Egghead Researchers Say Dallas Is Not a Smart City. Hah! We Is To.

Besides a huge illegal population, with their children in school who speak little or no English, is the trend of "white flight" where many white people moved out of Dallas when forced integration hit.  That has left DISD with a permanent under-culture of students, while a great many of the really smart kids moved to the Park Cities, Plano, Richardson, Frisco, etc.

As a former employee of mine used to say, "It's easier to pretend they're smart than it is they're good looking."

The reason for this is the extraordinarily huge population of illegal immigrants in Dallas, the same way they drag down school performance. 

Anyone familiar with the issue knows Dallas is the Number One destination of illegal is Texas, and almost as popular with illegals entering other states. 

@lebowski300 That must be why people around the country and around the world are clamoring to move to Dallas, and why it is the priority destination for illegal aliens.

@markzero

Come on, if we had not spent the $100 Million to build that engineering marvel of a bridge, how the heck would we get to Trinity Groves without driving through you know, those neighborhoods, and buy the overpriced food they serve?

@noblefurrtexas ... so did "illegal immigrants" cause George aWol Bu$h to be an obtuse moron?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdBOxdb1yag

@noblefurrtexas 

Anyone familiar with the issue knows Dallas is the Number One destination of illegal is Texas, and almost as popular with illegals entering other states.

cite a source or chalk this hollow claim up with all the other made up stuff you hoist in your posts...

@noblefurrtexas

Isn't Dallas a sanctuary city?

@DonkeyHotay @noblefurrtexas I'm sorry.  Did you say "moron"? 

He's a helluva lot brighter, and more of a great American, than Obama will ever be. 

Bush has an undergrad degree from Yale, and a Harvard MBA - our first president to have such a distinction. He also graduated from the U.S. Air Force Fighter Pilot School.  

As well, Bush was the successful manager of the Texas Rangers. 

Obama never so much as managed a hot dog stand. 

Bush was probably the most popular and legislatively successful governors of Texas in history.  He had a strong record of bi-partisan cooperation, never violated the U.S. or Texas constitutions, and - you'll find this interesting - received the largest number of Latino votes for Governor ever for a Republican in the state. 

Bush also has a helluva lot more class than Obama.  Of course, my dog has more class than the Obamunist.  All the little bastard can do is blame his failures on President Bush, or Republicans.  He's not only a loser, but a disgraceful one at that. 

In fact, Obama was supposed to be some kind of constitutional scholar.  But, he blew that lie on the campaign trail when he didn't know the language difference between our constitution and The Declaration of Independence.  And, if that wasn't enough, he claims to have constitutionally endowed power the Executive Branch does not have.  So, he's a liar as well as a fool and a wimp. 

Bush distinguished himself by the way he handled 9/11, and fought two successful wars; one over 9/11, and one over continued violations of the Gulf War Cease Fire Agreement and a long list of other infractions - including firing on Coalition and American pilots and soldiers. 

Meanwhile, Obama has ruined America's reputation abroad - particularly with out allies.  But, our adversaries no long fear him or the U.S. 

I think a rational educated person would question what your definition of "moron" must be. 

@GAA1 @noblefurrtexas Stanford University says it is, and that's no right-wing organization.  In fact, they say that Fox has the most balanced, fair, and objective news of all the cable stations....and likely the MSM.  The problem is that so many other organizations lean so far left, that it makes Fox appear more conservative than it is. 

Yes, I watch Fox among other.  I also watch al-Jazeera to see what America's enemies are doing. 

You probably don't get much news on the Disney Channel. 

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Just this evening, the Attorney General Elect of Texas was interviewed by the media and said the figure 11million to describe how many illegals are here is absurd.  He said there are many, many, many more than that.

If you're somehow invested in what the federal government uses for numbers, I suggest you get counseling.  The Obama Administration lies and deceives as a regular part of doing business. 

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas You don't seem to be all that bright or informed, so let me help you out. 

Illegals come to Dallas in part because we already have a huge population of illegals, in part because of the availability of jobs, in part because it's far enough away from the border - but still in Texas, in part because we have excellent safety net services and Parkland Hospital,in part because of the transportation system, and in part because it's large enough to not be noticed.

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Here's another one for NBC 5 in DFW:

http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/politics/Texas_Becomes_Illegal_Immigrants__Preferred_Destination_Dallas-Fort_Worth.html

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Here's one dealing with minor illegals.  It says Houston is first in the country, Dallas County is second. 

http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-Texas/2014/08/29/Houston-Leads-Nation-for-Illegal-Immigrant-Minors-Destination

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Here ya go:  http://watchdogblog.dallasnews.com/2013/09/dallas-county-among-nations-top-counties-for-uninsured-2.html/

There are other, but this is the first one Google brought up.

Happy now? 

@TheRuddSki Unofficially, but yes. 

@noblefurrtexas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II1zAObtwlM

@noblefurrtexas ... why are you so terrified of immigrants?

@noblefurrtexas

let's see, a link to the number of uninsured. anything in it about "Dallas is the Number One destination of illegal is Texas"? no. zero.

second link for youth arrivals which says that Dallas is not the "Number One destination". OK, you actually show your comment to be wrong, thanks.

So in summation, you cannot cite a single source that says that "Dallas is the Number One destination of illegal is Texas".

I've seen reports that Houston is where the most illegal residents head, but I'm not going to claim that as fact. I understand the difference, are you "bright or informed" enough to understand?

All of the reasons you base your opinion- your opinion mind you, that Dallas is the "Number One destination", exist in Houston. and San Antonio. and Austin.

@DonkeyHotay @noblefurrtexas I strongly believe that this is our country, we worked hard to make it what it is, and we have every right to say who comes here, and who doesn't. 

One of the reasons for America's enormous success was legal immigration; setting rules and requirements were the secret. 

We have polluted the country by ignoring those who trespassed into our country and broke our laws both coming in without our permission, and the other many crimes committed by illegals.  (Three Dallas Police Officers have been killed by illegals, according to the PD.)

@DonkeyHotay @noblefurrtexas I'm not terrified by immigrants, and have worked with some helping with American History and Government. 

It's illegal immigrants I object to, and you know that.  I've never said a word about disliking immigrants.

Like most, my own family were European immigrants, although quite some time ago.  They learned history, English, government, and fundamental laws, took the test, became citizens, and worked hard all of their lives. 

They didn't trespass onto our shores, and then expect us to give them free medical care, welfare, food stamps, and certainly didn't break our laws. 

Huge differences.  

(And, btw, I was all for the concept of the Bracero program. )

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas I don't know which technical institute you attended, but you should get your money back. 

According to Tom Pauken, who has been one of the chairs of the Texas Workforce Commission, Dallas has more jobs than Austin or San Antonio, and with the jobs in Dallas, it is not as competitive because of sheer numbers. 

Austin is an absurd suggestion.  It's small, doesn't have the jobs, has a higher cost of living, and - by comparison - has a lower percentage of non-student Latinos that Dallas or Houston, 

Illegals don't apply for jobs in the state capital.  They look for lower-paying unskilled jobs in landscaping, just to use one example. 

You don't have to believe any of this, and I don't give a damn if you do or don't.

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas You really aren't very bright.  I posted almost instantly news stories that said Dallas is in the top group of illegal destinations.  Whether it is first or second is a matter of degree, definition, and the resources available to the source. 

I don't give a rat's azz whether you like it or not.  Dallas has been invaded by illegals, and Dallas is one of - if not the highest - primary destination of illegal aliens. 

Deal with it.

@noblefurrtexas

"According to Tom Pauken"

odd that you would mention a political hack when the data- the data- is easy to find. 

anybody could tell you that DFW, the 4th largest MSA in the country, has more employment than Austin or San Antonio. that however is not in question Captain Obvious.

Austin added over 31K jobs in 2013, San Antonio over 21K. both in the top 20 MSA's in the country for job growth.People are moving there because there is opportunity.

and shockingly there are landscapers and other laborers in both Austin and San Antonio! wow. who would have thought?

with the jobs in Dallas, it is not as competitive because of sheer numbers. 

that makes no sense whatsoever. but then what should we expect?

@noblefurrtexas

Odd you claim to have "posted news stories that Dallas is in the top group of illegal destinations" when the claim you made was "Dallas is the number one destination of illegal is Texas".

Surely you are not that ignorant that you fail to grasp the difference.

So we'll just chalk this one up to your realizing your mistake and trying to do the side step to deflect.

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas odd that you would mention a political hack when the data- the data- is easy to find. 

I have no doubt that you do find it odd.  But, since he was co-chair of the Texas Workforce Commission for several years, and helped to boost the Texas job picture even more, I'd say he's not a bad authority. 

As far as being a hack, he's a form Army Intelligence Officer with decorated service in Viet Nam, and has certainly had a helluva lot more occupational responsibilities than that nitwit in the White House who has never held a real job, and hates and doesn't understand the Constitution. And, Obama is nothing more than a hack, and continues to prove it almost daily. 

I've also had a Border Patrol manager tell me that Dallas is the prime destination for the illegals crossing in Texas, and ends up being the target for illegals flooding the country elsewhere.  This is the same BPA who confirmed what the Minutemen claimed, that there are over 30 million of them already here, and many more scheming to get here. 

Illegals don't apply for jobs as rocket scientists, legislative researcher, computer designers, or college professors.  They go where the work is; not necessarily just the job picture - although it's quite good in Dallas. 

Got it now?

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Who is this "we" you speak of?   Are you in a family way, or are you talking about your imaginary friend, or is that the Royal "we"?

I must have missed the election where you represent someone other than yourself.  And, as much of a burden that must be, you don't get to be more than one voice. 

Are you by any chance related to John Adams?  He was obnoxious and disliked too. 

@noblefurrtexas

Pauken is a career politician.

As far as being a hack, he's a form Army Intelligence Officer with decorated service in Viet Nam, and has certainly had a helluva lot more occupational responsibilities than that nitwit in the White House who has never held a real job, 

actually there are similarities in the two, although Obama actually won the elections in which he ran. Pauken not so much. Both have spent their work resume in public, rather than private, vocations.

I had a conversation with al illegal alien, and he told me there isn't anywhere near 30 million in the country, more like the 11 to 12 million that Pew estimates. He also told me that Dallas is not that high on the list of cities to go to, what with all the traffic and poor schools.

have you realized there are laborers in Austin? if yes, than part of my job is done.

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Your suggesting serving in combat as an Army Intelligence Officer is akin to being a political hack is grossly ignorant, if not insulting. 

If you want to see a political hack, check out the current resident in the White House.

He makes Jimmy Carter look like Thomas Jefferson.

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas The illegal wouldn't have a clue how many are in the United States.  That number was derived from how many border crossers  were caught, and the number the Border Patrol knew who didn't get caught or made it other ways. 

11 million is the number the White House and the government uses.  It's bullshit.  Like ObamaScare, it's intended to minimize the level of seriousness and protect a feckless, dishonest, administration.

I asked the Border Patrol manager what the highest possible number could be, and he said probably something just under 50 million, and that number would grow if Obama crossed our constitution, and attracted even more illegals to invade our country.

Obama is up to his scrawny neck in deception, deceit, and corruption.  The only good thing he's done is replace Carter as our worst-ever President. 

He clearly hates and/or does not understand our constitution, and seems to have missed the classes on "separation of powers" and the "take care" clause. 

@noblefurrtexas

Your suggesting serving in combat as an Army Intelligence Officer is akin to being a political hack is grossly ignorant, if not insulting. 

actually an Army Intelligence Officer would never be in "combat", so that's an error on your part. sort of "grossly ignorant".

second, it wasn't his time in MI that was my point, it was his work resume where he has been in the public sphere rather than in private business.

like Obama has been.

their work history in public positions is parallel, except as I mentioned Obama won his political candidacies, Pauken did not.

@noblefurrtexas

The illegal wouldn't have a clue how many are in the United States.

my bad, I actually thought you'd grasp the parody. clearly I was wrong. should have known. went right over you.

That number was derived from how many border crossers  were caught, and the number the Border Patrol knew who didn't get caught or made it other ways. 

"knew who didn't get caught"?? if they knew, the illegal would be caught. absurdity at its finest.

11 million is the number the White House and the government uses.  It's bullshit.  

why don't you take your non-researched, uninformed opinion and let Pew know they are wrong.

http://www.pewhispanic.org/2014/11/18/unauthorized-immigrant-totals-rise-in-7-states-fall-in-14/

He clearly hates and/or does not understand our constitution, and seems to have missed the classes on "separation of powers" and the "take care" clause. 

like Reagan and H.W. Bush didn't understand? you know, when they did the same thing as Obama?

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Having served in the military, and in combat, I find your comments about intelligence officers demeaning, and you're once again so far off the mark that it's as absurd as surprising.

Intelligence officers and intelligence enlisted people frequently see combat.  The Hollywood version of their always being behind the front lines is just that - movie myths.  

Part of intelligence is gather information on the strength, movements, and likely plans of the enemy.  So, intelligence officers are often called upon to go behind enemy lines and gather and asses whatever information they can find.  They are sometimes killed, frequently captured and tortured, may end up in filthy prisons, or simply disappear without a trace. 

If you don't call that combat, then you're an ignorant moron.  

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas They didn't do the same thing.  That's more BS out of the White House.  Both Bush and Reagan worked with Congress to extend the reach of bills the House had passed.  They would never have considered violating the constitution.  They apparently took their oaths of office as well as their oaths when serving in WWII; Bush as a Navy fighter pilot, Reagan in the Air Force. 

Obama has clearly violated our constitution, and has richly earned the disgust and admonition of those who respect the document. 

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas I know I would go to Bonnie and Clyde to get statistics on national bank robberies, the same way Brits would go to Jack The Ripper to get more information about surgical techniques.

Isn't is curious that the Border Patrol and the Minutemen came up with roughly the same estimate?

@noblefurrtexas 

Having served in the military, and in combat, I find your comments about intelligence officers demeaning

gee whiz, that's just a shame....couldn't care less frankly.

as it is said, the phrase "Military intelligence" is an oxymoron.

Pauken is nothing more than a political hack.  Never was elected to any office and still lived off the public dole for his whole work career.

@noblefurrtexas "Having served in the military, and in combat,"

Figured you for Frontline Infantry.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe6oVHTnfrM

@noblefurrtexas

they didn't do the same thing.

oh yes they did, as did numerous Presidents prior to Obama.

http://thehill.com/blogs/pundits-blog/immigration/224998-the-key-precedent-for-executive-action-on-immigration-that

You really don't know much about American history or the US Constitution do you?

@noblefurrtexas

I know I would go to Bonnie and Clyde to get statistics on national bank robberies, the same way Brits would go to Jack The Ripper to get more information about surgical techniques. 

then you, and the Brits, would show yourselves to be foolish.

Have you sent a letter to Pew telling them of your opinion their research is wrong?

Isn't is curious that the Border Patrol and the Minutemen came up with roughly the same estimate? 

one, it is incorrect to state "the Border Patrol...estimate", for that is not the case. The Border Patrol does not claim there are anywhere near the number that you assume.

two, no, it is not curious that the Minutemen have made an inaccurate assumption.

@DonkeyHotay @noblefurrtexas How coincidental that the little bastard in the White House fired his Secretary of Defense, but didn't have the guts to actually fire him.  Hagel, like so many in this administration, was pushed out because he had professional disagreements with someone who was clueless about what he was doing.

Obama is a professional liar.  He hasn't had the balls to publicly fire much of anybody, and they always resign -- no doubt under threat of one thing or another.  Yet, the White House pretends the President didn't fire them. 

In Hagel's case, it was  an open secret that he would be the scapegoat for several of Obama's utter screwups.  And so he was. 

I thought it was bad judgement to put Hagel in that job to begin with.  But, Obama has very few people on his national security team with combat experience.  I guess he dislikes advice that is contrary to his foolish world views.

@DonkeyHotay @noblefurrtexas Then you would be wrong yet again - or still, whichever it is.  :)

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Again, for the slow ones in the crowd, neither Reagan nor Bush - of which you spoke - EVER acted unilaterally as Obama did about immigration.  BOTH signed executive orders, but ONLY after consulting Congress, and ONLY after Congress passed bipartisan bills.  They merely extended the reach of those bills, and not without Congress being informed and cooperative. 

Obama is acting like some Third World Potentate, that he clearly imagines himself to be, and he has more than once disgraced and the Presidency.

So, you're quite wrong about the orders produced by Reagan and Bush being the equivalent of the outrage Obama foisted on the entire country.  

@noblefurrtexas

How coincidental that the little bastard in the White House fired his Secretary of Defense, but didn't have the guts to actually fire him

yeah, I mean if your President actually did "have the guts" he would have fired Hagel just like Bush fired Rumsfeld.

oh wait, Rumsfeld "resigned" just like Hagel did...

"The timing is right for new leadership at the Pentagon," Bush said in announcing the resignation.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/08/rumsfeld/

the ability of some people to apply different standards to the current Administration than they do to past Administrations is quite perplexing...

@noblefurrtexas 

neither Reagan nor Bush - of which you spoke - EVER acted unilaterally as Obama did about immigration. BOTH signed executive orders, but ONLY after consulting Congress, and ONLY after Congress passed bipartisan bills.

you need to spend some time learning about US history....you are completely, totally wrong.

"In July 1989, the Senate moved to protect a bigger group—all spouses and children of those who legalized under IRCA. The Senate passed legislation 81-17 that prohibited the administration from deporting family members of immigrants in the process of legalizing and directed officials to grant them work authorization. The House failed to act on the Senate’s bill. 
George Bush Sr. then responded in February 1990 by administratively implementing the Senate bill’s provisions himself."

http://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/foreign-policy/219463-when-reagan-and-ghw-bush-took-bold-executive-action-on

@noblefurrtexas @mavdog ... if you don't like the Executive Powers granted by the U$ Constitution, then move to Syria.

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas This administration is up to its scrawny neck in corruption, deceit, deception, and dishonesty.  Obama is also a coward and a bully, and apparently does not have the ability to work with those who disagree with him. 

Is it a blatant distortion to compare much of anything Reagan or Bush did with Obama's amateur screwups, no doubt many  directed by Valerie Jarrett while he was playing golf or taking joy rides on Air Force One. 

There is no parallel to Obama and almost any past president; even Jimmy Carter.  But, at least Carter is no longer our worst, his place being taken by the Obamunist. 

What incredible arrogance and defiance of our constitution for Obama to declare he can make law because Congress "refused" to act, and he has run out of time.

I'm truly sorry the little bastard is such a failure as a President, as a husband, as an American, and as a man, but he was sold like an Edsel to people too dumb to see through the veil, or not wanting to see through it. 

You get the government you deserve. 

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas The fact that Obama wanted to be rid of Hagel was an open secret for quite some time, and especially at the Pentagon. 

Apparently, the proverbial straw was Hagel's leak about ISIS and how dangerous it is.

Obama didn't have the courage to fire him, so he made it look like a resignation. 

Just more evidence of how incredibly obtuse and stupid Obama really is. 

Need more proof?  Try this where George Stephaoplous pitches Obama a softball question, and because it was not in the White House talking points, he gets all befuddled on a question whose answer he should know - as a lawyer, a former Senator, and President.

http://www.mrctv.org/blog/watch-president-obama-fumble-easy-question-precedent

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas  You keep being confused about the point.  Obama has fired hardly anyone, primarily because he is a coward and hates accepting responsibility.  So, he puts enormous pressure on people to resign, and then frequently goes through these vignettes that he didn't. 

According to Pentagon command staff insiders, Obama fired Hagel because Hagel frequently disagreed about Obama's micromanagement of the military when he was never even a scout or went to camp.

While Hagel wouldn't have been my choice for Sec. of Defense based on his being a sergeant in Viet Nam, he certainly knows three things:  1) He knows infinitely more about the military and combat that Obama will ever know, 2)  He knows the senior command staff at the Pentagon knows more about fighting a way or strategically using the military's skills to prevent a way, and 3) He knows from being on the same committee as Obama in the Senate that Obama is a liberal radical who loathes the military -- and that's one reason he sent pink slips to officers and senior enlisted personnel while they were in combat.  And, that's another reason Hagel strenuously objected to Obama's willful disregard of the welfare of our combat troops. 

Again....I generally have high regard for The Hill's articles, and don't find fault in this one as far as it goes.  But, it doesn't go far enough.  Bush never refused to work with Congress, and - in fact - worked quite well with the House and the Senate.  He never scolded Congress the way Obama shows disrespect for that institution.  And Bush never lied while in office the way Obama does several times a day.

To suggest that Obama was following two former presidents is pure bullshit. 

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas You're forgetting that Bush served in Congress, and did such a good job that he had no Democrat opposition when he first ran for re-election.

He respects both Congress and the Constitution, a document he swore to uphold and defend as a decorated Navy fighter pilot in WWII. 

(Obama sold drugs and used them, and was never even a Boy Scout.)

Your sorry president lied about this, and got four upside down Pinocchios for it. 

The Hill normally has good information on most things, even though it's sometimes slanted to the Left.  In this case, they didn't tell the rest of the story or include the background as to what really happened, how, and why. 

Both Bush and Reagan took legislation constructed by the Congress, and merely extended those impacts of laws already written.  

@DonkeyHotay @noblefurrtexas @mavdog 

if you don't like the Executive Powers granted by the U$ Constitution, then move to Syria.

You blew it again. 

There is no phrasing or paragraph that even mentions executive orders on our constitution.  They are a function of a court decision that says the President can issue orders ONLY to Executive Department personnel and agencies.  And, those orders must NOT conflict with law or the the Constitution or previous court decisions limiting the Executive Branch.

@DonkeyHotay @noblefurrtexas @mavdog It's not executive orders that I'm concerned about.  It's the bogus claim that Reagan and Bush did the same thing Obama did.  That's just not the case at all. 

Obama acted unilaterally to make his own law - which is the sole job of Congress.  Neither Reagan nor Bush ever did such a thing, and wouldn't consider it. Both acted after consultations with Congress. 

Obama has peed all over our constitution, acted like a Third World Caliph or Potentate, and violated the separation of powers construction of our government included in the Constitution, and affirmed many times by the Supreme Court. He also perverted the "take care" clause in the executive requirements in the Constitution.

When Jonathan Turley, an expert on the Constitution and a liberal Democrat, says Obama is in dangerous territory and acting illegally to do what he did, then you know Obama has once again blown it.  Too bad he neither respects nor understand our consitution.

Obama should be impeached for this.  But, it appears all that's going to happen is that he'll be censured, and at least history will record next to his name that he was one of the few presidents ever censured by the House. 

Again, Obama's bogus claim that Bush and Reagan did the same thing is BS, and he knows it.  He just lies to cover up misdeeds and other lies -- constantly.

@noblefurrtexas

to repeat...

the ability of some people to apply different standards to the current Administration than they do to past Administrations is quite perplexing...

@noblefurrtexas 

The Hill normally has good information on most things, even though it's sometimes slanted to the Left. In this case, they didn't tell the rest of the story or include the background as to what really happened, how, and why.

Both Bush and Reagan took legislation constructed by the Congress, and merely extended those impacts of laws already written

total bullshit. "four pinocchios" for you on your deceit.

the Hill article is factual and accurate. If you can find anything that is not factual and accurate, show the error on their part.

but you cannot, for there is no error on their part.

the errors are on your part.

@mavdog @noblefurrtexas Or it could be historically and forensically accurate.