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A big difference in immigration these days, is that the people aren't coming over one by one or a family at a time and resettling wherever they can find a place they like.
Nope.........this plan is a Forcing of immigrants into communities, by the 9 federally appointed groups. They are told where to settle and the communities are being conned...by the obama Regime!
:lamo :lamo Rutland is going to be just fine. Quit with your xenophobic fear mongering bull****.
A big difference in immigration these days, is that the people aren't coming over one by one or a family at a time and resettling wherever they can find a place they like. Nope.........this plan is a Forcing of immigrants into communities, by the 9 federally appointed groups. They are told where to settle and the communities are being conned...by the Obama Regime! Obama and his handlers are transforming America, the way they want, to satisfy the New World Order assholes!
:lamo :lamo Rutland is going to be just fine. Quit with your xenophobic fear mongering bull****.
:lamoQuit your damn flaunting of American security and pandering to that turd in the WH!!! :2mad::2mad:
Yes... Because Trump is seriously sane.... :lamoStop the insanity of obama and Vote Trump!
:yawn:It's WRONG ................and you KNOW it's Wrong!!!!
Unless you happen to live in Rutland, that's probably not your decision to make.
That's the point.
:lamo :lamo Rutland is going to be just fine. Quit with your xenophobic fear mongering bull****.
You realize we have taken in over 700,000 refugees since 9/11, many of them coming from Middle Eastern countries? I think Rutland will be just fine....No, it won't be "just fine". There are issues which will negatively impact the community when these people are force here. Things like the struggle to integrate into a community, cultural conflicts, increased numbers of people on "assistance" who don't speak English. All of these things create negative results for a community. If Rutland is truly going to be a place where these refugees are going to be resettled, then they need to be ready for it, made aware that they are coming and have formed plans for addressing the issues that will come with them.
They do. During the 2+ year long resettlement process they go through cultural classes.The refugees also need to be educated on how to function in an American society. They need to understand that a lot of what they think of as normal is not acceptable here and a lot of what they consider unacceptable is normal here. They need to be taught that they need to integrate with the community and not expect that the community conform to them. I doubt that this education will happen and we'll end up with conflicts between refugees and Rutlanders (???).
Its not my decision to make if Rutland isnt going to be fine?
You're correct. Leave it up to Rutland citizens to make that decision.
Lets see what Rutland thinks about it then shall we?
1.)The Mayor of Rutland voluntarily offered to come up with a program for resettlement in Rutland. Noone was forced by the federal government
2.)"Roughly 150 people packed into the Unitarian Universalist Church Wednesday to find out how they could help the Syrian and Iraqi refugees who begin arriving in Rutland in October." Refugee program readies for arrivals *:*Rutland Herald Online
3.)Board of Aldermen President William Notte echoed: “As someone whose family came to Rutland City as part of the great wave of Italian immigration I look forward to warmly welcoming these new arrivals, who will serve to make Rutland more culturally rich while joining us as one strong supportive community. My family has benefited immensely generation to generation from the opportunity to set down roots in Rutland and I feel it is incredibly important to pay back that privilege by paving the way for others to share in the American Dream.”... Rutland Regional Medical Center President Tom Huebner also offered the prospect of jobs for refugees, as well as medical support for “all Americans, even the new ones.” Carol Tashie, a community leader and farmer, expressed her pride in Rutland. “As much as we will be helping these refugees, their presence will benefit the entire region by adding to the flavor and energy of our neighborhoods and stoking our economic engines. I’ve always known Rutland has a big heart and today we’re demonstrating our heart in a most remarkable way!” Rutland welcomes 100 Syrian refugees - The Mountain Times
4.)Gil Nell, a retiree from Rutland, was picking up a book at the library. He says he’s proud Rutland will be home to the first. “There’s the obvious concerns about who might be with them, but you have to go beyond that,” said Nell. “The good will always outweigh the bad. You've got to go on that.”. “Canada recently started bringing in refugees, and watching it across the border I was wondering why Canada can do it and we can’t. And I thought it was overdue," Smathers said. "I think it’s a great thing.” 100 Syrian Refugees Are Headed To Rutland | Vermont Public Radio
Its not my decision to make if Rutland isnt going to be fine?
Thats why I asked the question. It is my opinion.That is correct, it is not your decision, it is your opinion that they will be fine.
1.)We are mainly an representative democracy. They elected the mayor to make such decisions, do they not?What should happen here is that this decision should not be made by the mayor/alderman. The city should put it to a vote. Let the locals decide if they want to travel this path. Then if it blows up or succeeds, it's all on them.
Stop the insanity of obama and Vote Trump!
It's WRONG ................and you KNOW it's Wrong!!!!
Thats why I asked the question. It is my opinion.
1.)We are mainly an representative democracy. They elected the mayor to make such decisions, do they not?
2.)If they want to petition the govenrment (use a way of direct democracy) I'm sure there is such ways to do so. And a quick google search finds there is a way and has already began: Rutland Residents Petition and Embrace Syrian Refugee Program -
Thats why I asked the question. It is my opinion.
1.)We are mainly an representative democracy. They elected the mayor to make such decisions, do they not?
2.)If they want to petition the govenrment (use a way of direct democracy) I'm sure there is such ways to do so. And a quick google search finds there is a way and has already began: Rutland Residents Petition and Embrace Syrian Refugee Program -
1. Mayors, like all politicans, will eventually turn their backs on the people who voted for them and do what they want instead of what voters want.
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:lamo :lamo Rutland is going to be just fine. Quit with your xenophobic fear mongering bull****.
They do NOT "turn their backs" on them...but they do what they want. That is why they are elected...to do what they want.
NO ONE can "do what the people want"...because half the people WANT what the other half hate.
Why some people cannot understand that is beyond me.
1.)Is there really any evidence that this was an overwhelming unpopular decision?1. Mayors, like all politicans, will eventually turn their backs on the people who voted for them and do what they want instead of what voters want.
Why do many on the right always try to compare two incredibly different refugee resettlement programs?2. Many Germans were "embracing" refugees with flowers, waving banners and cheering too. Fast forward a few months, with sexual assaults and general crime having skyrocketed...i'm betting my entire bank account many of those have changed their opinions since then.
There is more opportunity for direct democracy but most/if not close to all, use a form of representative democracy. That is why there is a board of aldermen in Rutland and a Mayor.At the local level are the people and a more direct democracy.
This has little to nothing to do with the US Constitution.That's why the Constitution doesn't mention local government, instead referring to the States and the People.
You have a poll to back this up?According to all the articles on the matter the folks welcoming this refugee dump number less than 200 (the mayor being one of them) - that's out of a population of 16K.
Here’s a good article on the methodology in place for remaking the ethnic mix in the US ... just slightly under the radar. The results will not be apparent for a few years - the current administration will be long gone.
The character of the city of Rutland, Vermont is facing major change. Nestled in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, it is an unsuspecting city targeted for refugee resettlement. After being kept in the dark since their mayor’s unilateral decision to accept 100 Syrian and Iraqi refugees in October, Rutland citizens should investigate the threatening impact that refugee resettlement has on their own public security, economic stability and community health before it’s too late.
The VRRP has not openly disclosed its proposed resettlement abstract to Rutland. Such abstracts list the targeted town’s available facilities and amenities, such as subsidized housing, mental health facilities, and public schooling, for the refugees. Exposing the contents of the abstract prior to resettling or “seeding” refugees (a term coined by a resettlement agency) is a cause of great concern for the agency, as it would shake some sense into the citizens of Rutland and most likely prevent refugee resettlement. Concerned citizens should ask for full disclosure of the abstract now.
Articles: Remaking Rutland with Refugees
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