There are links between the two groups — this 2006 Human Events piece by Charlie Norwood is essential — but La Raza’s considerably more mainstream than MEChA, which calls for the reclamation of the American southwest by Latinos.

As Norwood established, La Raza is the legitimate front for its illegitimate offspring MEChA. The two organizations not only share in the same membership, but in the same leadership; and La Raza financially funds MEChA via OUR TAX DOLLARS.

Tancredo is cutting the chase because the general populace can’t follow a comparison that goes beyond one step sound bite mentality. His premise and conclusion are correct, but to withstand ultimate inevitable criticism, all he has to do is say it again INCLUDING THE REFERENCE that La Raza is yet unequivocably tied to MEChA.

Norwood’s article was published 04/07/2006.

MEChA and the La Raza movement teach that Colorado, California, Arizona, Texas, Utah, New Mexico, Oregon and parts of Washington State make up an area known as “Aztlan” — a fictional ancestral homeland of the Aztecs before Europeans arrived in North America. As such, it belongs to the followers of MEChA. These are all areas America should surrender to “La Raza” once enough immigrants, legal or illegal, enter to claim a majority, as in Los Angeles. The current borders of the United States will simply be extinguished.

This plan is what is referred to as the “Reconquista” or reconquest, of the Western U.S.

But it won’t end with territorial occupation and secession. The final plan for the La Raza movement includes the ethnic cleansing of Americans of European, African, and Asian descent out of “Aztlan.”

Members of these radical, anti-American, racist organizations are frequently smoothly polished into public respectability by the National Council of La Raza.

Former MEChA members include Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who was officially endorsed by La Raza for mayor and was awarded La Raza’s Graciela Olivarez Award. Now we know why he refuses to condemn a sea of foreign flags in his city. California Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante is also a former MEChA member. He delivered the keynote address at La Raza’s 2002 Annual Convention.

The National Council of La Raza and its allies in public office make no repudiation of the radical MEChA and its positions. In fact, as recently as 2003, La Raza was actively funding MEChA, according to federal tax records.

Is the National Council of La Raza itself a racist organization? Regardless of the organization’s suspect ties, the majority of its members are not. When one examines all the organization’s activities, they are commendable non-profit projects, such as education and housing programs.

But even these defensible efforts raise the question of whether education and housing programs funded with federal tax dollars should be used in programs specifically targeted to benefit just one ethnic group.

La Raza defenders usually respond by calling anyone making these allegations “a racist” for having called attention to La Raza’s racist links. All the groups and public officials with ties to the La Raza movement can take a big step towards disproving these allegations by simply following the examples of Senators Byrd and Thurmond and repenting of their past ways.

If they are unwilling to admit past misdeeds, they can at least state — unequivocally — that they officially oppose the racist and anti-American positions of MEChA, and any other groups that espouse similar views.

Through public appearances, written statements, and on their respective websites, La Raza groups and allies must:

1. Denounce the motto “For La Raza todo. Fuera de La Raza nada,” as repugnant, racist, and totally incompatible with American society or citizenship.

2. Acknowledge the right of all Americans to live wherever they choose in the U.S. without segregation.

3. Commit to sponsorship of nationwide educational programs to combat racism and anti-Semitism in the Hispanic community.

4. Denounce and sever all ties with MEChA and any other organizations with which they have ever been associated which held to the racist doctrines held by MEChA.

5. Acknowledge the internationally recognized borders of the U.S., the right of the citizens of the U.S. to determine immigration policy through the democratic process, and the right of the U.S. to undertake any and all necessary steps to effectively enforce immigration law and defend its border against unauthorized entry.

6. Repudiate all claims that current American territory rightfully belongs to Mexico.

If the National Council of La Raza, other La Raza groups, and local and national political leaders with past ties and associations with the radical elements of the La Raza movement can publicly issue such a statement and live by every one of these principles, they should be welcomed into the American public policy arena, with past sins — real or imaginary — forgiven.

If they cannot publicly and fully support these principles, Congress needs to take appropriate steps and immediately bar any group refusing to comply from receiving any future federal funds. Both the House and Senate should strike these groups from testifying before any committees, and the White House should sever all ties. Both political parties should disengage from any further contact with these groups and individuals.

There are plenty of decent, patriotic Hispanic organizations and elected officials to provide Congress with necessary feedback on specific issues confronting Americans of Latino heritage. Any group or individual who can agree with the simple six points should be welcomed into that fold.

If not, the American people will know there’s a wolf in their midst, and take the necessary precautions to defend our Republic against an enemy.

Force critics of Tancredo to show where La Raza has met Norwood’s six point challenge to prove their honor as responsible US citizens. Where is La Raza’s record on curbing the radical extremism of their related organization that La Raza funds via US TAX DOLLARS.

It is offensive that La Raza would assume any “integrity” as a Hispanic Rotary comparable club. The Rotary does NOT fund terror organizations. La Raza does. As is, La Raza remains in comparison to a “legitimate” front for a Mafia.

Michelle Malkin SHOULD specifically personally contact Tancredo with the word to the wise.

maverick muse on May 29, 2009 at 9:00 AM

I am officially worried about Loxadonta. I am pretty sure that hermits don’t go on vacation. Can you think of anything we can do?

Cindy Munford on May 29, 2009 at 8:02 AM

I was thinking about him last night.
I have his email and will email him as of 802 am

blatantblue on May 29, 2009 at 8:02 AM

I’ve been missing Lox for days, as well. When he took his fall, I realized just how fragile his situation; he hadn’t been kidding/exaggerating about any descriptions.

We know Loxodonta’s style and manners.
He would not simply go on vacation without a word.

Lox: best wishes!

maverick muse on May 29, 2009 at 9:16 AM

blatantblue on May 29, 2009 at 9:30 AM

If he were your age, you could assume that attitude more easily.

Perhaps you haven’t cared for the aged yet. If he’s incapacitated, he needs immediate help.

maverick muse on May 29, 2009 at 9:36 AM

MadisonConservative on May 29, 2009 at 9:40 AM

Go thread your taste on your own green board.

maverick muse on May 29, 2009 at 9:44 AM

MadisonConservative on May 29, 2009 at 9:48 AM

It’s your deal with yourself.
You want to make a mess, do your own cleaning.

maverick muse on May 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM