Texas state senator Chris Harris: ‘He needs to be speaking English’

I’d like to thank Texas state senator Chris Harris for saying what many people were probably thinking, but were afraid to vocalize due to political correctness. While Antolin Aguirre was testifying against a bill in Spanish, he mentioned through an interpreter that he came to the United States 23 years ago. At that point, Chris Harris interupted.

“It is insulting to us. It is very insulting. And if he knows English, he needs to be speaking in English.”

Senator Harris will undoubtedly receive criticism from liberals and supporters of illegal immigration, but he is absolutely correct. How can someone move to a country, live there for 23 years, and still not be comfortable with the language? Even worse is the expectation that government, and society in general, are expected to accommodate their laziness and lack of identification with their country. » read more

Ron Paul 11, Donald Trump 0

Donald Trump

If you’re keeping score at home between Donald Trump and Ron Paul, the Congressmen from Texas is ahead 11-0, as in the number of elections he has won in his political career. Donald Trump said Ron Paul could never get elected President, but Paul makes a convincing point:

“I was elected 11 times and somebody said, ‘Well, how many times has Donald Trump been elected?” Paul said Monday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “Does he have really the right to criticize others and say they are unelect[able]?”

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Texas to consider an “Arizona-style” illegal immigration law

Here’s a bit of good news: Texas State Rep. Debbie Riddle has sponsored an “Arizona-style” law to deal with illegal immigration. With large Republican majorities in the House and Senate, this bill might actually have a chance of passing. Although, from what I’ve read in the past, Governor Rick Perry doesn’t seem anxious to force illegal aliens to obey our laws.

Not surprisingly, those on the loony left are already preparing their talking points. Texas State Rep. Mike Villarreal makes this poor point:

“All of the studies have calculated a net positive to our economy,” Villarreal said. “Even considering any services which we provide to our own citizens that they may take advantage of.”

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Illegal aliens and the 2010 census

Five states poised to add a congressional seat may end up losing out because of poor participation rates in the 2010 census. New York, Florida, Texas, Arizona, and California are all lagging, and might have quite a bit to lose. As you probably know, the Census helps determine representation in the House and federal funding.

As I looked at the list, I noticed that 3 of the states are along the Mexican border and have a large number of illegal aliens entering the state. Well, it looks like New York and Florida are in the same boat. It turns out that California (1), Texas (2), New York (3), Florida (5), and Arizona (6) make up five out of the top six states with the most illegal aliens. Is this merely a coincidence? Could some other variable be at work? That’s certainly possible, but you must admit that it is some coincidence. » read more