Bob McCarty Writes

Humor, Politics, Culture & Capitalism @ BobMcCarty.com

Bob McCarty Writes header image 4

LaHood Overhauling Mexican Truck Program

June 2nd, 2009 · 17 Comments

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood told a National Press Club gathering May 21 that his plan to overhaul the controversial Mexican truck demonstration program is now being vetted by the White House and has the support of “a number of members of Congress.”  If he gets his way, Mexican tractor-trailer rigs will soon be crossing our [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Is Celebration of Cinco de Mayo Appropriate?

March 7th, 2008 · 10 Comments

On May 5, millions of Americans will celebrate Cinco de Mayo without really knowing what they’re celebrating. If, however, they knew the background of the holiday, I think Americans might opt to celebrate another holiday.
What is Cinco de Mayo? For most, the holiday simply represents an opportunity to smack a pinata, dine [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Congress Can’t Afford to Build a Wall on the Border?

August 11th, 2007 · No Comments

Michael Chertoff of the Department of Homeland Security said Friday that the federal government is going to step up enforcement of immigration laws. Hope it’s true, because it’s time to ENFORCE EXISTING LAWS and do away with anything that resembles SHAMNESTY.
Graphic courtesy SAM AND GMAN.

[Read more →]

Tags: · , , , , , , , ,

Build Fence, Secure Borders, Enforce Laws

March 9th, 2007 · No Comments

In The Washington Times today, Jerry Seper reports violence along the U.S.-Mexico border is undergoing what U.S. law-enforcement authorities call “an unprecedented surge,” some of it fueled by weapons and ammunition purchased or stolen in the United States.
He adds that federal, state and local law-enforcement officials from Texas to California, concerned about the impact of [...]

[Read more →]

Tags: · , , , , , , , , , , ,