Honest politicians (and yes, there are some) already know that there’s no feasible way for the United States to avoid being a part of the solution with the massive refugee crisis that is sweeping in from the Middle East to Europe. The only thing up for debate is whether we’re looking at something that’s spread out over a decade or if it’s going to be hitting American streets before the end of the current Presidential term.
Where will they go? What many Americans don’t realize is that there are already designated places for the refugees to go called “Welcoming Communities.” Despite the clear propagandized spin on the name, they are starting spots for United Nations designated refugees to find temporary housing in the United States. For a full view of the map, here’s a PDF.
If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard much about these places, it’s because it’s very cleverly placed deep in the books. Rather than fund them directly, the government pays “contractors” in the form of charitable organizations to put these together and assist in bringing refugees over.
Here’s where it gets weird (and at least a little terrifying). The controls that would be necessary to make certain the refugees are contained and properly assimilated into American life are nil. That’s the problem with keep these things off the books. There’s really no way to control what happens to the migrants once they’re brought to the communities. In case you think that it’s okay as long as you’re appropriately checking the refugees before they come over, you’re out of luck.
No vetting Syrians in Obama's resettlement invasion.Not protecting US. #PJNET #ccot #tcot #TPP http://t.co/KJcvfZ3R9W pic.twitter.com/KxiZtTPLuN
— Skylark (@skylark1984) September 24, 2015
This “surge,” as The New American puts it, is already starting to happen.
Is Obama’s Refugee “Surge” Coming to Your Town? http://t.co/l7CMqkd84T If your town votes republican or libertarian the answer is YES
— dcal4570 (@dcal4570) October 3, 2015
Something has to be done about the crisis before it’s too late, but there’s no reason to do it without safeguards. Rather than circumventing a system that’s not prepared for the influx, the system has to be changed to address it. This isn’t getting done in the current administration and by the time the next administration comes into power it may be too late.