https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/08/20/point-of-view/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usFri, 12 Jun 2026 02:33:19 -0400<![CDATA[In many Third World countries it is customary for the local leftists to demonstrate in front of the US Embassy in order to denounce it as a hell on earth. Once embarked on their ritual demonstrations, almost nothing can move them; not police truncheons, water cannon nor tear gas will normally suffice. However, there is one surefire way to empty the streets of demonstrators, if anyone cares to try it. A consular officer simply has to get on the public address system an announce that the gates of the Embassy will be opened for exactly five minutes and that the first 5,000 who fall in line will be granted visas to the USA. That will clear the streets. Guaranteed.]]>Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:21:20 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/08/20/point-of-view-n185938