GA Senators got the message; THEY SENT THE (IMMIGRATION) MESSAGE TO BUSH!

Senator Chambliss Email Response ^ | This week | S. Chambliss & J. Isakson

[Wings-n-Wind]

Essence of Saxby's return email of this week...

[Emphasis added!]

[CindyDawg]

Not good enough. Who knows what would be done with the money. Build the fence and then we will talk.

[Kimmers]

Thank you Georgia Senators....falling on the deaf ears of our President.....I really like GW in so many others ways, but his stand on immigration is a frustration for me.

[GOPJ]

...the message from a majority of Georgians is that they have no trust that the United States Government will enforce the laws contained in this new legislation and secure the border first. This lack of trust is rooted in the mistakes made in 1986 and the continued chaos surrounding our immigration laws.

BINGO. Thanks for the post.

[Kimmers]

Oops; forgot to tell you thanks for the post. It is nice to know some Senators are taking a stand....unlike mine (Lugar)

[ovrtaxt]

as well as any outstanding existing authorizations.

Does this include the Hunter fence? If not, no deal.

[cripplecreek]

I’m with you. I don’t see any reason to trust them.

[Baladas]

As someone pointed out to me yesterday, this part of the statement:

“contained in legislation currently pending in the Senate”...

is problematic. I do think they’re both backing off, however.

[skeeter]

Not good enough indeed. I expect the WH is huddling with Uncle Teddy right now contriving some bogus 'trigger' ostensibly indicating border security goals have been met (likely in the next month or two)that will give him cover to enact his coveted comprehensive reform.

The only true way of determining the effectiveness of any border control plan is YEARS of effective implementation.

Problem is, W & the Dems don't wanna wait that long.

[3AngelaD]

“To that end, we believe that you and your administration could alleviate many of the fears of our constituents...” Those are the weenie words. Not “secure the border first,” but “throw some crumbs to the dumb peons who are complaining.” These guys are just trying to cover their own butts and trying to explain their own votes. Someone’s staffer is too clever by half.

[Melinda]

So far, my tires have not been slashed as I ride around with my “Stop Illegal Immigration” and “Secure Our Borders” bumper stickers through areas thick with illegals. I’ll be adding “Can You Afford Another Anchor Baby?” to the window shortly.

[aquila48]

Even building the fence is not enough...

They have to show that they are willing and able to stop the illegal entries. Until they demonstrate this, nobody is going to buy their promises.

[org.whodat]

To that end, we believe that you and your administration could alleviate many of the fears of our constituents by calling for an emergency supplemental bill to fully fund the border and interior security initiatives contained in legislation currently pending in the Senate, as well as any outstanding existing authorizations. Such a move would show your commitment to securing the border first and to stopping the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into our nation.

All of which doesn't mean squat, just build the damn fence, and start jailing the non farm workers and the people that hire them.

[org.whodat]

“To that end, we believe that you and your administration could alleviate many of the fears of our constituents...” Those are the weenie words. Not “secure the border first,” but “throw some crumbs to the dumb peons who are complaining.” These guys are just trying to cover their own butts and trying to explain their own votes. Someone’s staffer is too clever by half.

True

[OSHA]

Such a move would show your commitment to securing the border first and to stopping the flow of illegal immigrants and drugs into our nation.

Not mentioned are other small items like dirty bombs, suitcase nukes, poison gas cannisters etc. It's a question of when (not if) a terrorist attack happens from across the wide open borders.

[cubreporter]

Yes, simply build the fence. Show your loyalty to Americans first Mr. President. Build the fence to protect us first. Then follow the existing laws. Deport the illegals I don’t care HOW MANY YEARS IT TAKES...JUST DO IT.

[BusterBear]

To that end, we believe that you and your administration could alleviate many of the fears of our constituents by calling for an emergency supplemental bill to fully fund the border and interior security initiatives contained in legislation currently pending in the Senate,...

They still don't get it. The government needs to be output-oriented - i.e., we want to see RESULTS - input (i.e., funding) means nothing until it is implemented properly.

[doodad]

They aren’t taking a stand on anything except their freeloader positions in DC. This is smoke and pablum for the masses who would believe them. Note they want to move ahead with a supplemental funding for security without mentioning the previous fundings and laws and measures and amnesties that we have all has foisted on us. They wanted this quick to short circuit some of the toughest laws in the country coming to GA next month. If the mexs are all legal, then the measures passed here are meaningless and the LARGE ag and poultry industry are safe.

[sheana]

They have already changed their minds. The bill may be palatable to them now....if enough pork is attached.

[RegulatorCountry]

y calling for an emergency supplemental bill to fully fund the border and interior security initiatives contained in legislation currently pending in the Senate

You failed to bold the most important aspect of this, and it's very telling. Emergency supplemental bills cannot be filibustered, I understand, and in this instance, one is being sought to fund that stinking fraud that is currently in the Senate.