Posted by
Forgive My Patriotism on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:58:34 PM
Ok Republicans. Still planning to vote for the Republican "who-can-win" over someone who actually stands for 90% of the Republican Party Platform?
I've stated before that the problem in conservatism is compromise on the part of the Republican leaders and party members. It's also a lack of forward thinking. Nothing truly bold is ever put forth by anyone in the party except by the shunned. Those who are so naive as to believe in the actual party platform and live with the moral precepts behind each of them.
Perhaps this proposal is forward thinking enough to be entertained by Republicans, and its benefits and ideals high enough to mitigate the fears associated with being bold in the face of the shrill and the wiley-eyed.
I propose that the US
should offer statehood to the various states of Mexico,
to occur either through seceding from the Mexican Union or by Mexican consent
and decree.
Once agreed, a reasonable waiting period should be
established for the purpose of governmental, judicial, educational (English,
citizenship, etc.) and financial restructuring before borders are opened and
citizenship granted to former-Mexicans.
Importantly, a diligent border containment policy would need to work
hand in hand with a census and identification program. Caution would of course be needed, as no
doubt many social tinkerers would take this opportunity to attempt to institute
some very un-American ideals.
This would need a very aggressive and expensive cultural and
education program that may be characterized as national "shock and
awe", to teach would-be citizens how to be Americans.
This would effectively free every Mexican who can make it
(and not be rejected for a criminal past) to the new-states from the failed
feudal systems of Mexico. It would also provide the significant
momentum needed for America
to establish more strict policies for our border enforcement.
The labor force so desired by American companies would be
full to the brim with new red-blooded and happy Americans, helping catapult our
economy ahead of so many of our world competitors today such as the EU and China. This labor force would not be sending their
dollars to another country, nor would they be receiving free healthcare and
welfare benefits from the American taxpayer.
They would be paying into our unfair tax system just like the rest of
us. They would not remain an underclass
of people but have every opportunity to advance and thrive in America.
The fact that Mexicans come to America
for its bounty is ignored under the guilt lust of today's
anti-Americans. But the non-aggressive,
voluntary nature of this border expansion could be bannered as the epitome of
the superiority and desirability of American freedom.
With little need for governmentally established incentives, American
companies would flock into the new states and invest dollars like never before,
keeping the money at home and establishing new marketing and investing
frontiers.
Our borders would be expanded, our population exploded, resources
accessed, people saved and given hope, our economy swelled, our national focus exhilarated,
our illegal immigration problem addressed, the government of a corrupt neighbor
diminished, and on and on.
Republicans, I know that something of this magnitude requires alot of exposure and backbone. It would require a fervent coordinated effort and unanimity on the issue. There would be debates and probably some finger pointing and name calling. Imperialists and all its various synonyms I'm sure would be used. Fear of accomplishment might set in. Significant investment profits are likely to be traced back to you and then you would have to... uh, uhn.
Does anyone know the website for the Constitution Party Headquarters?