “refugees” are fleeing from the generalized corruption, crime and shitty economies in their countries. They are NOT individually attacked by their governments. They are not being executed for praying the wrong way. They are seeking ECONOMIC relief. For that they need to go to the Embassy and start the paperwork.
It is a huge difference IN US LAW. If you want to change the law, say so very clearly and work towards that goal.