May 1st.  Reverse-Boycott for AMERICANS vs. boycott by illegal aliens.?
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i am guessing that this boycott and its 'antiboycott' will both have little to no effect.\nvery few people will really know about it and fewer still will act on it.\ni'm not bothering for the same reason the "no gas day" was meaningless. whether you buy the day before or the day after, it still amounts to the same $$$.\n\nboycotts don't have much affect until greater numbers of people refuse to buy something from someone for a great amount of time .... days ... months ....
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they come over here and marry women no one wants, so, if we were to ship the women no one wants to mexico, would they all go back?\n\nIf we shipped them all back, the economy would get better, due to the fact that some companies would go out of business, ( the weak ones), and the strong companies and businesses would thrive, meaning, companies with the management and budgetary know how would be absorbing the vaccume left by the weak companies, therefore increasing the job to worker ratio, which means more disposable income, less unemployment, higher wages, and , well, a better america without illegal no hablas. But I digress. Just get'em out of here!!!!!\n\nIt's called a typo. And you probably need to quit paying the neighbor kid to  type and read for you and learn english for yourself.\n\nBy the way, on may 1st, can your people extend your boycott for a few more weeks. I'm sure since your kids wont be in school, ( like they are anyways LOL) our kids may learn more, and everything will be better. What are those taco carts called you push around with the bells on. And what is the icecream like stuff you sell? Venezuelan beaver cheese?
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There will be a small effect. Americans wont care about the protest but employers might care that they're losing work! And Maybe the politicians should make all immigrants SPEAK ENGLISH in America. Our Schools Teach kids Spanish here but do you think in Mexico they learn english there. Of Course Not. Learn English. Aprender Ingles.
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Agree with Terry, we need to make a statement.  The people who protested against the immigration laws, some were illegal foreigners, some were legal and some were US Citizens. The political parties making the decisions on this are adding up the votes! I don't think we can kick out all working illegal immigrates, it could hurt America and it is really not human.  We can close the borders though and we can make the ones here pay for the process to make them legal and also we can make them pay taxes as we do. If they choose to send what they make back to Mexico or wherever their home country is, they have that right. Many people seem to be so one sided. Have you stopped to think what tax benefits the US would gain by taxing ten million plus immigrates that are currently not paying taxes?
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I'd support such a move not because of any of my personal politics or beliefs, but because Americans need to be reminded about what all this freedom and democracy and inalienable rights $h!t is about.  If heads are so fed up, if everyone's so f--king outraged, they need to get offline and go do something about it.  Look how fast immigration issues got sent up when all the illegal workers rallied and boycotted.  They're not even citizens and they're more American than Americans!\n\nFor some interesting info, though, check Harper's magazine's April issue (I think)-- there's a round table discussion about the possibility, feasability, and consequences of a modern-day American coup detat.
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This is a great question.  I think it would help. It would be a positive move.  I think people would be alot more responsive.  I know I would be.  And I have to tell you, I have been very negative since the boycott.  They need to try to blend in alot more.  That is why we are called the great melting pot.  Love your culture, but if you want to become a citizen of another country, you have to adapt.  People are more accepting of others if they aren't making demands all the time.  These Latino power leaders, in my opinion are leading their people down the wrong path.
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Blanket amnesty would be very bad for the US.  The illegals proved on Monday just how much of a drain they are on the society.  They must be sent back.  As much as we would like to take in every stray cat that walks by, we must say no or else our country will be ruined.
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I agree with both of your issues!  However, i do not agree with the statement that they "are here whether we like it or not."  I don't like it!  Most Americans don't like it!  If we protest enough, our elected Officials will eventually do something about it.\n\nWrite your Congressmen and Senators.  Write to the President.  Inundate them with mail that demands what is right for America.  Withhold your votes from anyone who does not make "Restoring America for Americans" the cornerstone of their political platform.  Withhold your votes from anyone who doesn't make ILLEGAL immigration a major plank of their platform.  Let your elected Officials know this.\n\nBe proactive ~ America is so close to apathy that it is mind-boggling.  It's time for another Revolution, people ~ one with no weapons other than words and quiet determination.\n\nStop thinking "Republican" or "Democrat" and start thinking "AMERICAN!"  Vote a straight ticket and you grow a row of idiots.  VOTE THE CANDIDATES WHO ARE FOR AMERICANS ~ born or LEGALLY naturalized.\n\nA standing ovation to Bullseye for his input above.  I've copied it and will now email it to everyone on my list.\n\nADDITIONAL DETAILS:\n\nBecause the pro-illegal alien lobby has a bottomless pit of money and can hire PR people to spin (and fabricate) anything any way, there are an undue number of myths and lies that the public (and many politicians) has bought into. The FACTS are:\n \n1. It is NOT racist to call these people "illegal aliens" In fact, "illegal aliens" is the only term used in federal laws and regulations to describe criminals (and they ARE criminals) who come into our country illegally. They are not illegal immigrants, not undocumented immigrants, not migrant workers, and not day laborers - they're ILLEGAL ALIENS.\n \n2. Mexico is NOT a poor country. It has the fifth richest economy in the world, and by sending its teeming masses to our country, that status keeps on rising. Mexico has more resources per square mile than the U.S. and plenty of money to take care of its own people. Why should the taxpayers of this country subsidize Mexico's corruption?\n \n3. Illegal aliens are NOT necessarily coming here to work. Lou Dobbs recently reported that 33 percent of our prison population is now comprised of non-citizens. Plus, 36 to 42 percent of illegal aliens are on welfare. So, for a good proportion of these people, the American dream is crime and welfare, not coming here to work.\n \n4. Illegal aliens are NOT doing work Americans won't do. What jobs won't Americans do? In most states, Americans still clean their own houses, do their own landscaping, clean hotel rooms, work in restaurants and fast food places, paint houses, DO CONSTRUCTION WORK, work in airports, etc. - just like we have the past 200 years before "our" government allowed these people to invade our country. There are 18 million Americans who cannot find a job, so illegal aliens who are coming here to work do so at peril to American workers.\n \n5. Illegal aliens absolutely do not contribute more than they cost. Certainly the millions in prison and on welfare aren't contributing a dime to our economy, and the ones who are working often are paid in cash with no deductions for taxes at all. The ones who use fraudulent social security numbers and qualify to pay taxes and social security have so many deductions for dependents that they pay little if any taxes. We have seen them pay less than $100 in taxes and get back $4,000 refunds (thanks to earned income tax credits and multiple dependents). The Center for Immigration Studies estimates that the average Mexican illegal alien costs U.S. taxpayers a whopping $55,000 each. Some bargain, eh?\n \n6. The economy does NOT depend on illegal aliens. Sure, greedy CEOs (making $50 to $150 MILLION a year) and business owners depend on illegal aliens, but due to #3, #4
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Hayleylov for Prezidente'!! Forget Condi or Hillary - you get my vote! To all those answering against this, think about what the illegal immigrants and their supporters are proposing, and tell me why it's any different? Good for them to do it, but not for us? Hayley, it appears the ol' double standard has once again reared its ugly head! I'm with you, where do I sign?!\n\nAngi (below), in your question 4 days ago, you proudly proclaimed a boycott of everything on May 1st! Why is that different?
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why do you refer to poor americans as bottom feeders? are you a racist or just someone who hates all americans? and do you believe that poor americans deserve less of a chance at a better life because they are american. why aren't you calling for reform within the countries that these illegal immigrants come from. everyone demands that america must change and no one calls for change from any other country. and i could care less where they are from. if they want to come to america then do it the legal way.
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Honestly when it comes to this whole debate about immigration I'm a bit torn.  \n\nHere are some of my thoughts (whether they make sense or not is another story):\n\nToday I was able to order lunch at McDonalds today and they got my order right thanks to the illegal immigrants not being at work because of the boycott.\n\nOur nation was built by many great people, most of whom were immigrants. But the immigrants who came here previously worked hard to learn the language and make a better life for their families.\n\nToo many immigrants don't understand why they are really boycotting anyway.  Seeing someone draping themselves with a Mexican flag doesn't scream "I want to be an American and make a better life for my family" it says more that they want to bring everything that is Mexico with them even though they are running from it by coming here in the first place.\n\nAmerican students are held back to make sure their immigrant counterparts are able to get up to speed which proves difficult because of language and cultural barriers.\n\nSome immigrants like one of my neighbors do work their tails off to learn english, contribute to the community and help their neighbors out when in need.  The neighbor I am speaking of mows the elderly woman across the street's lawn and shovels her walk during the winter.  His wife will often cook dinners for another neighbor who is pregnant and whose husband is in Iraq.\n\nTo answer your question would I boycott a business that closes to support the Hispanic community?  I don't know.  It would probably depend on what I knew about the business and their motives for doing so.  It's a tough call, at least for me.
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I'm not sure there is any difference to the views,perhaps only in the way that each group expresses their displeasure with the illegal alien problem.I think it effects both so called groups and the only other difference may be in the degree it effects each.The illegal alien problem has a negative effect on our nation and both groups see that equally and want it to end .Both show passion in the way they attack the problem.Both want an equitable solution and  we want it ASAP.
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I have several hispanic friends that agree with me when I say...\nI think May 1 is a great opportunity for the citizens of the United States that need jobs to go and apply \nWhy should we give immigrants that are here ILLEGALLY so many privileges. \nWould Mexico give me those special privileges? Absolutely not. \nIt makes me angry that they call this movement "The Great American Boycott". You are not AMERICAN if you are not a citizen! Call it the damn "Mexican Boycott"!!!\nI have a great idea! Let's have America boycott illegal immigrants for one day! No jobs, medical care, etc. I bet it would hurt them a whole lot more than it would hurt us. \nDon't wave your Mexican flags and then ask to be Americans! If you want to be an American then you better show it and waving your countries flag is NOT the way to do it! If you are so proud of your country and where you came from...STAY THERE!!!
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I'm am definitely taking off may 1st!\nAnd my aunt who owns a large grocery store, a restaurant, and a wholesale distribution warehouse is closing all her businesses for that day!!!she's very wealthy, and she's supporting it alot! I think alot of employers are going to be out boycotting!!! \nso,shake that off racists!\n\nAlot of the people on here leaving rude messages are just jealous because alot of the illegals work harder than them and they feel guilty and scared that harder working people are going to achieve more!\n\nlazy mentality!
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Ahahaha, thats awesome.  Get those illegals out of here.\n\nEdit: To crazybanana, the drop in shoplifting is attributed to all of the mexicans being busy protesting and not able to shoplift.
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I'm not against immigration, but illegal is just that. When the boycott moved here, the people got fired, illegal and legal alike for not showing up at work. They say the immigrants are taking jobs the locals don't want, but I spent 4 months begging for work and I have experience picking in the fields.\n   I agree that they are protesting to the wrong government.
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"Shamelessly?" Did you really say that?  \n\nI disagree with the basic position that illegal immigrants should be able to 'demand political rights'.  However, I think peaceful assembly is about as American as communication gets. \n\nNow the economic and school boycott is merely counterproductive.  There is no way illegal immigrants making baseline wages can withhold more spending than the rest of us can make up without any effort at all.  And keeping school systems from getting daily student fees when the schools are already suffering from dealing with bilingual education on a vast scale will only be putting salt into a wound. The sadly run down school system in border states is the biggest reason I know why ordinary people feel personally threatened by illegal immigrants.