Bush Gives Country Away

WND.com | 01-15-03 | Farah, Joseph

[Theodore R.]

Bush gives country away

Posted: January 15, 2004 1:00 a.m. Eastern

© 2004 WorldNetDaily.com

President Bush's plan to legalize 8 million to 12 million illegal aliens – maybe considerably more – is one of the most irresponsible, dangerous, reckless proposals to come out of Washington in my lifetime.

And that's saying a lot.

In my lifetime, I have witnessed:

wage-and-price controls imposed by Richard Nixon;

the greatest expansion of unconstitutional, immoral wealth-transfer programs in the history of our country;

the use of the Internal Revenue Service by President Clinton to harass and intimidate political adversaries;

the sacrifice of more than 50,000 U.S. servicemen in a war they would not be allowed to win;

the shredding of the Constitution in a thousand ways to bring us to the point at which politicians no longer even question the limits of the federal government;

the transfer by President Clinton of sensitive technology with military applications to a budding superpower for campaign cash;

the demoralization and emasculation of the country under President Carter;

I watched all this and more in nearly a half-century of life. But, honestly, President Bush's proposal to legalize untold millions of illegal aliens is potentially worse than any of these blunders, any of these mistakes, any of these abuses.

Why?

First, because it is immoral. Bush claims this is the "compassionate" thing to do. But he is misusing the term "compassion" the same way do those who would most like to unseat him from power. There is nothing compassionate about inflicting pain on others, in hurting the country, while accepting none of the responsibility, nor pain, nor sacrifice yourself. This move will not materially affect George W. Bush's life. But it will impact those competing for jobs at the lower end of the economic ladder. It will impact those who live in crime-plagued areas of the country and who don't have Secret Service protection. It will impact those who chose to obey the laws rather than flout them as their first act in America.

Second, it is unconstitutional. The federal government has few and limited areas of responsibility in our republican system of government. Among those clearly defined areas are the defense of the nation and the defense of our borders. This act is a reprehensible betrayal of the president's oath of office to uphold the law and execute it.

Third, it is bad policy. Even the simple act of proposing this notion encourages more illegal immigration into our country. More foreigners will want to get in on the action. It sends a horrible signal that America doesn't really believe in enforcing its laws. It promotes chaos at our borders and crime in our streets.

Fourth, it risks national security. Presumably, there was a reason this president placed the Immigration and Naturalization Service under the Department of Homeland Defense. The American people assume it was because he finally recognized that out-of-control immigration is a real threat – especially at a time when terrorists are trying desperately to kill and maim as many of us as possible.

It's not strong enough to call Bush's proposal "irresponsible." It is borderline seditious. And there is a widespread perception he is making this move because he believes there is personal political gain in it.

That is hardly "compassion," Mr. President. That is the worst kind of cynicism. That is the worst kind of selfishness. That is the worst kind of example a leader could set for the nation.

Shame on Bush. Shame on his party for standing by quietly as he sets out to destroy the fabric of our nation. Shame on the opposition for suggesting his move doesn't go far enough. Shame on all Americans who lie down and accept this outrage from Washington.

[Thorin]

You are right, we could use another Eisenhower right now--or any other President who put his duty of enforcing our laws above pandering to the Hispanic lobby and the Cheap Labor lobby.

You are also right about the 1980 convention: in retrospect, Reagan's appointment of Bush Sr as his running mate was the greatest mistake he ever made.

[Landru]

Oh boy Archy, re #23?

The forces that be 'round these parts, they sure ain't gonna like looking at that.

...nope.

[CMAC51]

>>> Joseph Farah sounds like he's running for the Dem presidential nomination here. Lots of sound and fury, but no substance. He spends the entire article ranting against the President's plan without making any suggestion at all about an alternative. <<<

Not only that, but he does not provide a single factoid to support the dire conclusions he draws. I guees if he says the outcome will be bad, then it must be so.

[itsahoot]

Have you ever heard of a bounty?

I heard of one a while back, kinda funny too. Remember when some Dim proposed putting a cash bounty on rats(4 legged ones) in Chicago? I don't remember who said it but --(paraphrase) it would work better if you put a six pack of beer bounty on the rat instead of cash.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

What's your excuse?

I have no excuse.

Just like you, I would love to see the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team incinerate all illegal aliens just like they did the Branch Davidians.

[Carry_Okie]

Wouldn't it be inspirational to hear the Commander-in-Chief utter these same truths?

You ain't just a whistlin'.

...and if elected, I will not run. ;-)

[Carry_Okie]

Just like you, I would love to see the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team incinerate all illegal aliens just like they did the Branch Davidians.

Don'cha think that's just a little bit beyond the pale?

[raybbr]

Say what you will, it has been made into an hispanic issue. Have you seen interviews with other ethnicities? All I ever see are sob stories about hispanics. What about all the other groups? How come no one interviews a Polish or Asian family about their plight? How come we never see a story about some hard-working Russian who risked his life to come here? Is it because they come here and assimilate? Or, are hispanics treated as some noble immigrant because he sends most of his money back home to his family never considering supporting and becoming a part of the country that he sponges off of?

[jetson]

very good post. The truth is in the numbers.

[CMAC51]

>>> Just for starters, how about a systematic deportation of ALL said illegal invaders, a systemic registry, seriously enforcing the borders, and heavily penalizing employers who hire illegal invaders?

Or is this too complicated and scary a proposition for you? <<<

And where were you when these approaches were tried in the past and negated by the judiciary? Were you sleeping when California voted resoundingly to deny services to illegal aliens and the judiciary stopped it? Were you day dreaming when the judiciary prevented schools from establishing whether students where legal residents or not?

We currently have on the books, all the laws necessary to limit the impact of illegal aliens in our country. They are unenforceable because of the overwhelming liberal influence in the judicial system.

[FITZ]

I have seen stories about one third of the Russian immigrants ending up on welfare programs --- the Chinese bring in their elderly and get them on SSDI and Medicaid --- along with others.

I think what needs to end is family reunification --- end the fraudulent sponsorship program where the sponsor never pays a dime for the support of their immigrant. End all types of welfare for non-native born. Getting rid of the mooching types --- no matter where they're from would free up some space for working types.

[jetson]

Giving illegals a motive to go home sounds like a great idea. I think a little less incentive to be here in the first place (welfare and other handouts) would not hurt either

What do you mean a little less incentive! How about ALOT of incentive like no welfare or medical until you can prove that you have gone through the proper programs to become a citizen. And being here illegaly should be used against them as recorded law breakers.

[FITZ]

I think the other reason is that the other immigrants tend to learn English -- so they don't stand out. When you're in Walmart and notice the messages over the loudspeaker are all in Spanish it does make it seem like a hispanic issue. If the messages were all in Polish or something else then it would seem like a Polish or other issue.

[CMAC51]

>>> If Bush wants to solve the problem, why didn't he came up with a proposal to protect our borders? Why did he referred to illegal aliens as "undocumented," just the way NPR and the New York Times do? Why did he not say one bad word about illegals, gushing instead about how wonderful they are? <<<

Very good questions. Now, since Bush has a record of being pro law and order in Texas and leading spokespeople and lawyers supporting the illegal immigrants are decrying Bush's proposal, what do you think the answers are? You won't grow intellectually if I just give them to you.

Really think about it and you'll start to get a clue.

[FITZ]

The images of soldiers (or even just regular police) rounding men, women and children up and putting them in trucks or trains to be deported would be political suicide for whoever was in charge. The similarity to the images of the Holocaust would be way too obvious.

That assumes no one is being deported or getting that voluntary departure now. They are --- and do you see any pictures of it? It's not even a big deal to the illegals --- they get picked up around here, they get offered a ride back to Mexico and if they're smart they take it. They go to some place, wait for a while, they are taken to a gate in the fence and walk back to their own country. There are all kinds of buses, taxis if they decide not to walk. No Holocaust, no bad images. Just people going back home.

[Mudboy Slim]

OUCH...Reagan's the only POTUS to hold the line on social spending...MUD

[FITZ]

Also Americans sometimes get deported. That's not a big deal either --- they get taken up to the USA side and back home they go.

Sometimes illegals and legals even deport themselves --- that's real common if they commit some kind of crime and are caught, they jump bail and off to home they go. It's not really horrendous to go back home. Many illegals travel back and forth quite often, they go back for Christmas, for other holidays, going back isn't all that traumatic --- they're going back to their home country where they know the language and culture.

[F16Fighter]

"Can't see us actually deporting them, but the rest is doable .....with a little political will (which the Bush administration obviously doesn't have). Cutting off their free social services is a good way to get most of 'em to head back home.

Unfortunately pandering for votes and payback to special interests (that desire cheap labor) is far more important than preserving our borders, language, and culture."

The deportation-part could be doable as long as a committment is made, and no one expects it done overnight.

We need to establish regional processing complexes to handle a thorough systematic registry done in phases according to county/surname/etc. Obviously, the California complex would have to be the size of the Pentagon. Failure to register should result in immediate expulsion and review for irrevocable permanent deportation if and when such illegal alien is discovered.

Would it work? Won't know until as you say, Bush displays a little "political will" and leadership for the good of "preserving our borders, language, and culture."

I guess we shouldn't hold our collective breathe if (IF??) the fix is in and Papa B's New World Order puppet-masters have their way.

[Fishrrman]

AZLiberty writes:
Clinton let them in. Now Bush has to fix the problem. I think he's making the best of a bad situation.

I'm willing to fully legalize any and all current illegals who will agree to serve as employees in the following project:

The construction of a concrete wall, 40 feet high, running the entire length of the U.S. border from the Pacific to the Gulf of Mexico.

Want legalization for you and your family? Build the wall, and it's yours!

Cheers!
- John

[CMAC51]

>>> What chance does this REALLY have of happening anyway? Any thoughts? <<<

I believe it has a good chance, but not in the simplistic sense that most people see it. Bush's proposal would create a method of documentation that would not be too difficult for most employed illegals to transition into. In contrast, it is possible to make the cost of remaining illegal to steep.

People follow the path of least resistence. It is easier to control services to documented aliens than a system where alien status cannot be verified. The proportion of legal aliens to illegals will shift dramatically. If the legal aliens feel that they are missing out on opportunity or services because of the illegals, and it is not that difficult to become legal, then they will themselves find fault with the legals. Again, it is just human nature. It then becomes much easier to tighten the screws on the illegals.