Immigration and Fear

As predictable as the Sun rising in the morning, the Republicans, with Rubio at point, have preemptively dismissed President Obama's  immigration reform plans.  Let's face it, the Republicans were going to say no and be obstructionists at best anyways.  As long as the border fence, snipers, and border security rhetoric is available, the Republicans will use it and do anything to preserve their relevance.

The only thing odd about Rubio's criticism and out-of-hand dismissal of the plan is the timing.  I would of thought the Republicans would string this issue along awhile to continue testing the ignorance of the base versus the reason of reality.  Instead, they slammed the door before the President even knocked.  They must really be afraid of something.  That something is the large portion of America that didn't come from the Mayflower and don't sit in corporate boardrooms.

Hockey Day in Canada!

Recently Canada celebrated Hockey Day, and as a Michigander, I get to celebrate vicariously through CBC broadcasting.  The heartwarming and nostalgia-laced events of the day have led to the heavyweight pride match featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens.  The atmosphere in the Bell Centre was absolutely electric.  The crowd eagerly awaited a game worthy of the tradition.  As the game wore on, the Maple Leafs stretched to a 6-0 lead and the game turned nasty.  In the end, the other time-honored tradition of Canada, fighting on skates, has won the day and reflects the deeper nature of love for this sport in Canada.  Gotta love it!