DouglasReynholm wrote:
his black history month speech was very eloquent, thoughtful, insightful..he probably spent all night writing and preparing. I'm sure he really found Freddie Douglas as ammmmmmaaaaazing.

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Azul_the_Cat wrote:
It means we're up the creek without a paddle unless Yvonne can come to our rescue.

I guess we will see how many JC residents will support this sanctuary status when their taxes and rents start going up

Azul_the_Cat wrote:
What we did to Japanese American citizens during WW2 was constitutional; that doesn't mean we need to go down that road again.

We're supposed to be better than this. Ya know, shining city upon a hill, and all that jazz.

DouglasReynholm wrote:
I believe the majority of folks living in JC enjoy the diversity the municipality has to offer - and agree on refugee acceptance through a normal review process and do not accept travel bans from these 7 countries, but a thorough and complete background review followed by permission to enter the US. Union City and JC definitely do not support Trump and Bannon's current executive travel ban and refugee stoppage. It is illegal - pure discrimination + fear mongering at its best.

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I do know liberals in Europe like liberals in the USA want to bring in more immigrants and now many parts of Europe are no go zones where Europeans do not go.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmZRGjLZt_M

It is because they are emotional children who can't properly consider the consequences of their actions.

Luckily for America, we elected the adults, who are doing exactly what they were elected to do. The children will continue having their temper tantrums, but they are of no consequence.

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heights wrote:
I hope the federal government continues it's ban on illegal aliens and immigrant Muslims.
I am getting tired of dodging foreign deliverymen riding their bikes on sidewalks especially in commerce districts.
I am annoyed that my liability insurance rates are in jeopardy because of another immigrant sect that refuses to walk on the sidewalk then putting me in financial harms way when I do not see them as I am driving my car on the road.
It is getting dangerous with these out of state New York taxis driving throughout the streets of J.C. stopping where ever they please, blocking traffic, figuring out their location, and not keeping pace with the traffic flow.
And what is even more annoying they ignore the pleas of the community with silence if not all we get is a smile.
Mention this during the pro immigrant rally at the pedestrian plaza Wednesday February 8th 'cause I won't be there.

Ahh...excellent! Thanks for the heads up, Heights. I didn't know about the protest tomorrow. #JerseyCityStands.

By Caitlin Mota | The Jersey Journal
on January 29, 2017 at 4:57 PM, updated January 29, 2017 at 4:58 PM

JERSEY CITY -- Residents will gather Monday night to show their support for the city's immigrant and Muslim communities in light of an immigration ban by President Donald Trump.

The rally, scheduled for 6 pm. at the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Plaza, is in response to an order that put a halt on the processing of Syrian refugees and barred immigration from seven countries.

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heights wrote:
I hope the federal government continues it's ban on illegal aliens and immigrant Muslims.
I am getting tired of dodging foreign deliverymen riding their bikes on sidewalks especially in commerce districts.
I am annoyed that my liability insurance rates are in jeopardy because of another immigrant sect that refuses to walk on the sidewalk then putting me in financial harms way when I do not see them as I am driving my car on the road.
It is getting dangerous with these out of state New York taxis driving throughout the streets of J.C. stopping where ever they please, blocking traffic, figuring out their location, and not keeping pace with the traffic flow.
And what is even more annoying they ignore the pleas of the community with silence if not all we get is a smile.
Mention this during the pro immigrant rally at the pedestrian plaza Wednesday February 8th 'cause I won't be there.

Did the poor little racist wake up on the wrong side of the bed?

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Sat Jan 28, 2017 | 9:23 PM EST
Judge allows travelers who landed with visas to stay in country

A federal judge in Brooklyn, New York issued an emergency stay on Saturday that temporarily blocks the U.S. government from sending people out of the country after they have landed at a U.S. airport with valid visas.

The American Civil Liberties Union estimates the stay will affect 100 to 200 people detained at U.S. airports or in transit, but government lawyers could not confirm that number.

The ruling by Judge Ann Donnelly of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York came during a hearing called after President Donald Trump issued an executive order blocking people from seven Muslim-majority from entering the United States and putting a temporary halt to refugee admissions.

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More live info here

Any terrorist that enters now and decides to blow up American has just help Trump win his re-election bid for 2020.

Do you even think or read what you write before you post?

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JCMan8 wrote:
Great article on immigration:

America's Immigration Challenge

Coming to the United States would benefit millions?but policymakers seldom ask whether their arrival would benefit the United States.

http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/a ... /2015/12/refugees/419976/

The benefit to the US depends on who the immigrant is.

If the immigrant is talented and productive, then clearly their presence benefits the US. Ask Google about bringing in foreign talent, they know a little about HR. Or ask a low margin small business owner who needs low skill manual laborers (ie jobs that the typical American won't do).

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heights wrote:
Can we get a description of this man ?

STOP the stupid behavior. On this particular case, that information would not do you ANY good. The man who contracted the measles is now recovering, he is not a criminal on the loose with the authorities looking for him. What you should be concerned about is whether or not you visited of the places mentioned in the article during the time frames specified.

Also, this should serve as a reminder to people about the importance of vaccinations. We are starting to see outbreaks of diseases that had long been controlled or eradicated, and as long as people such as the anti-vaxxer nuts continue to oppose inoculation using bad science to support their viewpoints, we are all at risk.

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K-Lo2 wrote:
The majority of illegals in Jersey City work their butts off at two or more jobs and pay taxes to avoid detection. They were engineers and teachers in the countries they fled, and now they are nannies and busboys. Highly educated ones.

There...my anecdotes are just as valid as yours.

Riiight. All those guys riding bikes on the sidewalk were engineers and teachers back home in Mexico? Paid in cash pays taxes how? Living in illegal apartments that don't pay more in taxes, as their kids get over $20K/year in free education, school lunches, after school programs, ESL costs . . . who get sick and use the emergency room as their primary doctor, which means we pay more in our premiums to cover it?

Azul_the_Cat wrote:
So when the price of all the products made in Mexico, that are imported into the USA, goes up aren't we really paying for the wall? The imports aren't going to just stop.

heights wrote:
For an apples to apples comparison and even though an incumbent the 2013 inauguration was held on a Friday as well.

iGreg wrote:
Maybe it's just geared for people who are willing to spend that much for something that generally costs less elsewhere.

bodhipooh wrote:
In the 19th century, people would destroy train tracks because they thought progress was evil and dangerous.

Luddites have always existed, and will continue to exist. The rest of the world adapts, accepts change, and enjoys the perks of progress.

The idea that we should avoid interconnectedness because some miscreant will want to exploit a weakness is asinine. We don't get rid of banks because someone could rob one, nor did we do away with airplanes because someone could shoot one down easily.

Information security can be achieved. Anyone that tells you otherwise is simply misinformed, or fear mongering. Some companies fail to implement the necessary measures and they suffer the consequences.

Wishful_Thinking wrote:
The urban culture is a harder thing to change, admittedly, although NYC planners talk convincingly about a "diet" on vehicular use. I've lived here for 8 years, and continue to be appalled by the pathologically anti-social so many JC residents exhibit - especially behind the wheel.

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brewster, my information comes from the county administrator, we pay his salary to come up with his facts that I quote. It is not my facts at all.

You see, this is the evasion and doubling down that makes you look like an idiot. I'm certain the county administrator did not tell you that JC's taxes are "high". "High" is a relative term, you do know what that means Ms Former Teacher? I believe it's covered on Sesame Street. The answer you are unwilling to address is what is our taxes are "high" relative to. When I say they're not high for our area, you burble, say nonsense, repeat yourself at the first opportunity, and then wonder why people think you're disingenuous and/or a fool.