Bush set for immigration speech

LOL now way!

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1632125/posts?page=1838#1838

You are posting lots of good information SmartA.

Ain't THIS a B!tch:

Fox Optimistic U.S. Will Adopt Compromise Plan on Mexico Border

Mexican President Vicente Fox said he's optimistic the U.S. Congress will adopt a compromise immigration plan and reject the ``xenophobia'' of ``ultra-right wingers.''

Fox criticized President George W. Bush's plan to slow Mexican migrants -- who cross at a pace of about 1,400 a day -- by manning the border with 6,000 National Guard troops. Fox said a Senate plan endorsed by Bush to build a 350-mile wall along the border would be a waste of money.

``If we're going to reach an accord, the National Guard isn't necessary,'' Fox, 63, said in an interview on his presidential airplane yesterday. ``The 21st century is the century of immigration.''

Fox is seeking to defuse criticism from opponents in Mexico including presidential candidate Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador who say he hasn't reacted forcefully enough to the U.S. position.

http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=10000103&sid=ac4iy.hRoRwE

I am ROFL gagging...hahahaha

Daily Senate Amnesty Update Day 5 PART I

Day 5

The Senate reconvened at 10 am Friday, May 19. Majority Leader Bill Frist announced the night before that no roll call votes would be taken this morning, but asked Senators to avail themselves of the morning session to make whatever statements they wished to make on immigration reform. The session was short on Friday as only two Senators made statements.

Senator Cornyn spoke for a few minutes on the debate over the last week. He responded to criticism from yesterday that his amendment discriminated against poor people by arguing that it was entirely proper for America to prioritize the admission of high-skilled immigrants. Those high-skilled immigrants, he said, would help America stay competitive in the global economy. He said he hoped what is not lost in this debate is the rich heritage immigrants bring to this country.

Senator Sessions gave a long statement on this week's immigration debate. The Senator began by saying he believed the American people had it right on every single issue, including immigration. Last night, he said he heard a member on the floor saying, "we are trying to do something," and that acting was a courageous thing. But, said Senator Sessions, this is the United States Senate. "We are not here just to do something. We are here to confront the big issues of our time." That is our responsibility. He stated that this legislation is unworthy of the United States Senate and that it should never pass. It is not in our national interest. If the bill passes, it would increase the population of the United States between 22% and 66% in over 20 years.

Senator Sessions said the Senate had addressed some important issues this week. One was Senator Isakson's enforcement-first amendment. That should have passed, he said. In 1986, Congress passed comprehensive immigration reform. "It was an amnesty to end all amnesties." But one amnesty begets another amnesty. In the 1986 bill, the amnesty became law just like that, but everything else that required funding and enforcement never occurred. The Isakson amendment sought to require enforcement first. The Salazar amendment that was adopted instead just doesn't cut it.

The Senator continued by saying he was pleased that the Senate had passed the fence amendment-amusingly enough after many Senators changed their votes when they saw it was going to pass. For many months, he said, Senators have been rolling their eyes at the idea of a fence. But when they voted, the fence got 83 votes.

The Senator also described the Bingaman amendment as extremely important. But he added that even with the reduction in the cap on the guest worker program, the bill would still increase the level of immigration to the U.S. by four or five times. He said the Cornyn amendment was also a positive item. He lamented, however, that the Kennedy amendment passed the next day completely gutted it. The Senator also noted that the Ensign amendment on social security was "shockingly rejected" and the Cornyn amendment on funding was thankfully adopted.

"We have made some progress," the Senator concluded. Last week, he said he provided a list of 15 loopholes. Some of them now had been closed. The Senator said he was prepared to negotiate on the remaining issues. He said he was sensitive to good and decent people who want to come here. We don't favor mass deportation, he said. But he added that he doesn't feel the House position is immoral or radical. The Senator said we want immigration to occur, we can even increase it, but it needs to be legal. The American people expect us to create an immigration system that is legal. The Senator argued that it is not right for a few special interest groups to meet with a handful of Senators and then force the agreement upon the Senate.

Senator Sessions described how most of the workers that will come in under this bill will be low-skilled workers. Low-skilled workers, he said, are a net drain on the Treasury. "Have we discussed this with the American people?" he asked. "Have we discussed this in committee? The answer is no." The Senator stated that there has been a concentrated effort to conceal the numbers through the title alone—temporary guest worker program. If we are going to do a comprehensive plan, he said, why don't we consider both the benefits and drawbacks of immigration?

The Senator continued by saying it cannot be the policy of any nation to let in immigrants based solely on the fact that it is good for the immigrant. This is entitlements talk; rights talk. That is, he explained, the notion that someone in another country has a right to come into the U.S., that somehow they are entitled. But there are limits.

Daily Senate Amnesty Update Day 5 PART II

Senator Sessions described how most of the workers that will come in under this bill will be low-skilled workers. Low-skilled workers, he said, are a net drain on the Treasury. "Have we discussed this with the American people?" he asked. "Have we discussed this in committee? The answer is no." The Senator stated that there has been a concentrated effort to conceal the numbers through the title alone—temporary guest worker program. If we are going to do a comprehensive plan, he said, why don't we consider both the benefits and drawbacks of immigration?

The Senator continued by saying it cannot be the policy of any nation to let in immigrants based solely on the fact that it is good for the immigrant. This is entitlements talk; rights talk. That is, he explained, the notion that someone in another country has a right to come into the U.S., that somehow they are entitled. But there are limits.

Senator Sessions asked why the Senate had not considered the economic impact of bringing in low-skilled workers instead of high-skilled workers. At some point, the great Senate of the United States needs to think about the future, he said. The Senator described one hearing the Senate Judiciary Committee had with a panel of prominent economists. Upon questioning, the economists agreed that low-skilled immigrants drove down wages and were a net drain on the economy. Conversely, he said, the economists also agreed that high-skilled workers help the economy. The Senator said he particularly remembered that one of the economists put it this way: "The biggest beneficiary of immigration tends to be the immigrant."

The Senator argued that over the last decade, the real earnings of low-skilled workers have either stagnated or decreased. Thus, low-skilled Americans are not sharing in the American economy. Yet, he said, we have a deal between some immigrant groups and the Chamber of Commerce, who don't seem to be concerned with decent and hard working—but low-skilled—Americans. By the way, the Senator remarked, it hurts the most when President Bush says these are jobs Americans won't do. I reject that. He should never say that. These jobs and work are honorable, they just don't pay enough.

Senator Sessions argued that numerous other developed countries consider the skill level of immigrants in their immigration system. He noted that Australia, Canada, Britain, and the Netherlands all screen or give points to applicants based on skill level. The Senator added that the French parliament passed a bill two days ago that requires applicants for admission to learn French and eliminates certain ways for illegal aliens to receive legal status.

Senator Sessions concluded by stating that there was a fundamentally flawed piece of legislation on the Senate floor. It should never, never, never pass, he declared. And, he said, it is a sad day when its proponents go around back rooms saying don't worry that it's not so bad. We just need to get something to conference and maybe the House will save us.

Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist wrapped up Friday's session by stating that the Senate had made a lot of progress on the immigration bill. Next week would be another busy week, he said. He requested that the Senate resume debate at 1 pm on Monday, May 22. The Senate adjourned at approximately 1:10 pm.

Stay tuned to FAIR for more Senate updates.

"Fox Optimistic U.S. Will Adopt Compromise Plan on Mexico Border"

He should be happy. He's gotten everything in the fix, and we've cured all of Mexico's social problems in the process.

I know you are right -- but, for the life of me, I can't figure the McCain angle.

The Manchurian Candidate?

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Police Investigate Air Base Breach *Update

The search for answers will continue Thursday at Selfridge Air Base. Wednesday night, a man managed to speed past security guards, forcing them to open fire.

It was reported that the vehicle that went barreling through the gates at Selfridge at a "high rate of speed" was a Geo Tracker.

http://www.wxyz.com/wxyz/nw_local_news/article/0,2132,WXYZ_15924_4708359,00.html
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China denies having weapons agents in US

China denies having weapons agents in US [TW Editor - China probably has more agents in the USA than all others combined]

http://reuters.myway.com/article/20060518/2006-05-18T100052Z_01_PEK366936_RTRIDST_0_NEWS-CHINA-USA-DC.html
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WBAB radio signal hijacked Chgo

A popular morning program on WBAB radio was "hijacked" Wednesday, station officials said, by someone who broke in on its broadcast -- apparently by using an illegal transmitter -- and played an offensive song that repeated a racial epithet several times.

Station managers, already immersed in controversy over the Roger and JP morning show's airing last week of a "Wetback Steakhouse" fake commercial, said they were angered by the two-minute takeover and contacted the Federal Communications Commission to investigate.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/ny-libab0518,1,4527686.story?coll=chi-entertainmentfront-hed
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Terror may be at bay at port
Shipping hubs too vulnerable

It's been nearly five years since terrorists attacked the United States, but local experts predicted Wednesday that there will be another attack that will make Sept. 11, 2001, "look like peanuts."

And a likely scenario involves separate or simultaneous attacks on the nation's largest ports - Los Angeles/Long Beach, New York City/New Jersey and Houston - that could cripple the nation's economy.

"Instead of talking 3,000 casualties, we are going to be talking about hundreds of thousands, or millions of casualties," said Mike Intriligator, one of the nation's leading economists and a professor of economics, political science and public policy at UCLA.

http://www.dailynews.com/news/ci_3835159

My mom used to say...."sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite"....damn, now they are coming back!

LOL...So did mine. Did your dad say "Send a donkey to college and you get back a smartass?"

He will tell us we are young and too naive to have valid opinions

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Sounds like she read up on McCain pretty well.

CNN has been making a shift alright. they've got a ways to go yet. Many of their headliners are still staunch Ted Turner leftists.

FOX has changed too, and not for the better. A few CNN stars and Geraldo, of which I take take or leave. FOX was under heavy criticism from the MSM for being to conservative, maybe that's why.

No political will is present in our politicos because they are bought and paid for by PACs related to the illegal alien employment industries.

I'm afraid you're right. The solution to that is unprintable. But not undoable.

I second that sentiment.... thank you SA

Never heard that one.

These are some I remember.

My nose itches, company is coming
The road to hell is paved with good intentions
There is no accounting for taste
If pissants were horses, we would all ride

Newt said if he had said in the speech that he was sending blackhawks and military to the border to start building fences and he was taking action to immediately close the border -- his polls would have gone up.

And, why hasn't he responded to the congress voting down drilling in the gulf yesterday? High gas prices isn't helping the mood of the nation.