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Cultural diversity enriching you Texas hicks. Does that include Amarillo taxpayers as well?

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Amarillo”where subtle aspects of far-away cultures have taken root.” We had just been reporting that Amarillo has deep problems with too many refugees to assimilate and educate and feed and house, and now here comes the news about how rewarding all of that is to the taxpayers of Texas.  You cowboys, hicks, rednecks or whatever … Continue reading Cultural diversity enriching you Texas hicks. Does that include Amarillo taxpayers as well?

Contemplating 'welcoming' refugees? Pay attention to Amarillo, TX

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Amarillo was in the news this week when a former refugee was shot dead in a Walmart store after taking hostages.  If you are looking for excitement in your boring towns and cities, follow the Amarillo example. If you kind of like your peaceful all American town, then you better think twice about becoming a … Continue reading Contemplating 'welcoming' refugees? Pay attention to Amarillo, TX

Amarillo Somali refugee taken down by police in hostage situation

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Update:  Came to US from Iran, here.  Is he a Somali as originally reported? I was out this afternoon and heard news on the radio that a man had taken hostages in an Amarillo, TX Walmart and knew right away another Muslim was involved.  The radio news I heard never mentioned the man’s identity so … Continue reading Amarillo Somali refugee taken down by police in hostage situation

Is yours about to be a refugee 'welcoming' community? Call the mayor of Amarillo, TX first!

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You know that overused definition of ‘insanity’ which says that when one does something over and over again and expects a different outcome, that is insane.  Well, that applies to the resettlement of refugees. Please pay attention to the cities that have been overloaded with refugees for years—even decades—and they can’t get the flow slowed. … Continue reading Is yours about to be a refugee 'welcoming' community? Call the mayor of Amarillo, TX first!