Posted on 03/25/2006 11:03:30 PM PST by Icelander
In elections one earns political capital. Once spent, c’est tout. Consumed capital cannot be replenished by a cauterized constituency, and today the Republican base boils.
I recently spoke to someone who volunteered for Bush’s 2004 campaign. I asked whether he would work for the GOP in 2008, and he bemoaned “no.” I asked why, and he replied, “It’s a sad day when Democrats like Dianne Feinstein are tougher on immigration than Republicans like Sam Brownback.”
The avalanche of support that has followed Republicans since 1994 we now see slowly evaporating over the issue of a guest-worker program. Impassioned Republicans four years ago now stand out of steam, feeling betrayed by a party leadership that would support a bill so at odds with conservative principles.
This guest-worker proposal, after all, rewards illegal behavior. Instead of requiring illegal immigrants to return to Mexico (or wherever) to apply for a permit, it grants legal status on the spot, thus acting as a “magnet for continued illegal immigration.” And, as Rep. John Hostettler (R.-Ind.) recently said, any guest-worker plan “puts the interest of foreign, illegal workers above those of our own American citizens.”
Newt Gingrich summed up the matter most succinctly on the O’Reilly Factor (March 15, 2006). He has observed a growing divide between Washington GOP elites and the average voting Republican. Somehow, GOP elites have come to believe that a guest-worker program is necessary (although it is not). Your average GOP voter, however, while praising boosts to border security, deeply dislikes any guest-worker giveaway.
Why GOP leadership supports such a lemon remains unseen. In 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act. It granted green cards to three million illegal immigrants, consequently attracting yet another five million to cross the border to replace their decriminalized comrades. Furthermore, a recent poll taken in Mexico found that at least 46 percent of the population (50 million Mexicans) would cross the border if given the chance. Any guest-worker initiative advertises this avenue.
It is in future forecasts, however, that Republicans really blunder. Illegal immigrants, voting for socialist candidates in Mexico or South America, will become Democrats once gaining full citizenship. Superficial surveys taken in a couple cities show that 9 out of 10 illegal immigrants support Democrats over Republicans. This guest-worker program, on a silver platter, will hand over California, Florida, Texas, Arizona and New Mexico to Democrats.
Is the GOP abating its base and fallowing its future in one fell swoop?
Zot?
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Marking.
The senate is headed that direction. And no, it is not a zot. It is odd reality. Conservatives have been sold out. Again.
Mrs. Clinton, who is running for re-election this year and is leading in polls for the Democratic presidential nomination, spoke at a news conference in Manhattan with more than 30 immigrant leaders after meeting with them privately.
To hell with it...its nearly all about me and my wealth and family's fortune....
Screw the status quo...I am going my own way...
I grow weary and exasperated by 'pissing in the wind'...
I am pissed off and de'parting'...best of luck...
Yeah I heard that on Savage's show. Funny, coming from a chick that excused sodomy & lying.
THEY ARE IN IT FOR POWER, NOT WHAT IS RIGHT AND GOOD FOR THE NATION.
"How can we fool 'em today?" Right, Rushboy?
If you live in NJ, consider joining the Conservative Party of NJ.
This administration has completely screwed up on the illegal immigration issue. However, they're still a lot better on all other counts than their competitors.
What would the Hildebeast know about either one?
I have had my vehicle vandalized because of my Republican bumper stickers. I have stood down the rabid leftist of this county.
For what?
We are going to get sold down the river on this felony illegal immigration issue...And its coming from the Rhino's and mainstream Republicans. I am done.
SCREW IT...
Why is it that George W. Bush, given the choice of siding with conservative middle class America, seems to ALWAYS choose to side with non-Americans and foreign controlled interests?
I never thought I'd see the day, but this sort of thing is going to turn me into a one-issue voter...
So you're saying you're fine with being screwed and look forward to more of it. There's nothing they can do to you to make you leave the one that's beating you up.
I got fed up and dumped 'em long ago. You will to, eventually. It's just a question of how much more Republicrat Big Stupid Government crap you'll take until then.
If the Rinos vote for guest worker amnesty, the let the 'rats win! Let them drive out the stupid Rinos, and let them impeach Presidente Jorge Arbusto, El Estupidissimo!
I'm having the same issues antaresequity. It's almost like the Pubs are trying to get the Dems elected and it's p*ssing me off.
I have 3 donation letters to send back and they will go empty of $$ with a note why.
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