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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....05-24-07....JH2 ~ Press 1 for English
JohnHuang2, Billie, Pookie18 | May 24, 2007 | JohnHuang2

Posted on 05/24/2007 7:31:20 AM PDT by Billie





Press 1 for English
by JohnHuang2


Finally, Ted Kennedy has met an invasion he can support: Mexico’s invasion of the U.S. Instead of getting rid of illegal aliens, Kennedy says let’s get rid of the U.S. Which is what the new immigration bill — validating Mexico’s transfer of a giant chunk of Mexico to the U.S. — promises it won’t do. We already know how well that border fence is coming along.
The Secure Fence Act got enacted 6 months ago and already two miles of it are complete — just 698 more to go! At its current blistering pace of 4 miles per year, the 700-mile fence for the 2,000-mile border would be ready in only over 175 years — or just 50 “immigration reform” bills from now. So the new “immigration reform” bill reforms the Secure Fence reform law so that only half the fence need be up before the cheap labor lobby stuff in the bill kicks in. This is called an “enforcement benchmark.”
According to the Kennedy plan, if you want to solve the illegal alien problem, you get to the root cause: Illegal border crossing. You simply legalize it — voila! No illegal aliens. In other words, you legalize illegals, put ‘em on the gravy train, don’t call it amnesty, don’t collect back taxes owed on moolah racked up while here illegally, ignore the laws on the books, promise to really, really promise to really enforce the new laws this time, tell the illegals you’re sorry for knowingly luring them here by being so rich, pay the invaders $2.5 trillion in reparations for invading us, and after all this, amazingly the illegals will show new-found respect for all of our laws!
The amnesty cut-off date in the bill is January 1, 2007. Which means those who arrived here after January 1 will be dealt with in the next non-amnesty amnesty bill.
But! It appears the Kennedy “reform” plan is now dead in the water. Out of force of habit, Kennedy insists he just missed the turn and he wasn’t drunk.
Poll after poll after poll shows Americans (1) aren’t cool with giving permanent legal status to people who are here because they broke our laws; (2) prefer sealing the border and enforcement first; (3) want the feds to go medieval on businesses that knowingly hire illegals; (4) oppose Kennedy’s insane idea of letting illegal aliens jump ahead of legal immigrants waiting in line and calling this fairness. All of which shows how out of touch Americans are with Ted Kennedy.
If the gov’mint did No. 3 — started fining employers who hire illegals $100,000 per head plus prison time — it wouldn’t need to ‘round ‘em up.’ If it did No. 2, and avoided doing No. 1, you wouldn’t have 12-20 million illegals here. The 1986 Simpson-Mazzoli Immigration Reform-To-End-All-Immigration-Reform bill promised the Gipper that if he signed on to it, it would (1) mandate penalties on employers who knowingly hire illegals; (2) secure the border by intensifying Border Patrol activities; (3) be the last amnesty bill because this one would fix the problem once and for all. So, under the new and improved system, giving 3 million illegal aliens amnesty meant we ended up with 12 million new illegals. For each illegal given amnesty, you got four new ones. The gov’mint was terrific at handing out amnesty, but not quite so with the sealing-the-border/employer sanctions part of the bargain.
Same deal with the US-VISIT system, remember that? It’s an electronic airport and border enforcement tool to capture ‘point-of-entry-and-exit’ info on visitors. The system has spent the last 11 years not being built after being ‘mandated’ by law in ‘96. Same deal with the 700-mile border fence. Bush signs the fence into law, barely two miles are up half a year later. That’s what happens when you’ve got a government so dysfunctionally bureaucratic that it was still mailing out student visas to Mohamed Atta and Marwan al-Shehhi exactly six months AFTER they flew planes into the WTC. If the bureaucrats can screw that up, I’m sure they’ll do swimmingly processing 12 million newly ‘legalized’ illegals.
On paper, Reagan thought he was getting a good deal. On paper, Bush genuinely thinks he’s getting a good deal. But it’s only on paper because feeding an already bloated bureaucracy a monstrosity like this is like feeding Michael Moore another hamburger.
On paper, the 326-page bill looks fabulous in my bathroom, next to the toilet. I promise Sheryl Crowe to use just one page at a time.
Anyway, that’s...

My Two Cents...







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To: JustAmy

I know, she was one of a kind.


61 posted on 05/24/2007 7:48:57 PM PDT by Aquamarine
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To: Billie; dutchess; DollyCali; Aquamarine; GodBlessUSA
Last year we bought a new Buick Rendezvous - yeah, I know, "Old People's Car" - but that's okay, I'm qualified.

Anyway, I am therefore on a Buick mailing list, and I just got a message this afternoon and thought it worth posting a link. Mrsd has a birthday tomorrow, and we have a big weekend planned so I don't know if I'll be around to post the link over the long weekend and I don't know who's postin' the TGIF thread, so if one of y'all would be so kind...

A Million Thanks.org

62 posted on 05/24/2007 8:28:52 PM PDT by Diver Dave
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To: Finest FRiends
TGIF ~ Memorial Day Weekend @ The Finest :)
63 posted on 05/24/2007 8:58:48 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Diver Dave; Billie; DollyCali; Aquamarine; dutchess

Are you still here? Threads up. If not, I’ll be happy to post your post to the thread. :) Happy Birthday Mrs. Diver. I hope you both have a wonderful weekend!


64 posted on 05/24/2007 9:00:43 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Lady Jag; Purple Mountains Maj

hi ladies.. the pix looked to me like the star of Psycho..

nothing more deviant.

Made me think of names in reading your comment. For a book forum elsewhere we are reading The Great Gatsby..from the 20s... Lots of talk about “gay” things.. when “gay” meant happy etc..

I hate that so many names & things I like are now distorted.. Like “gay”, like “rainbow”...

Lovely evening here. Our Cav’s lost the 2nd game in playoffs by ONE point in a very controversial last few seconds of the game.

I am finishing the touches on my aunt’s memorial service. Decided to have them printed at Office Max & use a nice quality of paper.. a parchment type


65 posted on 05/24/2007 9:04:16 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!)
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To: JustAmy

How cute!We had thunderstorms today, lost power for awhile..I just turned on the computer again..although it is still raining..I don’t hear thunder.

(((HUGS))) to you and Marissa.


66 posted on 05/24/2007 9:33:31 PM PDT by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES.)
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To: Billie; dutchess; Aquamarine; dansangel; DollyCali; Diver Dave; Pippin; The Mayor; Mama_Bear; ...

Billie, you’re very BEST layout job EVER! Another MASTERPIECE! L-o-v-e it! Bravo, bravo, my friend!! {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{Billie}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}!!! Thank you, Billie, and thanks to y’all for dropping by! {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{group hug}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}!!!


67 posted on 05/25/2007 12:16:24 AM PDT by JohnHuang2
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To: Lady Jag; DollyCali

# 27 a joke comment meant for you re: mouse in taco pic! I just noticed that I forgot to take my name out & put your name into the recipient box LOL!
I am not sleepy yet so I am reading through the Thread again & noticed it...

& to Dolly again I say no worries;over & done tis...yada yada sisboombada! & before confusion sets in let me clarify that phrasing is my spin on etc...;o)

Sorry to read of your aunt’s passing on.


68 posted on 05/25/2007 12:56:57 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (HEART SHAPE HERE) FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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To: Aquamarine; dutchess; DollyCali; pookie18

Hi, A & D - John didn’t give us much time to work on this one, but there’s always a goldmine of perfect illustrations on pookie’s toon threads! The only thing I had to search google for was the outhouse!


69 posted on 05/25/2007 9:14:08 AM PDT by Billie
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To: DollyCali; Purple Mountains Maj
That was the star of the movie, Psycho, Anthony Perkins.


70 posted on 05/25/2007 9:14:43 AM PDT by Lady Jag (A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)
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To: Diver Dave
The latest telephone poll taken by the office of the Governor of Texas asked whether people who live in Texas think illegal immigration is a serious problem.

A) 35% of respondents answered: "Yes, it is a serious problem."

B) 65% of respondents answered: "No es una problema serio."
"No entiendo" :)
71 posted on 05/25/2007 9:17:18 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Lady Jag

LOL re: singing in the shower gif! Good un!


72 posted on 05/25/2007 9:17:42 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (HEART SHAPE HERE) FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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To: JustAmy

Awww, how cute your thank you graphic is! We can do Warm and Fuzzy on Thursday, too. :)


73 posted on 05/25/2007 9:18:33 AM PDT by Billie
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To: ConorMacNessa

I love John Wayne. That’s a great graphic!


74 posted on 05/25/2007 9:19:14 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

That taco VW is the cutest thing!


75 posted on 05/25/2007 9:20:06 AM PDT by Billie
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To: visualops

:)


76 posted on 05/25/2007 9:20:27 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Billie

T Y Billie! Good to *see* You!


77 posted on 05/25/2007 9:21:14 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (HEART SHAPE HERE) FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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To: Billie




Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to

Billie; Dutchess; DollyCali; The Mayor; GodBlessUSA; ,

and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

gator girl........................husband
severa............husband, brother
Maigrey.........................cousin
mystery-ak...........son, husband
Inspectorette.......................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
Diver Dave........niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin............niece's husband
sneakers..........................son
weldgophardline.................son
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater.......cousin
WaterDragon............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
kimmie7......................brother
LadyX (RIP)..............grandson
fawn796......................nephew
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
LakeLady....................nephew
Spruce......................daughter
Leofl.................................son
chena...............................son
Hope and Glory..................son
TheMayor...............friends'son
Doug from Upland.......soninlaw
homeschoolmama........nephew
ariamne...................2 cousins
mhking.........................cousin
911angelady.................2 sons
Consort.................2 daughters
Consort...................son-in-law
gonzo...................friend's son
Jen's Mom.................daughter
Meg33......................grandson
cookcounty......................son
JFC............................nephew
visualops......................cousin
auboy..........................cousin
painter........................nephew
Himyar.............................son
jrushing.............................son
LoneRedRanger...brother-in-law
Ladysmith.nephew, friend's son
tina07......soninlaw & his friend
MontanaCowgirlCop......brother
nelibeli........................nephew
fatima...............granddaughter
Misty4jc.....................husband
Colorado Slim..............nephew
Tapatio....................2 nephews
ProudAFDad......................son
JulieRNR21.....friend's grandson
Scubachick.................husband
Alouette.............................son
Katydidnt...........................son
Zechariah_8_13....brother-in-law
Zechariah_8_13.............cousin
PreviouslyA-Lurker........brother
sheeza.......................husband
kemathen7..................husband
Q6-God..................twin brother
Q6-God....................active duty
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne..........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells....................active duty
LongCut...................active duty
cjk...........................active duty
Trish........................active duty
ODC-GIRL................active duty
AF_Blue...................active duty
thumperusn..............active duty
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...........active duty
wingnutx...................active duty
CGblue.....................active duty
bigghurtt...................active duty
frankiep....................active duty
veeceeque................active duty
JRios1968................active duty
NoLongerFreeState...active duty
CMS........................active duty
AlaskaErik...............active duty
JemiansTerror...........active duty
tongue-tied ..............active duty
txradioguy................active duty
Hoosiersailor ...........active duty
DCBryan1................active duty
OhioWfan................................son
ladtx..................................2 sons
Its_me_K.E.T.........................son
Hostel............................cousin
MozartLover...........son, nephew
ak_daddoo........................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
LBGA (RIP)..........................son
katykelly..............................son
Armymarinemom................3 sons
american_ranger.....................son
SpookBrat........................nephew
SpookBrat........................cousin
boxerblues........................2 sons
the piper..............................son
Tiffee4Bob......................boyfriend
TexKat.......................son, step-son
StarCMC.............................brother
Darheel...............................niece
Donaeus...........................nephew
BeAllYouCanBe........................son
Repubmommy........................brother
AgThorn................................2 sons
kneezles.................................son
RoseinRoseBear.....cousin's hubby
Atomic Conspiracy......half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...........nephew
Atomic Conspiracy..............niece
Sunflowergal....................grandson
mrstank..............................husband
MrsMike31........................husband
spotbust1............................husband
campfollower............................fiance
LUV W........................................son
SilentServiceCPOWife........husband
DirtyHarryY2K......................daughter
DirtyHarryY2K................son-in-law
Skimask.....................................son
Palladin...............................grandson
MississippyMuddy...................sister
MississippyMuddy........2 nephews
Kramster...............................stepson
Socratic.............................nephew
freema.......................nephew, son
Azbushgal..............................son
kimmykay.................................son
NavySEAL F-16........................son
repubmom...............................son
wolfcreek..........................daughter
JesseJane ...........................cousin
Roses0508..............................son
pmmd81..................................son
SoldiersPrayingMom.................son
WakeUpandVote..................brother
Skyraider.................................son
CyberAnt...........................nephew
mrs tiggywinkle...................cousin
Nadine...............................nephew
U S Army EOD.................daughter
thehumanlynx...........brother-in-law
Earthdweller......................nephew
ChairmanDec19thSociety ..brotherinlaw
Anthem............................2 cousins
meanie monster .........family friend
PragmaticWarrior..........2 nephews
Sageb1...........................3 cousins
SuzyQue...mom,2 sons,3 brothers
weeder1...........................nephew
IndyPendance..daughter,soninlaw
Lori from Long Island....soninlaw
monkeyface...............2 grandsons
redhead...................grandnephew
gonzo............................soninlaw
varina davis...................grandson
Rivendell.......................daughter
W.W.Smith...........................son
vigilante2.....son, adopted soldier
NavySEAL F-16....................son
Jaxter...........................son-in-law
USMCWife6869..............husband
AgThorn & Lily4Jesus.............son
2ndDivisionVet..........brotherinlaw
2ndDivVet.....former stepdaughter
GrandEagle........................friend
DebWisconsin.................nephew
jackv....................................son
prophetic.................brotherinlaw
GulfWar1Vet.................2 cousins
Tina Kirby...........................son
Kudsman.......................nephew
JarhedAirmanPatriot......brother
TADSLOS............................son
Athelass........2 sons, 2 nephews



78 posted on 05/25/2007 9:21:23 AM PDT by Billie
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To: Purple Mountains Maj

Yes, and let’s just say that her “mike” is a bottle of shampoo...


79 posted on 05/25/2007 9:21:39 AM PDT by Lady Jag (A positive attitude will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.)
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To: Lady Jag

Yeah I got that right off the bat!


80 posted on 05/25/2007 9:22:57 AM PDT by Majie Purple (I (HEART SHAPE HERE) FRee Republic! &The Friends/FRiends I've met here!)
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