ACLU Complains: "Trump Used the Word 'America' More Than 80 Times"

CNSNews ^ | January 31, 2018 | Susan Jones

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(CNSNews.com) - The American Civil Liberties Union -- note the word "American" in its title -- complained Tuesday night about President Trump's repeated use of the word "America" in his State of the Union speech.

In a written response to Trump's speech, Faiz Shakir, the ACLU's national political director, said:

Tonight, President Trump said the word ‘America’ more than 80 times in his speech. Yet, after a divisive first year, we hear and feel how exclusionary that ‘America’ is, with policies that have harmed so many vulnerable American communities. The ACLU stands ready to protect these communities, both in the courts and at the polls.

In particular, the immigration plan put forth by Trump would hold Dreamers hostage to his demands for a harmful border wall and an even larger mass deportation force. We are at this crossroads because of the President’s deeply destructive ideas fomented by his nativist allies and divisive rhetoric. We will continue to stand up for these young immigrants and ensure they continue to contribute to our country. We cannot let America’s Dreamers be deported.

President Trump told the nation Monday night that Congress will be voting on an "immigration reform" package over the next few weeks, and he outlined the "four pillars" of his "fair compromise" plan:

Short video at link.

The four pillars include a path to citizenship for 1.8 million dreamers, if they meet education and work requirements and demostrate good moral character; a fully secure border, including a wall in places and hiring more border patrol agents; an end to the random diversity visa lottery and adoption of a merit-based system; and an end to chain migration by limiting sponsorships to spouses and minor children. (Democrats offered scattered boos to the last item.)

"These four pillars represent a down-the-middle compromise, and one that will create a safe, modern, and lawful immigration system," Trump said. "For over 30 years, Washington has tried and failed to solve this problem. This Congress can be the one that finally makes it happen.

"Most importantly, these four pillars will produce legislation that fulfills my ironclad pledge to only sign a bill that puts America first. So let us come together, set politics aside, and finally get the job done."

[jazusamo]

The ACLU stands ready to protect these communities

Oh yes, the ACLU is Johnny on the spot when it comes supporting lawlessness.

President Trump was magnificent with his SOTU address last night though the democrats looked to be under the weather.

May have been something they ate, crow maybe?

[gov_bean_ counter]

Rush talking about this now.

Obie said “I” more than Trump said “America” and nobody was concerned.

[kosciusko51]

The American Civil Liberties Union -- note the word "American" in its title -- complained Tuesday night about President Trump's repeated use of the word "America" in his State of the Union speech.

Perhaps they should rename themselves the Anti-American Civil Liberties Union...

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[left that other site]

80 times? That is still fewer than Obama’s 98 I-I-I-I’s in his first SOTU.

[jazusamo]

It was wonderful not having to listen to the “I/Me” turkey.

[gov_bean_ counter]

No kidding.

[jazusamo]

Bump!!

[kosciusko51]

Not to mention the whistling ‘S’s...

[editor-surveyor]

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I am happy any time the ACLU is unhappy.
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[Leaning Right]

I hate to say it, but the ACLU has a point here. I watched the speech. Trump used the word 'America' over and over again. But he didn't mention my favorite country, the Duchy of Grand Fenwick, even once!

I'm beginning to suspect that Trump is a Fenwick-phobe.

[TheStickman]

Many years ago after I grew up a bit & embraced conservatism I started arguing on the ACLU forums early in 43’s administration. Their forums are gone now—too many people were speaking honestly about why they were pushing a progressive agenda that promotes globalism.

The ACLU has a very long socialist history & their belief system is antithetical to our Constitution. That they would be complaining like this doesn’t surprise me at all.

It’s just another sign that President Trump’s SOTU speech was correct on all points, IMO.

[ExGeeEye]

The “American Civil Liberties Union” uses “American” 25% of the time .

[jazusamo]

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[jazusamo]

Absolutely...I’m with you.

[Timocrat]

Now contrast that depiction with ACLU founder Roger Baldwin's candid vision: I am for socialism, disarmament, and, ultimately, for abolishing the state itself... I seek the social ownership of property, the abolition of the propertied class, and the sole control of those who produce wealth. Communism is the goal.

Res ipsa Loquitur.

[Reno89519]

SHOCKING! Mentioned America, and more than 80 times. Were they as shocked with our recent Dear Leader used I that many times in the first five minutes?

[BookmanTheJanitor]

Faiz Shakir

This guy used to be Pelosi's media adviser.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

I read all three of those books years ago.
Beware of the Mouse.
The Mouse that Roared.
The Mouse on the Moon.

[luvbach1]

I was expecting the asinine complaint that America is not a proper name for the USA and that everyone in North and South America are “Americans.” That, of course, overlooks the fact that the USA is the only nation that has America as part of its name, and the fact that the name America and Americans has been accepted by the world as a designation for citizens of the USA almost since its inception.