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Why would you think they do that.....ie, if they do?
I've seen the videos and have heard British citizens tell about it. The illegals on the boats are all young fighting age men. Also there are a lot of Muslims coming that try to install Shari'a into Western countries...as they believe Islam needs to dominate.

Brief videos.... definitely watch the first one.



 
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And btw, these migrants are already in France. But they head to the UK because the UK government gives them more freebies. And they have passed through several countries already where they could have gotten asylum if needed. But it's not asylum they want...they want the free benefits.


 
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And btw, these migrants are already in France. But they head to the UK because the UK government gives them more freebies. And they have passed through several countries already where they could have gotten asylum if needed. But it's not asylum they want...they want the free benefits.

It's not just the freebies.
The larger the population the more they can easily infiltrate the government and it's policies.
I think we have more immigrants in our government (recent immigrants, like 1 maybe 2 generation immigrants) then we have Americans that have roots grounded in this country since it's inception.
And that is disturbing, because eventually the country your fathers built will be unrecognizable and you will find yourself living in a foreign land under foreign rules without taking one step out your front door.

The United States has never been an ethnic based country. People from all around the world came here to build a country based on Freedom and Independence from governments who rule with authority over the people.
We chose to rule ourselves. And created laws based on what is good for us, We the People.

The temptation which has been and always will be is the desire for control rather than service.
We began by breaking free from the control and authority of a King who would collect taxes on our livelihood with nothing in return.
Taxation without Representation.
We would have no say as to how Britain would rule this country while it drained our pocketbooks.

1776.

Over time, we became controlled by the Central Bank in London with the establishment of the Federal Reserve Bank planted right in Washington DC.
The interest rates , collecting money out of thin air, putting us in an economical bondage to the ones who controls the money.

We never should of given up our sovereignty over the Treasury to produce coinage and contolled by We the People.
But in 1913 with Congress passing into law that the Federal Reserve would be the money makers instead of we the people,
we lost control of our own independence.

We are taking it back.
And hopefully other countries will do the same. And people won't have to look for other countries to make their lives easier, they will be able to do that themselves.

You would be surprised how much power these international banks have over all the economies of the world.
Or maybe you already know.

If you haven't had a chance to listen to the Plan,
Listen...

If you want to know what the Plan is..
You hear us say, Trust the Plan, this is the Plan.

Love your people, Love your country, Love thy neighbor.

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You know what they say:
Things have to get a lot worse before they get better.

And by the time we WAKE UP,,,will we have ANY power left to do anything?
Already governments are totally ignoring what people want.
I give you the European Union.
Every nation here is very unique in its cultural heritage...
Go to France and they'll tell you French are the best humans on earth.
Go to Italy and then tell you Italians are the best humans on earth.
God to....................fill in the blank.

You think people here wanted all this mass immigration to their respective countries?
No sir. They did not.
But they got it anyway and are paying the consequences.

What are the consequences?
Don't get me started.
It was planned out all right . Any guesses on what the solution is , welcome to the digital system .
They caused the crisis and they offer the very solution to said crisis . A solution that will be ac cepted by all .
I seen that one coming a while back too . One side seems to cause the pro blem
and the other side seems to offer the solution . Its two hands being controlled by ONE BRAIN .
We have been sorely decieved my friends . The answer is and never was govt or of m en .
This world will reap what it has sown . For they all sowed to hoping in men and they will reap the beast system .
 

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You know what they say:
Things have to get a lot worse before they get better.

And by the time we WAKE UP,,,will we have ANY power left to do anything?
Already governments are totally ignoring what people want.
I give you the European Union.
Every nation here is very unique in its cultural heritage...
Go to France and they'll tell you French are the best humans on earth.
Go to Italy and then tell you Italians are the best humans on earth.
God to....................fill in the blank.

You think people here wanted all this mass immigration to their respective countries?
No sir. They did not.
But they got it anyway and are paying the consequences.

What are the consequences?
Don't get me started.
Every nation of this world is VERY unique in its cultural heritage .
And it is why they do cling to their nation and to this world .
And now is being highly decieved b y said nations
to recieve a world religoin that will serve the ecumenical cry of anti christ .
OH you are right .
BUT SHEEP . OUR NATION IS NOT OF THIS WORLD . so we dont hope IN THIS WORLD .
 

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Every nation of this world is VERY unique in its cultural heritage .
And it is why they do cling to their nation and to this world .
And now is being highly decieved b y said nations
to recieve a world religoin that will serve the ecumenical cry of anti christ .
OH you are right .
BUT SHEEP . OUR NATION IS NOT OF THIS WORLD . so we dont hope IN THIS WORLD .
@amigo de christo
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Does the oppression in one country give justification to another to close its borders to refugees?
It appears by the consensus of many and alarmingly those claiming to be Evangelical Christians, marginalising and outing the downtrodden is a badge of National fidelity.
Would YOU just let anyone into your home?
What if they wanted to keep entering your home, without an invitation, and there were no beds or couches left for them to sleep on?
What if the food was finishing and there was no new food to get?

Countries are a home to its inhabitants.
Our home should be protected by our governments.
The populace of a country needs to be protected.
Immigration has always existed....
but in small numbers and with rules.
Too much immigration causes many problems for the indiginous people.

Do you feel sorry for the American Indian?
Do you feel sorry for Europeans?
It's the same.

Do you know anyone from some decades ago that entered the US legally?
Let them explain to you the rules that had to be followed.

And....
immigrants need to join the country's culture...
not work to change it.
 
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There are a lot of people that come to this topic of immigration with a big heart of compassion.
I get it.
But what has happened around the world in the last 10 years is not compassion, it is a manufactured crisis.
This push and pull with carrots and sticks is not by chance.
It was created to destabilize many countries.
It was a construct of the New World Order, where no one would have anywhere to turn but to the UN for help.
It didn't work. We built a wall. We reinforced our laws. They are going home.
The same will happen in Europe eventually.
Ireland is pushing back as well as Britons. Germans are getting a bit testy too.
I have nothing against Muslims, but Islamic law is incompatible with western culture.
And that ideology or as Trump would say "civilization" is losing it's grip.

President Trump said "a whole civilization will die tonight" unless a deal is reached with Iran by his Tuesday night deadline.
"I don't want that to happen, but it probably will," the president said in a post on Truth Social Tuesday morning.

So what exactly is under attack? Not the citizens of Iran.
The Islamic ideology that has been used as a cudgel to beat people into submission.
The terrorists groups and proxies bought and paid for by Islamic Radicals.
That is the civilization Trump is talking about.

It is also trying to take root in many western countries including NYC with Mayor Mamdani.
They are passing laws in Texas to prevent Islamic law from gaining any footing.
Michigan and the Somalians are being investigated and removed.

Not everyone who came in were just looking for a job.
And if they was honest people they would have come through the front door instead of trying to slip through the back door.
We still have immigrants recieving their citizenship through the right way all the time.

It's not a color thing, it's a culture thing.
And unless you are willing to assimilate into the new culture you are trying to enter, you must go back to GO and start again.
We have made many offers. Return to the border willingly and we will work you through the system.
If you decide to go home, we will give you free airfare and $2000. So we aren't sending you home broke.
If you do not comply, we will round you up, put you in a detention center until arrangements are made to send you somewhere that will accommodate you.

But behind all this there are forces at work trying like hell to destabilize the world.
Because when countries go bankrupt it is much easier to walk in and just take them over.
I don't know if you know the history of George Soros and how he became such a known figure in the world.
But he is one of those people that manipulate the outcomes and then collects on the other end.

So how do we solve this dilemma?
People are leaving because or wars in their countries, gangs, economic reasons.
So we stop the wars, eliminate the gangs, and help those countries invest in their own prosperity.

I know it's not evident to the common eye yet, but these are the outcomes we are hoping to achieve.
El Salvador, the murder capital of the world. Under President Bukele, that country has done a 180 degree turnaround.
The criminals are being locked up instead of freely controlling the streets.
Their "Deep State" has been systemically removed.
Job opportunities and construction of new schools are happening every day.

If El Salvador can do it then the rest of the world can too.
And then people won't feel threatened either bodily or economically in their own country.

I know I wouldn't want to leave my home if I had those things that make leaving harder than staying.

The blame is not on the majority of the people migrating. The blame belongs on the ones causing the pressures that make them want to leave their homes behind.
I get it.

Times are changing. We see a lot of bad things right now. Kind of like pulling a scab off an infected wound.
And first you have to draw out the poison before you can administer the medicine that will heal that wound.
That is what the Board of Peace, The Shield of the Americas, The Abraham Accords have in common.

Watch Gaza over the next few years. The transition of a war torn country, controlled by Hamas and terrorist organizations has come to an end. The poison has been sucked out. Now with the Board of Peace, the other Arab Nations have joined together to help rebuild that country so the Palestinians can go home and live in peace.

I know we don't see it, but it is happening.
Then we will have to fix Somalia and Haiti and Cuba.....
Already many Venezuelans are going back home. And soon many Iranians who have not been able to enter Iran will be able to return to see their families and their friends, build businesses and become prosperous.

And when I say we I don't mean just the USA. A lot of countries have come together to make this a reality in their own backyard.

So don't give up hope. And pray that this can be accomplished in a short time rather then dragged over years and decades.
It's not that we don't have compassion, we do. But it takes time to undo the errors that have been made in the past.
And a lot of forgiveness.

In the meantime, be cautious, be hopeful, stay safe, and pray.
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What a great and well thought out post !
You've covered everything,,,including how governments are using their population as lab animals for experimentation.
 
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It was planned out all right . Any guesses on what the solution is , welcome to the digital system .
They caused the crisis and they offer the very solution to said crisis . A solution that will be ac cepted by all .
I seen that one coming a while back too . One side seems to cause the pro blem
and the other side seems to offer the solution . Its two hands being controlled by ONE BRAIN .
We have been sorely decieved my friends . The answer is and never was govt or of m en .
This world will reap what it has sown . For they all sowed to hoping in men and they will reap the beast system .
Yes sir.
Two hands...
One brain...
exactly what's happening all over the world.
 
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Recently I heard Spain was legalizing half a million illegal migrants. So then the migrants flooded into Spain and I heard that then Spain was asking for help from the other countries in Europe.
I heard that they passed laws that will allow for some immigrants to be sent back home - the ones causing trouble.
AT LEAST let's have that!
 
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Too much immigration causes many problems for the indiginous people.
hmmmmm, definitely the case.
What to do? I wonder if recognising and aiding the contribution refugees are able to make would shift things?
 

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hmmmmm, definitely the case.
What to do? I wonder if recognising and aiding the contribution refugees are able to make would shift things?
The problem is the UK and Europe aren't receiving many illegal migrants that can make any contributions. Except for crime and especially sex crimes.
 
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Migrant happily making his way to a luxury hotel in the UK which is free for him...paid for by the government. And homeless citizens and veterans are sleeping on the streets.

Brief videos.

 

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Not my problem, I don't live there and would never vote for people like them.
Rich people already pay real-estate taxes in the state and city, so this is unfair and punitive.
They have very large budget deficits to pay for all their democrat socialist government policies, which they only ever increase over time.


Hochul and Mamdani's aggressive tax hike plans risk destabilizing New York City's economy through their 'demonizing' of the wealthy.NYC Today
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Aftab Mamdani are pushing for a new 'pied-à-terre' tax, a surcharge on properties in the city valued at $5 million or more that are not occupied as a primary residence. This move is part of their effort to raise taxes on the wealthy, but critics warn that their 'demonizing' of high-net-worth individuals and corporations could backfire and drive them out of the city, damaging the local economy.

Why it matters​

New York has already been suffering from an exodus of high-earners, with the state's tax base being 'eroded.' Hochul and Mamdani's aggressive tax hike plans, coupled with their hostile rhetoric towards the wealthy, risk further accelerating this trend and harming the city's economy, which relies heavily on investments and spending by the affluent.


The details​

Hochul has flip-flopped on the issue of taxes, sometimes opposing hikes and other times embracing them. Her latest move to impose a 'pied-à-terre' tax is an attempt to curry favor with the new mayor, Aftab Mamdani, who ran on a platform of higher taxes on the rich. However, experts warn that demonizing wealthy property owners and investors could backfire, as they provide jobs and economic activity in the city. The problem is that City Hall already faces a large budget deficit, and raising taxes further may drive more high-earners to leave.

  • In her 2022 campaign, Hochul suddenly demanded that Republicans 'just jump on a bus and head down to Florida.'
  • After Donald Trump received 43% of the New York state vote in the 2024 election, Hochul put her 'finger in the wind' and decided more tax hikes wouldn't fly this year.
  • Last month, Hochul was 'practically begging the former New Yorkers in Florida she had ordered to leave to please come back and bring their money with them.'

The players​

Kathy Hochul​

The current Governor of New York, who has a history of flip-flopping on tax issues, sometimes opposing hikes and other times embracing them.

Aftab Mamdani​

The new Mayor of New York City, who ran on a platform of higher taxes on the rich and is now pushing the 'pied-à-terre' tax alongside Hochul.

Lee Zeldin​

Hochul's Republican opponent in the 2022 gubernatorial election, who came close to defeating her despite her victory.

Ken Griffin​

The founder and CEO of Citadel, a large international investment company, who spent $230 million on an apartment in New York City.

Sara Eisen​

A CNBC anchor who warned that the 'nasty attacks' on wealthy individuals like Ken Griffin could backfire and make them feel unwelcome in the city.

What they’re saying​

“When I ran for mayor, I said I was going to tax the rich. Today, we're taxing the rich.”
— Aftab Mamdani, Mayor of New York City
“Making him feel unwelcome and demonizing him seems risky.”
— Sara Eisen, CNBC Anchor

What’s next​

Wall Street rating agencies have downgraded New York City's outlook from stable to negative due to the large budget deficits, which Hochul and Mamdani's tax hike plans aim to address. However, experts warn that their aggressive approach and rhetoric towards the wealthy could backfire and drive more high-earners out of the city, further eroding the tax base.

The takeaway​

Hochul and Mamdani's ideological push for higher taxes on the wealthy, coupled with their 'demonizing' rhetoric, risks damaging New York City's economy by driving out the high-net-worth individuals and corporations that provide jobs, investments, and economic activity. Their approach could kill the 'golden goose' that the city relies on, rather than solving the underlying budget issues.
 
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NY governor BEGS millionaires to move back to help fund welfare programs — after telling Republicans to flee to Florida

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NY governor BEGS millionaires to move back to help fund welfare programs — after telling Republicans to flee to Florida​

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March 18, 2026


The Democrat governor told Republicans they don't reflect New York values — and now she says too many New Yorkers have fled.​


The governor of New York was reduced to begging the wealthy to move back to the high-tax state in order to help fund its social programs.
Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul made the comments during a Politico forum in Albany on March 11 after the state legislature called for higher taxes.


'They're not going there because they have a nicer governor. ... They're going there because of the tax rate.'

"I need people who are high net worth to support the generous social programs that we want to have in our state," said Hochul.

"There are some patriotic millionaires who stepped up. OK! Cut me the checks. If you want to be supportive, then maybe the first step should be go down to Palm Beach and see who you can bring back home, because our tax base has been eroded," she added.
 
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hmmmmm, definitely the case.
What to do? I wonder if recognising and aiding the contribution refugees are able to make would shift things?
Could you clarify what you just said?
I THINK you said that "refugees" have something to contribute.

Also, could we distinguish between REFUGEES and illegal immigrants?
Thanks.

(neither has something to contribute).
 

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Could you clarify what you just said?
I THINK you said that "refugees" have something to contribute.

Also, could we distinguish between REFUGEES and illegal immigrants?
Thanks.

(neither has something to contribute).
Yes, refugees can contribute to society. Various skills, manual or intellectual, sporting prowess, inventions, business acumen, cultural diversity, etc.

1) Refugee | ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒiː | nouna person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster: tens of thousands of refugees fled their homes | [as modifier] : a refugee camp.

2) Illegal Immigrant;
People who invade and use manipulation or force to usurp the indigenous.
 

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Yes, refugees can contribute to society. Various skills, manual or intellectual, sporting prowess, inventions, business acumen, cultural diversity, etc.
Those entering the US illigally are daining resources.
Did you remember to ask an older person what was required of persons entering the US legally?
Sounds like you didn't.

They had to learn the language.
They had to be self-sufficient or live with someone that was willing to support them (financially).
They had to look for a job and were not given any financial help...see second item.
They had to register with the US govt and receive a green card to keep track of them.
They could not work "off the books" or they could be deported.

Do the above apply to ILLEGAL persons?
No.
Why not?
What has changed??

PS too many coming through to enforce any rule at all...
and to think that this is being done PUPOSEFULLY!
Some of our "leaders" belong in a prison.

And CULTURAL DIVERSITY is a lie and is not helpful to people living in a country.
Persons of the same culture getting along better with each other because they have the same
value system....

This is more than apparent with what is happening in places where CULTURAL DIVERSITY was forced on a population.

Please read all the news and not just hear the news you like.



1) Refugee | ˌrɛfjʊˈdʒiː | nouna person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster: tens of thousands of refugees fled their homes | [as modifier] : a refugee camp.

2) Illegal Immigrant;
People who invade and use manipulation or force to usurp the indigenous.
We agree on the definition.

ILLEGAL IMMIGARANTS: MANIPULATION TO FORCE/USURP THE INDIGENOUS.
 
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Those entering the US illigally are daining resources.
Did you remember to ask an older person what was required of persons entering the US legally?
Sounds like you didn't.

They had to learn the language.
They had to be self-sufficient or live with someone that was willing to support them (financially).
They had to look for a job and were not given any financial help...see second item.
They had to register with the US govt and receive a green card to keep track of them.
They could not work "off the books" or they could be deported.

Do the above apply to ILLEGAL persons?
No.
Why not?
What has changed??

PS too many coming through to enforce any rule at all...
and to think that this is being done PUPOSEFULLY!
Some of our "leaders" belong in a prison.

And CULTURAL DIVERSITY is a lie and is not helpful to people living in a country.
Persons of the same culture getting along better with each other because they have the same
value system....

This is more than apparent with what is happening in places where CULTURAL DIVERSITY was forced on a population.

Please read all the news and not just hear the news you like.




We agree on the definition.

ILLEGAL IMMIGARANTS: MANIPULATION TO FORCE/USURP THE INDIGENOUS.
and now a word .
ALL who are entering into the KINGDOM OF GOD and OF CHRIST
but doing so ILLEGALLY , by means of an anti christ ecumeincal inclusive love t rain .
BELEIVE ME THAT IS ILLEGAL ACCESS and THEY SHALL BE DENIED by the very GOD and CHRIST
their so called love DENIED as it made the road very BROAD indeed . ME THINKS WE BETTER have us all A WAKEUP CALL and
fast . Cause without white robes , THERE IS NO ENT RANCE INTO THE KINGDOM OF GOD .
AND WITHOUT JESUS CHRIST , FAITH IN HIM , THERE IS NO WHITE ROBES . call me a hater , but know
I DO SPEAK THE T RUTH . JESUS ONLY gets pointed to on my watch . AND WHY IS THAT
Cause JESUS is the only one WHO DO and DOES SAVE . anti christ love cannot save . Broad paths cannot sa ve
Sin accepting paths cannot save .. JESUS CAN . SO HE IS WHO I POINT TOO and EcumiencAL ANTI CHRIST i shall expose .
 
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Those entering the US illigally are daining resources.
Did you remember to ask an older person what was required of persons entering the US legally?
Sounds like you didn't.

They had to learn the language.
They had to be self-sufficient or live with someone that was willing to support them (financially).
They had to look for a job and were not given any financial help...see second item.
They had to register with the US govt and receive a green card to keep track of them.
They could not work "off the books" or they could be deported.

Do the above apply to ILLEGAL persons?
No.
Why not?
What has changed??

PS too many coming through to enforce any rule at all...
and to think that this is being done PUPOSEFULLY!
Some of our "leaders" belong in a prison.

And CULTURAL DIVERSITY is a lie and is not helpful to people living in a country.
Persons of the same culture getting along better with each other because they have the same
value system....

This is more than apparent with what is happening in places where CULTURAL DIVERSITY was forced on a population.

Please read all the news and not just hear the news you like.




We agree on the definition.

ILLEGAL IMMIGARANTS: MANIPULATION TO FORCE/USURP THE INDIGENOUS.
cultural divesity is a lie . and its all the working of a well favored harlot .
Now where have i heard this diversity . OH YEAH ALL OVER CHURCHES of the left and right .
Just sold a bit differently under politics . BUT THE SAME by religoins .
HO and OH YEAH its all over the place . And always it begins with DONT JUDGE hey WE ALL etc .
OH YES . clever is that dark one and his co workers . What a false love has been sold to this people .
 
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