Posted on 06/28/2007 8:50:34 AM PDT by DesScorp
Senator Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican who is one of the architects of the immigration overhaul, said he also had received threats in telephone calls and letters to his office. Mr. Graham said several other senators had told him privately that they also received similar messages.
“There’s racism in this debate,” Mr. Graham said. “Nobody likes to talk about it, but a very small percentage of people involved in this debate really have racial and bigoted remarks. The tone that we create around these debates, whether it be rhetoric in a union hall or rhetoric on talk radio, it can take people who are on the fence and push them over emotionally"...
As Mr. Graham walked back to his office on Wednesday, he said he doubted that senators would be deterred by any threats. “I’m sure a lot of the people who have taken a high-profile position on this have been threatened, but what are you going to do?” he said. “You saw what happened to Senator Daschle.”
Mr. Graham was referring to Tom Daschle, the former Democratic majority leader from South Dakota, whose office received a mailing of anthrax in 2001. The case remains unsolved.
“One of the requirements of public service in modern America is dealing with a few voices that are full of hate,” Mr. Graham said. “And our discourse and the way we politic, the way we engage each other, brings that out.”
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I was listening to CSPAN 2 when the votes on cloture were recorded and I could swear I heard Graham’s vote recorded as a “no”. Am I wrong?
That's right, he got shit-canned by the voters, just like YOU will when you run for re-election, you worthless pile of steaming dog dung......
A FEW comments? Bet he was slamed by a ‘few’ too, huh?
THE PEOPLE WON!
Now keep the pressure on to build the entire FENCE. Secure the border! ENFORCE “ALL” the laws on the books including DEPORTING when found law. SANCTION employers who hire ILLEGALS heavily. Get rid of the demand for the jobs and ILLEGALS will leave.
VOTE ALL RINO’S OUT IN ‘08!
“There’s racism in this debate,” Mr. Graham said. “Nobody likes to talk about it, but a very small percentage of people involved in this debate really have racial and bigoted remarks. The tone that we create around these debates, whether it be rhetoric in a union hall or rhetoric on talk radio, it can take people who are on the fence and push them over emotionally"...What gall. My opponents are racists, or moved by primitive emotions and baser instincts.
He does NOTHING without the advice of McCain, a fact.
Sheeit... even some libs wouldn't spew this bile. This turd needs to be dispatched... and quickly!
>Mr. Graham was referring to Tom Daschle, the former Democratic majority leader from South Dakota, whose office received a mailing of anthrax in 2001. The case remains unsolved.<
Good grief, I thought he was referring to the fact that Daschle got voted out of the people’s Senate on his well-padded derrierre.
LINDSEY GRAHAM IS A DISGRACE TO HIS STATE, TO HIS OFFICE, AND TO AMERICA.
When the time comes I'll look at ways to help you South Carolina folks get rid of your embarrassment of a Senator.
So? You are trying to destroy our country. You are working on legislation that will have far reaching negative effects on my community and my family. You are out to enrich yourself and bring potential harm to our posterity. Are we supposed to thank you?
“There’s racism in this debate,” Mr. Graham said. “Nobody likes to talk about it, but a very small percentage of people involved in this debate really have racial and bigoted remarks. The tone that we create around these debates, whether it be rhetoric in a union hall or rhetoric on talk radio, it can take people who are on the fence and push them over emotionally"...
Por la raza todo" (Everything for the race).
Were you saying something? Maybe you should pander to LaRaza some more? You hypocritical POS!
Speaking for yourself, eh, Senator Gramnesty?
The man is pathetic. Get rid of him, please.
Lindsey Ping
"Republican by day, Democrat by night."
I saw what happened to Senator Daschle. He got voted out of office for being so far out of step with his constituents. Do you remember, Senator? Bye, Bye, Lindsey.
Awwww Poor babies!
Now keep the pressure on to build the entire FENCE. Secure the border! ENFORCE “ALL” the laws on the books including DEPORTING when found law. SANCTION employers who hire ILLEGALS heavily. Get rid of the demand for the jobs and ILLEGALS will leave.
VOTE ALL RINO’S OUT IN ‘08!
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Well stated — yes, the American public CANNOT FORGET what now needs to be done. Not only do we have to get rid of the scumbag elitists who created this horrid monster, but THE LAWS ON THE BOOKS MUST BE ENFORCED AND THE FENCE MUST BE BUILT TO STOP ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION.
GET RID OF THE POLS WHO DID THIS, AND ENFORCE THE LAWS!!!!
Hey-Johnny. I guess Im racist bigot. I opposed this bill..
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