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| ‘It's A Human Right': Mexican Presidential Candidate On Mass Exodus To America | |
| 2018-06-23 | |
"And soon, very soon ‐ after the victory of our movement ‐ we will defend all the migrants in the American continent and all the migrants in the world," Obrador said, adding that immigrants "must leave their towns and find a life in the United States." He then declared it as "a human right we will defend," eluniversal.com reports. While the election is not until July 1, Obrador is by far the frontrunner. (RELATED: Mag: Mexican Official Dreams Of Trump Assassination, But Most Urge Prudence) Obrador in April delivered speech criticizing Trump and promising that Mexico will not become a "piñata" for any foreign government, Global News reports. The former mayor of Mexico City, Obrador holds progressive populist views. The 64-year-old ran unsuccessfully for president twice before, according to DW. Fox’s Tucker Carlson noted Thursday that Obrador has previously proposed granting amnesty to Mexican drug cartels. "America is now Mexico’s social safety net, and that’s a very good deal for the Mexican ruling class," Carlson added. | |
| Posted by:746 |
| #12 What a stupid and dangerous political platform. 'Elect me, and I will make sure you leave Mexico.' Before cameras, this is the kind of asshole one would need 100 Rifles for. |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2018-06-23 17:51 |
| #11 that immigrants "must leave their towns and find a life in the United States." So then, why not just annex Mexico? Then the border with Guatemala is much shorter, so the wall would be cheaper. Make 'em all American citizens, with two Senators and -ohhhh -three representatives. Somebody had to say it. |
| Posted by: Bobby 2018-06-23 14:56 |
| #10 Great. Another idiot Maduruo on our border, You better halt, Obrador. |
| Posted by: newc 2018-06-23 14:14 |
| #9 If Trump's comms team had an ounce of wit and even one ball, they could make some serious hay out of this. But that would be rude. |
| Posted by: charger 2018-06-23 13:09 |
| #8 Can there be any doubt about an invasion by a foreign power. This is the same kind of language used to enter the Czechoslovakia in 38. Army on the border justification! |
| Posted by: NoMoreBS 2018-06-23 11:58 |
| #7 ...Be aware - Obrador is quite possibly a Maduro-level socialist. You think it's bad now... Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2018-06-23 11:36 |
| #6 ‘Human Rights’ are for humans. |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2018-06-23 08:48 |
| #5 Article 33 of the Mexican Constitution - Article 33 "The Federal Executive shall have the exclusive power to compel any foreigner whose remaining he may deem inexpedient to abandon the national territory immediately and without the necessity of previous legal action." It also states: "Foreigners may not in any way participate in the political affairs of the country." |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2018-06-23 05:53 |
| #4 Uhhh... we'll see how long that one stays up! |
| Posted by: Raj 2018-06-23 01:00 |
| #3 "How's he feel about Mexicans?" "Ask him..." "Especially spics..." |
| Posted by: Raj 2018-06-23 00:52 |
| #2 If they want it to stop, Mexico is the key. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-06-23 00:39 |
| #1 It's a declaration of war - respond accordingly. |
| Posted by: Raj 2018-06-23 00:37 |