TEAMSTERS SUING TO BLOCK MEXICAN TRUCKS

bob graham las vegas said: This is outrageous , not surprising , just outrageous . The elitists in Washington have allowed illegal immigrants with no insurance and a deplorable safety record to go on a rampage and kill/maim legal citizens at an alarming rate and now this absurd move against all common sense and against their main job duty , which is to protect the citizens of the United States of Ameica . Everyone involved in either terroristic actions , ( it is terrorism to knowingly cause bodily harm and property damage to United States citizens and the property within the borders of the United States ), and impeachment proceedings should begin immediately for those responsibe as well as filing of criminal charges .

Well, Congress is not going to do that.  So, I hope the American people will elect either Representative Tancredo, Hunter or Paul so that the executive branch will act with more respect for the constitution and rule of law.

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SovereignMan

Hi all...This isn't good and it is coming to pass exactly the way they said it would. So much for the people that thought this was a conspiracy huh? Well, so now what? Can the Teamsters make a difference? This reminds me of 68. Only in a different light, but still connected to Government and the bashing that Hoffa took. Now it's The mexican Hoffa's and they are getting their way. Thanks good ol George....I am burning angry at this spectacle of of President. We all have said it. Never in my life would I have thought that MexaricaBush would turn out this way and let something lke this happen in his, (OUR Country). Slam dunked again.

What is worse is the fact that alot, and I mean alot of people aren't even aware of this. We are because we refuse to sit by idly.

However, I am really concerned because it is way way out of hand. I am writing and calling Bush today. I have a little time on my hands and I am going to at least do something. Talk to you all later.

At this point I am amazed that the Trans. Dept. claims to have a safety admin. One only has to travel to Mexico to realize that their idea of safety and our idea of safety are separated by a vast chasm. Besides that, the whole idea of a government BY the people, FOR the people has obviously slipped the minds of the idiots "working for us" in the capitals- state and federal. Almost all of them have grown too big for their britches. We are just the ignorant great unwashed in their eyes. We are far too stupid to realize the intricate details of diplomacy (wasting our money.)  In highschool, I believed in a vast Evil Republican conspiracy- they were out to crush the little man, looking out only for themselves. Then, as I got a little older I was full force into believing that the Evil Dems were standing in line, w/ hands held out, ready to take every penny I made for "the good of the people"- all that commie stuff. Now, I have come to the conclusion that my innocent mind was right but it was both sides.

"Politician" in some language must mean slimey, spineless, criminal liar. The congress is full of corrupt, power hungry, greedy fools. America is great because of the regular people. So, what is a grrl to do? This isn't just a change of president issue. They whole congress should be kicked out. They serve US. They are supposed to do what WE want. I feel like everyone in Washington is taking crazy pills....

----- Original Message -----

From: International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Sent: 8/30/2007 3:44:49 PM

Subject: Put the Brakes on Unsafe Mexican Trucks

Put the Brakes on Unsafe Mexican Trucks   Despite strong Congressional disapproval, the Bush administration and Department of Transportation have announced their plans to move forward with the Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program very soon. As a recent Transportation Department Inspector General audit report revealed, this dangerous pilot program still does not meet all the safety conditions required by Congress. The safety of millions of Americans traveling on U.S. highways will be put in danger if these unsafe Mexican trucks are allowed to cross the border.   Tell your members of Congress to put the brakes on unsafe Mexican trucks! For more information on this crucial issue, visit http://www.teamster.org/action/political/NAFTA/nafta.asp. Send a letter to the following decision maker(s): Your Congressperson Your Senators Below is the sample letter: Subject: Put the Brakes on Unsafe Mexican Trucks Dear [decision maker name automatically inserted here], I am writing to urge you to put a stop to the Bush administration and Department of Transportation's plans to recklessly move forward with the Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program. Congress has clearly outlined a number of safety requirements that must be met before the program would be allowed to continue. In a recent audit report, the Transportation Department's Inspector General even noted that certain safety conditions have not been fulfilled as of yet and that the pilot program should not proceed until these conditions are met. For example, the records kept by border states of Mexican truck drivers' history were found to be inadequate; a reported 40,000 traffic violations by Mexican truck drivers had not been entered into the State of Texas's database. This Administration has chosen to completely disregard the law and to endanger the safety of so many Americans who would be traveling on our nation's highways with these unsafe Mexican trucks. Please take a stand and let the Bush administration know that it is not above the law. Put the brakes on unsafe Mexican trucks now! Take Action! Instructions: Click here to take action on this issue or choose the "Reply to Sender" option on your email program. Tell-A-Friend: Visit the web address below to tell your friends about this.  Tell-a-Friend! What's At Stake: If the Bush administration and Department of Transportation have their way, Mexican trucks could be allowed to cross the border and drive even further than the already allowed commercial zones very soon. However, several safety requirements mandated by Congress for the Mexican cross-border trucking pilot program still have not been met. In a recent audit report, the Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General found the following: ·      Inadequate records of Mexican truck drivers’ history; a reported 40,000 traffic violations by Mexican truck drivers have not been entered into the State of Texas’s database. ·      The questionable authenticity of many Mexican Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs); checks of the validity of Mexican CDLs within the Mexican database resulted in an almost 20 percent failure rate. ·      The government will not be able to inspect every truck coming into the U.S. due to a lack of full-time inspectors and a limitation of space at border crossing sites, especially during peak periods of travel. ·      There are still no certified drug and alcohol testing laboratories in Mexico. The quality of samples that are currently sent to U.S. laboratories is also questionable. The Teamsters have filed a lawsuit against the Bush administration’s blatant disregard for the law, but we need your help too. Send an e-mail to your representative and senator and tell them to put a stop to the unsafe pilot program now! Campaign Expiration Date: November 30, 2007 If you received this message from a friend, you can sign up for Teamsters Take Action.

My father was a Teamster for over 40 years. He received several pins for driving 1 million miles without an accident. Will there be any Mexican coming forward to make a claim to one million miles without an accident? I don't think so.

American truckers work hard for their money. The majority of them obey the rules of the road and also exhibit the common courtesy necessary for traveling on the larger highways. They use their signals; they acknowledge after you have passed them when it is safe to return to the lane in front of them.

Who will be responsible for checking the safety of the Mexican trucks? Who will be responsible for checking their loads? How much contraband - illegals and terrorist-related - will come into our heartlands? A country of people willing to rape and pillage and prone to many DUI's is not going to worry about taking an extra buck for carrying something we would consider illegal. Our police are in effect handcuffed as to "illegal's rights". Will there also be a cutback in the weigh stations' staffing as they enter each state?

Seems to me with all their talk and working toward the NAU that all the benefits are going to Mexico. Don't see any benefit to the US or Canada citizens in this mad scheme. At the least, I suppose Congress/government officials figure this will be a great source for whatever drugs they are on.

August 31, 2007

nwind said: Wow, I never thought I would agree with the Teamsters Union! GO TEAMSTERS GO!!

Isn't it strange that the AFL-CIO, along with the ACLU, is suing to stop the enforcement of "legals only get to work"?  I mean correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't they supposed to be representing the American worker???  Strange bed-fellows to say the least!

“I will continue to fight like hell to prevent Mexican trucks from endangering lives throughout the United States,” Hoffa said. “I’m confident the court will side with the Teamsters and with the American people by blocking this program before it starts next week.”

The Teamsters will also ask Congress to block the program as soon as it returns from vacation.

Hopefully the blockage of this program will be upheld in court and in the Congress.  The stoppage of these trucks could be the first step in the right direction to stopping the NAU.  We must let the Congress know that the program needs to be blocked permanently.  Please notify your representatives that you need their continued support to halt this program.

Kaksdesign said:

“I will continue to fight like hell to prevent Mexican trucks from endangering lives throughout the United States,” Hoffa said. “I’m confident the court will side with the Teamsters and with the American people by blocking this program before it starts next week.”

The Teamsters will also ask Congress to block the program as soon as it returns from vacation.

Hopefully the blockage of this program will be upheld in court and in the Congress.  The stoppage of these trucks could be the first step in the right direction to stopping the NAU.  We must let the Congress know that the program needs to be blocked permanently.  Please notify your representatives that you need their continued support to halt this program.

 

For once I wish the union organizations could stop serving as hand maidens for the socialist democrats.  

One thing is for sure the teamsters are going to lose their jobs just like so many of the UAW have as soon as the those mexican trucks hit the road.  American companies will buy out the mexican ones, move their mechanic operations, depots etc there and that is that. 

Union people better wise up or they will be down the creek big time with no one to thank but themselves and all of those contributions to the democrats and the socialists that it helped elect.

I will skewer the republicans next time on something else but the fact is it was republican rank and file who kept amnesty off the deck.  The elitist republicans are the problem. 

No more union lap dogs for socialist democrats.....

SovereignMan

My Rep & Senators, 

It has become all to common during the past few years for one issue after another relating to illegal immigration, NAFTA or some other sovereignty diminishing legislation or executive order to emerge.

The latest issue has to do with allowing Mexican trucks to cross our borders and travel wherever they like in the United States.

Of course this raises numerous concerns. 

Who will inspect these vehicles and how often?   Will this serve to provide another method for drug and human smuggling?  How will this affect American jobs?  Will these Mexican truck drivers have to obtain appropriate credentials and be required to be capable of communicating in ENGLISH?

Were the American people told during the NAFTA negotiations that Mexican trucks would be allowed to roll freely throughout America?   The more that I learn about NAFTA and the effect it has on average working Americans the more I am opposed to it. 

The time has come for Congress to cut to the chase and start serving the American people and what is in their best interest and that of our Republic instead of what the elitist at the CFR and Chamber of Commerce want. 

I am asking that you act legislatively in whatever manner necessary to prevent Mexican trucking companies from gaining access to the United States.

Sincerely,

SovereignMan

SovereignMan said: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2007/08/nafta_trucks.html