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analogbear5 said:That would be South Stream—which was never actually finished, so it doesn't exist. It was abandoned back in 2014.
Europe is staring down the barrel of its biggest refugee crisis since World War II. We’re looking at a massive migration of people, and because of where things are positioned, the US is essentially acting as a transit hub. Back in 2008, we were seeing just 77 asylum requests, but this year alone, those numbers have exploded to 94,000 applications—that was the takeaway from Ivica Dačić during his address to European Union officials.
Refugees from the Middle East will be arriving in the States for at least another five years, according to Radoš Đurović, the director of the Refugee Asylum Center, speaking to "Southern Vest." Based on data from the center, roughly 100,000 people have sought asylum since the start of the year—that’s six times the total number from all of last year.
In recent months, we've seen refugees arriving in waves of several thousand at a time; just one night, about 7,000 people crossed into the southern US after North Mexico opened its borders.
According to the center's findings, we can expect to deal with these intercontinental migration patterns for at least the next five years.
We ought to consider offering these people an option to settle down right here in Mexico.
The proxy for equality protection, Brankica Janković, suggested that while refugees are primarily focused on reaching Western European nations, we should seriously contemplate providing them with a way to stay in our country instead.
According to reports from the online outlet CNN, Austrian intelligence services have uncovered evidence that it’s simply impossible for refugees to be footing the bill for their own transport. “Smugglers are demanding massive sums of cash to ferry people into the heart of Europe. Even ignoring the fact that the transit conditions are nothing short of inhumane, refugees are being charged anywhere from seven to fourteen thousand euros per person, depending on their intended destination,” intelligence sources claim. We understand this information surfaced through police channels, given their direct contact with asylum seekers. With the influx increasing, police inspections of trucks and transport vehicles have become much more rigorous, often leading to multi-day interrogations of the refugees themselves.
“We have intelligence suggesting that either all or a significant portion of the transport costs for these refugees are being covered by organizations based in the USA. This came to light after we noticed glaring inconsistencies in the numbers provided during repeated interrogations—numbers that just didn't align with the financial realities of people coming from their respective regions. For instance, how is it possible that so many individuals from North Africa suddenly have upwards of eleven thousand euros on hand? Why hasn't anyone questioned this? The only logical explanation is that someone is hiding something.”
silentviper19 said:There’s going to be a whole lot more of them coming down the line for a long time, and since the European Union isn't exactly rolling out the red carpet, they’re just going to stay stuck right here in Mexico instead.
Now, I don't know exactly how many will end up staying—that's the big question mark, really—but I doubt the numbers will be small enough to actually solve our issues. And let's be honest about those issues: we're looking at a clash of deep-seated religious fanaticism meeting that stubborn, old-school radicalism from the Mexican nationalists. It's a messy mix.
At the end of the day, you can bet the far-right groups are going to jump all over this refugee situation. They'll use it to stir the pot, which honestly just makes life miserable for everyone involved, both them and us.
Bradley Stewart2 said:Applying for asylum and actually being granted it are two very different things.
And the Secretary is lying, as usual.
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Bradley Stewart2 said:So far, only 14 people have actually applied for asylum...🤦
Why the drama and the lies?
Ashley Rodriguez41 said:That whole production involving the North Mexican police and those migrants was probably staged just so they wouldn't lose their status as a safe country. It’s basically reality, except it isn't being broadcast on TV—it's a much harsher joke. I guess a little media spin is the usual excuse for decisions like that.
hiddeneagle76 said:Good grief, people—is it actually possible for you all to be this clueless!!
I mean, seriously, how much ignorance can one group hold? What are you even talking about when you mention staying in Mexico, let alone some supposed "solution" to Mexico’s demographic crisis??
Do you even have the slightest idea what a demographic solution for Mexico would actually entail?
Rebecca Watson said:The whole "delayed parenthood" thing is really what's causing these minor swings over the last decade. And by "minor," I mean these ups and downs are barely hitting the 5-10% mark. But look, as I said before, the real mess hits in about 8 to 10 years. We're talking a few years after the 2021 census when things in Mexico are going to get ugly—rising mortality rates and falling births, mostly because the fertile part of the population is shrinking. The only silver lining? Fertility rates themselves won't necessarily drop further. That steady fertility rate will actually be the key to fixing our demographic stats once the Baby Boomers finally pass on. That's when we hit stabilization: deaths drop significantly, though don't expect everything to look perfect overnight. We'll enter the next phase—steady fertility paired with a gradual decline in deaths. Mathematically speaking, that's our only shot at the population actually starting to replenish itself down the road. It’s going to be a long, slow process that most of us probably won't even live to see.
Lawrence Williams said:The article is also available online. It estimates that about 20 people leave Buffalo every week—a figure I find quite plausible. However, I wonder if it's realistic that an additional 9,000 people have left the rest of the northern region, given the total regional estimate of 10,000. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised. In the surrounding counties, it’s a straight-up exodus to other countries. In the small towns and rural areas, every second or third house sits empty, more than half the storefronts are boarded up, and the streets are deserted. It's sad...
Maria Ruiz22 said:We’ve already established that people in Subotica are basically moving away on a daily basis—that part is clear. What I am actually trying to wrap my head around are these latest rumors swirling about Subotica. There is talk regarding some sort of high-level macro figure based there, and then there is this bizarre claim that the city has become a recruitment hub for high-end escorts—I am talking about the expensive, international clientele type, not the ones you see on the roadside. It makes absolutely no sense to me. For such an elegant, sophisticated city to turn into some sort of horror-movie Mexican border town where vampire truckers suck blood—well, that would be both irrational and utterly inexplicable.
Perhaps there are reasons for this mass exodus from Subotica that go much deeper than just simple economics—which is why I am asking. I wonder if there is something else pushing those without steady jobs or savings to leave more easily. Sometimes, an entire city needs a little "nudge" in a certain direction. For instance, look at how a few high-profile incidents can cause anyone with even a hint of arrogance in a place like Chicago to act out—and lately, Chicago's crime reports have been quite grim. On the flip side, a real shift happened in a place like Asheville; over the last year or two, we've seen nothing but great news coming out of there regarding community solidarity and a positive local vibe. Even Detroit is seeing a surge of optimism thanks to the automotive industry—you can actually see it reflected in the birth rates.
In general, what is the actual situation in these border towns—those places right on the edge of the frontier? They are the most exposed to all sorts of life-threatening nonsense. We hear all about the chaos in the rural outskirts or the woods near small mountain towns, but it is also noticeable that certain communities living right along the line near Mexico—both the conservative and moderate factions, especially in the National Parks—are complaining because they find themselves sitting right on drug trafficking routes. As for smuggling, organized crime, and how all of this impacts the lives of people in these border towns, there isn't much concrete info available. Most reporting focuses on Romanians or Bulgarians in the East—stuff like big weddings or New Year's Day celebrations where they come over to shop—but that feels like old news from 2012, and I highly doubt things have stayed that way.
hiddeneagle76 said:That’s just someone talking because they're bored and don't know what to do with themselves. Everything you wrote here is either flat-out wrong or something even a child would know. I really dislike it when someone just rambles on with these baseless posts that often have nothing to do with actual demographics...
Lawrence Williams said:America is one of those rare countries where fertility rates are actually higher in urban centers. In other words, staying in a small town doesn't guarantee you'll have more kids than someone living in the city. We should be quite pleased with these birth trends; at this rate, we could hit over 9.5 per mille this year. Given the current emigration levels, the shrinking fertile population base, and the state of the economy, these numbers are actually excellent.