Posted on 06/28/2007 9:44:45 PM PDT by gpapa
Scott Rasmussen’s first law of politics is that America’s politicians aren’t nearly as important as they think they are. That law was clearly demonstrated earlier today when the United States Senate finally surrendered to the American people on immigration. Politicians may make things messy for a while, but over the long haul it is the American people who determine the nation’s fundamental policies.
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"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Odd that as the reps go back to the Beltway, they think they are in the Club of Incumbancy. No thought of the BASE which ‘brung’ them to the dance. My guess is, many GOP Rinos are going to face primary challenges this time. Some Dems who won House races , especially down South, are going to be challenged by conservPubs and they may take as many as 10 House seats back. Oh the Dems will still control Congress but the House will be closer. Now, we have to get the right Pub to defeat Her Highness.
Gotta like that First Rule. Now, if only Specter and Graham, Teddy and Little Dickie Durban could learn that!
“...supporters of the doomed legislation often stated that the status quo is unacceptable.”
I agree with this statement 100% and, for this reason, I say we should vote the incumbents out, a clean sweep. Get the career politicians out and put in a new group of Representatives and Senators, people who are prepared, willing and anxious to listen to their constituents.
Yup.
“Gotta like that First Rule. Now, if only Specter and Graham, Teddy and Little Dickie Durban could learn that!”
They’ll learn it by leaving office.
I heard that Voinvich interview.
I bet several Senators are running for cover and hoping their state constituents have short memories. They are probably getting their impending forced retirement situations in order.
Lindsey Graham lost his dream of VP on the McCain ticket, since McCain also latched onto the amnesty monstrosity. Graham upset many people by his ‘bigot’ reference.
The battle is won but the war is still ongoing.
Quote: The real mystery in all of this is why the Senators and their cheerleaders didn’t anticipate the public response. Perhaps they fell in love with their own rhetoric and forgot how it might sound to others.
This writer pegs the nail on the head of these arrogant bastardos.
one of the best things about this failure is now hitlery has to come up with an enforcement plan. That should be hitlarious.
Their hubris was thrown back their faces.
Did they really learn it? I wonder. The Rats and a few R`s are blaming Talk Radio, just like ALGORE blamed the NRA in 2000. I`m not sure they understand that in both cases, it was the American people.
I don’t thiink the fight is over. We should continue to man the phones, faxes and emails until they enforce the laws already on the books. The way I read these polls, most Americans don’t buy the enforcement part. My “Sanctuary” town is still welcoming illegals, so until I see something being done about this I won’t get behind any immigration reform.
We should hound them everyday until they get the message. Enforcement Now!
Demand a border fence! Build it NOW!! Beef up the border patrol and close our borders!
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Courtesy of a pro-amnesty group, no less!!
Right. Also ,the majority finally threw their weight around. We are awake and the horse is out of the barn. It is truly the night of the living dead.
We should all say a big “Thank you” to Algore for inventing the internet...
:)
I still think we need to determine why the powers that be were so adamant on forcing this issue in the face of overwhelming opposition? Is it the NWO? The NAU? What is it that would have them burn so much political capital, cut so many corners, and attempt to push this thru with minimal oversight or review?
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