Democrats to 'revisit' law creating border fence

UPI ^ | November 10, 2006

[I'm ALL Right!]

Honey, I showed up and I voted straight Republican. Haven't missed an election. Bush signed meaningless legislation for a fence, so what? I am frustrated with the last 6 years of "bipartisan" (definition: wussy) action from our party when they had control. I am not anti-Bush. I am certainly not pro-Pelosi. She's a socialist to the core, as is a good portion of that party.

Not everyone who disagrees with the way our party has conducted itself would vote democrat. You couldn't pay me enough...but I wanted to see our party act like it had the "mandate" we gave them. Instead they tried to be so "bipartisan" that they shot themselves (us) in the foot. Now that the rats have control, they are not even trying to be bipartisan, they are just working towards their agenda. THAT'S what our reps should have done.

[mewzilla]

I hope all of the republicans who stayed home because of the border issue are happy now.

Don't shoot the messengers. The GOP is reaping what it sowed.

[Dane]

Honey, I showed up and I voted straight Republican. Haven't missed an election. Bush signed meaningless legislation for a fence, so what?

If the legislation was so "meaningless" then why does nancy pelosi want to reverse it?

Can youy answer that dearie?

[Dane]

Don't shoot the messengers. The GOP is reaping what it sowed.

Naw, it was "true" conservatives like you, who have reaped what you sowed.

Like i said before, I have a clear conscience.

[skeeter]

Can youy answer that dearie?

As a gesture of friendship to her great big new constituency from south of the border. That was easy.

You shoulda been with us on this border thing, Dane. In a few years the GOP will be going going gone.

[mewzilla]

Like i said before, I have a clear conscience.

So do, I, Dane. So do I.

[texastoo]

You are clueless.

[Dane]

So do, I, Dane. So do I.

Well if having nancy pelosi as Speaker gives you a clear conscience, so be it.

[texastoo]

There is no doubt that Bush has been pushing for a guest worker program for years and it should come as no surprise. It was part of his 2000 campaign. What boggles my mind is that he is bucking his own party undermining its position in the process. He is also bucking American public opinion.

He is blowing my mind also.

[I'm ALL Right!]

BTW, I looked at your posts--wondering why you are going after me like a mad dog, when there are plenty of people on this board who are in agreement with me. Well, I'm glad to know I'm not alone. You're after everyone! Apparantly everyone else is a moron, compared to you. Congratulations to you, dearie!

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Last-minute bill changes funding for border fence

Washington Post ^ | Oct 6, 2006 | Spencer S. Hsu
Posted on 10/06/2006 8:49:47 AM CDT by engrpat

WASHINGTON - No sooner did Congress authorize construction of a 700-mile fence on the U.S.-Mexico border last week than lawmakers rushed to approve separate legislation that ensures it will never be built, at least not as advertised, according to Republican lawmakers and immigration experts.

GOP leaders have singled out the fence as one of the primary accomplishments of the recently completed session. Many lawmakers plan to highlight their $1.2 billion down payment on its construction as they campaign in the weeks before the midterm elections. But shortly before recessing late Friday, the House and Senate gave the Bush administration leeway to distribute the money to a combination of projects -- not just the physical barrier along the southern border. The funds may also be spent on roads, technology and "tactical infrastructure" to support the Homeland Security Department's preferred option of a "virtual fence."

What's more, in a late-night concession to win over wavering Republicans, GOP congressional leaders pledged in writing that American Indian tribes, members of Congress, governors and local leaders would get a say in "the exact placement" of any structure, and that Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff would have the flexibility to use alternatives "when fencing is ineffective or impractical."

The loopholes leave the Bush administration with authority to decide where, when and how long a fence will be built, except for small stretches east of San Diego and in western Arizona. Homeland Security officials have proposed a fence half as long, lawmakers said.

This case reflects political calculations by GOP strategists that voters do not mind the details, and that key players -- including the administration, local leaders and the Mexican government -- oppose a fence-only approach, analysts said.

[Old_Mil]

Tony, you owe us here at FR who have always been your supporters and well wishers in those darker times an explanation and clarification.

A year ago, I called out Tony Snow as a shill for the White House and took a lot of heat for it. Nothing I have seen in the past year - including Wednesdays comments - has led me to change my opinion of him.

[I'm ALL Right!]

Sadly, this is what I said to my husband on election night.

[Dane]

OK, I'm ALL Right! If the Washington Compost snippet that you posted in your reply #150 was true, why would the democrats want to revisit that piece of legislation to defund it.

I understand how you can be led by the nose by the mainstream media, and this is your first and only warning about making a fool of yourself, don't let it happen again.

[Sybeck1]

Maybe we should go along with a Bush impeachment. Maybe Cheney will get the hint, but of course the Moonbats won't stop at Bush.

[I'm ALL Right!]

Once again, congratulations. You just proved my point.

[Dane]

Once again, congratulations. You just proved my point.

That you are a liberal media believing fool, no need to thank me, you did that on your own.

[satan]

I didn't stay home.

This was Bush's dream. A Congress that supports his shamnesty program.

[RetiredArmy]

Newsmax. On left hand side. He is one of the columnists. I think he is in his 80s and still writes.

[Dane]

I didn't stay home. This was Bush's dream. A Congress that supports his shamnesty program

Uh no it wasn't but nice try, satan. You liberal democrats are getting really desperate aren't you.

Oh BTW, "satan", I am glad you are fighting the current President.

[skeeter]

He is blowing my mind also.

Open borders with Mexico are the one and only 'vision thing' any Bush has truly believed in.

Its really wierd.