The worst thing about President Bush is that he not only holds bad positions on immigration policy, but also engages in leftwing-style rhetoric on the issue. That he disagrees with most conservatives, most Republicans, and most Americans on this issue is fine. Afterall, he has repeatedly said that he does not govern by polls, but he makes matters worse with his words.
First of all, he undercuts the seriousness and complexity of the issue with meaningless, empty platitudes like "family values don't stop at the Rio Grande." Its like when people quote that plaque in front of the Statue of Liberty when defending open borders -- its ridiculous and insulting.
Second; he has in the past given credence to Leftwing smears of traditional conservative positions by saying things like how he is a new type of Republican on immigration, and that he will make the GOP welcoming of immigrants. In doing this, he echoes a false characterization by the Left about conservatives being hostile to immigrants and immigration, when in fact we have simply been for serious attempts to stop illegal immigration, and for reduced -- not zero -- levels of legal immigration.
Generally speaking, its just sad to see conservatives say such things.
It sure is. And coming soon to this thread! Stupid Liberal Tricks, the Movie re-released after all these years.
. I had a bit part. I was in a crowd of blue-collar Goldwater conservatives that was being stoned by a mob of the Anointed Ones.
If you opposed the liberal, MSM, academia, civil rights groups push to move all power into the hands of government employees in Washington you were a racist.
I remember the dialog. Mentioning "states' rights" and "law and order" got you roundly condemned for wanting to keep segregation, ghetto merchants cheating minorities and favoring police brutality against minorities.
Yes, the Anointed Ones knew. They knew what you really meant when you expressed your concerns about too much power in Washington and riots in the cities. Yes, sir. They knew. They knew all. You were KKK, that's what. You couldn't hide anything from them! Hee. Hee.
They're ba-a-a-a-ack. And they got more help.