The movement: One week later

A week ago, we had a march. A week later, we can say this:

1) There was zero economic impact. How can you impact an economy with a US$ 15 trillion GDP, a 4.7% unemployment rate and growing at almost 5% annually.

2) There was a political impact and it was negative. Can anyone find a poll that contradicts my conclusion?

Where do we go from here?

This movement needs a new voice and totally different message. Otherwise, the November elections will deliver a very unpleasant result. As of today, candidates who want border security and to curtail immigration are running ahead of those calling for amnesty.

The latest Zogby Poll confirms that. Read it! (http://www.cis.org/articles/2006/2006poll.html)

What can this movement do?

First, it should speak English. Why are so many speeches in Spanish? How are they going to win public support doing that?

Second, there are still too many foreign flags. This movement should make a public statement that foreign flags are not welcomed. Besides, what's the point of a foreign flag anyway? Why is someone bringing a foreign flag to these rallies? What point are they making?

Third, the movement leaders should make a public disconnect from ANSWER and other left wing organizations. Why did ANSWER organize the LA march and others? What is the point of having ANSWER in this movement anyway?

Last but not least, the movement leaders need to say publicly that the US has the right to protect its borders. "Open borders" is not a policy. It is a prescription for disaster. You can not have a country without borders.

Will the movement heed my advice? I hope so! Otherwise, they won't enjoy what happens on the first Tuesday of November!