The Tony Snow Show - Wednesday, April 5, 2006

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[dinasour]

On The Show Today

Immigration Surprise?

One of the Senate's leading conservatives, Sam Brownback, joined more moderate Republicans in supporting the Senate Judiciary Committee's immigration bill, which calls for a guest worker program. Brownback will explain his position to Tony...

 

A Productive Sessions

Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions has been on the other side of the immigration debate. He sees a guest worker program as nothing but an amnesty. He'll speak to Tony tomorrow...

 

No Democratic Beef

With Tom DeLay on his way out of Congress, Democrats might now have to talk about important policy matters, like their defeatist position on Iraq, or their desire to raise taxes on Americans. Will that sell in 2008? Tony will tell...

 

[Clint N. Suhks]

THE SITUATION ROOM with Wolf Blitzer and the liar Cynthia McKinney Complete Transcripts Aired April 3, 2006 - 17:00 ET BLITZER: Well, I guess the basic question, Congresswoman, is, if they asked you to stop and identify yourself and go through the metal detector, what was the big deal? Why not do that? MCKINNEY: Well, you know, that goes to the heart of the press conference that we had today. …The bottom line on this is that it doesn't matter if you're in the United States Capitol or the Georgia Capitol, the issue is racial profiling. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) BLITZER: …Congresswoman McKinney, did you strike one of those Capitol Police officers during this incident on Capitol Hill? MCKINNEY: … inside the Capitol Hill Police Department there are problems inside with the treatment of -- or the respect for diversity, let me say. BLITZER: …This is an extremely serious charge you're making, Congresswoman. MCKINNEY: Well, I haven't made a charge. I just asked you to do a little bit of research. (BS, BS, BS! :My emphasis) BLITZER: No, no, no, but... MCKINNEY: And... BLITZER: ... you were talking earlier about racial profiling, and that there was racism involved in stopping you for questioning because you weren't wearing your congressional pin. MCKINNEY: Now, Wolf, you know I didn't say that, so, don't twist my words. BLITZER: Well, tell us what you said. MCKINNEY: Don't even begin to twist my words. BLITZER: Tell us what you said. MCKINNEY: And whatever it is that I said is already on the tape. So, you can replay the tape. Now, I think it's probably a good time now for you to bring in my attorneys.

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[dinasour]

Good morning all.

Early ping today. I am going to be out this morning. Have to catch the rerun.

Have fun.

[tiredoflaundry]

Have a great day!

[Clint N. Suhks]

On June 14, 1989, Zsa Zsa was accused of slapping the face of a Beverly Hills police officer when he stopped her for a traffic violation [2]. She was found guilty of the assault in a well-publicized trial and sentenced to three days in jail (and required to pay $13,000 in court costs).

[Bahbah]

Good morning, dinasour. Enjoy your morning and hurry back. I heard Senator Sessions on Bill Bennett's program this morning. He said the bill is now at a stalemate (which those of us who watched that circus in the Senate yesterday know)and they think they are going to have a few senators huddle in a dark room and then come out and say they have fixed the bill. He doesn't think that is going to fly.

[DollyCali]

Hi Tony & all you Snowflakes (we by the way have a couple inches of "global warming" in our yard this AM)

Please come over to the Finest & say

Happy Birthday Katherine Harris

"red" hotlink above

[conservativecorner]

Will someone ask the senator about this?


Do unto Mexico as Mexico does unto you:


The Congress has received lots of free advice lately from Mexican government officials and illegal aliens waving Mexico’s flag in mass demonstrations coast-to-coast. Most of it takes the form of bitter complaints about our actual or prospective treatment of immigrants from that country who have gotten into this one illegally — or who aspire to do so.

If you think these critics are mad about U.S. immigration policy now, imagine how upset they would be if we adopted an approach far more radical than the bill they rail against which was adopted last year by the House of Representatives — namely, the way Mexico treats illegal aliens.

In fact, as a just-published paper by the Center for Security Policy’s J. Michael Waller points out, under a constitution first adopted in 1917 and subsequently amended, Mexico deals harshly not only with illegal immigrants. It treats even legal immigrants, naturalized citizens and foreign investors in ways that would, by the standards of those who carp about U.S. immigration policy, have to be called “racist” and “xenophobic.”

For example, according to an official translation published by the Organization of American States, the Mexican constitution includes the following restrictions:

Pursuant to Article 33, “Foreigners may not in any way participate in the political affairs of the country.” This ban applies, among other things, to participation in demonstrations and the expression of opinions in public about domestic politics like those much in evidence in Los Angeles, New York and elsewhere in recent days.
Equal employment rights are denied to immigrants, even legal ones. Article 32: “Mexicans shall have priority over foreigners under equality of circumstances for all classes of concessions and for all employment, positions, or commissions of the Government in which the status of citizenship is not indispensable.”
Jobs for which Mexican citizenship is considered “indispensable” include, pursuant to Article 32, bans on foreigners, immigrants, and even naturalized citizens of Mexico serving as military officers, Mexican-flagged ship and airline crew, and chiefs of seaports and airports.
Article 55 denies immigrants the right to become federal lawmakers. A Mexican congressman or senator must be “a Mexican citizen by birth.” Article 91 further stipulates that immigrants may never aspire to become cabinet officers as they are required to be Mexican by birth. Article 95 says the same about Supreme Court justices.

In accordance with Article 130, immigrants — even legal ones — may not become members of the clergy, either.

Foreigners, to say nothing of illegal immigrants, are denied fundamental property rights. For example, Article 27 states, “Only Mexicans by birth or naturalization and Mexican companies have the right to acquire ownership of lands, waters, and their appurtenances, or to obtain concessions for the exploitation of mines or of waters.”
Article 11 guarantees federal protection against “undesirable aliens resident in the country.” What is more, private individuals are authorized to make citizen’s arrests. Article 16 states, “In cases of flagrante delicto, any person may arrest the offender and his accomplices, turning them over without delay to the nearest authorities.” In other words, Mexico grants its citizens the right to arrest illegal aliens and hand them over to police for prosecution. Imagine the Minutemen exercising such a right!
The Mexican constitution states that foreigners — not just illegal immigrants — may be expelled for any reason and without due process. According to Article 33, “the Federal Executive shall have the exclusive power to compel any foreigner whose remaining he may deem inexpedient to abandon the national territory immediately and without the necessity of previous legal action.”

[The Mayor]

April 5, 2006

Always Awake

Read:
Psalm 121

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. —Psalm 4:8

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 1-3; Luke 8:26-56

A mother and her 4-year-old daughter were preparing for bed. The child was afraid of the dark. When the lights were turned off, the girl noticed the moon shining through the window. "Mommy," she asked, "is that God's light up there?" "Yes, it is," came the reply. Soon another question: "Will He put it out and go to sleep too?" "Oh no, He never goes to sleep." After a few silent moments, the little girl said, "As long as God is awake, I'm not scared." Realizing that the Lord would be watching over her, the reassured child soon fell into a peaceful sleep.

As Christians, we may confidently commit both the night and the day to our ever-faithful God. He is fully aware of our fears in the dark as well as our frustrations in the light. We can be assured of His constant care. His loving eye and protecting hand are always upon us.

Perhaps you face lonely hours because of illness or the loss of a loved one. The shadows of the night make the anxiety of your situation seem greater than ever. Doubts arise and fears flood your soul, robbing you of your needed rest.

Trust the heavenly Father, and with the psalmist you will be able to say, "I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Remember, God is always awake. —Paul Van Gorder

In His care confiding
I will sweetly sleep,
For the Lord my Savior
Will in safety keep. —Psalter

If you have trouble getting to sleep, try resting in the Lord.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
God Our Father

April 5, 2006

Always Awake

Read:
Psalm 121

I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety. —Psalm 4:8

Bible In One Year: 1 Samuel 1-3; Luke 8:26-56

A mother and her 4-year-old daughter were preparing for bed. The child was afraid of the dark. When the lights were turned off, the girl noticed the moon shining through the window. "Mommy," she asked, "is that God's light up there?" "Yes, it is," came the reply. Soon another question: "Will He put it out and go to sleep too?" "Oh no, He never goes to sleep." After a few silent moments, the little girl said, "As long as God is awake, I'm not scared." Realizing that the Lord would be watching over her, the reassured child soon fell into a peaceful sleep.

As Christians, we may confidently commit both the night and the day to our ever-faithful God. He is fully aware of our fears in the dark as well as our frustrations in the light. We can be assured of His constant care. His loving eye and protecting hand are always upon us.

Perhaps you face lonely hours because of illness or the loss of a loved one. The shadows of the night make the anxiety of your situation seem greater than ever. Doubts arise and fears flood your soul, robbing you of your needed rest.

Trust the heavenly Father, and with the psalmist you will be able to say, "I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety" (Psalm 4:8). Remember, God is always awake. —Paul Van Gorder

In His care confiding
I will sweetly sleep,
For the Lord my Savior
Will in safety keep. —Psalter

If you have trouble getting to sleep, try resting in the Lord.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
God Our Father

[tiredoflaundry]

[Unrepentant VN Vet]

No McKinney today?

My heart breaks.

Coffee in hand, out of lurk mode for at least a while.

[AliVeritas]

Flashback... from Slate (no less):

http://www.slate.com/?id=2064530

Like I said earlier... the officer should charge McKinney with racial discrimination... she does have the history.

Here's some more history on Cindy (news in sidebar also):
http://www.discoverthenetwork.org/individualProfile.asp?indid=1508

This should be posted.

[mware]

Recall what happen to Zsa Zsa when she slapped a cop.

[kedd]

So glad I'm not able to watch those shows. My brains would fall out. McKinney is a total wack job. I hope the talking heads keep interviewing her. She makes the republicans look better every time she's on TV. I think a republican 527 should make a commercial with her pointing out she could have an important committee position if the dems take over the house. Even if that wouldn't happen because of Pelosi, "stretch" couldn't really come out and say "no way on this earth would we give that dope a chairmanship." This is really becoming fun.

[Bahbah]

It is so good to see you, tol.

[tiredoflaundry]

Hi Bahbah!