Oregon: Somali refugee Christmas tree bomber wants new trial

But even more interesting news is linked here about the fact that Somalis and other African refugees are not doing well in Oregon (are they doing well anywhere?). From AP: PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Defense attorneys will argue Wednesday morning that a Portland, Oregon, man convicted of terrorism charges should be acquitted or granted a … Continue reading Oregon: Somali refugee Christmas tree bomber wants new trial

EU offers European countries 6,000 Euros for each refugee they take

Invasion of Europe……   Somehow European Union immigration ‘leaders’ think that paying countries to take refugees from camps will slow the tide of illegal migrants attempting the Mediterranean crossing that has brought tens of thousands to front line countries like Italy, Greece and Malta in the last couple of years (since Obama destabilized Libya). Meanwhile … Continue reading EU offers European countries 6,000 Euros for each refugee they take

United Nations plays role in future of Cincinnati, OH, KY, IN

It is indirect of course, but the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)*** is choosing the refugees for America and then the US State Department and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (HHS) along with the contractors decide in which cities they will be placed. It sure looks like Cincinnati is one city they have … Continue reading United Nations plays role in future of Cincinnati, OH, KY, IN

Kentucky, a Wilson-Fish state, has had its share of negative refugee news

Update June 1:  More negative news—refugee charged with ripping off resettlement contractor and a whole lot more, here. Kentucky isn’t the largest of the refugee resettlement states but falls within the top 20 for the number of refugees it receives.  In a recent 5 year period—2006-2011—Kentucky resettled 7,883 refugees making it the 17th largest resettlement … Continue reading Kentucky, a Wilson-Fish state, has had its share of negative refugee news

Travel loans for refugees and the audacity of those money-grubbing Lutherans

I don’t know whether to roll on the floor laughing my head off or scream when I see brazen fundraising appeals like this one from Linda Hartke (who makes over $200,000 a year as CEO of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service). Here is what she said in a recent appeal to followers about travel loans: … Continue reading Travel loans for refugees and the audacity of those money-grubbing Lutherans