Posted on 05/18/2006 9:49:12 AM PDT by gopwinsin04
"I just don't understand what appears to be cultural suicide by my leaders of both parties. I don't get it."
You're not alone. Most citizens of this Country don't get it either.
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/Bush_Job_Approval.htm
Is it appropriate for these agents to criticise the President like this?
The first amendment says "yes".
My guess is the same lobbyists and "special interest" groups aka.....La Raza, MeCHA, etc. are using the same methods ($$$$) on union leaders that they've used to capture the hearts and minds of our (alleged) political leaders.
Don't think so. They still need to apply for and get a Border Crossing Card from a US consulate or Embassy. If they're un/under-employed they're unlikely to be granted such a card.
and didn't know his imigration policy
"Translation from the union: We want higher salaries." - Kenny Bunkport
People who work usually want higher salaries.
Rather than attack their motives, why not address their arguments?
I agree. The border patrol isn't like the military in that sense I guess. If it was okay for our troops in Iraq to criticise their bosses publicly, would they?
The border agent is probably one of the many DU trolls and disruptors posting here lately, and is obviously a Bush-hater.
Sadly, these days I must add a "/sarcasm" to distinguish this from an authentic response.
What about the Farm Workers Union founded by Caesar Chavez?
Perhaps they're counting on the newly-legalized illegals becoming their new union members.
The Farm Workers Union should be the most vocal opponent to illegal immigration.
You can read this from the United Farm Workers:
Take Action: Tell President Bush: It's time for action, not just words! [they want amnesty].
Anyone know what is going on here?
Here is a little more information:
SEIU (Service Employees International Union)
seig.org
Immigration Reform
seiu.org/issues/issue_immigration.cfm
Statement on Pres. Bush's 5/15 Speech By SEIU's Executive Vice-President Eliseo Medina
seiu.org/media/pressreleases.cfm?pr_id=1310
We Are America Alliance
cccaction.org/cccaction/waa_index.html
Who We Are
cccaction.org/cccaction/waa_about_us.html
Affliated with:
Doesn't our president take an oath or something?
>>Why would anyone allow huge floods of illegal migrants squatting in their own country? What's the advantage? What's the motive?<<
Benefits:
Bush: Gets to realize his dream of a giant North American economic bloc...
Democrats: Floods of Democrat voters and the end of Republican domination, forever
Us: We're scr*wed
I don't support open borders.
But I sure as hell won't accuse those that do of being drug dealers.
If it was okay for our troops in Iraq to criticise their bosses publicly, would they?
Your post 52 is so 1970's.
I believe many of the single issue conservatives are basically luddites longing for days past.
Those days are gone. Get used to the new reality.
fyi, chavez died a few years ago.
The Border Patrol Union has no real power, they cannot strike by law. It is not a Union in the way we usually think of Unions, it is more like a professional organization. If a BP finds himself in trouble they will have someone represent him, that type of thing. If a BP officer thinks working conditions are bad- shifts scheduled so close together not enough time to commute and sleep - that type of thing they write letters of complaint on the behalf of those involved. They have no leverage though since they can't strike. The rank and file BP are not allowed to talk about what really happens on the border. The Union will many times speak up for them if something is getting swept under the rug, like incursions by Mexican Military or BP getting shot at.
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