Is if over...or just begun?
Economists began downplaying the impact almost before it started, ABC reported Ben Hermalin, economist at the University of California at Berkeley's Haas School of Business, saying, "Certainly, I wouldn't think it would be more than a blip for the overall economy." And it certainly appears his prediction was accurate.
Leading up to May 1st, supporters and promoters were predicting "millions of immigrants" would be off the jobs, out of the schools, in the streets and abandoning the stores. They were going to "shut down America."
Instead of "millions" the headlines today read, "hundreds," "thousands," "300,000 thousand," Yes, all together they numbered more than a million. Official estimates were around 1.1 to 1.5 million total in demonstration around the nation, but not "millions" and certainly nothing like the demonstrations of the previous weeks.
Perhaps they are tiring of the hard work of protest. Perhaps, unlike their handlers, they do have "day jobs" to attend to, responsibilities to take care of, families to think about. Unlike the leftist, anarchists of International ANSWER and the professional protesters who prey on those who feel disenfranchised in any movement.
And the counter protesters showed up too. Certainly not in huge numbers, these people have responsibilities, jobs and businesses to take care of. It is difficult to take time off when you are a responsible person.
Still some showed up, and not only laying claim to the majority, but they did and do represent the majority of Americans. Legal residents and citizens, some 285 million strong. The giant is awakening, if we can only keep it from falling back into complacency.
At Centennial Park in Fort Myers, about 300 people attended and another 1,100 dropped off or rented chairs to represent them at the rally organized by WINK-AM host Mandy Connell. In other cities and towns counter protesters showed up to press their cause and show their concern for our nations security.
In Mexico, many sat out the boycott of American businesses promoted by organizers there. They found little solidarity in common with the illegals and their supporters in the United States.
Mexican Leftist/Socialist presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vowed to increase the number of jobs there and lobby Washington to legalize the millions of Mexicans in the US illegally. He also called for Congress to back down from stricter immigration laws and tighter border security.
And the New York Times chimed with it's typically left leaning rhetoric. Insisting on perpetuating the myth of an "immigrants rights" movement. Focusing on "peaceful rallies" and "assimilation-minded moms, dads and children we wistfully romanticize on holidays devoted to, say, St. Patrick and Columbus."
Chiding government bureaucrats for the "barriers within barriers" to citizenship. The Times remains steadfast in it's blind eyed view of the issue. This is not about immigration. It’s about the law and border security.
The Times would have you believe that it's ok for, by analogy, a thief to break into your house and steal you food, your wallet, your car, your jewelry, and anything else he wanted. It's ok because he needed it. He doesn't have those things at his home, so, since you left the door unlocked, you virtually invited him in. So you can't tell the thief to leave, you can't sic the law on him, he really needed that stuff so he has a right to your stuff.
We cannot, I said WE CANNOT, continue to turn a blind eye to the porosity of our borders. They are a sieve that allows not only the generally benign illegal aliens to cross, but also the terrorists who would wreak havoc on our cities and our people.
Hundreds rally for immigrant rights in Detroit
Thousands march in immigrant rallies in San Francisco, Oakland
Millions March for Immigration Reform
Corporations Were Prepared for Immigrant Rallies
Producing Smaller Numbers, But Laying Claim to Majority
Mexico leftist to push US on immigration reform
They Are America
Leading up to May 1st, supporters and promoters were predicting "millions of immigrants" would be off the jobs, out of the schools, in the streets and abandoning the stores. They were going to "shut down America."
Instead of "millions" the headlines today read, "hundreds," "thousands," "300,000 thousand," Yes, all together they numbered more than a million. Official estimates were around 1.1 to 1.5 million total in demonstration around the nation, but not "millions" and certainly nothing like the demonstrations of the previous weeks.
Perhaps they are tiring of the hard work of protest. Perhaps, unlike their handlers, they do have "day jobs" to attend to, responsibilities to take care of, families to think about. Unlike the leftist, anarchists of International ANSWER and the professional protesters who prey on those who feel disenfranchised in any movement.
And the counter protesters showed up too. Certainly not in huge numbers, these people have responsibilities, jobs and businesses to take care of. It is difficult to take time off when you are a responsible person.
Still some showed up, and not only laying claim to the majority, but they did and do represent the majority of Americans. Legal residents and citizens, some 285 million strong. The giant is awakening, if we can only keep it from falling back into complacency.
At Centennial Park in Fort Myers, about 300 people attended and another 1,100 dropped off or rented chairs to represent them at the rally organized by WINK-AM host Mandy Connell. In other cities and towns counter protesters showed up to press their cause and show their concern for our nations security.
In Mexico, many sat out the boycott of American businesses promoted by organizers there. They found little solidarity in common with the illegals and their supporters in the United States.
Mexican Leftist/Socialist presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vowed to increase the number of jobs there and lobby Washington to legalize the millions of Mexicans in the US illegally. He also called for Congress to back down from stricter immigration laws and tighter border security.
And the New York Times chimed with it's typically left leaning rhetoric. Insisting on perpetuating the myth of an "immigrants rights" movement. Focusing on "peaceful rallies" and "assimilation-minded moms, dads and children we wistfully romanticize on holidays devoted to, say, St. Patrick and Columbus."
Chiding government bureaucrats for the "barriers within barriers" to citizenship. The Times remains steadfast in it's blind eyed view of the issue. This is not about immigration. It’s about the law and border security.
The Times would have you believe that it's ok for, by analogy, a thief to break into your house and steal you food, your wallet, your car, your jewelry, and anything else he wanted. It's ok because he needed it. He doesn't have those things at his home, so, since you left the door unlocked, you virtually invited him in. So you can't tell the thief to leave, you can't sic the law on him, he really needed that stuff so he has a right to your stuff.
We cannot, I said WE CANNOT, continue to turn a blind eye to the porosity of our borders. They are a sieve that allows not only the generally benign illegal aliens to cross, but also the terrorists who would wreak havoc on our cities and our people.
Hundreds rally for immigrant rights in Detroit
Thousands march in immigrant rallies in San Francisco, Oakland
Millions March for Immigration Reform
Corporations Were Prepared for Immigrant Rallies
Producing Smaller Numbers, But Laying Claim to Majority
Mexico leftist to push US on immigration reform
They Are America
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