[ladyinred]

Why are we still calling them "students?" These guys have no intention of going to school here. Why were they allowed in anyway?

[Faith]

Why were they allowed in anyway?

My question exactly.

[not2worry]

I agree. The "cultural" class in Montana was for 30 days. What can any one learn about a Country in 30 days.

I would bet their Visas were longer than 30 days, which would be interesting to know. Evidently these "students" used the stray and stay plan offered by the US Department of Immigration.

I'd suggest reinstating of the Bounty Hunting program. Lots of cowboys in Montana would love that opportunity!

And BTW, are the students that showed up being grilled on where their fellow Egyptian students took off to? I'm certain with 11 guys, they must have exchanged cell phone numbers. And is Immigrations going to make sure they are sent back to Egypt after their 30 days in Bozeman?

[bruinbirdman]

"These guys have no intention of going to school here. Why were they allowed in anyway?"

Think liberal Klintoon state department leftovers.

These guys are the product of MEPI, Middle East Partnership Initiative.

There is an Office of MEPI. Yes an office, separate from all our embassies, consulates, ad infinitem dedicated to selecting 64 people to come the the U.S. and learn U.S. history and culture for a month.

A hole orifice. At least we know where to look to fire someone. Oops. They are civil servants. They just get a lateral shuffle in the federal scheme of things.

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