In January of 2008 it looked like there was a chance to improve the condition of immigrants on many levels.  It didn't happen.  The US election, an oil price boom and bust, the subprime mortgage crisis and finally the deep recession all took priority.  Very little progress was made to improve the lot of immigrants in the US and the radical idea that responsible people should be allowed to live where they choose was not even considered.

But there is reason to be optimistic.  The election of Barack Obama is a symbol to the world that political stability, economic security and individual freedom are not the exclusive property of Northern Europeans.  This profound revelation could have extremely positive ramifications.  As freedom rise fear shrinks and it becomes in the margin easier to accept strangers.

So I am optimistic about 2009.  Immigration will happen and people will be a little more accepting of others.  At Radical Immigration we will continue to provide solid data, good arguments and workable strategies to the thinkers and activists working to make the world safe for migration.

Happy New Year

Be first to comment this article | Quote this article on your site | Views: 17

My Thanksgiving wish:

• The raids and deportations will stop.
• The fence will rust away.
• We will welcome responsible people to join us to share the abundance that free people create.

Be first to comment this article | Quote this article on your site | Views: 153

I received this information from This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it in Arizona:

"Janet Napolitano is no threat to anyone in favor of open borders. Yes, when there was sharp focus on the issue she did post some elements of the Arizona National Guard to the border; but they were not charged with doing anything to stem the flow.. The governor reduced funds, by three million dollars, to sheriff Joe Arpiao of Maricopa County to stymie his efforts at immigration enforcement; but with no effect. She is regarded as a good friend of open borders and has done nothing to secure ours, neither is she expected to make any changes at the national level.  She has done nothing to recommend her to her new post ...  She is and has been opposed at every step by right-wing radio."

This is excellent news and I stand corrected. My previous article critical of Governor Napolitano was an extrapolation and was wrong.

Be first to comment this article | Quote this article on your site | Views: 158

Be first to comment this article | Quote this article on your site | Views: 172

According to an interview solving the immigration mess is not a priority for President-elect Obama.
In the interview on CNN he said his first priority was an economic recovery package that would include middle-class tax relief. Second energy; third, health care; fourth, tax restructuring; and fifth, education.
Where is immigration on this list? President Obama "the raids have to stop and the people who live here peacefully without documents have to be given rights."

Bush tried to solve the immigration mess and failed now Obama is saying he is not even going to try. I'm disheartened.
What can we do to make immigration reform a priority for President Obama?

Be first to comment this article | Quote this article on your site | Views: 192