| U.S. Representative Louie Gohmert of Tyler met with the Lions Club of Hallsvile in Longview on Monday night. While there, he discussed many of the issues facing the nation and East Texans, including high gas prices, drilling of natural resources in the region, a short time on the war in Iraq, and of course his favorite topic: immigration.
Gohmert found himself in wading in head level waters of his own making while discussing immigration and Mexico in general. I don't know where to start with his remarks, other than to just provide them to you.
The Longview News-Journal reports:
Returning to the topic of unused natural resources, he emphasized the importance of tapping into the resources available in the U.S. to make the country less dependent on foreign oil.
He also said the U.S. had become a prosperous nation, while its neighbor Mexico is still considered a third-world country. Gohmert said the natural resources of the two countries aren't that different.
"The difference," he said. "We are a nation of laws. As imperfect as our system is, we are still the most law-abiding nation in the world."
He praised Mexican people for being hard working, but he said they live in a land of lawless corruption.
I guess my first thought is, who wrote this rambling crap for Gohmert? Second thought, wonder if the 2.1 million people in lock up in the United States think we are the most law-abiding nation in the world?
I sure am glad Gohmert could clear up those questions for everyone. U.S. vs. Mexican resources...basically equal. And, since Mexicans are hard working, what could the problem possibly be? Well, its just that while the US is law abiding, Mexico is just a place of lawlessness and corruption. Way to speak in generalities and with such depth. Exactly what you want out of a US Congressman. Paging: Non-idiot to run against this guy. |
