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Title: 100,000 Wetbacks March in Chicago!
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AP
URL Source: http://www.newsday.com/news/nationw ... l=sns-ap-nationworld-headlines
Published: Mar 11, 2006
Author: Karen Neocon & Nathaniel Hernandez
Post Date: 2006-03-11 16:25:13 by Flintlock
Keywords: Wetbacks, Chicago!, 100,000
Views: 105
Comments: 12
100,000 March in Favor of Immigrant Rights By KAREN HAWKINS & Nathaniel Hernandez Associated Press Writer March 11, 2006, 10:56 AM EST CHICAGO -- Hoisting American flags into the air, tens of thousands of immigrants from the Chicago area marched downtown in a display of support for immigrant rights as a bill to stiffen border enforcement awaits action in the U.S. Senate. Many took up enthusiastic chants like "Si, se puede (Yes, it can be done)" and "La raza unida nunca sera vencida (A people united will never be defeated)." The mostly Latino marchers Friday descended upon the plaza across from the federal courthouse, where they listened to speeches backing pro-immigrant legislation. "Raise those American flags!" shouted U.S. Rep. Luis Gutierrez, a Democrat. "This is our country, and this is where we will stay." Police estimated that more than 100,000 marchers came from all over the Chicago area, many carrying -- or wearing -- Mexican and American flags. The protest was spirited, but peaceful, and there were no reported arrests or incidents. The legislation, already passed by the U.S. House, is billed as a border protection, anti-terrorism and illegal immigration control act. It includes such measures as enlisting military and local law enforcement help in stopping illegal entrants and authorizes the building of a fence along parts of the U.S.-Mexico border. Gov. Rod Blagojevich addressed the crowd in Spanish, telling them he is the son of immigrant parents and understands their issues. The Democrat's proclamation that "ustedes no son criminales. Ustedes son trabajadores" ("You are not criminals. You are workers") brought loud cheers. Abigail Marquez, 35, said she came to the rally with her husband and teenage son to express her support for Latino issues. The native of Guadalajara, Mexico said she did not expect so many people to participate in the march, organized by dozens of activist groups. "I had no idea. There are just so many people here," she said in Spanish. "I feel very happy because it shows that we are all united." The march began at noon at a park several miles west of the downtown Loop business district. Hours later, marchers still thronged the Loop, clogging streets and tying up traffic. By early evening, traffic had returned to near-normal levels, police said. Abel Nunez, associate director of a social service agency that was one of many organizations spearheading the event, said the goal was "to demonstrate to people that immigrants are here and we contribute to this country." The Illinois Minuteman Project, affiliated with a national volunteer civilian border patrol group, held a news conference before the march began. State director Rosanna Pulido said she does not want to see Chicago become a "sanctuary city" for illegal immigrants. Nationally, the illegal immigrant population has grown from about 8.4 million in 2000 to nearly 12 million, according to a new report. "There are 14 million underemployed Americans," she said. "Don't they have the right to have a better life and support their families? Let's give them an opportunity because this is their country." * __ Associated Press Writer Nathaniel Hernandez contributed to this report.
Poster Comment: This barely made the news. I got a call from a friend in Chicago about it. He told me the marchers started at a park at the corner of Ashland & Lake street. This is the approximate location of the Mexican consulate in Chicago. It appeared this whole thing was orchestrated by the Mexican consulate. Look at the RAT politicians pandering to the wetbacks! LOL...America has no future, get out while (if) you can.
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#1. To: Flintlock (#0)
Wow, there were a couple hundred marching and banging on buckets in my SE Minnesota town, too.
I love children, but I can never finish a whole one.
Third World Coming To You Ping!
You better lean spiclish fast, amigo
If they were illegal, then why did TheStateInc not round them up and
#2. To: All, Zipporah, Christine, Dakmar, Jethro Tull, Skydrifter (#0)
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#3. To: Indrid Cold (#1)
Wow, there were a couple hundred marching and banging on buckets in my SE Minnesota town, too.
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#4. To: Flintlock (#0)
shoot deport them? I think we all know the answer. El Presidente de Mexico Arbusto doesn't give a shit.
#5. To: Flintlock (#0)
very soon, there's gonna be no place to run and no place to hide...the NWO is everywhere...although, it does seem we can buy ourselves a little more time in some remote south american country.
America has no future, get out while (if) you can.
#6. To: Flintlock (#0)
Mexicans cannot unite themselves. That's what happens when your IQ is genetically about 89. Mexico is a Third World cesspool because it's full of Mexicans. The only "victory" the entire country has had in its existence is the Alamo; later, at the Battle of San Jacinto, they found out what Americans do when annoyed. Soon, Americans will be roused, and problem taken care of.
"La raza unida nunca sera vencida (A people united will never be defeated)."
"I aim to misbehave" -- Mal Reynolds, Firefly
#7. To: YertleTurtle (#6)
As much as I hate to admit it; I strongly disagree. Today's American is not cut from the same cloth as out ancestors. Mexico has conquered this country without firing a shot. Hell, we're already paying for anything their little hearts desire...health care, welfare, etc.
Soon, Americans will be roused, and problem taken care of.
#8. To: Indrid Cold, *You Gotta Be Shitting Me* (#1)
I must have missed it, didn't see anything here in Minneapolis. We as American Citizens shouldn't be complaining. We allowed ourselves to be lied to, dumbed down, and worst of all, led by the most corrupt and vile traitors. If it's anyone's fault, it's OURS. The whining and bullshit has got to cease. Just rollover, because you're powerless to stop it. When at every turn standing up for yourself is regarded as mental illness, a deficiency, or intolerant, what choice do you have? The people who shout you down will not shut up, and the people who believe the lies continue to grow exponentially, because they themselves WANT TO FEEL SMART. They want to FEEL like they're part of the group. Well folks, this is what Groupthink gets you. The problem with being an American Citizen, is that in America, your leadership doesn't respect you one damned bit. But if you come from somewhere else... You get the world handed to you on a plate. The best thing we can do, is make all of these bastards citizens. That way, they can be just as fucked over as we are, and maybe they'll leave in disgust.
 | What's that Mr. Nipples? You want me to ask the nice lady about her rack?. |
#9. To: YertleTurtle (#6)
I don't share your optimism.
Soon, Americans will be roused, and problem taken care of.
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#10. To: christine (#5)
Maybe so, but at least I won't have to pay 5 bucks for a pack of smokes.
very soon, there's gonna be no place to run and no place to hide...the NWO is everywhere.
Hey, Meester,wanna meet my seester?
#11. To: Flintlock (#10)
You just don't understand free trade.
Maybe so, but at least I won't have to pay 5 bucks for a pack of smokes.
After a shooting spree, they always want to take the guns away from the people who didn't do it. I sure as hell wouldn't want to live in a society where the only people allowed guns are the police and the military. - William S Burroughs
#12. To: Flintlock (#0)
Chris Matthews showed a couple of clips of it. One of the participants stated, "We do the jobs Americans don't want to". Gee, I wonder from whom he got that quote?
Impeach Bush. The man was lost and then he was found and now he's more lost than ever -- and he's taking us into the darkness with him. It's time to remove him. By Garrison Keillor [2006-03-01]
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