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According to The Boston Globe, officials in Martha’s Vineyard are holding an emergency meeting to deal with the crisis of 43 illegal alien arrivals, including one four-year-old child.  The group arrived via a chartered flight dispatched by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

According to state representative Dylan Fernandes, “when you look at the limited housing options on Martha’s Vineyard, as I’m sure many of the folks here are aware, it’s likely we’re going to need an off island location.”  As noted by the Globe …”a Zoom meeting has been scheduled for emergency management officials from the island along with people from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency to discuss the next step for the immigrants.”

(Boston Globe) […] Fernandes also strongly condemned DeSantis and Governor Greg Abbott of Texas for sending the migrants to the Vineyard.

“To use women and children as political pawns is cowardice. Governor DeSantis is a coward,” Fernandes said. “Their communication on this, Governor DeSantis’s on this, was to jump on Fox News and beat his chest about how tough he is on immigration. It’s inhumane. It’s depraved.”

DeSantis defended the move in remarks to reporters on Thursday during a briefing at Northwest Florida State College. 



“Every community in America should be sharing in the burdens. It shouldn’t all fall on a handful of red states,” he said. Other states “don’t like it as much when you get just a small, small, small amount compared to what these folks have dealt with in Texas and in other states.”

Florida’s message, DeSantis said, is that it’s not “a sanctuary state.”

“Now what would be the best is for Biden to do his **** job and secure the border,” he said.

Susan Church, a prominent immigration lawyer based in Cambridge, said a team of attorneys in Massachusetts is working with advocacy groups including the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice to interview the migrants and determine whether they’d be eligible for victims of crimes visas, based on reports they were coaxed into getting on a plane under the pretext that their paperwork would be expedited.

“They were duped in to getting on to the plane,” said Church, former chair of the New England Chapter of American Immigration Lawyers Association. “This is akin to kidnapping.”  (read more)

While the apoplexy and pearl-clutching from the condescending and sanctimonious democrats is political fuel for ridicule, at the end of the day these transports of illegal economic migrants, illegal aliens, is not a solution.

Desperate times do call for desperate measures, and we desperately need to see the southern border secured, immediately.  If the transports lead to backlash from Democrat officials and politicians, and that hypocrisy leads to facing the reality of the border crisis created by Joe Biden, then perhaps something positive can come from this approach.

I find myself torn between seeing this as a political gimmick yet understanding that some shift in the national narrative is needed. If this approach delivers that shift, if more people wake up to the border crisis, then something positive could be gained.  However, at the end of the day these unlawful migrants are people.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis answers questions earlier today:


Desperation met stupidity on the corner of bad luck and despair, and the democratic party was born.

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Massachusetts called in the National Guard on Friday to deal with the “humanitarian crisis” that locals claim was set off by just 50 migrants being flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — before the deep-blue state shifted the new arrivals to Cape Cod.

Three buses rolled up to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Edgartown to take the mostly Venezuelan migrants on the first leg of their journey from the elite island of multimillion-dollar mansions — including a seven-bedroom home owned by former President Barack Obama — to Joint Base Cape Cod on the mainland.

The National Guard members will supplement work already underway by the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, Gov. Charlie Baker’s office said in a statement.


The Immigrants were promised housing, jobs, and given false address by the people who were supposed to help them... then they were stuck on an airplane for a political stunt... If Texas and Florida want to play politics... They should have their Federal funds diverted to the same destinations as the Immigrants.  Lets see how long Florida or Texas can survive without the handouts from the Feds.

corn, you are a hypocrite.   Texas is seeing 1000s every day. why shouldn't every state take their share?   Texas is not receiving any extra money for the border challenge. With the exception of border patrol which is a fed. responsibility.  Martha's is advertised as a sanctuary area. Yet they called in the guard to remove them.  Biden has been flying illegals during the night, without notice.  That is where Florida got the illegals.

Border cities are overwhelmed with illegals. Federal govt has done nothing. Why shouldn't they be bused out by Texas.

DC, Chicago, NYC and yes Martha's island advertised they were a sanctuary for illegals.  So Abbott started sending them there.  Chicago mayor bused them to smaller suburbs 

@1130 posted:

corn, you are a hypocrite.   Texas is seeing 1000s every day. why shouldn't every state take their share?   Texas is not receiving any extra money for the border challenge. With the exception of border patrol which is a fed. responsibility.  Martha's is advertised as a sanctuary area. Yet they called in the guard to remove them.  Biden has been flying illegals during the night, without notice.  That is where Florida got the illegals.

Border cities are overwhelmed with illegals. Federal govt has done nothing. Why shouldn't they be bused out by Texas.

DC, Chicago, NYC and yes Martha's island advertised they were a sanctuary for illegals.  So Abbott started sending them there.  Chicago mayor bused them to smaller suburbs

You need to check your 'alternate facts'.
Where did Florida get the Immigrants? They were flown from Texas to Florida then on to Martha's Vineyard.

You also claim 'Texas gets no money for border security, but Border Patrol'... that's also an 'alternate fact'.
Texas governor receives record funding for border security. State funding for border security grew from $110 million in 2008-2009 to nearly $3 billion for the 2022-2023 budget cycle.Apr

Sending Immigrants farther away from the resources provided , at the border, is a political stunt that does nothing but cost taxpayer money... and you rubes are loving it.. as usual.

@1130 posted:

maybe you should check yours.   if what you say is true, why does biden fly them out during the darkness of the night?   

bottom line is the border should be closed, they shouldn't even be allowed to step foot on our country,

The Feds fly Immigrants to different destinations at all times.. per court appearance and such...
If you think President Biden is sneaking around "during the darkness of the night'... then explain why the EXACT SAME PRACTICE was done.... DURING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION... hahahahahaha!

@1130 posted:

maybe you should check yours.   if what you say is true, why does biden fly them out during the darkness of the night?   

bottom line is the border should be closed, they shouldn't even be allowed to step foot on our country,

After all the claims of DeSantis being "inhumane" and other things we find out the illegals like it there. Be sure to tell all your friends and invite them to come on up to Massachusetts. I wish we had some liberals on here, or anywhere for that matter, that had good sense and actually wanted to discuss instead of lie and name call. I'd love to ask them a few questions.

Migrants are actually thanking Desantis for sending them to the vineyard. Spin that, libs!

The Feds fly Immigrants to different destinations at all times.. per court appearance and such...
If you think President Biden is sneaking around "during the darkness of the night'... then explain why the EXACT SAME PRACTICE was done.... DURING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRAswTION... hahahahahaha!e

enough with your BS, and diverting, back to the subject.  explain how all these cities claim to be sanctuary yet as soon as a few show up they start crying.  Chicago buses them to the suburbs , Martha's calls in the national guard.   

@1130 posted:
enough with your BS, and diverting, back to the subject.  explain how all these cities claim to be sanctuary yet as soon as a few show up they start crying.  Chicago buses them to the suburbs , Martha's calls in the national guard.   

Well, First... it's not diverting if I'm answering a question or correcting a statement made by YOU. YOU made the claim that POTUS Biden was 'sneaking Immigrants around in the middle of the night'... The Trump Administration DID THE EXACT SAME THING. YOU EXPLAIN THAT???

Second, when you dump people into an area, with zero advanced warning, the resources are overwhelmed... housing, food, safety... all have to be addressed. Border towns are set up for such an influx... a city 1400 miles from the border lacks the facilities to deal with the situation.
So, instead of doing their jobs, these Republican Governors are grandstanding for their base.. and you rubes are sucking it up... instead of holding them accountable.

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lacks the facilties? haha,,, put your money where your mouth is,   how many democrats went out and said they support the illegals and invite them?  50 in a rich area like Martha's that has 1000s of tourist every day. cry about 50? then cheer when national guard takes them out.  sad.. NY gets less than 5% of what the border deals with. and cries? haha..   

border towns are flooded,, some seeing multiple times their population.  Ranchers having animals killed.  it is a federal job to stop them not give them money, clothes, etc.    and your facts are wrong.

Liberals are trying to play it off by saying how awful DeSantis is and of course they will take care of the illegals, but their actions and the people living in NY and other places the illegals are being sent are saying the opposite. NOT in my neighborhood they all cry. I asked a few libs why they hadn't asked for these people to be sent to their states and cities before now, seeing how they have known about the border crisis and haven't offered to help before. Too, if they are so set on helping, why do they care how the illegals get there? They should be saying, "send them to us and we will help".

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One question the left won't or can't answer. I have asked this of numerous liberals and not a one has an answer.

Why aren't the homeless housed in closed military bases and fed and getting medical attention like the illegals and other foreigners the left hauls in? Why aren't the homeless given 'asylum' from the dangerous streets they are forced to live on? Because like the illegals the left thinks the homeless are trash, and like the illegals they just push the problem on down the line for others to contend with. Votes and staying in power are the only things the left cares about. 

One question the left won't or can't answer. I have asked this of numerous liberals and not a one has an answer.

Why aren't the homeless housed in closed military bases and fed and getting medical attention like the illegals and other foreigners the left hauls in? Why aren't the homeless given 'asylum' from the dangerous streets they are forced to live on? Because like the illegals the left thinks the homeless are trash, and like the illegals they just push the problem on down the line for others to contend with. Votes and staying in power are the only things the left cares about.

This is hilarious... coming from the people who support Governors that 'push the problem down the line for others to contend with'... and support a man who tried to overthrow an election to stay in power....

hahahahahhahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahhahahahahahahha!

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NY, San Fran, Chicago, Martha's and others declared themselves sanctuary. they openly invited them. yet corn and dem voters won't admit the hypocrisy when those areas cry about a very very small percentage are sent there.   The border is Biden's responsibility.   He is doing nothing.  Trump was trying to put a wall with out congress support, at lease he was trying to do something.       

@1130 posted:

NY, San Fran, Chicago, Martha's and others declared themselves sanctuary. they openly invited them. yet corn and dem voters won't admit the hypocrisy when those areas cry about a very very small percentage are sent there.   The border is Biden's responsibility.   He is doing nothing.  Trump was trying to put a wall with out congress support, at lease he was trying to do something.       

Sneaking people on a plane and lying to them about getting help, jobs, income, housing.... using people for a political stunt... seems like I've heard you complain about at least one of those things.... I guess it's ok when it's Republicans doing it? Tell us more of this hypocrisy.

The REPUBLICAN GOVERNOR of Mass. activated the National Guard to clean up the barracks, not haul away the Immigrants... Now, the Immigrants have filed a lawsuit against Desantis over his political stunt... lets see how Republicans spin that one.

@1130 posted:

NY, San Fran, Chicago, Martha's and others declared themselves sanctuary. they openly invited them. yet corn and dem voters won't admit the hypocrisy when those areas cry about a very very small percentage are sent there.   The border is Biden's responsibility.   He is doing nothing.  Trump was trying to put a wall with out congress support, at lease he was trying to do something.       

Martha's Vineyard is an ISLAND.. not even a city.. much less a sanctuary city... Republicans don't need facts.. they just make it up as they go along.

Martha's vineyard did say they were a sanctuary,  then cried with all their money they couldn't handle 50 people. Chicago said they were sanctuary, then cried they couldn't handle illegals.  are you for democrats or our country?  or just crazy?    As far as law suit, that is a set up by democrats.  some person from the plane who shouldn't have any rights in the USA was approached by a democrat lawyer.  What a joke.   Martha's hypocrites handles 1000s of tourist, yest 50 people boils them over?     problem border is wide open, solution close it. simple

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