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and for the people that keep saying california was taken from mexican people......very interesting read.
Godfather.
Some Chicano activists will allege that the U.S. "stole" the Southwest, including California, from Mexico. A reasonable look at the history gives lie to these assertions.
California statehood really began with the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo signed by the U.S. and Mexico. By this act, America increased its territory by two-thirds, including California and the land of six other Southwestern states, while Mexico was cut in half. In the history of our two countries, this surprisingly little-known treaty is a staggering event.
Despite the huge amount of territory involved in the treaty, only about 80,000 Mexicans lived in the whole Southwest. Furthermore, Mexico exercised little control over the territory. It was a country in turmoil. From 1821, the end of Spanish rule, through 1847, Mexico endured 50 military regimes, five constitutional conventions, three constitutions and most of the 11 different terms of leadership under the tragic president and general, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
In addition to the political instability, the racial and ethnic cleavages in the Mexico of this era are important to understand. When Santa Anna ended his last term in 1854, it marked the end of the rule of the conquistadors' descendants, those of Spanish descent born in what was then called New Spain. Called criollos, this group ruled Mexico after the overthrow of Spain in 1821. Prior to that, from 1521, Spaniards ruled directly under the authority of the crown.
The Spanish language and Catholic faith, perpetuated by the Spaniards and criollos, prevailed by conquest over the various Indian dialects and religions. The revolution in Mexico that began in 1810 was against Spain. It was led by the criollos with strong support from the Indians and the growing numbers of mestizos, those Mexicans of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry. Their battle cry was "Death to the Spaniards! Long live the Virgin of Guadalupe!" It was not "Yankee go home!" nor an Aztec war cry.
The immediate cause for the Mexican-American War was a $3 million debt to America for damages done by Mexicans to Americans. The government of Mexico had agreed to pay, but was repeatedly in default. The American annexation of Texas in 1845, independent of Mexico since 1836, and the related Texas border disputes, were additional causes. But perhaps the real motivator was America's desire for California. The Mexican government spurned a cash offer of $25 million. President James Polk and others believed that if the U.S. did not acquire California, Great Britain or others might, since Mexico was unable to govern it.
Mexico drew first blood in an attack on American troops in disputed territory in Texas and the war was on. Less than two years later, American troops entered Mexico City and the treaty was signed. Despite winning the war, America paid $18 million for the territory. The U.S. also lost 13,000 lives, largely due to disease. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Our constitutional democracy, the rule of law, private property rights, freedom of religion, and the other characteristics of American government have been enormously appealing to our neighbors to the South. Over the past 150 years, the moral and legal authority of the U.S. to govern the acquired territory is, by any reasonable measure, unassailable. The treaty was, on balance, a good one for all concerned. Californians should be proud of their history and the creation of a place that so many have found so attractive.
Examiner contributor Michael Warder is vice- president of the Claremont Institute, a think-tank based in Claremont, California.<
Huh, so we entered into apeace treaty with one of the conquistador descendants for california and the rest of the southwest as a condition of surrender during war....
Starts out like was a peaceful negotiation but .........the rest is history.
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you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
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another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
same here. they are just wonderful & work hard. they're very good people & we've all chipped in & fed some of them. i have no problem at all w/ giving a hoot about a human being who is struggling & trying, trying & struggling.
and for the people that keep saying california was taken from mexican people......very interesting read.
Godfather.
Some Chicano activists will allege that the U.S. "stole" the Southwest, including California, from Mexico. A reasonable look at the history gives lie to these assertions.
California statehood really began with the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo signed by the U.S. and Mexico. By this act, America increased its territory by two-thirds, including California and the land of six other Southwestern states, while Mexico was cut in half. In the history of our two countries, this surprisingly little-known treaty is a staggering event.
Despite the huge amount of territory involved in the treaty, only about 80,000 Mexicans lived in the whole Southwest. Furthermore, Mexico exercised little control over the territory. It was a country in turmoil. From 1821, the end of Spanish rule, through 1847, Mexico endured 50 military regimes, five constitutional conventions, three constitutions and most of the 11 different terms of leadership under the tragic president and general, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
In addition to the political instability, the racial and ethnic cleavages in the Mexico of this era are important to understand. When Santa Anna ended his last term in 1854, it marked the end of the rule of the conquistadors' descendants, those of Spanish descent born in what was then called New Spain. Called criollos, this group ruled Mexico after the overthrow of Spain in 1821. Prior to that, from 1521, Spaniards ruled directly under the authority of the crown.
The Spanish language and Catholic faith, perpetuated by the Spaniards and criollos, prevailed by conquest over the various Indian dialects and religions. The revolution in Mexico that began in 1810 was against Spain. It was led by the criollos with strong support from the Indians and the growing numbers of mestizos, those Mexicans of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry. Their battle cry was "Death to the Spaniards! Long live the Virgin of Guadalupe!" It was not "Yankee go home!" nor an Aztec war cry.
The immediate cause for the Mexican-American War was a $3 million debt to America for damages done by Mexicans to Americans. The government of Mexico had agreed to pay, but was repeatedly in default. The American annexation of Texas in 1845, independent of Mexico since 1836, and the related Texas border disputes, were additional causes. But perhaps the real motivator was America's desire for California. The Mexican government spurned a cash offer of $25 million. President James Polk and others believed that if the U.S. did not acquire California, Great Britain or others might, since Mexico was unable to govern it.
Mexico drew first blood in an attack on American troops in disputed territory in Texas and the war was on. Less than two years later, American troops entered Mexico City and the treaty was signed. Despite winning the war, America paid $18 million for the territory. The U.S. also lost 13,000 lives, largely due to disease. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Our constitutional democracy, the rule of law, private property rights, freedom of religion, and the other characteristics of American government have been enormously appealing to our neighbors to the South. Over the past 150 years, the moral and legal authority of the U.S. to govern the acquired territory is, by any reasonable measure, unassailable. The treaty was, on balance, a good one for all concerned. Californians should be proud of their history and the creation of a place that so many have found so attractive.
Examiner contributor Michael Warder is vice- president of the Claremont Institute, a think-tank based in Claremont, California.<
damn, lost my text! Short version: this is no journalistic article, its a puff piece. Most of the facts are right but his take on them is laughably naive. 16million for some of the most fertile land on the planet? And then we damn the Colorado and dry up Baja and its a "good deal" for mexico? And his take on the war is disgusting! We started that war because we wanted the land, and any casualties on our side are our own doing as a result.
damn, lost my text! Short version: this is no journalistic article, its a puff piece. Most of the facts are right but his take on them is laughably naive. 16million for some of the most fertile land on the planet? And then we damn the Colorado and dry up Baja and its a "good deal" for mexico? And his take on the war is disgusting! We started that war because we wanted the land, and any casualties on our side are our own doing as a result.
$16 million in the mid 1800's was a grip of cash, non the less it was paid for and a deal was made in good faith if this generation knows it or likes does not matter.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
That's really laughable, doesn't anyone understand the difference between legal and illegal immigration besides me?
what is your solution?
put children on boats and let them float back home?
obama asked for 3 billion to handle the situation as it is currently.
the senate has passed a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill. obama will sign it, boehner will not bring it up for a vote.
what do you want obama to do?
nothing? or use his executive power to do what he can legally?
sometimes i think people want nothing to change because if it changed then they would not have anything to complain about.
boehner can fix this situation. he chooses not to, because he had has the crap scared out of him by cantor's loss. so what does he do?? he sues the president because the president failed to implement a law that boehner voted to repeal over 50 times.
you want to blame somebody for nothing being done, blame the house gop.
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
That's really laughable, doesn't anyone understand the difference between legal and illegal immigration besides me?
what is your solution?
put children on boats and let them float back home?
obama asked for 3 billion to handle the situation as it is currently.
the senate has passed a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill. obama will sign it, boehner will not bring it up for a vote.
what do you want obama to do?
nothing? or use his executive power to do what he can legally?
sometimes i think people want nothing to change because if it changed then they would not have anything to complain about.
boehner can fix this situation. he chooses not to, because he had has the crap scared out of him by cantor's loss. so what does he do?? he sues the president because the president failed to implement a law that boehner voted to repeal over 50 times.
you want to blame somebody for nothing being done, blame the house gop.
That's really laughable, doesn't anyone understand the difference between legal and illegal immigration besides me?
what is your solution?
put children on boats and let them float back home?
obama asked for 3 billion to handle the situation as it is currently.
the senate has passed a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill. obama will sign it, boehner will not bring it up for a vote.
what do you want obama to do?
nothing? or use his executive power to do what he can legally?
sometimes i think people want nothing to change because if it changed then they would not have anything to complain about.
boehner can fix this situation. he chooses not to, because he had has the crap scared out of him by cantor's loss. so what does he do?? he sues the president because the president failed to implement a law that boehner voted to repeal over 50 times.
you want to blame somebody for nothing being done, blame the house gop.
I want the laws followed that we have.
what laws specifically?
there is no comprehensive plan that is currently law. there is one that passed the senate sitting on a bookcase in john boehner's office right now...
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
Documented and undocumented. Yes there is a difference. In civil law.
What of those who overstay a visa and remain? What of them?
They are breaking our laws. How do other countries handle it?
i do not think any single conservative would bother to find out how other countries handle it, for fear that they might see that there is a better way than the "american way" in which we handle things like this.
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
why don't we want illegals here ?.....well right off the top of my head I can think of 3 billion reasons...and the reason will increase by a billion a year every year after that but that's o.k. right ? because you damn "mericans" are all rich and spoiled so you can afford it.......and the laws of this land only aply to the people that can afford to break them.
Documented and undocumented. Yes there is a difference. In civil law.
What of those who overstay a visa and remain? What of them?
They are breaking our laws. How do other countries handle it?
i do not think any single conservative would bother to find out how other countries handle it, for fear that they might see that there is a better way than the "american way" in which we handle things like this.
If I were to go into Mexico illegally I'd be arrested immediately and sent to one of their grungy prisons for a long time. Pretty sure that's how it works in every country except this one. Thats why other countries dont have the problem. If you don't believe that then I dare you to try entering another country illegally.
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Look at the Marine that's been locked up in Mexico for accidentally crossing the border. I wonder why Obama isn't getting him freed? Wait, I know, that would work against his agenda. I mean considering the circumstances and all, couldn't go to battle for that guy.
why don't we want illegals here ?.....well right off the top of my head I can think of 3 billion reasons...and the reason will increase by a billion a year every year after that but that's o.k. right ? because you damn "mericans" are all rich and spoiled so you can afford it.......and the laws of this land only aply to the people that can afford to break them.
Godfather.
List a few of those three billion reasons, Godfather.
You don't think they can contribute in meaningful ways? Do you actually think these people are sacrificing their world at great risk so they can enjoy a 'free ride'?
why don't we want illegals here ?.....well right off the top of my head I can think of 3 billion reasons...and the reason will increase by a billion a year every year after that but that's o.k. right ? because you damn "mericans" are all rich and spoiled so you can afford it.......and the laws of this land only aply to the people that can afford to break them.
Godfather.
List a few of those three billion reasons, Godfather.
You don't think they can contribute in meaningful ways? Do you actually think these people are sacrificing their world at great risk so they can enjoy a 'free ride'?
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ X every year the tax payers support these people, it wont stop with just this issue happening now,once the flood gates are open (by obama) they will keep coming in hords,it will be a field day for the cartels..they'll be opening new shops in the states and murder and drug sales will sky rocket adding to our already over crowded prison system and and more $$$$$$$$ to deal with just that issue...look what happened to Florida in the 70's when Castro sent everybody by boat to Miami, it's nice to have a good heart but people also need to think about the long term.
Look at the Marine that's been locked up in Mexico for accidentally crossing the border. I wonder why Obama isn't getting him freed? Wait, I know, that would work against his agenda. I mean considering the circumstances and all, couldn't go to battle for that guy.
probably because you conservatives would crucify him after what happened with the bergdhal guy that you all believe should still be in custody..
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
Documented and undocumented. Yes there is a difference. In civil law.
What of those who overstay a visa and remain? What of them?
They are breaking our laws. How do other countries handle it?
i do not think any single conservative would bother to find out how other countries handle it, for fear that they might see that there is a better way than the "american way" in which we handle things like this.
If I were to go into Mexico illegally I'd be arrested immediately and sent to one of their grungy prisons for a long time. Pretty sure that's how it works in every country except this one. Thats why other countries dont have the problem. If you don't believe that then I dare you to try entering another country illegally.
why would i want to go to mexico illegally?? why would i want to cross that border illegally?
mexico was not built on "give me tired, your poor," etc. we have a fucking statue/monument that states it. if you don't like it, maybe we should stop advertising it on a world famous monument?? you know, just sandblast the text off of there or something.
"You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry." - Lincoln
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Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Godfather.
Some Chicano activists will allege that the U.S. "stole" the Southwest, including California, from Mexico. A reasonable look at the history gives lie to these assertions.
California statehood really began with the 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe-Hidalgo signed by the U.S. and Mexico. By this act, America increased its territory by two-thirds, including California and the land of six other Southwestern states, while Mexico was cut in half. In the history of our two countries, this surprisingly little-known treaty is a staggering event.
Despite the huge amount of territory involved in the treaty, only about 80,000 Mexicans lived in the whole Southwest. Furthermore, Mexico exercised little control over the territory. It was a country in turmoil. From 1821, the end of Spanish rule, through 1847, Mexico endured 50 military regimes, five constitutional conventions, three constitutions and most of the 11 different terms of leadership under the tragic president and general, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.
In addition to the political instability, the racial and ethnic cleavages in the Mexico of this era are important to understand. When Santa Anna ended his last term in 1854, it marked the end of the rule of the conquistadors' descendants, those of Spanish descent born in what was then called New Spain. Called criollos, this group ruled Mexico after the overthrow of Spain in 1821. Prior to that, from 1521, Spaniards ruled directly under the authority of the crown.
The Spanish language and Catholic faith, perpetuated by the Spaniards and criollos, prevailed by conquest over the various Indian dialects and religions. The revolution in Mexico that began in 1810 was against Spain. It was led by the criollos with strong support from the Indians and the growing numbers of mestizos, those Mexicans of mixed Spanish and Indian ancestry. Their battle cry was "Death to the Spaniards! Long live the Virgin of Guadalupe!" It was not "Yankee go home!" nor an Aztec war cry.
The immediate cause for the Mexican-American War was a $3 million debt to America for damages done by Mexicans to Americans. The government of Mexico had agreed to pay, but was repeatedly in default. The American annexation of Texas in 1845, independent of Mexico since 1836, and the related Texas border disputes, were additional causes. But perhaps the real motivator was America's desire for California. The Mexican government spurned a cash offer of $25 million. President James Polk and others believed that if the U.S. did not acquire California, Great Britain or others might, since Mexico was unable to govern it.
Mexico drew first blood in an attack on American troops in disputed territory in Texas and the war was on. Less than two years later, American troops entered Mexico City and the treaty was signed. Despite winning the war, America paid $18 million for the territory. The U.S. also lost 13,000 lives, largely due to disease. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Our constitutional democracy, the rule of law, private property rights, freedom of religion, and the other characteristics of American government have been enormously appealing to our neighbors to the South. Over the past 150 years, the moral and legal authority of the U.S. to govern the acquired territory is, by any reasonable measure, unassailable. The treaty was, on balance, a good one for all concerned. Californians should be proud of their history and the creation of a place that so many have found so attractive.
Examiner contributor Michael Warder is vice- president of the Claremont Institute, a think-tank based in Claremont, California.<
Godfather.
Starts out like was a peaceful negotiation but .........the rest is history.
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
damn funny
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Have had lots if both personal as well as business dealings with illegals and they are the most friendly polite family values humans I've ever met.
same here. they are just wonderful & work hard. they're very good people & we've all chipped in & fed some of them. i have no problem at all w/ giving a hoot about a human being who is struggling & trying, trying & struggling.
good to go!
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
"Hear me, my chiefs!
I am tired; my heart is
sick and sad. From where
the sun stands I will fight
no more forever."
Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
Godfather.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
What of those who overstay a visa and remain?
What of them?
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
put children on boats and let them float back home?
obama asked for 3 billion to handle the situation as it is currently.
the senate has passed a bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill. obama will sign it, boehner will not bring it up for a vote.
what do you want obama to do?
nothing? or use his executive power to do what he can legally?
sometimes i think people want nothing to change because if it changed then they would not have anything to complain about.
boehner can fix this situation. he chooses not to, because he had has the crap scared out of him by cantor's loss. so what does he do?? he sues the president because the president failed to implement a law that boehner voted to repeal over 50 times.
you want to blame somebody for nothing being done, blame the house gop.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
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I want the laws followed that we have.
there is no comprehensive plan that is currently law. there is one that passed the senate sitting on a bookcase in john boehner's office right now...
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
Godfather.
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You don't think they can contribute in meaningful ways? Do you actually think these people are sacrificing their world at great risk so they can enjoy a 'free ride'?
Godfather.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
mexico was not built on "give me tired, your poor," etc. we have a fucking statue/monument that states it. if you don't like it, maybe we should stop advertising it on a world famous monument?? you know, just sandblast the text off of there or something.
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."