Thankfully, we already have perfectly adequate immigration laws on the books. Now, are we a nation of laws, or not, Mr. President?
There are plenty of laws on the books now you people need to enforce. Forget the bill, do your jobs.
I agree...YAY!
In view of the White House pressure, it's time to contact my Congressman, again and again.
Like anyone thought the bunch of clowns would pass something prior to the election.
Both sides need to be put through the rinse cycle.
""Some officials added that Republicans have begun discussing a pre-election strategy for seizing the political high ground on an issue that so far has served to highlight divisions within the party. Among the possibilities, these officials said, are holding votes in the House or Senate this fall on additional measures to secure the borders, or on legislation that would prevent illegal immigrants from receiving Social Security payments or other government benefits."
The "strategy" is already in play in some races. Say adios to Senator Cantwell.
""The discussion is how to put the Democrats in a box without attacking the president," said one aide, speaking on condition of anonymity.""
Impossible to do IMO, and Bilbray, Sensenbrenner, have made it appear they had no problem doing so.
Should be an interesting summer of Rove, Democrats and MSM spinning "comprehensivity" as every one of the Senate bill's more outrageous provisions is displayed for public consumption.
Meanwhile 11,000 criminal invaders stream across our southern border everyday. If and when another 911 happens we will tar and feather every politican in Washington, democrat and republican. God help them all.
I've made it clear to my Rep. that border security must be addressed first so we don't get suckered again like in 1986.
There isn't going to be a bill next year either, except one for border enforcement ONLY.
If it is delayed, look for GW to make an all-out effort to get amnesty passed during his last 2 years in office.
GW won't just let it go. He has been trying to get it passed since 2001, and he isn't about to stop now, nor during the next 2 years.
For from being a defeat, I think it's a victory though Bush may not realize it. No bill this year likely means he'll keep the base for the November election. This is a good thing for Bush. This never should have been brought up in an election year.
By the way, why is this always the first line of nearly every story about what Congress opts to do or not do in terms of the Bush agenda? Why does it have to be put in terms of "defeat?" Is there ever any admission of victory for Bush like when we off-ed Zarqawi?
And the selective service registration .....presently a requirement for all males 18 to 26 and an instant barrier to citizenship for legal immigrants when not completed.
It's a line item question in the IN400 petition for citizenship form.
Anyone know how this issue is handled in theSenate bill....I guess the illegals get a pass on this..../sarcasm
Then get busy and pass a bill to secure the border Denny.
Keep up the good work.
I hope they continue to display sanity concerning this issue. It's about time some of our elected officials acted sane concerning illegal immigration. Seems to me that the bulk of our senators have lost their minds.
Better this than new bad laws. I know it's a little extreme and just one of my wilder ideas, but why couldn't we start actually enforcing the laws we already have on the books?
Ding Dong the Senate bill is dead, the wicked bill is dead!
You will be glad to read this thread
More like the Republicans saved his @$$. If this abomination had passed, there would be a Democrat House, and the investigations and impeachment hearings would begin shortly after.
conservatives' implacable opposition to citizenship for millions of illegal immigrants.
Yeah, we're such a bunch of heartless pr!cks. We just refuse to reward anyone for breaking the law.
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