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Posted on 07/08/2008 1:56:07 PM PDT by MrPiper
WASHINGTON — Senator John McCain told a major Hispanic group here Tuesday that he remains committed to passing the kind of immigration legislation that angered many Republican voters last year (snip)
(Excerpt) Read more at nytimes.com ...
Was there ever any doubt??
You must speak the language of McCain 08'
example:
"¿él quiere mi voto?"
Si
Like most Conservatives, I’m ticked off at McCain for this immigration thing and I’m especially ticked off that he spoke before a racist organization such as LULAC.
But...McCain is not going to win the election without at least 40 percent of the Hispanic vote (that’s what Bush got in 2004 and he barely made it across the finish line first). And, IMO, McCain beating Obama the Marxist trumps McCain pandering to the Hispanics.
So on further reflection, I say to McCain, “Go ahead Johnny, tell those leftist Hispos what they want to hear. But when you become President, you best act like, and be, a Conservative.
It is like a terminal illness, I am in denial on losing to BO, but this issue is a death wish from McCain....It is over....
Where are all the McCainiacs to tell us what a great thing this is?
Seems they can’t be bothered with when their guy says something that proves everything the skeptics have been posting.
Like Bush did?
Good luck with that.
If I wanted a candidate that was the best at pandering while in office, I'd vote Democrat.
Sorry if that's harsh.
“McCain Makes Appeal to Hispanics”
“please (sob) PLEASE....no one else likes me....please, I’ll give you anything...(sob)...please vote for me”
You stole my post.
"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
“But when you become President, you best act like, and be, a Conservative.”
Why on earth would he do that when you and others are ready to reward his treacherous behavior?
The 2nd amend. appears to be safe from the grabbers.
And Hillary is thwarted for a while.
Two out of three ain’t bad ....
Cowards. Every. Last. One.
Will you be saying this when, if McCain wins the election, he pushes through an amnesty creating 20+ million new, poor, uneducated, government dependent Democrat voters making it unlikely that Republicans would ever win another national election?
>>>Where are all the McCainiacs to tell us what a great thing this is?>>>
Right here! See below; looks fine to me! So don’t bother to re-write it to fit your “hate MCCain” agenda....
“I and many other colleagues twice attempted to pass comprehensive immigration legislation to fix our broken borders, ensure respect for the laws of this country; recognize the important economic necessity of immigrant laborers, apprehend those who came here illegally to commit crimes, and deal practically and humanely with those who came here, as my distant ancestors did, to build a better, safer life for their families,” Mr. McCain said, “without excusing the fact they came here illegally or granting them privileges before those who have been waiting their turn outside the country.”
He added: “Many Americans, with good cause, didn’t believe us when we said we would secure our borders, and so we failed in our efforts. We must prove to them that we can and will secure our borders first, while respecting the dignity and rights of citizens and legal residents of the United States of America. But we must not make the mistake of thinking that our responsibility to meet this challenge will end with that accomplishment. We have economic and humanitarian responsibilities as well, and they require no less dedication from us in meeting them.”
I and many other colleagues twice attempted to pass comprehensive immigration legislation to fix our broken borders, ensure respect for the laws of this country; recognize the important economic necessity of immigrant laborers, apprehend those who came here illegally to commit crimes, and deal practically and humanely with those who came here, as my distant ancestors did, to build a better, safer life for their families,” Mr. McCain said, “without excusing the fact they came here illegally or granting them privileges before those who have been waiting their turn outside the country.”
He added: “Many Americans, with good cause, didn’t believe us when we said we would secure our borders, and so we failed in our efforts. We must prove to them that we can and will secure our borders first, while respecting the dignity and rights of citizens and legal residents of the United States of America. But we must not make the mistake of thinking that our responsibility to meet this challenge will end with that accomplishment. We have economic and humanitarian responsibilities as well, and they require no less dedication from us in meeting them.”
That's the part where I see him having no reason to change after he is elected.
That’s because every time he proposes or tries to pass {comprehensive} immigration reform, he takes the same amnesty and paints on a different shade of lipstick.
When McCain's ancestors came to America it wasn't all that great a place to be. In fact, most of them were probably tossed off a British boat wearing chains and told to swim for it.
If they made it to shore, they had to fend for themselves in every respect.
Still, they were lucky. If they'd been put ashore in Mexico the Spanish colonial authorities would have identified them as Protestants, held a brief trial, and lopped off their heads.
It's insulting to equate your own Scots, Irish and Scandinavian ancestors with the Mexicans. Beyond insulting ~ it's a blood libel!
And you and whose army are going to make him comply?
He said it twice? Still does not make it right!
I cannot stand ILLEGAL ALIENS and their anchor babies at all.
But the specter of Obama, Farrakhan and Wright controlling my taxpayer dollars makes me want to vomit.
Israel will be defended by McCain while Obama stands idly by and watches the destruction unfold.
Obama is a skull cruncher on the issue of abortion, but McCain is pro-life.
We can fight McCain's push for amnesty through our phone calls, protests, petitions and letters, but Obama's policies will destroy the economy, threaten our National Security, dismantle the military, reduce our nuclear defenses, initiate 10 dollar gas prices and essentially annihilate any hopes for a prosperous future for our Republic.
Do you really want Louis Farrakhan and Jeremiah Wright influencing the way our taxpayer dollars are spent?
Do you want to lose the war against the terrorists?
Do you want 10 dollar gas because Obama refuses to search for new sources of energy?
Stand idly by in November, and you will be making it all happen.
Get yourself some therapy and learn how to face facts.
“Stand idly by in November, and you will be making it all happen.”
Sorry, many of us don’t vote for candidates picked by the main stream media instead of the voters. Did you support a conservative or the “kennedy wing of the GOP’ in the primary?
When it comes to pandering to criminals, drug dealers, and gangsters of illegal status, there’s not a dime’s worth of difference between Sens. Hussein and Juan.
The specter of death and destruction is going to haunt every American man, woman and child once Obama pulls our troops out and the Muslims start hitting us at home.
You are interested in making Obama the next President?
Fine.
I will do my part to make up for what you refuse to do.
He was snubbed, so now I am doing what I can to keep Obama from systematically destroying the Nation.
““But when you become President, you best act like, and be, a Conservative.”
Why on earth would he do that when you and others are ready to reward his treacherous behavior?”
It’s 2004 all over again. Same stuff....”Vote for Bush, he’s just doing this to get some democrat/hispanics votes, he’ll secure the border right after the election!”.....in other words don’t believe what the candidate says???? The excuses, and that’s what they are (NOT reasons)to vote for McCain get more neurotic by the day.
You want Louis Farrakhan to influence decisions regarding our taxpayer dollars?
Stand idly by in November.
“But seriously, why are you using the tactics of the left to support your candidate? “
He’s using them because he supports a left leaning candidate. The Media Pick.
No thanks.
That means he tried to pass amnesty twice. Amnesty will destroy this country with a stroke of a pen.
ensure respect for the laws of this country
Why aren't the current immigration laws being enforced?
Mr. McCain said, “without excusing the fact they came here illegally or granting them privileges before those who have been waiting their turn outside the country.”
Being allowed to stay and work here is rewarding law breakers. If they want to enter this country legally, they must do so like everyone else, i.e., go home and take their chances with the entry process. Many of them couldn't qualify to enter here on a tourist visa, let alone an immigrant visa.
But we must not make the mistake of thinking that our responsibility to meet this challenge will end with that accomplishment. We have economic and humanitarian responsibilities as well, and they require no less dedication from us in meeting them.”
Translation: We will reward the lawbreakers with amnesty and allow them to stay and to sponsor tens of millions more legal immigrants thru chain migration, i.e., family reunification.
McCain talks a lot about securing the border, but 40% of the illegals are visa overstays, i.e., they came here legally. He rarely mentions cracking down on employers as part of border security. Attrition thru enforcement is the solution.
I see, just like a politician, answer a question with a question.
Sweetie, I have no intention of standing ‘idly by’ in November or any other time. I’m going to let as many people as I possibly can how you and others condone electing an anti-conservative, anti-AMERICAN who can’t even do his job as a Senator who was picked by our enemy the MEDIA. You go ahead if that’s the best you can do.
America can STILL do better, and we’re not going to help you elect this jerk. Got it?
While I don't agree with much of what McCain espouses (including his stance on immigration), there are some things (reducing spending, pro-life, at least some drilling, Iraq, pro-military) which I do agree with. Couple that with a better chance at constructionist judges and voting for the RINO makes infinitely more sense than voting for the most liberal senator.
The man made a simple statement and I take him at his word. When the Bill gets written, I’ll read it and send my comments. Then our Congressmen will vote. Until then, save all the McCain bashing...it’s all just speculative emotional ranting.....
I will however answer your question. You won’t like it, but here it is.
“You want ten dollar gas?”
We have the gas prices we have because of DEMAND. Know where the demand is coming from? CHINA
Who just loves this mess and MFN with CHINA? McCain. And McCain won’t drill in the Gulf, but he’ll let every other country. And he insists Anwar is ‘pristine’...remember?
You’d be happy with $10 gas if it’s under McCain, wouldn’t ya?
Now, answer my FIRST question...who did you support in the Primary?
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The Reason I’m paying $4.39 a gallon for gas...YOU
http://towncriernews.blogspot.com/search?q=%244.39+a+gallon+for+gas
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Just be aware of this when you buy that pack of 5 plastic spatulas for a buck from China.
China is becoming the biggest consumer of gasoline and the biggest emitter of CO2.
Know why? It’s not because their slave labor is driving automobiles. It’s to fuel their factory sweat shops, buy nice cars for their communist bosses, because we keep buying their cheap imports. So how much is that dollar figurine you didn’t need in the first place really costing you? The next time you fill up, on your way home from Wal Mart, etc., don’t bitch at the gas station attendant. Look in the mirror.
Mar. 2007 - China - The country’s use of gasoline reached 52.47 million tonnes last year, an 8.4% year-on-year growth, after the year’s car sales jumped 27% to hit 7.2 million. The forecast for this year’s growth is 18%.........
China and its Role in the Oil Price Rise
[snip] China has become forced to import three million barrels a day, making it the world’s second biggest oil-consuming country, after the US and ahead of its neighbor Japan.......This was reflected on the world price level, which remained at around $20-25 a barrel until 2003, when a big and perceptible increase in China’s consumption began.
I don't want to lose the war against the terrorists by retreating too soon from Iraq and Afghanistan.
I don't want to see baby skulls get crushed underneath Obama's jackbooted abortion policies.
I don't want to see 10 dollar gas because Obama refuses to drill, build refineries, use clean-burn coal technology or build nuclear power plants.
I don't want black racists determining how my taxpayer dollars are spent.
I don't want to see Israel go unsupported during their darkest hour.
I don't want to see our military budget get thrown back into the Carter era.
I don't want to see a dramatic increase in my taxes to support widespread socialism.
I don't want to see a President Obama because all of these horrible things will happen if he wins.
These reasons (and many more) are why I am pulling the lever for McCain.
I am by no means pleased with illegal aliens and anchor babies, but I am going to petition, sign, email, call and protest any decision for amnesty if that's what it takes to stomp it flat.
I care too much about America to let Obama destroy it all.
“The man made a simple statement and I take him at his word. When the Bill gets written, I’ll read it and send my comments. Then our Congressmen will vote. Until then, save all the McCain bashing...it’s all just speculative emotional ranting.....”
Good grief. You make that statement and within in do exactly what you accused someone else of!
“I take him at his word .........” Just like a battered wife begging for more.
Sheesh.
One of the interesting things that is becoming more and more evident about this campaign is that it is quite clear as to what the candidates believe and from that it is not too difficult to get a good idea of the general direction each will take in his actions once he becomes president. Obama is trying to cloud things with his transparent and amazingly clumsy move to the right on several issues but he isn’t really fooling anyone who reads these threads or has followed his campaign for the past 6 months or so. McCain too has made noises that seem to contradict what he has said in the past - though to nowhere near the extent that B. Hussain Obama has.
So we all have a pretty clear idea of what these guys believe and how they are likely to act.
From this it should not be too difficult to make a decision about which to vote for. It is rather unlikely that either will not be nominated at their respective conventions. And it is virtually inconceivable that any other candidate has a prayer of pulling off an upset.
So. These are the two we have. There ain’t no one else to pick that will make it better. For me the choice between the two is the most dismal in my lifetime (and I remember Eisenhower clearly). But it is the only realistic one we have.
I cannot vote for Obama. That would be a betrayel of the nation. I cannot sit idly by and let Obama win. That is only slightly less of a betrayel. So my choice is clear - though distasteful.
then go vote for Barr..he-he-he
Do you have something against making an appeal to hispanics? We have no chance of winning without a decent chunk of that voting block.
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