Folks, I’m sipping my coffee and reading about Ohio Governor Mike DeWine’s recent comments on CNN, and I have to say, it’s an interesting take. Apparently, Governor DeWine thinks it’s not a good idea to deport Haitians, and I’m not entirely sure I disagree with him. I mean, who doesn’t love a good dose of common sense in politics, right? He’s talking about how Haitians are working in manufacturing, food services, and healthcare, and how deporting them would be, well, not in our best interest.
I’m reading through the article, and Governor DeWine is quoted as saying, “What I would hope that the Trump administration would do is reconsider this. Look at how it’s going to impact states like Ohio.” Now, I’m not sure what’s more surprising, the fact that a Republican governor is speaking out against deportation, or the fact that he’s using a pretty pragmatic argument to make his point. I mean, it’s not every day you see a politician talking about the economic benefits of keeping a certain group of people in the country.
Somewhere in the CNN newsroom, I’m sure someone thought it would be a great idea to highlight the potential consequences of deporting Haitians, and I have to admit, it’s a compelling argument. Governor DeWine is pointing out that Haitians are working in some pretty critical industries, including healthcare, where they’re taking care of our loved ones. It’s hard to argue with that, folks. I mean, who wants to pull out the people who are taking care of our moms and dads?
As I’m reading through the article, I’m thinking to myself, “You can’t make this stuff up.” I mean, the idea that we’d deport a group of people who are contributing to our economy and taking care of our vulnerable citizens just seems, well, counterintuitive. And Governor DeWine is saying it’s “just not in our own self-interest” to do so. Bless their hearts, it’s about time someone in politics started using a little common sense.
In all seriousness, though, Governor DeWine’s comments are worth considering. The fact that Haitians are working in critical industries and contributing to our economy is a pretty compelling argument against deportation. And let’s be real, folks, it’s not like we’re talking about a huge number of people here. So, maybe, just maybe, we should take a step back and think about what’s really in our best interest.
In conclusion, Governor DeWine’s comments on CNN are a breath of fresh air in an otherwise chaotic political landscape. His pragmatic approach to the issue of deporting Haitians is a reminder that, sometimes, politics can be about more than just ideology. And who knows, maybe we’ll see more politicians following his lead and using a little common sense in their decision-making. Until then, I’ll just be over here, sipping my coffee and enjoying the occasional dose of sanity in politics 🙄.
Armchair patriot. Believes in the free market, cold beer, and that there’s always a guy named George behind every CNN segment.
Former remote-throwing champion turned #1 couch commentator on liberal panic in the media. Born in Texas (or so his mug says), he earned a degree in Fake Newsology & Beer Philosophy from YouTube University.
