Posted on 09/13/2013 1:25:20 PM PDT by Olog-hai
The number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S. is expected to nearly double this year from 2002.
That’s the finding of a study released Friday by the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Geoscape, a company that provides demographics data. …
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Actually, Mexico was for all practical purposes a French colony at a couple of points, including during the reign of the Emperor Maximilian.
As for being a "3rd world hell hole," Mexico, despite its obvious problems, is one of the richest countries in the world -- the 11th or 13th largest economy depending on how you measure. Mexican workers work longer hours than any other people in the world. Mexico's unemployment is only 5%, although that's largely because many of its least employable and lowest skilled workers emigrate to the United States.
The Human Development Index, which aims to capture quality of life, ranks Mexico as "High" -- about the same as European Union members Romania and Bulgaria and above other emerging economic powers like Turkey and Brazil.
I'm well aware of the numbers -- and if Republicans keep alienating Latinos by being racist jerks, in a few years Latinos will be as Democratic as blacks. The sad thing is that there's no reason for this -- Latinos are conservative on a great many issues. And I'm not arguing that conservatives need to embrace amnesty or drop any of our core beliefs. But we do need to drop the racism, because that's whats alienating people who would otherwise agree with us. Just look at this thread or countless others and you will see plenty of racism targeted at Latinos.
No Latino is going to say "hey I agree with these guys on the sanctity of life and low taxes, so who cares if they hate me." That's not how people vote.
Is it? I haven't been following. But my guess is Democrat politicians and unions. What's your analysis?
“That’s absolute horse-s**t. They may agree with the GOP on everything else, but when Latinos see morons like you guys posting racist crap about them, it’s awfully hard to get to a conversation about personal freedom and individual responsibility. Maybe we’d get a few more folks voting Republican if it weren’t so easy to get the sense that a lot of Republicans hate them.”
What he said. There are too many morons on FreeRepublic that lump all hispanics in the same group as illegals. I’m hispanic and a life long Republican. As is much of my family.
I'd be interested in a few examples of such.
Are you serious? You might start with this thread, which contains by no means the most egregious examples, say at posts #3 and #4. FR is by no means unique -- and the takeaway is that when you survey Latinos, the #1 reason they vote Democrat -- way above immigration and any other issue -- is that they think Republicans hate Latinos.
Oppose illegal immigration? Fine. I do too -- just don't hate on a huge group of people purely on the basis of their ethnicity. I shouldn't have to point out that millions of whom are taxpaying, law abiding and, yes, conservative US citizens. There are tons of Asian and Eastern European illegal immigrants in this country as well, and if the conservative movement tolerated anti-Polish bigotry half as much as it tolerates anti-Latino hatred you'd see Poles voting for Dems at the same ratios Latinos do. It's wrong, but more importantly it's politically insane.
There are also large groups of people- whites and Hispanic both, that think all Hispanics here came here illegally. Ignoring the History that many are descendants of Hispanics that were here before this was the United States, and many others that have legally immigrated. The other day a person with a Hispanic surname was posting on facebook that they were against any plan that rewarded illegals for breaking the law. Several other Hispanics tried to slam the person by saying since they were Hispanic at some point their family was also illegal- which of course may not be true.
So many myths out there- Republicans hate Hispanics, all Hispanics are illegals, there is no way for Hispanics to legally come here to work or live or become citizens. All of which shows how effective the supporters of illegals/Democrats have been at changing the language and getting the myths out in common belief.
I have the only totally Caucasian lawn service in our entire county and they are reasonably priced. At least once a week a Hispanic will stop and offer to “do it for much less”. Have also had painters and small contractors who were Hispanic stop and want to do work at very little over the cost of the materials, particularly if I pay cash. To all of these I say no thanks.
They don’t pay payroll or income taxes, have worker’s comp or liability insurance. It’s no wonder they can undercut companies that are non-Hispanic.
American citizens have brought a lot of this on themselves because they want the cheapest housekeepers, gardeners and repairmen - no questions asked.
I think you are right -- I also think that immigration is the key issue, but not in the way that most people think.
It's not that most Latinos support illegal immigration -- they don't -- it's that a lot of conservatives use racial language and cultural slurs when we oppose it and that's obviously deeply offensive to Latino US citizens regardless of how they got their citizenship.
Heck, even Cubans, none of whom are illegal and a population that was once the most Republican group in America are now trending Democrat, and I think the evidence is this is because of the perception of anti-Latino racism on the part of the GOP.
Out of curiosity, have you bothered to check if the Latinos are legal residents or citizens and if they pay taxes? Or for that matter if the white lawn guys pay their workers comp or taxes either? Or do you just make assumptions based on their ethnicity?
You might start with this thread, which contains by no means the most egregious examples, say at posts #3 and #4.
You are confusing statements with which you do not agree and racism.
Let's start here: define racism.
Out of curiosity, have you bothered to check...”
You bet. They are all treated equally. Always ask for proof of insurance - liability and workers comp - and verify expiration date, always have business owner complete W-9 because I do 1099’s at the end of the year, regardless of the amount, and verify info with IRS, always ask for three references complete with name, address and telephone number and do check them. I don’t check a contractor’s employees individually unless they are also a client that I do accounting work for.
Also go through the same steps on behalf of one of my accounting clients who owns several rental properties. Had a lengthy discussion with another doctor client re someone they wanted to hire as an independent contractor. Reviewed the rules and differences between independent contractors and employees and that person was hired but as an employee.
I don’t necessarily agree with all the rules but I’m a small business owner, too, and until the rules are changed everyone I do business with has to be treated the same as I am by those people for whom I work.
I have been through too many audits with IRS and Texas Workforce Commission with clients and although none of them ever had to pay any penalty or fines, it’s just not worth the grief and extra work.
I looked at the map of LA. I was born in 1949 ... very few Mexicans.
NOW, we’ve got SOLID Mexicans in ver area of LA except the most expensive!
You left out yardcare/landscape/tree businesses
“I wasn’t arguing that the GOP should embrace amnesty, I was arguing that it should drop racism.”
I had a clue stupid Freepers still abound but you take the cake for the week, you stupid clown.
You just argued that I was racist for pointing out that Dems don’t vote GOP. Even when you lie you are damn pathetic. Now F off.
Puh-leaze. Have you ever been to Mexico? And I don’t mean the tourist areas protected by men with machine guns. Haiti was once a French colony too, the richest in the world. No one in their right mind would describe Haiti today as French.
But its good for you that you think that Mexico is so great because the US is being transformed into Mexico by all the tens of millions of Mexicans that live here. Your grandchildren should love it.
“and if Republicans keep alienating Latinos by being racist jerks”
Racist? you’re a clown, right? Why don’t you go whine to the Hispanic Caucus or LaRaza or MEChA or better yet take it up with Federation of Hispanic Republicans or a list a mile long of other Hispanic political organizations and groups.
Congressional Hispanic Caucus, (CHC)
Founded: 1976. Members: 18
Description: “The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is an informal group of 18 members of Congress of Hispanic descent. The Caucus is dedicated to voicing and advancing, through the legislative process, issues affecting Hispanic Americans in the United States and the insular areas. The CHC was founded in December 1976 as a legislative service organization of the U.S. House of Representatives. Today, the CHC is organized as a congressional member organization, governed under the Rules of Congress and comprised solely of Members of the United States Congress”
Subject Category: Political Organizations; Congress; Congressional; Public Affairs Organizations
Cuban American National Foundation, (CANF)
Founded: 1981. Members: 3000 (2002)
Description: “CANF is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing freedom and democracy in Cuba. Established in Florida in 1981, CANF is the largest Cuban organization in exile, with thousands of members across the United States and other countries, representing a cross section of the Cuban exile community as well as friends of Cuban freedom from around the world.” It is a declared anti-Castro lobby organization. Formerly was known with the following names: (1983) Cuban American Public Affairs Committee; (1987) Cuban American Freedom Coalition; (1997) Cuban American Foundation.
Subject Category: Political Organizations; Public Affairs Organizations; Cuba;
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality, (HOPE)
Founded: 1989 .
Description: “HOPE is a non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to ensuring political and economic parity for Latinas through leadership, advocacy, and education to benefit all communities and the status of women”.
Subject Category: Political Organizations; Public Affairs Organizations; Women; Feminism; Leadership;
Hispanic Elected Local Officials, (HELO)
Founded: 1976. Members: 150. (2002)
Description: “The Hispanic Elected Local Officials (HELO) constituency group was established by the National League of Cities (NLC) in 1976 to serve as a forum for communication and information exchange among Hispanic local government elected officials and NLC colleagues. In addition to providing training and information services to its members, HELO also provides guidance to the NLC Board and to its policy committees on major public policy issues affecting the Hispanic and Latino communities”.
Subject Category: Political Organizations; Legislative Bodies; Municipal Government; Government; Public Administration,
Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, (LCLAA)
Founded:1973.
Description: “A National Hispanic trade union association representing 1.4 million Hispanic working men and women in 43 international unions in 45 chapters in 17 states and Puerto Rico, LCLAA strives to achieve social dignity, economic and political justice, and higher living standards for every Hispanic worker”.
Subject Category: Political Associations; Labor Organizations; Labor Unions; Labor Studies; Social Services
La Raza Unida Party, (LRUP)
Founded: 1972.
Description: “ Partido Nacional La Raza Unida (PNLRU) supports a revolutionary alternative that will change current power structures, realize economic democracy and foster spiritual and cultural growth. Re-education of Raza, control of our communities and a commitment to our families are essential to our self-determination”.
Subject Category: Political Associations; Public Affairs Organizations; Political Parties; Social Services
United Farm Workers of America AFL-CIO (UFW)
Founded: 1970.
Description: “ A trade union representing American farm workers.”.
Subject Category: Political Associations; Labor Organizations; Labor Unions; Political Parties; Agriculture; Social Services
Professional Associations
Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies, (AHAA)
Founded: 1996. Members: 170. (2002)
Description: “The mission of AHAA is “to grow, strengthen and protect the Hispanic marketing and advertising industry by providing leadership in raising awareness of the value of the Hispanic market opportunities and enhancing the professionalism of the industry”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Business Associations; Advertising Agencies;Trade, Business and Commercial Organizations
Association of Hispanic Healthcare Executives, (AHHE)
Founded: 1988. Members: 166. (2002)
Description: “AHHE was founded in 1988 as a national voluntary organization seeking to foster programs and policies to increase the presence of Hispanics in health administration professions. AHHE is the first organization devoted exclusively to Hispanic healthcare executives and to the education of the healthcare industry about the Hispanic healthcare marketplace. “.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Health Care; Health and Medical Organizations
Association of Latino Professionals in Finance and Accouting, (ALPFA)
Founded: 1982. Members: 2000. (2002)
Description: “ALPFA is the leading professional association dedicated to enhancing opportunities for Latinos in the accounting, finance and related professions. ALPFA is a not-for-profit entity registered with the Internal Revenue Service”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Accounting, Auditing & Bookkeeping; Trade, Business, and Commercial Organizations
Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility
Founded: 1986.
Description: “HACR’s mission is to ensure the inclusion of Hispanics in Corporate America at a level commensurate with our economic contributions. HACR focuses on four areas of corporate economic activity and refers to them as indicators of corporate responsibility and “Market Reciprocity.” They are: Employment, Procurement, Philanthropy and Governance. In pursuit of its mission, HACR offers Corporate America access to the Hispanic community - its talents, its entrepreneurs and its leadership - creating a forum to ensure corporate responsibility and market reciprocity for the nation’s Hispanic population”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Business; Economics; Public Affairs Organizations; Corporate Responsibility
Hispanic Dental Association
Founded: 1990. Members: 1,950
Description: “To provide leadership and represent professionals who share a common commitment to improve the oral health of the Hispanic community”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Health and Medical Organizations; Health Care; Dentistry;
Hispanic Designers (HDI)
Founded: 1985.
Description: “Dedicated to highlighting Hispanic talent and cultural contributions in the design industry; provides a national focus on positive contributions by Hispanics in the U.S. by showcasing Hispanic excellence; works to create educational opportunities and build public awareness about major issues affecting education, health and overall well-being of Hispanic-Americans”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Design; Fashion;
Hispanic National Bar Association, (HNBA)
Founded: 1972. Members: 22,000 (2002)
Description: “HNBA is professional association representing the interest of over 25,000 Hispanic American attorneys, judges, law professors, and law students in the United States and Puerto Rico”. Formerly this association was known as: : (1978) La Raza National Lawyers Association; (1980) La Raza National Bar Association.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Attorneys; Hispanic; Law ; Legal; Governmental; Public Administration,
Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors, (HOLA)
Founded: 1975. Members: 530. (2002)
Description: “HOLA is an arts service organization committed to exploring and expanding available avenues for projecting Hispanic artists and their culture into the mainstream of Anglo-American industry and culture. HOLA exposes the entertainment and communications industries to the availability, diversityand quality preparation of Hispanic artists. HOLA is recognized and recommended as a reliable source of information on Hispanic talent”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Cultural Organizations; Genealogy; Hispanic; Acting; Actors; Artists; Dance; Film; Latin; Music; Performing Arts; Radio; Television; Theater;
Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools, Inc. (HSHPS)
Founded: 1996.
Description: “HSHPS is a non-profit organization established in 1996 in response to the President’s Executive Order 12900, “Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans.” The Association was established with support from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a part of their “Hispanic Agenda for Action Initiative.” HSHPS currently represents 23 medical schools and 3 public health schools”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Medicine; Health and Medical Organizations; Health Care;
National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, (NALEO)
Founded: 1976.
Description: “Hispanic elected and appointed officials and people who support them, including both individuals and corporate members; associate members are others interested in furthering association goals. A comprehensive advocacy and leadership network dedicated to the advancement of the Hispanic people. Serves as a vehicle through which Hispanic needs and concerns may be articulated, particularly in Washington, DC and the southwestern U.S., on issues such as economic development, U.S. citizenship, legalization, and Latino child poverty. Serves as a clearinghouse on citizenship information; compiles Hispanic voting statistics.” Before 1978 this association was known as: National Association of Latino Appointed Democratic Officials. (From Associations Unlimited)
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Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Public Affairs Organizations; Economics; Political Organizations;
National Association of Hispanic Journalists, (NAHJ)
Founded: 1984. Members: 1,500. (2002)
Description: “Organization dedicated to the recognition and professional advancement of Hispanics in the news industry. Scholarships and internships for Latino students of journalism are offered annually”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Press; Journalism; Media; Newspapers; Business, and Commercial Organizations
National Hispanic Corporate Council (NHCC)
Founded: 1985 . Members: 90.
Description: “ Membership organization of Fortune 1000 companies, serving as their principal resource for information, expertise, and counsel on selected Hispanic issues affecting corporate objective, and advocating for increased employment, leadership, and business opportunities for Hispanics in corporate America. “.
Subject Category:: Professional Organizations; Business Associations; Market; Trade, Business, and Commercial Organizations
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, (USHCC)
Founded: 1979. Members: 100,000. (2002)
Description: “ Hispanic and other business firms interested in the development of Hispanic business and promotion of business leadership and economic interests in the Hispanic community”.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Business Associations; Chambers of Commerce; Business and Commerce; Economics; Economic Development;
United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce, (USMCOC)
Founded: 1973. Members: 2,000
Description: “ A non-profit business association chartered in Washington D.C. The coalition of businessmen created a bilateral organization to promote trade, investment and joint ventures on both sides of the border. “.
Subject Category: Professional Organizations; Business Associations; Management Consulting Services; Chambers of Commerce; Economics; Trade
True...guess it was Bush’s fault.
Yeah, go figure. There's a taqeria on every corner of every strip center.
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