Which country does the US State Department serve?
I’ve written extensively about the role Mexican consular offices play in coordinating subversion of our immigration laws across the country. As I’ve noted before, the Mexican consulates are well-funded, well-organized, and everywhere. Thanks to their influence, the Bush White House ignored homeland security warnings about the illegal alien Mexican matricula consular cards and allowed the phony baloney cards to proliferate as Treasury Department-approved ID. Mexican consular meddling has dangerously hampered border enforcement. Heather Mac Donald has reported exhaustively on the Mexican government’s growing power and influence in working to sabotage immigration enforcement efforts.
One congressman is trying to get the State Department to do something about these meddling, sovereignty-undermining consulates. He’s not having much luck. Read the press release from Rep. Bill Sali of Idaho:
SALI ASKS STATE DEPARTMENT TO DELAY APPROVAL OF MEXICAN CONSULATE
Congressman Insists that Idahoans Receive Assurances that Consulate Won’t Aid Illegals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter sent today, Congressman Bill Sali asked Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice to delay opening a Mexican consulate in Boise until the government can assure Idahoans that a consulate will not foster the continued presence of illegal aliens in Idaho. The letter follows a meeting Sali had with senior State Department officials in which the Department’s bureaucrats expressed considerably more concern about whether the consular office would follow local zoning laws than whether it would aid people in breaking federal immigration laws.
“Our government has the moral and constitutional duty to take into consideration how foreign consulates affect our fellow citizens here in our own country,” said Sali. “While I appreciate the important role that the Mexican and other foreign consulates play in facilitating trade and assisting their citizens in distress, just as our foreign consulates do, that is not the issue at stake. Unfortunately, the U.S. Department of State seems unconcerned with the controversy surrounding the issuance of certain forms of identification that may be useful to illegal aliens in hiding their illegal status. It makes sense to me to put on the brakes on approving a new consulate until these concerns are fully addressed.
“Zoning is important, but immigration is a matter of national security. It is up to the State Department to start assuring Idahoans that a Mexican consulate will not be used to provide aid and comfort to people who are here in willful violation of our nation’s laws,” said Sali. “The request for a consulate office in Boise should be delayed until the Department can provide those assurances.”
In his letter to Rice, Sali expressed disappointment that so far State Department officials have expressed little interest in assuring Idahoans that the consular office will not be used to aid illegal immigration. Reports from other states indicate Mexican consulate offices have been used to help illegal aliens receive identification cards. Even though the cards are issued by a foreign government, reports indicate theses cards are accepted as legitimate ID by some public agencies and businesses across the county. Consulates across the country have distributed more than 1.5 million such cards in a span of two years.
“Idahoans deserve verification that Mexican consulate offices do not help illegal aliens receive identification cards which are then used to obtain the same benefits as those who are legally in our great country, including banking,” said the Congressman.
Sali asked Rice to answer the questions previously posed to her offices on assurances that a consulate office will not be used to foster illegal immigration and help illegal aliens “gain illicit ‘legal’ standing in Idaho by taking advantage of the good offices of a consulate in Idaho.”
“The people of Idaho are generous and compassionate, but they do not wish to have the good offices of a foreign consulate exploited by persons in our state illegally,” wrote Sali. “Considering the seriousness of the issues reprinted above, I ask that the Department of State delay any approval of a Mexican consulate in Idaho until we may be assured that a consulate would not foster the continued presence of illegal aliens in Idaho. Additionally, I ask for your personal response to this matter.”
Maybe if enough law-abiding citizens put pressure on the State Department, they’ll respond.
Contact:
State Department public communication division: 202-647-6575.
E-mail form here.
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Sali! Sali! Sali! truth to power, Sali!
Saluto to Sali!!!
The US State Dept does not serve a country. They serve a philosophy: International Socialism. In many ways the US is the State Department’s enemy.
I hate to sound conspiratorial but the more I see about the SPP and the more I see what our government is doing, the more I have to wonder.
Somewhat off topic but still relevant, I do have a funny story about my time with the Mexican Consulate in Sac. To make a long story short, my home had burned down and immigre could not find the paperwork for my wife or kids and declared them as illegals. I had to go Sac to fight the Mexican govt and Mexico to fight with the US govt to get it all sorted out.
All of my papers were completed and everything was ready except the consular stamp to make the papers legally recognized in Mexico. The stamp cost (at the time) five dollars but for me, I got a special rate of 25 dollars, cash only … but it was not important since my wife was married to a “gabacho” that did not love her anyhow. That was when the woman at the counter learned that I spoke Spanish quite well and had in fact, listened to the entire conversation. Suddenly none of my paperwork was any good and we had to start over from the beginning.
The night before my return trip, I consumed a gallon of beans with raw onions and garlic, at one dozen deviled eggs and drank a 12 pack of Old Milwaukee. In the aftermath, the consulate was closed for 45 minutes, my papers were done within three minutes of them opening up and I was given the consul’s private phone number so I would not have to return in person.
Now if we could just come up with a similar solution to the problems we are facing with our own government.
Yes, the story is true and verifiable.
#4 - lol (seriously)
My mother lost her docs (Argentina) and when she went for duplicates (for renewal of a passport for a trip to So. America) they told her if she wasnt able to find them then she was going to be put into illegal alien status, no renewal of the passport and wouldnt be let back in the country….THEY CHANGED HER STATUS…. she finally figured it out, but really…she’s been here since she was 7…..What a mess that was…!!!!
Did they have to pull your finger for the Spanish version?
The State Dept. is a lost cause. Even after nearly 8 years of a Republican as the Executive, they still have not been able to fumigate the place well enough to get rid of the Klintonista infestation.
Good luck to Congressman Sali and I will call foggy bottom tomorrow.
I say we send WarTip to the State Department as our emissary. I believe he could “clear the air” in record time.
There, I just sent an E Mail to the State Dept. Its nothing more than a questionare. It will be interesting to see if I get a response. I simply asked why these cards seem to be so easy to obtain. And do these people ever need SHOT RECORDS! They’ll probably send a swat team to my home for being too nosy.
We are currently adopting a child from another country. Since beginning this process, I have developed a disdain for the State Department that I didn’t have before. The incompetence (the most recent of which involved squeezing a supposedly 2-month process into 6) has me repeatedly muttering, “Remind me again — which is the third world country here?”
What do they need a consulate for anyway? Why don’t they just do what they do here in New Jersey: set up shop in a school (like they did at Middlesex County Community College early this month), or at a church (like they did two weeks ago at Holy Spirit Church in Asbury Park) and “help Mexican nationals from the area with identification documents.”
The operation at the college lasted a full week and there were many hundreds of “Mexican nationals” lined up OVERNIGHT, each and every night. The line never seemed to shorten, and was about three to four blocks long–day and night.
Oh, and just in case you were wondering…Yes, this is the same state whose Attorney General, Anne Milgram, ordered law enforcement to notify the feds of illegal alien criminals in the wake of the horrific Newark murders.
Go figure.
I have had to deal with the State Depart. a few times on traveling abroad … those people are really bitter and clingy …
Sali for Senate! Hit the (yellow brick) road, Larry.
Many of us here in Boise have been hounding Sali to do something…he has listened and is trying. The greater Boise area has some very bad issues growing with the influx of illegals. Outside of Boise proper is Nampa and Caldwell which are havens to the illegals (along with small cities further out which are agriculture based). The running joke is that every 3 days you see a news headline of a stabbing in Nampa which always seems to be Rodriguez stabbed Gonzalaz…both illegals. They get arrested then get a pat on the back then are issued new knives and head back out to drink and stab each other again.
We have many fine legal citizens of hispanic heritage in Boise and Nampa and Caldwell and they have grown as tired of the invasion as the rest of us.
Meanwhile, down on the border…
Read the whole thing.
I’m no Dixie Chick but can I say I’m ashamed Rep Reyes is from Texas?!
I guess it goes to show the illegal population has spread, and grown to the point where a consulate is needed to ensure “services” are provided to their….citizens….who are then ensured of receiving services from the host organism.
You would be remiss if you didn’t.
From us humble people in Idaho, THANK YOU Michelle for shedding light on this. The liberals in the state are attacking Rep. Sali for his opinion on this issue, the usual name calling, anti immigration b.s. Thank you everyone for contacting the State Dep. We really need to make this an issue for them.
About 10 years ago my brother was killed while on a trip to Mexico. When my parents and sister-in-law went down to claim his body, they were contacted by a Mexican reporter who provided them with information and pictures that showed that the police report on his death was a bunch of lies and, at the very least, that the police had looted his body. When they took that information to the State department to try and get something done, State first stalled hoping they’d give up and go away and, when they didn’t, finally told them my brother wasn’t important enough for them to pressure the Mexican government to investigate. So whoever it is that the State department serves, its not us.
Condi had to sit in the back of the bus when she was younger. It has scared her to the point where she allows open borders, continues to allow moon god worshipers into America, and believes the CFR BS all humans are basicly good, so we can talk to them.
Not to mention Condi has helped terror groups get weapons, with American tax payer funding.
Instead of getting fired, there is talk of a Vice POTUS position. The US government has sold out to the New World Order of open borders, all cultures are good, and all religions are welcome except those nasty Jews, and Christians.
Welcome to the Global Tower of Babel.
what’s it’s going to take for true Americans to say enough is enough…and if it takes violence , which it will, so be it. As the bastard, elitists sell our country out from under us. I just keep buying 2nd amendment rights…not doubt they will come in handy. I’m not a whack o crazy, i am just damn sick and tired of politicians killing off our great country…piece by piece. We need to to get rid of them, vote out or wait till it’s too late.
Sylvestre Reyes was also Chief of the Border Patrol. An utter disgrace, then and now.
I’m getting fried about Rice not doing anything to help Americans enforce their sovereignty.
Rice is getting me steamed.
any support for Rice should peel off.
How timely that this thread on the State Sept should come up today. Yesterday my husband called the State Dept to inquire about getting new passports for himself and me. When he heard Press 1 for English and 2 for Spanish he went ballistic. When he finally got to speak to someone he gave them a piece of his mind. We thought you had to be a US citizen to get a US passport and to become a citizen you had to be able to speak English. At least this was the requirement when I became a citizen 19 years ago! Did something change? Obviously it did!!! I guess we are just too stupid to realise that no one has to be able to speak English anymore in this country! What the hell is happening?
This is the only topic where Slicarry’s more of the Bush Administration’s policy’s etc mantra rings true. Republicrat McCain is going to screw-over actual citizens of the US of A with his same as Bush shamnesty crap, simply to get a few extra votes. Oh, wait, do I hear the SCOTUS weighing-in on voter ID? Why yes I do. Slap me silly and call me Susan. If McCain expects to win in Nov. he better jettison the illegals are just hard working immigrants storyline of the LEFT and take care of his declared party. If not, his legacy will be no better–strike that–worse than that of Jimmy “Killer bunny rabbit” Carter and BJ “that woman” Clinton.
It is absolutely clear that the State Department is anti-USA, and hates all that America stands for. Every bit of literature, the moron who appears in public for them, the ignorant air of superiority, reek of an elitism that defies the reality of the real world. We have infected this agency with idiots.
McCain, by the way , may have the lowest IQ of any President in the history of the nation. He thinks Tyson Foods means well. Mexico is a friend. That the Saudis are here to help. This guy could not win tic tac toe against a blind man.
Good luck with the State Department. Dr. Rice is a Bush loyalist, and the buck in thwarting of immigration laws stops at the desk of the Coyote-in-Chief himself.
There isn’t any doubt in my mind that Bush and Rice are members of the RINO party.
I wish that they put a taco on the Mexican flag. That way when I see one I’ll think of Mexican food rather than some corrupted POS country to our south.
having a taco on their flag is a nourishing thought…but if you look closer on the Mexican flag it shows and Eagle pouncing on a Snake…
Could it represent the US finally standing up to the Mexican snake?…what a delightful metaphor!
A very poignant message by Sali for American sovereignty. I believe unless it is in color book form it will not be considered by the Bush Administration. Condoleeza Rice has long ago proven America would be the better if she were Commissioner of the National Football League and not Secretary of State.
Sali or Tancredo for VP !
The State Dept, even under Colin Powell, was a hot bed of leftist, liberal undertakings. The question MM states is a good one: Which country does the US State Department serve?! Because it is always at odds with the rest of the government.
Consulates are needed wherever a fast-food restaurant is located.
Press 1 for a burger.
Press 2 for fries.
Former jobs of American teens that, hopefully, taught them a good work ethic.
Go Mr. Sali! Good luck to you.
It has been distressing to realize, guess I am slow, that the State Department and for that matter all Federal Agencies do not work for the Chief Executive. They are unelected officials that have significant influence in our liver and are only marginally accountable.
I think I would have to respectfully disagree. Looking at congress, our candidates and the direction this nation is heading, I think ALL of the government is working towards the same dreadful end. Unfortunately, I do not think it is with the life or liberty of the American citizens in mind wherever they are taking us.
I can’t thank Bill Salli enough for raising the BS flag on this one. A Mexican consulate in Boise will NOT be tolerated very well by the legal citizens of Idaho. I am only 50 miles away from Boise and the climate in our community is not very friendly for the illegal invaders of our city, county, state, and country. I will be sending a thank you to Mr. Salli today and a “what the hell” letter to Congressman Simpson (I still am not happy with him crossing the aisle on S-CHIP), my two Senators (Crapo gets it on illegal invasion, wide stance Craig never will), and Governor Otter’s office.
Thanks for the heads up Michelle! I will be getting the word out to my friends and neighbors in Idaho. Without the new media this attempt at establishing a headquarters for the fifth column from Mexico would have gone under the radar. I seriously doubt the local media would say peep about this until it was already operational.
I remember reading in a book by Col. Oliver North, he said that the US State Department needs an American Consulate, to represent the views of the United States.
War tip’s story, #4 is both too funny, yet a sad and in fact racist story. That the Mexican government has so much contempt for Americans. We are not hated in every country…I had a last minute flight to the Philippines and the consulate in Chicago issued my 59 visa, expressed mailed it to me all in three days…
I live in the Philippines now Cicero. I was looking at going to China but I think I will stay here. I did move up closer to Manila this week but it is still very nice. The sad thing is that I came here at least partially so I could become more politically apathetic. Unfortunately, the politicians keep on acting with such blatant disregard and disdain for We the People that apathy is not something I am capable of any more it would seem.
If you get back to the Philippines, let me know. I may not have the nicest home in town but the beer is cold and the food is good.
Just my thoughts.
Sometimes I wonder who is in charge, I am beginning to believe it’s Mexico.
Having only been posting a few time here, a newbie am I. (My wife is curious to know why I’m glued to the monitor these last few weeks). It is obvious there are a lot of people very upset with being ignored by the very people we put into office. I’m not ready to haul off to another country right yet, but it will be an option when we give our country away to just anyone who has the balls to walk up and take it from us. There is comfort knowing that many of us are not willing to let that happen. Thanks for the invite, wartip. keep the beer cold, and the home fires burning.
The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the - Web Reconnaissance for 05/01/2008 A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention, updated throughout the day…so check back often.
The people at the State Department serve the countries that will being paying them after they retire from the State Department. Always have and always will.
Joseph McCarthy warned America about the State Department being infiltrated by Communists in his famous speech in 1950;
“This is glaringly true in the State Department. There the bright young men who are born with silver spoons in their mouths are the ones who have been most traitorous. . . .”
“I have here in my hand a list of 205 . . . a list of names that were made known to the Secretary of State as being members of the Communist Party and who nevertheless are still working and shaping policy in the State Department. . . .”
In his letter to President Truman he stated;
“While the records are not available to me, I know absolutely of one group of approximately 300 certified to the Secretary for discharge because of communism. He actually only discharged approximately 80. I understand that this was done after lengthy consultation with the now-convicted traitor, Alger Hiss. I would suggest, therefore, Mr. President, that you simply pick up your phone and ask Mr. Acheson how many of those whom your board had labeled as dangerous Communists he failed to discharge. The day the House Un-American Activities Committee exposed Alger Hiss as an important link in an international Communist spy ring you signed an order forbidding the State Department’s giving any information in regard to the disloyalty or the communistic connections of anyone in that Department to the Congress.”
“Failure on your part will label the Democratic Party of being the bedfellow of international communism. Certainly this label is not deserved by the hundreds of thousands of loyal American Democrats throughout the Nation, and by the sizable number of able loyal Democrats in both the Senate and the House.”
Sadly, nothing has changed at the State Department. It is still infested with communists that continue to aid and abet traitors that undermine our sovereignty.
As Heather Mac Donald points out, there are 47 Mexican Consulates in the USA and the number keeps increasing every year. The purpose of these consulates are to issue fake ID’s (matricula consular card) to illegal immigrants, interference with our immigration laws, and to encourage illegal immigration from Mexico to the USA.
Mexico is invading our country without a shot being fired and our own State Department is helping them to achieve their goal of Reconquista.
You mean that there is someone left on the planet that actually thinks the State Dept. works for the good of the American public?
Poor misguided soul.
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