Posted on 06/02/2007 9:41:07 PM PDT by Politicalmom
RICHMOND -- Former Sen. Fred Thompson yesterday said there is a giant disconnect between voters and politicians in Washington and that the immigration bill is the chief reason. Speaking to Virginia Republicans, Mr. Thompson, who is considering a run for president, drew a standing ovation when he said voters don't believe Washington politicians when they claim they are trying to secure the border as part of the bill. "You've got to secure the border first, before you do anything," he said. "The members say it's right here in this bill: the border. The response is, 'We don't care what's on a piece of paper -- secure the border.' This piece of paper doesn't secure the border." Mr. Thompson said the new bill is "the same deal" offered in the 1986 amnesty -- legalization of illegal aliens in exchange for border security -- but said Americans won't be fooled again. He also said the program is unworkable because it relies on an already overworked immigration service to process millions of new applications
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Fred is saying what we feel! If Fred can channel the righteous anger that is sweeping across our Republic into a passionate defense of the goodness of America, then he can quickly overwhelm the frontrunner's. Heck, a good percentage of regular democrats would be persuaded to help give him an overwhelming win over the Socialists. I pray Fred stands strong on the side of Liberty, securing our borders, and the WOT. (Also, it would be great if he would call AGW what it is, a total fraud -- I know, attacking AGW is too much to hope for at this point :)
I hear it’s your site. You seem really sold on Thompson why ???
Now I think I know what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they’re not listening still.
Perhaps they never will...
Who cares if they ever listen, we’ll elect Senator Thompson and GWB can go have a scavenger hunt (anyone find the uterus?) down around Crawford.
Yep.
The Passport Agency sure has done a terrible job of keeping up with demand for passports since the new travel laws have taken effect. Handling immigration paperwork for 20+ million illegals would cause more bureaucratic bloat, and would be inefficient at best— a disaster at worst.
Exactly Eagle... I sure hope we can stop this somehow, or you’re right — it will have a disastrous effect.
Could we get one on the border, by any chance?
Then by all means let’s adopt a guest worker program.
(in that order)
Hey Jim,I’m not asking to be a wise ass,I’m asking because I honestly would like to get your take on the GOP race. Do you see Fred Thompson as “the guy” ? Just wondering !!!
No answer huh. That does it I’m voting for Hillary Clinton !!!
I’m going to draw you out Jim. Sooner or later I’m going to get ya,you sonofagun.Your going to talk to me! I want to know why you like Fred Thompson and I’m not going to quit asking till you tell me why.I might and I say might even learn something from what you’ve got to tell me !!!
I like Fred. I also like Hunter and some of the other conservatives, so I’m not ready to settle on one candidate just yet. Will be interesting to see if Fred knocks Rudy McRomney down a few pegs and to see which of the conservative candidates move up. Fred looks to be one who can liven up the race for conservatives. I’m thinking he’s a RINO killer. We’ll see.
“Fred looks to be one who can liven up the race for conservatives. I’m thinking he’s a RINO killer. We’ll see.”
I think you’re right!
And of course the classic Irwin Allen Airport movies. Airport I thru XXXVI if I recall correctly.
Ahhhhhh,I can’t even argue with your answer.OK Jim,I guess we’ll all just have to see how this plays out :) !!!
GREAT photo. :)
What’s his age, EV?
He was born August 19, 1942. He’ll be 65 shortly.
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