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Not so ‘Free Republic’: The Shot Heard Around the Net
The Conservative Voice ^ | Feb 11, 2005 | by William Gheen, President, Americans for Legal Immigration PAC

Posted on 02/11/2005 10:55:36 AM PST by Jim Robinson

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To: raybbr
T"hat is the cheapest shot I have ever seen from a FROBL."

God...you guys are a hoot!!!

2,081 posted on 02/12/2005 11:27:27 AM PST by Luis Gonzalez (Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
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To: Luis Gonzalez
I don't believe in your solution ray, you don't have the answer, but contrary to your claims, and the claims of others like you, that does not mean that I approve of illegal immigration.

Closing the border is only part of the solution. Since you never even acknowledge this - simple reason and logic say you must be for an "unprotected", "open", "porous" (use whaever euphamism you choose) border. It's simple reason and logic. Real simple.

I am for our federal govt. and the Bush administration proving they are serious about immigration reform by enforcing the existing laws first and then we can go from there. Until then, no matter what program or law that is enacted, can't be taken seriously. Show me that Bush is serious about the sovereignty of this nation and I will listen. So far it's "come one, come all" and then will see what we can do about the resulting mess.

2,082 posted on 02/12/2005 11:27:38 AM PST by raybbr
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To: Luis Gonzalez

Maybe I'm missing something --- I saw the "actions speak louder than words" --- which doesn't go to the personal attack category. I don't think it does --- but we can just stop it all here and not take this lower and lower until people get banned. Really I hate to see people have to be banned or suspended --- and it's never me hitting the abuse button on anyone.


2,083 posted on 02/12/2005 11:28:55 AM PST by FITZ
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To: FITZ
Now it's heading to the personal insults category.

It's all part of their MO.

2,084 posted on 02/12/2005 11:29:59 AM PST by Marine Inspector (Customs & Border Protection Officer)
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To: Luis Gonzalez
Our founding fathers saw the reality of the inefficiency of the Crown ruling a nation from across the ocean; they saw the world as it was, and changed it.

And many of us Freepers see the reality of what illegal immigration is doing to our country and vow to do something to change it.

Also, "inefficiency" was not at the top of our Founding Fathers' list of reasons to depart from the crown.

2,085 posted on 02/12/2005 11:30:04 AM PST by HighFlier
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To: Dog Gone
The only way to prevent illegal border crossings is to remove the incentive for doing that.

I agree. That is what makes Dubya's worker amnesty plan so unpalatable, no matter what sugar-coated euphemism he chooses to call it. Those employers who aid and abet illegal immigration should be held accountable and severely penalized. THAT will remove the financial incentive for illegal immigration.

2,086 posted on 02/12/2005 11:30:15 AM PST by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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To: raybbr
That is the cheapest shot I have ever seen

I've seen worse, but it's what I expect from these folks.

2,087 posted on 02/12/2005 11:31:28 AM PST by Marine Inspector (Customs & Border Protection Officer)
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To: ohioWfan

Nice post, thank you. I see quite a bit of activity going on against FR and its members. I guess FR has become a threat to our political adversaries... you know - the ones who demand tolerance.


2,088 posted on 02/12/2005 11:31:54 AM PST by Victoria Delsoul
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To: Dane

Am not that old...just my observations. Those you mentioned were legal immigrants...if you are fan of the current situation, are you working to change current immigration laws to allow this level of inflow?


2,089 posted on 02/12/2005 11:32:45 AM PST by Drago
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To: Spiff

Forest fires destroy homes, kill animals and humans, and generally cost lots of money.

They also help regenerate the forest by generating nutrients and clearing out the underbrush that chokes off new growth.

Flood destroy property, kill animals and people, and generate millions of dollars in personal and property damages, they also pull up nutrients that revitalize the land for harvesting.


Does the fact that I understand the positive aspects of forest fires and floods mean that I approve of forest fores and floods?

Does the ability to see both sides on an issue mean that you are in favor of one of those two sides?

Or does the inability (or unwillingness) to see all sides mean that you are prejudiced one way?


2,090 posted on 02/12/2005 11:33:52 AM PST by Luis Gonzalez (Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
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To: Dog Gone

"Kinda like getting ticketed in a school zone, and then burning rubber after the cop goes back to his car."

Not exactly, read my reply:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1341266/replies?c=1890


2,091 posted on 02/12/2005 11:33:57 AM PST by johnwayne (I)
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To: bayourod
businesses from relocating or outsourcing

You won't find me complaining about outsourcing on this forum.

What's wrong with Mexicans growing tomatoes and such in Mexico and then importing it to us? I have no problem with that situation whatsoever.

I do have a problem with illegal immigration and ills it brings to our country.

2,093 posted on 02/12/2005 11:35:56 AM PST by HighFlier
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To: HighFlier

That's right...they didn't see the King as "just", or "benevolent", or as anything other than what he was...an unjust ruler.

They saw things as they were, and they took action.

They were effective people as described in my tagline.


2,094 posted on 02/12/2005 11:36:29 AM PST by Luis Gonzalez (Some people see the world as they would want it to be, effective people see the world as it is.)
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To: Mears

Bump


2,095 posted on 02/12/2005 11:40:29 AM PST by Mears ("Call me irresponsible.)
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To: Luis Gonzalez

Just as I intend to be effective about illegal immigration.


2,096 posted on 02/12/2005 11:40:36 AM PST by HighFlier
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To: Willie Green

How are employers supposed to verify citizenship when conservatives are demanding the right to not furnish evidence of it?


2,097 posted on 02/12/2005 11:40:59 AM PST by Dog Gone
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To: Dog Gone

It's not what I want, it's just trying to encourage an atmosphere of friendly discussion. You can disagree with me and I can disagree with you, but I will not call your opinion asinine. Isn't it akin to calling someone's thought "stupid?" I really don't like the way some posts contain hostility. Aren't FReepers on the same team?


2,098 posted on 02/12/2005 11:41:04 AM PST by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL (Stress is the confusion created when the mind overrides a body's desire to reach out & choke a rat)
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To: FITZ
I saw the "actions speak louder than words" --- which doesn't go to the personal attack category.

Your right, it's not a personal attack, it's an observation. Unfortunately, with these folks, if you disagree with them, they seem to construe that to a personal attack, which is fine with me, because it just proves my point about them.

Maybe one day they will follow their own advice and we can have a civil debate about the problem. Until then, I’ll just ignore them.

BTW, I’m quite sure I’ll be attacked for that last part.

2,099 posted on 02/12/2005 11:41:08 AM PST by Marine Inspector (Customs & Border Protection Officer)
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To: Luis Gonzalez

What's a FROBL?


2,100 posted on 02/12/2005 11:42:40 AM PST by getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL (Stress is the confusion created when the mind overrides a body's desire to reach out & choke a rat)
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