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BUCKNACKT'S SORDID TAWDRY BLOG We should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive & well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate, bier or wein in hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WHOO-HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!"
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08 August 2024
MOTHER JONES DAILY: Trump's darkest vision—and the hyperpoliticized agency that could help him realize it, At Harris Rally in Philadelphia, the Return of “Joy”,Tim Walz is leading the way on Long Covid funding, Why the Border Patrol went MAGA, One of the most vocal proponents of a ceasefire in Gaza just lost, “He’s an agent. No one will believe me over him.”, No boundaries 7AUG24
10 August 2012
August Brings Relief for DREAMers -- August CCIR Newsletter 10AUG12
IMMIGRATION reform update from CCIR....
Progress often sustains hope. The motivation to advocate for immigration reform is fueled by the incremental, but significant, policy advances and victories achieved by those tirelessly working on this effort.
One major example is the new guidelines recently announced by President Obama that would provide relief to DREAMers who meet certain criteria. On Wednesday, August 15th, those who qualify will be eligible to apply for deferred action and a work permit under these new guidelines. Ultimately, 1.4 million people could benefit from the new policy. This represents real progress and renews hope that comprehensive immigration reform remains a viable goal for Christians and others concerned about the dignity of all people, regardless of their immigration status.
Pastors and other community advocates will likely get questions from people trying to understand these developments. Here’s a quick primer with all the details about the announcement and implementation of the new policy:
What exactly is the announcement?
The Obama Administration announced a policy that defers immigration enforcement action against young people who meet certain criteria AND makes those young people eligible for work permits. This is NOT a change in U.S. immigration law or amnesty. Rather, it is an exercise of the President’s administrative authority.
Who Benefits?
To receive relief, individuals must meet the following criteria:
Mariella Saavedra: Five Ways You Can Help DREAMers Find ReliefChurches and religious leaders have played an integral role in helping to secure our DREAMer relief. Now, we must work together to ensure that our recent victory is put into action. In an era when it is increasingly difficult to know whom to trust on issues surrounding immigration, faith communities continue to be a safe space and a trusted voice.
Maryada Vallet: How Do You Call the Cops on the Cops? Sobering Accounts of Abuse by Border PatrolWhat would you do if you were offering a voluntary service, like medical or pastoral care to a vulnerable population, and the clients repeatedly spoke of abuses by a specific perpetrator? You would be a “mandated reporter,” which for the caring professions means you must report certain cases of abuse to authorities. But then you find out that federal employees—law enforcement, in fact—are committing the atrocities. How do you call the cops on the cops?
Rev. Angie Wright: No Turning Back: Alabama Anti-Immigrant Laws Unite OppositionWe lost a bitter legislative battle this year, as Alabama Legislators voted to make the nation's most toxic anti-immigrant law more poisonous than anyone imagined … The Republican legislators (and they were all Republicans) must have laughed all the way to golf games waiting for them back in their districts. They think they won … Little do they know that they have created their own worst nightmare … There are relics in the Legislature who may choose to stand in the State House door, staving off change as long as they can, and they'll end up right where George Wallace did — with the door of history slammed in their faces.
Undocumented Immigrants Won't Be Deported Based On Deferred Action Applications, Administration Says"The goal of this process is to identify this population that the secretary has determined just doesn't make any sense to spend removal resources on," the official continued. "We recognize that if you don't have a strong statement of confidentiality that there could be a chilling effect on those individuals coming forward, which would frustrate the overall goal of the program."
Civil rights groups seek new injunction against Arizona immigration lawRecently, a coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a motion in federal court seeking to block section 2 (b) of the Arizona law that requires officers to make immigration checks while enforcing other laws if "reasonable suspicion" of illegal immigration exists.
And while some officials seek positive solutions to deal with a pressing issue that affects us all at different levels – in our homes, work places, communities, places of worship, etc. – other’s extreme views and practices are questioned. Recently, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his office have made the news on a number of occasions. They were on trial in a federal class-action lawsuit for their discriminatory practices during policing operations. Accusations included the singling out of Latinos through traffic stops that led to extensive questioning and detention of undocumented immigrants.
A Bus Ride to Show the Cracks in ImmigrationA group of courageous undocumented workers, students, and families, in collaboration with the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), have launched the Ride for Justice bus tour. Their goal is to educate the public and engage decision makers by telling powerful stories and shining light on unjust attacks against immigrants.
Youth activists infiltrate Florida immigrant detention center, find people wrongly heldA number of young activists with the National Immigrant Youth Alliance (NIYA) intentionally placed themselves in deportation proceedings in order to enter the Broward Detention Center in Florida. While detained, they say they found scores of detainees who should not be held under the Obama administration's revised deportation policies.
Check out this month’s resources designed to help raise awareness on a number of issues related to immigration.
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Progress often sustains hope. The motivation to advocate for immigration reform is fueled by the incremental, but significant, policy advances and victories achieved by those tirelessly working on this effort.
One major example is the new guidelines recently announced by President Obama that would provide relief to DREAMers who meet certain criteria. On Wednesday, August 15th, those who qualify will be eligible to apply for deferred action and a work permit under these new guidelines. Ultimately, 1.4 million people could benefit from the new policy. This represents real progress and renews hope that comprehensive immigration reform remains a viable goal for Christians and others concerned about the dignity of all people, regardless of their immigration status.
Pastors and other community advocates will likely get questions from people trying to understand these developments. Here’s a quick primer with all the details about the announcement and implementation of the new policy:
What exactly is the announcement?
The Obama Administration announced a policy that defers immigration enforcement action against young people who meet certain criteria AND makes those young people eligible for work permits. This is NOT a change in U.S. immigration law or amnesty. Rather, it is an exercise of the President’s administrative authority.
Who Benefits?
To receive relief, individuals must meet the following criteria:
- Arrived to the United States before the age of sixteen
- Continuously resided within the U.S. for at least five years prior to June 15, 2012
- Currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education development certificate (GED), or is an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or armed forces of the U.S.
- Has not been convicted of a felony or significant misdemeanor. Does not pose a threat to public safety or national security.
- Not over the age of 30
- Who and Where the DREAMers Are
- Who Qualifies for President Obama's Deferred Action Program for Undocumented Youth?
- Don’t Jump to Conclusions About Costs of Deferred Action
- Dreamers 101: A checklist to prepare for deferred action
- Getting Ready for Deferred Action: Avoid Fraud
- For legal and processing help, visit Deferred Action for DREAMers.
- For the latest details on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process (DREAMer relief), visit the USCIS website HERE.
Mariella Saavedra: Five Ways You Can Help DREAMers Find ReliefChurches and religious leaders have played an integral role in helping to secure our DREAMer relief. Now, we must work together to ensure that our recent victory is put into action. In an era when it is increasingly difficult to know whom to trust on issues surrounding immigration, faith communities continue to be a safe space and a trusted voice.
Maryada Vallet: How Do You Call the Cops on the Cops? Sobering Accounts of Abuse by Border PatrolWhat would you do if you were offering a voluntary service, like medical or pastoral care to a vulnerable population, and the clients repeatedly spoke of abuses by a specific perpetrator? You would be a “mandated reporter,” which for the caring professions means you must report certain cases of abuse to authorities. But then you find out that federal employees—law enforcement, in fact—are committing the atrocities. How do you call the cops on the cops?
Rev. Angie Wright: No Turning Back: Alabama Anti-Immigrant Laws Unite OppositionWe lost a bitter legislative battle this year, as Alabama Legislators voted to make the nation's most toxic anti-immigrant law more poisonous than anyone imagined … The Republican legislators (and they were all Republicans) must have laughed all the way to golf games waiting for them back in their districts. They think they won … Little do they know that they have created their own worst nightmare … There are relics in the Legislature who may choose to stand in the State House door, staving off change as long as they can, and they'll end up right where George Wallace did — with the door of history slammed in their faces.
Undocumented Immigrants Won't Be Deported Based On Deferred Action Applications, Administration Says"The goal of this process is to identify this population that the secretary has determined just doesn't make any sense to spend removal resources on," the official continued. "We recognize that if you don't have a strong statement of confidentiality that there could be a chilling effect on those individuals coming forward, which would frustrate the overall goal of the program."
Civil rights groups seek new injunction against Arizona immigration lawRecently, a coalition of civil rights organizations has filed a motion in federal court seeking to block section 2 (b) of the Arizona law that requires officers to make immigration checks while enforcing other laws if "reasonable suspicion" of illegal immigration exists.
And while some officials seek positive solutions to deal with a pressing issue that affects us all at different levels – in our homes, work places, communities, places of worship, etc. – other’s extreme views and practices are questioned. Recently, Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his office have made the news on a number of occasions. They were on trial in a federal class-action lawsuit for their discriminatory practices during policing operations. Accusations included the singling out of Latinos through traffic stops that led to extensive questioning and detention of undocumented immigrants.
- Racial profiling trial begins for Ariz. sheriff
- In Arpaio’s Arizona, They Fought Back
- When a Taste for Publicity Bites Back
A Bus Ride to Show the Cracks in ImmigrationA group of courageous undocumented workers, students, and families, in collaboration with the National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON), have launched the Ride for Justice bus tour. Their goal is to educate the public and engage decision makers by telling powerful stories and shining light on unjust attacks against immigrants.
Youth activists infiltrate Florida immigrant detention center, find people wrongly heldA number of young activists with the National Immigrant Youth Alliance (NIYA) intentionally placed themselves in deportation proceedings in order to enter the Broward Detention Center in Florida. While detained, they say they found scores of detainees who should not be held under the Obama administration's revised deportation policies.
Check out this month’s resources designed to help raise awareness on a number of issues related to immigration.
12 April 2012
"Why was there no news coverage of this raid on the Arizona border? … Seizure was just five days ago. Right on the Arizona border!" 6APR12
RIGHT-WING extremist continue to circulate this false e mail from 2010, their intent is to fan the flames if ignorance and racial intolerance while the murder of Trayvon Martin has tension already high. It will do that among those to stupid to check the validity of the claims in the e mail, giving further proof to research linking conservatives to low-effort thinking (see earlier post Conservative Politics, 'Low-Effort' Thinking Linked In New Study 9APR12
http://bucknacktssordidtawdryblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/conservative-politics-low-effort.html ). And the really stupid part of this e mail makes reference to the weapons shown as destined to the U.S. when in fact Mexican drug cartels and criminal gangs get the vast majority of their weapons through sales and illegal smuggling from the U.S. (thanks to the nra opposition to reasonable gun control laws on gun sales and exports). From PolitiFact.......
This photo, which a chain email says came from a 2012 Arizona border raid, came from a 2010 raid elsewhere in Mexico.
Subjects: Border Security
Sources:
Chain email sent April 6, 2012
YouTube, "revientan en Higueras ,Nuevo León. narcocampamento," uploaded May 11, 2010
Google Maps, Agua Prieta, Ariz. to Higueras, Mexico, accessed April 10, 2012
Google Maps, Nuevo Laredo, Texas, to Higueras, Mexico, accessed April 10, 2012
Snopes, Arizona Border Arsenal, Aug. 18, 2010
Newsweek, "Is the Flow of U.S. Weapons to Mexican Drug Cartels Increasing Under Obama?" May 17, 2010
Written by: Becky Bowers
Researched by: Becky Bowers
Edited by: Martha M. Hamilton
http://bucknacktssordidtawdryblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/conservative-politics-low-effort.html ). And the really stupid part of this e mail makes reference to the weapons shown as destined to the U.S. when in fact Mexican drug cartels and criminal gangs get the vast majority of their weapons through sales and illegal smuggling from the U.S. (thanks to the nra opposition to reasonable gun control laws on gun sales and exports). From PolitiFact.......
The Truth-O-Meter Says:
"Why was there no news coverage of this raid on the Arizona border? … Seizure was just five days ago. Right on the Arizona border!"
Chain e-mail on Friday, April 6th, 2012 in an emailChain email says media ignored recent 'raid on the Arizona border'
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This photo, which a chain email says came from a 2012 Arizona border raid, came from a 2010 raid elsewhere in Mexico.
The photos tell a story.
But is it the one a chain email says they tell?
A screed popping into in-boxes in April 2012 says it depicts a raid on the U.S.-Mexico border, where U.S. border patrol, Mexican patrol, Arizona SWAT teams and "sheriff’s undercover agents" seized an impressive cache of assault weapons, ammunition, grenades and launchers.
More than two dozen photos support the narrative: Tarps covered with weapons. Men in military garb sorting clips loaded with bullets. Unmarked SUVs. Recovered uniforms.
Several images still carry Spanish-language captions.
"Why was there no news coverage of this raid on the Arizona border?" the email says. "Seizure was just five days ago. Right on the Arizona border!"
The message text includes a date: March 2, 2012.
A reader sent us the message, saying she had received it from at least three people in recent days.
We had to know: Did a significant raid take place in early March along the Arizona border that mainstream media failed to report?
‘WE MUST PROTECT OUR BORDERS!!!!!’
The email begins:
So, was there an Arizona border raid?
Um, no.
The first clues are in the Spanish-language photo captions. They refer just to an operation by "the military," near the municipality of Higueras. One says the raid happened at 10 a.m. about a third of a mile from the Marin-Higueras highway. Another says at least 25 offenders escaped to the mountains.
Any reference to the United States? No. Arizona? No. March 2012? No.
A quick Web search for roads identified in the photo captions turns up another false note: a YouTube video posted not last month, but in May 2010. It includes the same images repeated in the email message.
The Mexican town of Higueras, it turns out, is about 800 miles from the Arizona border. It’s more than 130 miles from Nuevo Laredo, Texas. (Or, by another measure, about 70 miles from the U.S. border.)
Snopes debunked a version of this chain email in August 2010.
A Newsweek article on May 17, 2010, says the Mexican military discovered a major training camp run by the Zetas drug cartel. Maybe you heard about the raid — back when it actually happened.
Our ruling
A chain email in April 2012 recycles images from a raid that happened nowhere near Arizona, and certainly not on March 2, 2012. "Why was there no news coverage of this raid on the Arizona border?" it says. "Seizure was just five days ago. Right on the Arizona border!" You didn’t see it on the news for an excellent reason: It’s not news. It’s instead a ridiculous claim that warrants a rating of Pants on Fire.
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2012/apr/10/chain-email/chain-email-says-media-ignored-recent-raid-arizona/
But is it the one a chain email says they tell?
A screed popping into in-boxes in April 2012 says it depicts a raid on the U.S.-Mexico border, where U.S. border patrol, Mexican patrol, Arizona SWAT teams and "sheriff’s undercover agents" seized an impressive cache of assault weapons, ammunition, grenades and launchers.
More than two dozen photos support the narrative: Tarps covered with weapons. Men in military garb sorting clips loaded with bullets. Unmarked SUVs. Recovered uniforms.
Several images still carry Spanish-language captions.
"Why was there no news coverage of this raid on the Arizona border?" the email says. "Seizure was just five days ago. Right on the Arizona border!"
The message text includes a date: March 2, 2012.
A reader sent us the message, saying she had received it from at least three people in recent days.
We had to know: Did a significant raid take place in early March along the Arizona border that mainstream media failed to report?
‘WE MUST PROTECT OUR BORDERS!!!!!’
The email begins:
This is terrifying that we are seeing NONE of this on the news!!! WE MUST PROTECT OUR BORDERS!!!!!
This is the 2nd raid this year - this one took place on 3/2/12 at 3
am - Border Patrol, Mexican Patrol, AZ swat teams and sheriff's
undercover agents. I worked with one of the agent's dad for 25+ years
and he sent these pictures this afternoon.
3-7-2012
Our country is in BIG trouble....Why was there no news coverage of this raid on the Arizona border?
Definitely NOT Jose wishing to come pick lettuce!
This is exactly why we MUST support ARIZONA.
This seizure was just five days ago. Right on the Arizona border!
This is but one seizure that has taken place along the border over the
past year. There have been many more like this (but you won't hear about
it on major media news). Not a mention on ABC - CBS - NBC - MSNBC - or
CNN news- - even on FOX. These photos and reports come from a Spanish
language news source.
Thank God for the border patrol and that they did not allow this to
get in. Huge stash of assault rifles (grenade launchers in center!).
So, was there an Arizona border raid?
Um, no.
The first clues are in the Spanish-language photo captions. They refer just to an operation by "the military," near the municipality of Higueras. One says the raid happened at 10 a.m. about a third of a mile from the Marin-Higueras highway. Another says at least 25 offenders escaped to the mountains.
Any reference to the United States? No. Arizona? No. March 2012? No.
A quick Web search for roads identified in the photo captions turns up another false note: a YouTube video posted not last month, but in May 2010. It includes the same images repeated in the email message.
The Mexican town of Higueras, it turns out, is about 800 miles from the Arizona border. It’s more than 130 miles from Nuevo Laredo, Texas. (Or, by another measure, about 70 miles from the U.S. border.)
Snopes debunked a version of this chain email in August 2010.
A Newsweek article on May 17, 2010, says the Mexican military discovered a major training camp run by the Zetas drug cartel. Maybe you heard about the raid — back when it actually happened.
Our ruling
A chain email in April 2012 recycles images from a raid that happened nowhere near Arizona, and certainly not on March 2, 2012. "Why was there no news coverage of this raid on the Arizona border?" it says. "Seizure was just five days ago. Right on the Arizona border!" You didn’t see it on the news for an excellent reason: It’s not news. It’s instead a ridiculous claim that warrants a rating of Pants on Fire.
http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2012/apr/10/chain-email/chain-email-says-media-ignored-recent-raid-arizona/
About this statement:
Published: Tuesday, April 10th, 2012 at 3:27 p.m.Subjects: Border Security
Sources:
Chain email sent April 6, 2012
YouTube, "revientan en Higueras ,Nuevo León. narcocampamento," uploaded May 11, 2010
Google Maps, Agua Prieta, Ariz. to Higueras, Mexico, accessed April 10, 2012
Google Maps, Nuevo Laredo, Texas, to Higueras, Mexico, accessed April 10, 2012
Snopes, Arizona Border Arsenal, Aug. 18, 2010
Newsweek, "Is the Flow of U.S. Weapons to Mexican Drug Cartels Increasing Under Obama?" May 17, 2010
Written by: Becky Bowers
Researched by: Becky Bowers
Edited by: Martha M. Hamilton
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