Cornyn wants U.S. taxpayers to fund Mexican development [Unfreakin' Real Alert]

WorldNet Daily ^ | Joseph Farah

[conservativecorner]

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, has quietly introduced a bill to create a "North American Investment Fund" that would tap U.S. and Canadian taxpayers for the development of public works projects in Mexico.

Despite assurances this week from White House press secretary Tony Snow that President Bush opposes the idea of a European Union superstate for North America, the effort, by one of the president's loyal supporters in the Senate, is sure to spark new questions about negotiations between the leaders of Canada, the U.S. and Mexico on issues ranging from security to the economy.

"Currently, a significant development gap exists between Mexico and the United States and Canada," Cornyn said. "I believe it is in our best interests to find creative ways to bridge this development gap."

Cornyn introduced the bill just before the July 4 holiday – admitting in his introductory comments that Congress is not likely to adopt his plan quickly. In fact, Cornyn previously attempted to create the new international fund in legislation he introduced in 1994. It soon thereafter died in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where the latest version is headed.

[SMM48]

What's with these pandering politicians? SCREW MEXICO...build the friggin wall!

[brytlea]

So the rich Mexican elite are once again subsidized by the American taxpayer. Sheesh.
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[conservativecorner]

I want to eliminate the problem altogether, so I'm not arguing against the idea in principle. Let's do this while we send them back home because they are costing this country $60 billion dollars which is ludicrous. This will just be a small payback for all the illegal aliens who have sponged off our system.

[Leatherneck_MT]

Another "Republican" doing what dims aren't in power to do.

[Bahbah]

this is his first term in the Senate...that would be a trick.

Nice catch, sleuth.

[LIConFem]

Geez, Louise! Can't vote Democrat, 'cuz, ...well, 'cuz they're Democrats. And can't vote Republican, 'cuz, ...well, 'cuz they're Democrats too!!

[seasoned traditionalist]

I wonder if he might the mental midget who slipped the following language in the Senate Amnesty Bill. I certainly would like to know.

This entire article needs to be read by everyone:

Senate Immigration Law Would Disarm Local Law Enforcement
by Kris W. Kobach
Testimony July 7, 2006

http://www.heritage.org/Research/Immigration/tst070706a.cfm

" Section 114 further reduces the amount of fencing that would be constructed by diverting available resources to Mexico’s southern border. Subsection 114(b)(2) requires the U.S. government “to provide needed equipment, technical assistance, and vehicles to manage, regulate, and patrol” the border between Mexico and Guatemala and Belize. In an environment of scarce fiscal resources, these expenditures would likely cut into the funds available to build infrastructure on the United States border."

Great isn't it. Someone wants for US taxpayers to fund Mexico's Southern Border security while at the same time, deny the same opportunity for us to secure our border with Mexico.

What is it former Congressman James Traficant used to say?: "Beam me up Scotty!"

[untrained skeptic]

Wow is that a horrible bill, especially for one sponsored by two Republicans.

I can see that we could benefit from Mexico introducing economic reforms and creating a better standard of living there rather than having them export their problems to us.

However, this legislation doesn't spell out any reforms. The only well defined requirement is that Mexico basically double the percentage of the GDP collected in taxes.

I guess it's called the North American Investment fund because North America does all the investing, while the money goes to building infrastructure in Mexico (Central America).

I'm in favor of using trade and encouraging reforms in Mexico that will encourage private investment, but our government should not be building their infrastructure and should definitely not be strong arming them into doubling taxes.

What we need to do is secure our border, and send illegal aliens home with the clear message that they need to fix their own country.

Many of those who have come here illegally do have an admirable work ethic and are simply working for a better life. However, they need to quit breaking our law by trying to find it here. Instead they need to use that drive to improve their lives to improve their own country for themselves and their fellow countrymen.

We need to tell all these people who protest our immigration laws with Mexican flags in hand that instead of undermining our country, they should earn that national pride by fixing their own country.

[DManA]

How about this deal? One toilet, one barrel of oil. One water spigot, one barrel of oil. One hundred feet of road, 100 barrels of oil. Grown ups pay for what they get.

[deport]

Did you notice the article said that Cornyn presented legislation like this in 1994...this is his first term in the Senate...that would be a trick.

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Typical World Nut Daily........ They have trouble with their facts in lots of their articles. Guess Cornyn was introducing legislation via his position on the Texas Supreme Court of which he was a member in '94.

[PhilCollins]

I agree that too many Republicans are too liberal. A motto of the America First Party is "Republicans deliver what Democrats promise."

My congressman, republican Mark Kirk, of IL, is pro-choice, anti-gun rights, pro-affirmative action, pro-same-sex marriage, and he supports increasing unconstitutional pork barrel spending. I don't know why he's a Republican, since he usually agrees with Democrats.

[BubbaBobTX]

Ditto to the nasty gram. I am going to let him know he has lost my support fo reelection if he does not with draw this legislation.

[Rex Anderson]

If only there was a way to desalinate the water.

[PDR]

Or at least remove the floride (or is it flouride?)

[Rex Anderson]

What percentage of his district voted for Bush?

[Kozak]

I think this represents a good step in the right direction... these projects will help create jobs in Mexico and will be capitalized and give good return on investment for those who put money into it... I fail to see the downside since it will give jobs to people in Mexico so they don't need to come to the U.S. for economic reasons

HAHAHAHA. Thats a good one. Of course you understand the Mexican elites will siphon off the money and it will disapear just like the billions of oil wealth generated by the Mexican economy. Sorry but NOTHING will help Mexico until they have a major house cleaning of the corrupt power structure. Which sadly, seems to echo our problems.

[TXKATE]

I don't know what the details are, but trust me, Cornyn is one of the most conservative senators in Wash, DC. World Net Daily also does not have the greatest credibility, especially Farrah. I just moved to LA a month ago but lived in TX for 18 years and I was nothing but impressed with Cornyn.

[Squat]

If Bush says Isreal has a right to defend itself, why can't we defend ourselves against the illegal invasion from the south?

[Kimberly GG]

"Great isn't it. Someone wants for US taxpayers to fund Mexico's Southern Border security while at the same time, deny the same opportunity for us to secure our border with Mexico."

Apparently the North American Union agenda calls for securing ONLY the PERIMETER of Canada, US and Mexico, making interior borders between us 'virtually' non existent? I believe this is the reason the border was not secured post 9/11 and the construction of anything 'permanent' , like a wall, will never be undertaken. If they can stall until their 'comprehensive' plan is passed, interior border security will be irrelevant. Tom Tancredo has also warned that much is being said about Bush starting to come around to a border security first position, but Bush's version will automatically trigger his comprehensive reform/open border/amnesty plan, as soon as Bush 'determines' that the border is 'secured'.

[Txsleuth]

LOL