Illegal Migration: Mexico Obrador's Wrong Plea
27 March 2024 By Abiodun Kareem Giwa
President Andres Lopez Obrador of Mexico
Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wants $20b aid to South America, among other demands for him to help America manage migration to the U.S. He lacks understanding of American politics and that no one party can waive the issue and give amnesty to the undocumented unless the party controls the White House and the two houses of Congress.
The $20b aid request is much like asking for a bribe. Obrador may be used to such gratification. He understands the cartels' culture. The payment would not be once but annually! What does Obrador think American taxpayers are?
America must resort to the Appreciative Inquiry, AI, instead of falling for throwing money at solving problems. The AI says organizations should look at what has helped them in the past to resolve similar issues. In this case, it is necessary to ask how Donald Trump achieved the feat of keeping migrants in Mexico until the approval of their asylum papers. Trump Is still alive and running for president.
Let the White House interact with him over this matter. He did it in the recent past. He earned the credit. It is not wrong for the incumbent and his predecessor to discuss resolving national issues despite their disagreements. What has made them utter enemies enough for them to avoid talking? Can't personal issues be pushed aside in favor of national interest?
The migration problem arises because the incumbent wants it, and he does not seem to think any bipartisan resolution short of political benefit to him and his party. Obrador understands it and the reason his demand included amnesty. America must not defer to him.
Americans must know what type of amnesty for the undocumented is accepted by both parties. Whatever form of amnesty agreed upon eventually must not disfavor legal applicants waiting for visa appointments at various embassies globally since it is now preferable to break the law to come in here than the legal route. The money he has demanded belongs to taxpayers, not politicians or political parties.
America is a generous giver. The country is famed for aid to various countries globally, which are unknown to taxpayers. One can bet that these nations in South America must already have one aid or another from the United States, enough to make Obrador an Oliver Twist. It is a case of America having the money it spends abroad rather than at home, and let's get more of the Yankee's dollars.
It is one of the reasons that Trump's making America great again, with attention to America first, appeals to many people. Many American workers wonder why their country spends so much money abroad and lack attention for those who lay the golden eggs. They love America as a land of opportunity for those who can work hard to enjoy the fruit of their labor but not to the point of death.
Mental health cases, too much work, and excessive bill payments are not unrelated. Americans need attention at home.
The $20b aid request is much like asking for a bribe. Obrador may be used to such gratification. He understands the cartels' culture. The payment would not be once but annually! What does Obrador think American taxpayers are?
America must resort to the Appreciative Inquiry, AI, instead of falling for throwing money at solving problems. The AI says organizations should look at what has helped them in the past to resolve similar issues. In this case, it is necessary to ask how Donald Trump achieved the feat of keeping migrants in Mexico until the approval of their asylum papers. Trump Is still alive and running for president.
Let the White House interact with him over this matter. He did it in the recent past. He earned the credit. It is not wrong for the incumbent and his predecessor to discuss resolving national issues despite their disagreements. What has made them utter enemies enough for them to avoid talking? Can't personal issues be pushed aside in favor of national interest?
The migration problem arises because the incumbent wants it, and he does not seem to think any bipartisan resolution short of political benefit to him and his party. Obrador understands it and the reason his demand included amnesty. America must not defer to him.
Americans must know what type of amnesty for the undocumented is accepted by both parties. Whatever form of amnesty agreed upon eventually must not disfavor legal applicants waiting for visa appointments at various embassies globally since it is now preferable to break the law to come in here than the legal route. The money he has demanded belongs to taxpayers, not politicians or political parties.
America is a generous giver. The country is famed for aid to various countries globally, which are unknown to taxpayers. One can bet that these nations in South America must already have one aid or another from the United States, enough to make Obrador an Oliver Twist. It is a case of America having the money it spends abroad rather than at home, and let's get more of the Yankee's dollars.
It is one of the reasons that Trump's making America great again, with attention to America first, appeals to many people. Many American workers wonder why their country spends so much money abroad and lack attention for those who lay the golden eggs. They love America as a land of opportunity for those who can work hard to enjoy the fruit of their labor but not to the point of death.
Mental health cases, too much work, and excessive bill payments are not unrelated. Americans need attention at home.
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