{"id":2260,"date":"2016-09-23T00:01:47","date_gmt":"2016-09-23T04:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dansdigitaldive.com\/web\/?p=2260"},"modified":"2016-09-22T10:00:27","modified_gmt":"2016-09-22T14:00:27","slug":"united-we-stand-divided-we-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dansdigitaldive.com\/web\/archives\/2260","title":{"rendered":"We the People…are going nuts!"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you haven’t guessed by now, I’m not a fan of elephants (Republicans) nor asses (Democrats). \u00a0The latest rhetoric is… NUTS!!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

With all the anti-refugee sentiment being spouted all around us, all of the hatred being spewed by folks; I think we should take a minute and relax. Here is an interlude article with some connection…<\/p>\n

What would have happened to the Jewish refugees during WWII if no one helped, oh wait, yeah..no country really bent over backwards did they, how did that work out? \u00a0While the politicians stood idle and refused to publicly take a stand, things did happen. \u00a0Take Martha & Waitstill Sharp from Massachusetts. \u00a0Waitstill was a minister in the Unitarian church. Shortly after\u00a0Chamberlain’s Proclamation of “Peace in Our Time<\/a>” and the\u00a0signing of the Munich Pact<\/a>. The American Unitarian Association (AUA) passed a resolution to explore relief enterprises for Czechoslovakian refugees. Together, they saved countless families and children that would have otherwise perished in Hitler’s ovens. \u00a0Martha & Waitstill Sharp are among 25,000 “Righteous Among the Nations” who risked their lives to save Jews during the Holocaust. I encourage you to read their story<\/a> or watch their story<\/a> on PBS.<\/p>\n

Are we well rested? \u00a0Good, because I have some pent up ranting to do….<\/p>\n

America, for better or worse, is still that “shining city on a hill” to millions across the globe. Wouldn’t it be nice if “WE THE PEOPLE<\/em>” could live up to our own hype? \u00a0We the People<\/strong><\/span>. \u00a0With this political season we have set the bar low, so very low. \u00a0We have a man who thinks only of himself, and a woman who belongs in jail. \u00a0This is the best that “WE THE PEOPLE<\/em>” can put forward? \u00a0We should be ashamed of ourselves. \u00a0We have made a beeline to the bottom. \u00a0Are these the only two people who are running? \u00a0No, there are other choices<\/a>, and I think instead of voting your party ticket, you should engage that gray matter between your ears and ask yourself this ONE question: Do I want this person running MY country? \u00a0If the answer is NO, then move on to the next candidate and ask the same question. \u00a0There are actually quite a number of people running for president of this great land; but only three parties are on all 50 state’s ballots (Green party is not on all 50).\"partylogo\"<\/p>\n

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  1. Libertarian Party<\/a> (Johnson\/Wells<\/a>): Both successful two term Republican governors.<\/li>\n
  2. Republican Party<\/a> (Trump<\/a>\/Pence<\/a>): Trump: He’s the best, just ask him. \u00a0Pence: successful governor and congressman.<\/li>\n
  3. Democratic Party<\/a> (Clinton\/Kaine<\/a>): Clinton: First Lady, political activist, Sec. of State and NY Senator. Kaine:\u00a0Former Virginia governor, VA Lt Governor, VA senator, Richmond Mayor \u00a0& former head of the DNC.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Maybe I’ll vote for the Princess<\/a>. \u00a0Living proof that almost anyone can run for the leader of this great land.<\/p>\n

    Just how do the Syrian refugees fit into our<\/strong><\/span><\/em> city on a hill? \u00a0They are refugees, they are fleeing from prosecution; much like a large segment of the population that originally came to and settled in this great land, should we turn them away? \u00a0I, in good conscience cannot. \u00a0I agree that our nation cannot absorb all 4.8\u00a0million (most recent # of registered Syrian refugees), Some quick numbers:<\/p>\n

    Country (population in millions):<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Europe (508)<\/strong>: They have taken in\u00a0roughly 1.3 million refugees. \u00a0About 1\/2 million in Germany, 800K\u00a0spread\u00a0between the UK, France, Italy, Hungary, Sweden, Austria, & Belgium. \u00a0The last 1\/2 million\u00a0being spread among the remaining EU countries. They have taken in roughly 0.25% of the EU’s population.<\/p>\n

    Turkey (74)<\/strong>: 2.6 million refugees. They have taken in roughly 3.5% of their population<\/p>\n

    Lebanon (4)<\/strong>: 1 million refugees, one out of every 4 people in Lebanon is a refugee. \u00a0They have accepted nearly 25% of their population.<\/p>\n

    Jordan (6)<\/strong>: 600K (official) and roughly 1.4 million uncounted refugees. Jordan has accepted between 10% – 23% of their population, depends which number you use.<\/p>\n

    Iraq (33)<\/strong>: 245K refugees. Iraq has accepted around 0.7% of their population. \u00a0And they (the Iraqis) have some serious issues.<\/p>\n

    Egypt (82)<\/strong>: 118K refugees. Egypt has accepted a token 0.14% of their population.<\/p>\n

    United States (318)<\/strong>: 10K will be taken in this year, followed by roughly 75K each year for the next three years, total of 235K. \u00a0Our pledge is for\u00a00.08% of our population. As of June 30th we’ve accepted > 5000 refugees.<\/p>\n

    Quick note, Steve Jobs<\/a>, co-founder of Apple was the son of a Syrian refugee.<\/p>\n

    I believe the “Syrian crisis” will have a profound affect on America’s immigration policy, in a good way. \u00a0Our immigration system is due for an overhaul, and this just may be the catalyst to get it done. \u00a0Currently it takes upwards of several years (it took the bosslady 6 years). \u00a0According the the American Immigration Center, it doesn’t take long; however, I know a lot of people where the process has taken > five years. \u00a0Based upon my personal observations and the statements made on the American Immigration Center website<\/a>, I’d venture to say that the way to streamline the process is on the administrative side. \u00a0If we can fix this administrative abortion we call an immigration policy; then maybe more people would like to immigrate legally to our shinning city, vice illegally.<\/p>\n

    Is there a possibility that not all the immigrants will be coming here for better lives, but be coming here to destroy us? \u00a0Sure, I bet there will be. \u00a0But I’m willing to take the chance that the great majority are searching for their city on the hill, and will become productive citizens of this great land. \u00a0Heck, maybe one will even have a son, a son like Steve. \u00a0Are we willing to through away that kind of talent because of our fear? \u00a0I’m not. \u00a0I say that if they have the heart, and the will to get here; let’s great them with open arms (after being screened).<\/p>\n

    I hope you’ll forgive my ramblings, I only have one more thing to share:\u00a0the Asshole(s) of the month (I’m predating this) for November are the Republican Party and the Democratic Party.<\/p>\n

    I have some favorites lines from Reagan’s Farewell to the Nation<\/a>\u00a0I’d like to share:<\/p>\n