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I'm also a usually quiet, reserved Lady, who enjoys books, tea, baking, and movies! I spend most of my time reading one of my favorite books or wishing I was reading my favorite books. My Grand Passion is history, particularly the Regency Period in England, when Jane Austen wrote, Lord Nelson defeated the French Fleet at Trafalgar, the Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon, and men were Gentlemen and women Ladies. I cherish the thought of being a Lady and love manners, being proper, and having proper tea. My favorite tea is Twinings, especially Earl Grey or Prince of Wales. My specialty to make is Scones with Devon Cream. I am a Catholic and a Conservative.


Friday, May 12, 2006

Rewriting History

From InMuscatine:

Evidently, the Des Moines Register isn't content to just provide cover fire for illegal aliens. For some reason they feel compelled to re-write history about the goals of the "Day Without Immigrants". It wouldn't surprise me in the least to see other MSM outlets follow the Des Moines Register's lead.

Des Moines Register 17 estimated fired for Day Without Immigrants:
The boycott was designed to draw attention to the need for better immigration policies and the importance of immigrants' contribution to society and the economy.
No it wasn't :
So when organizers insisted on continuing the offensive with a nationwide boycott aimed at crippling the nation's economy on May 1, it was a political disaster waiting to happen. Immigrants (legal or otherwise) were urged to boycott work, school and commerce and go out and demonstrate instead.
The aim and goal of the boycott was to show the influence illegal aliens have on this country by crippling the economy. The problem is - by the estimates of those with the most to lose - only 30% took part. We are supposed to believe this is a solid block to be feared as voters?

Still, shame on the Des Moines Register and its blatant attempt to re-write history to serve their political purposes. This demonstration was about political muscle-flexing, and it failed miserably in every goal stated before the event took place. The Des Moines Register is always wont to back causes and events that the majority of Iowans do not favor, so it is not surprising they would attempt a re-write of history to make up for the failings of illegal aliens to secure political power.

**This was a production of The Coalition Against Illegal Immigration (CAII). If you would like to participate, please go to the above link to learn more. Afterwards, email the coalition and let us know at what level you would like to participate.

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