I have read what my esteemed friend Todd Blodgett has written in the Globe-Gazette concerning the hoards of immigrant children who are and have ben arriving at our borders. I think at last count the number was at or a bit over 50,000. The operative word here is “children” for that is what they are; innocent in every aspect. But they are much more, they are a precious gift to us all.
Someone wrote not long ago that Iowa is user-populated, and I agree ; this state needs people. There was a group in Cedar Rapids who expressed a desire to bring these children to their city… how nice I thought, but our governor stopped that before it even started. A lot of what Todd said probably had some degree of merit, but some of it wouldn’t hold water. However, there was an ingredient he left out. He left out the fact that these are human beings and they are children. I guess that part doesn’t count in the Republican Party. On the other hand, I haven’t heard Democrats beating the drum, either.
The theme thats runs like diarrhea through Todd’s argument is cost. He’ concerned greatly about that and I think most people echo his thoughts. But if we could strike a comparison that is easy to understand, we could look to Afghanistan. You remember those people, don’t you? These are the same people who blew up the Trade Center in New York that rook out 3,400 of our own. They hate us. We built hospitals and roads and schools there. You think that is free? What do you think one bomb or missile costs? Just one could feed all those children.
Here is another thought. Just the Hispanic population in this country would absorb those children in the span of one day, given the chance. Every Hispanic family I know would gladly take more than one child in that group right into their home without giving a thought to how much it might cost them. Look how many families are childless that long for children. Those youngsters would be in short supply, if the truth were known.
The world watched us waiving signs in front of buses, saying “GO HOME.” Crowds blocked the buses full of children, not allowed to get off, and then they were turned back. There were no explosives taped to their bodies, these kids were hungry and tired, they posed no threat. In this land of plenty, this is what the entire world saw. I was ashamed.
This has become a political football, like everything else, an is being prostituted by the Republicans… but then, they’re all whores to begin with.
Peter J. Children, Mason City
It would be great if u could get a recent photo of Todd Blodgett. This one looks like a pic taken over 20 years ago. And, his views on the subject are no surprise. He and I are polar opposites on most subjects and this is one. But, it is what it is..
And, what any of us say is not going to change the situation one iota.
@ Marybeth this the first time I ever agree with Todd Blodget, the man is right about these illegals. My kids (adults) my grandkids deserves better then we have. These illegals and them illegal kids got to go back, we got our own problems no need to take on somebody else problems. You and Pete going to pay for it ok, do not make us. That is what your doing when you say keep them illegals. Blodget got it right. This one I mean.
Now that you mention it, with slicked black hair and the right uniform…
@Philly-the same could be said about you and retarded NIACC should be barred from this site. He is capable of doing nothing but insulting someone he has never met for political purposes. He doesn’t pay to be on here and comes trolling just to cause problems. It is a very scary thought to think that someone with a weak mentality like that was teaching kids. It just shows how far down our local college has sunk.
LOL!!!!
I’m so sick of this site and their stupid photos. You can tell the bias just by the photos. If the site doesn’t like your views, you qualify for the worst pictures ever. Everyone should be shown with a good picture. Its the right thing to do. Your membership could be a whole lot better, just sayin…
Actually I was thinking that to be quite a good picture of this person. It’s reminiscent of someone who attends Yale, Harvard. I could see him with a smoking jacket in one of those old members clubs. He probably always dreamed of that, but because of his unfortunate birth in River City, settled on White Power instead of Rowing. Start a campaign to HELP TODD GET TO YALE.
@ Phil, Todd would not of go to Yale or any of them out east places, he thinks they are full of communist. Your seeing things in him that is not there. Went to MCHS with him, he don’t like what you think he does.
A smoking jacket and an exclusive club membership? You sure about that? Sounds right up his alley. He may not be smart enough or cultured enough to handle Yale, Harvard, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t think himself at that level. George HW Bush and Dubya were both Yale men…Skull and Crossbones guys. I hear that you don’t want to give him too much credit, but admit it…he does have that Yacht Club look to him…does he not?
Yacht club yes, Todd use to fill his boat up at Hansens Marina when I worked there. This was in the 70’s Clear Lake. MCHS 80 your right he is not into fancy. The man like’s to do what he wants when he wants. I do know his old man put him in some fancy prep school, Todd did not want to go they kicked him out. Todd seen thru alot of shit alot of his kind does, calls out them people. I have heard him say it. His dad he tried to bend Todd, in a way he did not want to do.
Oh, so he’s the Osama Bin Laden of the family: renegade, black sheep, prodigal son…seems about right based on what you’ve told me. Look, I’m not out to fry Todd’s Egg. I’m busy with my own thoughts and agenda…but if what I’ve read is true about Todd’s past: he’s gone about it in all the WRONG WAY. Race relations in America can only be solved by acknowledgment of the sins of the past, not oppression and violence. The KKK and racist skinheads are WRONG.
@Philly-You don’t even know the guy but continue to shoot off your mouth about him. No wonder no one takes you seriously.
@ phil your absessed, do you know you got Blodgett on the brain. So he is Osama ben Laden, ok. Who are you to talk that bad about him. Todd is not racist we know him, my BF is black, how do you like that.
What’s wrong with the photos? They were all taken in a public place. What’s a “good” photo? Should I take new ones after some of them get prettier and lose 30 lbs? I don’t have time to wait all those years for those miracles to happen.
And who really bears the shame in a busload of Mexican children trying to enter the US hungry and tired? That’s right: The despicable Mexican people who are causing the selfish, violent turmoil in Mexico…including the Cartels, Wealthy Elite, Police and Government. MEXICO bears the shame…not the United States; who simply wants to protect their borders. Mexico needs to clean up their damn act. I’m sick of it. But I love their food and pretty women. 🙂
There is no such thing as a heartless right-winger. There are only cold heart-ed liberals that want to make you dependent on the government, control you, take your money, take your freedom, and keep you poor.
Media propaganda is subtle and everywhere. People buy into and we keep electing the loons we currently have in a President in Washington to right here in the Mayor of Mason City.
@ Julie I do know Todd his eyes are not sneaky beady Ok. They are a real pretty blue it just don’t show it to good on here.
@ Christy, I know Todd, his name is not Toddy boy. He did not do meth, he use to smoke crack. Not any more tho he has been clean for alot of years.
YIKES ! Poor Todd, is that his name right?
Who would consider that for a minute!!!!!!!
Oh and I mean for ANYTHING !
Me I will, Todd speak’s his mind he don’t BS. You want them illegals you take them in. My BF lost his job on count of illegals, they got no right to be here.
Is that Todd B? I’ve wondered what he looked like?
Now I see why he may be so wrong and pissed in life.
Those beady sneaky eyes and hair from…well lets say All the Presidents men era. Hmmmmmmmm…..Oh yah
Well Peter open up your billfold and start shelling out some cash. A recent report says the cost of raising a child today at 245;000 dollars. Take that times 50 thousand and you will have some idea what it will cost U.S taxpayers.
Daaaam. I seen that Todd Blojet make those cray cray stories in the globe but I never knew he such an hansum man. I’d like to gargle his marbles lol!
Ok but, good look’s don’t mean sqwat if your a nazi meth head. Toddy boy if he keep on smoke that meth, his teeth will fall out then, we will see what you say. If your black or jew he will hate on you look it up.
@Chritsy-I hear he doesn’t like stupid people either so you had better run.
So? When daddy is a rich orthodontist a nice smile is no problem. For free. Todd just does not want these immigrant kids to have a chance to get straight teeth. Typical Republitard thinking. I got mine, to hell with others.
Only a looser would try and and blame a Republican and not realize it’s the Democrats that take your money and give it to the rich and then tell you their are helping the little guy. Like the the Demo dummies give a shit about the working man and and the middle class. What a joke you rummy. Don’t you ever get tired of being lied to?
@tons-I think you are pretty safe. I seriously doubt Blodgett would give you the time of day. He is a pretty bright guy by all accounts.
Just cuz he looks good don’t mean he is, I hear he want to put black people back into slaverey. Plus he hate on our pres. on drugs, this is what I know.
@Tanya-You are a rumor spreading IDIOT.
Todd Blodget for Mayor of Mason City! he would be the best.
Good idea. We will trade you Bookie the Drunk for Blodgett any day. You don’t deserve anyone with brains anyway, troll.
“Don’t unpack, you’re going back!”
No asylum, no amnesty.
Yes, agree. Todd is right. Get them out of here.
Yes.
Personally I agree with Todd B i think children should have to go through the proper channels to gain admittance into the US. Can you enter Bosnia or Yugoslyvain (spelling i know) without a visa?
Well Peter-It is good to see you back, but you really need to get your facts straight. It was Saudi’s that attacked the U.S. (Trade Center and Twin Towers) Also, you are correct that they are children and as such we have a responsibility to send them home safely to their parents who have the responsibility to raise and take care of them. It is not up to us here in the States to support the whole world. We have many, many people where who are living in poverty and we should take care of our own.
They all wrap their heads in towels….and some will cut your head off.
@Peter-Only the liberals. The rest of us own guns.
First time ever see eye-to-eye with Blodgett on anything. I do mean anything to. But Todd is right, on this.
With the big hole in our southern border and some points to our north, it is only a matter of days not years until ISIS, ISOL or whatever they call themselves tomorrow, enter our country and start attacking us. The point is, we need to secure our borders and make sure people enter the country the proper way like the first generations that came to this country did. Another concern is there are not health checks being done, Ebola or some other disease could come to your home soon, seriously.