January 26, 2011 – 2:42 am
I just watched the the State of the Union address and was very pleased to see Daniel Hernandez as an honored guest. This young man showed a kind of bravery that is, in my opinion, an example of the best of America. While people were running away from Jared Loughner as he continued shooting at people who were attending Giffords’ event, Daniel Hernandez was running towards Rep. Giffords to offer whatever help he could.
His fast actions in attempting to stop the bleeding until help got there may very well have saved her life. Aside from the fact that he ran towards danger as others ran away from it I want to point out that Daniel Hernandez was only 20 years old. This young man appears to already have a direction for his life at a time when others his age are still partying their way through college. In addition, Daniel Hernandez has shown a mature attitude and a humble nature that isn’t even being displayed in our seasoned politicians.
We are living in very trying times for Hispanics. There is so much hatred that is being flamed by the political shock jocks that it is falling on many targets but Hispanics have received the majority of that animosity. I’ve read so many articles and blogs that portray Hispanics as a people that have absolutely nothing to contribute, that we are nothing but leeches sucking on REAL Americans and that we are incapable of being intelligent that I wonder what possible effect my little site can have.
Well maybe it can’t do much but it can say how very proud Daniel Hernandez has made me as a Hispanic but most of all as an American. Today Daniel turned 21. Happy Birthday Daniel. I wish you many more.
November 2, 2010 – 1:32 am
I’ll be honest, I don’t understand any Hispanic being a Republican. That sentiment is not because I don’t think there are any conservative Hispanics. I, myself, firmly believe in the death penalty and the right to own guns among other things. And I’m not talking about the Democrat that votes for a Republican he considers the better candidate. My biggest problem with the Republicans is their apparent desire to view Hispanics as inferiors, both as a people and in intelligence.
Yet even as jaded as I am I was shocked at the level Robert De Posada sunk to help the Republicans. De Posada formed a group called Latinos for Reform. He bought air time on Univision to run an ad. Unbelievably that ad told Hispanics NOT to vote! De Posada knows that the majority of Hispanics are Democrats and are not going to be convinced to vote Republican. The only way he could see to help Republicans is for Hispanics not to vote. Read More »
October 15, 2010 – 2:37 am
Thursday both Derrick Donchack and Brandon Piekarsky were found guilty in federal court on multiple charges stemming from the beating death of Luis Ramirez. Both individuals had previously been acquitted of murder with the help of the local police hiding and distorting the facts and a farce of a jury trial. In addition to the convictions, Police Officer Jason Hayes, who is the boyfriend of Brandon’s mother, is facing obstruction of justice charges along with his Lieutenant, William Moyer, and Police Chief Matthew Nestor.
When the verdict was read Derrick dropped his head and his parents cried. What a change from their demeanor after the first trial. All the cheering and clapping. All the victorious comments. It seems they completely forgot the fact that their son had helped to kick a man to death. I can understand a person would be happy that their child was not convicted but it’s not like it was self-defense. Four people harassed a couple of mixed ethnicity and then beat the man to death. How could they have forgotten that part? How could they act like their son was the victim? Read More »
September 1, 2010 – 5:19 am
While on vacation I had the misfortune of being reduced to reading a Faye Kellerman book. Faye Kellerman is an Orthodox Jew. Since Jews have been persecuted throughout history you would think they would be more aware of the hurtfulness of bigotry. Apparently she’s not.
This story is a crime mystery. From the beginning almost every single Hispanic in it is either a maid, a gardener or a gang member. Naturally she has to make them illegal where she can but those that are Americans she makes sure they have criminal histories. The areas she has them living in are either Colonias (she calls them ciudads) or the poorest parts of the city. Read More »
September 1, 2010 – 2:11 am
Company Rated:
For those who don’t have a Wingstop it’s a restaurant chain that serves several awesome different flavors of hotwings. As I sat here playing on the computer with the TV on in the background one of their commercials came on. In the commercial they started off by showing three people, an Anglo male, a black male, and a Hispanic female.
Thank you Wingstop. It was that easy. In one quick sweep they included a representation of the population’s majority group along with its two biggest minority groups. I wish you well and also hope that other businesses learn from your example. Wingstop earns our two thumbs up rating.
I read the news on-line. I think I must be a masochist because I read the blogs attached to the articles too. Right now there is an article on CNN about Latinos not flexing their political muscle yet. The blog is depressing. So many people just don’t get it. They can’t get their mind around the fact that Hispanics are Americans. The article discusses Hispanic voting and it’s potential yet the very majority of the bloggers think it’s about illegal immigrants.
The anger and hatred is blatant. I would like to thank the Republicans for that. They are well aware that people will go to the polls if they are afraid and/or angry. Republicans played on those two emotions, with Hispanics as the scapegoats, all with the ultimate aim of getting back in power. Power. That’s what it’s all about for them but what they’ve done is shameful. I want to believe that it got out of hand for them. I can’t imagine any decent human being really wanting people to be in this mindless mob mentality. Read More »
Conservatives complain that the race card is pulled out over any little thing and that they are unfairly labeled as racists. I just have to smile whenever I hear or read it. Lets examine what they do support.
Nick Morris, a student in the Klein ISD, tore down a Mexican flag that was being displayed on a wall and threw it in the trash. The flag was being displayed along with other items referencing Cinco de Mayo. The Klein ISD gave Morris, according to him, a three day in-house detention and required him to pay for the cost of the flag. Morris then went and cried on conservative radio about how unfairly he was treated. Read More »
I hesitated to write this post since you can’t turn around without seeing another news article about it but I wanted to give you an inside look at what goes on in a law enforcement agency. To begin with I am in Texas and don’t claim to be knowledgeable in Arizona law however I did hear a sheriff from Arizona speak and from what he said they have the same capabilities that we do.
When an individual is arrested we DO attempt to verify their immigration status and we are well within our rights to do so. If there is a doubt regarding their legal status a hold is placed on them for investigation by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement). The individual is also offered the right to contact his consulate for whatever help they can offer. That is another requirement that must be met. Sheriff Clarence Dupnik of Pima County, Arizona says his agency has been checking immigration status of the individuals they arrest all along and does not agree with this law. Read More »
Know them by their deeds.
I have to give it to Dr. Pat Bertroche, a congressional Republican candidate in Iowa. The Republican party has sunk so low that it’s just not easy for them to shock the general public anymore. However, Dr. Bertroche has managed to one up even the sleaziest attacks by his party.
While giving a speech regarding illegal aliens Dr. Bertroche said, “I think we should catch ‘em, we should document ‘em, make sure we know where they are and where they are going. I actually support micro-chipping them. I can micro-chip my dog so I can find it. Why can’t I micro-chip an illegal? That’s not a popular thing to say, but it’s a lot cheaper than building a fence they can tunnel under.” Read More »
Census time is here and the Republicans in Texas are practically drooling in anticipation of the four new districts Texas is likely to get. If the rumors are true they intend to develop two strong Republican districts, one strong Democrat district and one leaning Democrat district. This may sound more-or-less fair to anyone from outside of Texas but the truth of the matter is that the growth in population has been 70% Hispanic and Hispanics, even in Texas, tend to vote Democrat. Read More »
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