Posted on 06/03/2006 9:56:14 AM PDT by namvet66
With just five months to go before the midterm elections, President Bush, whose once-faithful base has abandoned him in droves, is turning to the same conservative hot-button issues that won him re-election in 2004 -- homosexual "marriage" and judicial nominees. The president, now fully aware that his plummeting approval ratings could cost the Republicans control of one or both congressional chambers in November, will use his radio address today and a speech Monday to push a constitutional amendment banning same-sex "marriage," just as the Senate prepares to vote on the issue. The crux of his argument is simple: A majority of Americans support the idea that marriage is exclusively between a man and a woman, and activist judges across the country are thwarting the will of the people.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
Hammer = nail = head. Man oh man YOU GOT IT!
Dubya's whole perception is twisted because he environs these criminal invaders to be like his freakin nanny was, but they're NOT.
[If 'Immigration' was a court case and Dubya the judge, he'd have to recuse himself because he's so prejudiced FOR the criminal.]
If anyone doubts my post, take a trip through what used to be Chicago - but bring your gun and plenty of ammo - and a junker to drive as you WILL get hit. Ya see, they don't have stop signs or lights in Mexico.
"most destructive presidents in history"
i think you're going over board a bit. the border problem has been around for decades... his immigration plan has been around since he came to office. were you screaming at him like this after 9/11 or just jumped on the bandwagon?
They won't go home. If we are being really honest about business, Profit margin and capitalist system... the undocumenteds are here to stay.... OK pass laws to fine business for hiring them ... but unless you can really enforce it business will continue to hire them... Then when the Democrat President takes office he will make it even easier for illegals to gain entry and make happy by adding them to voter rolls all the while taking your and my tax dollars to give them welfare and continue the great under class....
Here we go again.............
It is interesting how it is becoming an art form of accusing someone of something that they themselves are guilty of. The democrat party and liberals has made it into just another way of communicating. So are you a liberal in disguise? Probably not but this has just as much credence as what you are throwing out there.
Why is it such an issue and a "sin" to have a honest discussion of various view points? Is this not what freedom of speech about? The liberals are known for stamping out any and all dialog that does not coincide to their way of thinking. Diffuse any and all lines of discenting dialog and you end up with masses being ruled by a few. You can read it in any Handbook for tyrants/dictators in five simple ways in how to control the masses....
Facts of Life: We have already given amnesty back in the 80's under President Ronald Reagan. Did it solve the problem? Obviously not. We have a person (democrat) running for Duke Cunningham's former seat which was recorded on tape informing a group of hispanics that they do not need papers to vote.
Of course, it had to be translated in spanish to them but when it comes down to voting they will not need a translator since the ballots will be in spanish. It won't matter whether they are illegal or not. There was a time when constructions works could make a decent wage whether it be building houses, roads, etc. Now they have been replaced by illegals and building shoddy houses etc but what does it matter, you get what you pay for........
Let me put it in simpler terms for you. If in fact, illegals are allowed citizenship and all that goes with it, you can say good bye to the Republican party whether it be moderates or conservatives and for what this country once stood for........That folks is the bottom line. Do you want this country and what she stood for to be there for your grandchildren or not. This sadly is the bottom line.
President Bush will hold a press conference in the Rose Garden of the White House to reiterate his support of the FMA Federal Marriage Amendment. The Rose Garden press conference is scheduled for Monday, June 5, a day before the Senate is expected to vote on the Constitutional Amendment.
The Senate votes on the Federal Marriage Amendment is only days away, there is no longer enough time to mail your Senators. However, You can contact your senators by e-mail by clicking here: E-Mail Your U.S. Senators.
You may use this sample text in your message:
Dear Senator [name]:
I strongly support Senate Joint Resolution 1 , the Marriage Protection Amendment, which will be brought up for consideration soon. It would amend the U.S. Constitution to state that “Marriage in the United States shall consist only of the union of a man and a woman.”
Marriage is more than a lifestyle choice. It makes a unique contribution to the common good of society by providing a way for a man and a woman to bring children into the world and to care for them in the context of a loving, committed, lifetime relationship. I ask you to vote in favor of S.J. Res. 1, in order to permanently protect the institution of marriage.
Sincerely,
[Your name] [Your address]
Just another Bush bashing day here on FR. I weep for the future... its gonna be real fun with a Democratic lead Congress. Then when another SC judgeship becomes available, there will be all this whining and gnashing of teeth that the judiciary is sooooo important... more important than any other subject.
I don't know if you've been looking at this friend, but people here don't care about the FMA.
"No matter the topic, they have to start their Bush bashing and thread hijacking."
"No matter the topic." There are hundreds of threads here that Bush is never mentioned at all and nobody hijacks them. So there's no truth in your statement.
The crux of his argument is simple: A majority of Americans support the idea that marriage is exclusively between a man and a woman, and activist judges across the country are thwarting the will of the people.
There are no howevers or buts on any issue UNLESS one is a dummycrat that derives principle from situation and leadership from polling...
"AMAZING HOW THE OPPOSITION PARTY CAN LOB AN ISSUE AND DRIVE A WEDGE IN THE PRESIDENTS BASE "
"and make them think the issue was part of a campaign promise..."
What is amazing is how short certain people's memories are--or is it a case of selective recall?.
W was touting (though not with the conviction and and fervor he now advocates) a "guest worker program" in 04.
Why don't you (and others) refresh your memories with this section of the Republican Platform, which, if I am not mistaken, President Bush probably had some input and signed off on?
http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/showplatforms.php?platindex=R2004
BORDER SECURITY
Our nation has been enriched by immigrants seeking a better life. In many cases, immigrants of the past fled violence and oppression searching for peace and freedom. All suffered and sacrificed but hoped for a better future for their children in America. Our nation has been enriched by their determination, energy, and diversity.
Ensuring the integrity of our borders is vital to ensuring the safety of our citizens. We must know the identity of all visitors who enter the United States, and we must know when they leave. The US-VISIT system, which uses biometric data to better track the entry and exit of foreign travelers, has been implemented at more than 115 airports and is presently being implemented at land border crossings. Reconnaissance cameras, border patrol agents, and unmanned aerial flights have all been increased at our borders.
We must strengthen our Border Patrol to stop illegal crossings, and we will equip the Border Patrol with the tools, technologies, structures, and sufficient force necessary to secure the border. We will seek stiff penalties for those who smuggle illegal aliens into the country and for those who sell fraudulent documents. We urge continued support for state, local, and federal law enforcement to work in a cohesive manner in securing our borders to prevent illegal entry.
You should weep for the future, unless you are from Mexico.
Bush is not upholding his oath of office in the case of illegal aliens. So, any so-called "bashing" (ie: telling the truth) is because of him.
I supported Bush for years. Do you have any idea what it takes for me to say the things I've HAD to say about him? His speech the other day on this issue made me sick. Don't you get it? I have not turned on Bush, he has turned on me. And my kids, and their kids, and their kids.....
WH is playing the shellgame, trying to get the base back.
To the Base: See -- ignore the illegals argument; gay marriage is the new issue; now come back and vote GOP. [That will guarantee amensty by the time Bush leaves office.]
[GM is going nowhere in Congress. They aren't going to pass such an amendment because most politicians dance around the marriage issue and say 'it is a states' rights issue'. This is all bluster.]
Complete BS! Go hang on your immigration cross somewhere else - The reality is we have a 40 year in the making problem concerning legal and illegal immigrants....along with a terrible flawed guest worker program that President GWB is trying to address - Furthermore GWB position on immigration hasn't changed one bit since 2000! - So if you supported him then....it is clearly YOU that has changed. Not him.
That would be Proposition 187.
I believe its about time for you (and others) to find another verb other than "bashing" to level against those of us who consider it our "right" (if not duty) to voice our opinions about a particular subject matter or person with which/whom we do not agree (Yes, even the President)as it just does not appropriate and is demeaning.
Merriam-Webster. To Bash:
1 : to strike violently : HIT; also : to injure or damage by striking : SMASH -- often used with in
2 : to attack physically or verbally
I consider what we (and others) do when we post our opinions to be more in line with "criticism."
Merriam-Webster. Criticism:
1 : to consider the merits and demerits of and judge accordingly : EVALUATE
2 : to find fault with : point out the faults of
And yes, yes, yes, the issue of Judges is VERY important. However, while I don't know how old you are (and as I'm pushing 63, there is a very good chance I won't see it) but I posit that in 20 - 30 years (REGARDLESS OF WHO ARE JUDGES ARE) the oral arguments and written opinions will be in BOTH, English and Spanish.
Immigration cross? What is that?
No matter, unless the owners of this site (that's not you) have a problem I'll post whatever I want. Why don't you leave? Wait, better yet, please hang around and read what I and many others have to say about this. Cuz it isn't going to stop.
Bush is the President of the United States, he has an obligation to protect this country from invasion. He's not doing that.
George and Karl, you are so yesterday!
These two issues are important. But as they are not driving the wholesale desertion by his base, they will also not bring it back.
One word, Mr. President. Immigration. If you don't get on the right side of this one, quick, and lead this nation back out of the thorny wilderness it is marching into, you will be trampled over by others who will.
This issue is all encompassing, Mr. President - not gay marriage or judges, not today. They may be ironed out if our country survives this looming immigration crisis.
It is not too late to turn this around, Mr. President. But you are first going to have to change your views and actions. If you don't, you can look forward to being impeached next year by a hostile Congress and tried in a hostile Senate. You can also look for your Iraq policy and War On Terror to be gutted. Sure, it won't be "fair", but nobody ever said politics is fair, did they?
These Liberals (the ones on your side in this immigration fight) are our nation's mortal enemies. They are playing for keeps and they are not your friends. If given the choice, they would prefer to have your head on a platter than Bin Laden's - and the country be damned!
But so are we playing for keeps, but we are your natural friends. However, you must either get out and lead on the "right" side - our side - of this single defining issue of our day or risk being left to dangle slowly, slowly in the wind as you and our Party go down to defeat and disaster both at home and abroad!
I can't make it any clearer than that, if you can read this.
My point is...it doesn't matter what laws you pass, or try to enforce, if at the end of the day, the judges rulings aren't based in Law or the Constitution. And that isn't something that afflicts only CA.
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