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Bush cautions GOP to stay open-minded
sfgate.com ^ | January 11 2009 | Ben Feller, AP

Posted on 01/11/2009 9:10:22 AM PST by my_pointy_head_is_sharp

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To: DCPatriot
If all the current people inside our borders are made 'legal', and documented...given papers, etc., amd then by a pre-set date...say, January 1st, 2010 anybody without proper documentation will be summarily deported.

That would be a sick manipulation of law. Would setting all thieves free make America a better place?

It's about having personal clarity. People who come in through the FRONT DOOR make good Americans.
61 posted on 01/11/2009 9:53:08 AM PST by chuck_the_tv_out
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

All George cares about these days is cheap labor, and possibly closer personal ties to Mexican rulers than he wants to discuss. Personally, I’m fed up and disgusted.


62 posted on 01/11/2009 9:53:18 AM PST by SWAMPSNIPER (THE SECOND AMENDMENT, A MATTER OF FACT, NOT A MATTER OF OPINION)
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

Screw off and go become president of Mexico.


63 posted on 01/11/2009 9:53:23 AM PST by TypeZoNegative (Pro life & Vegan because I respect all life, Republican because our enemies don't respect ours.)
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

A fool to the end.

Send back a million working illegals and you just created 1 million jobs.

Send back four million working illegals and you just created 4 million.

Wonder if Obamanation will pick up on this.


64 posted on 01/11/2009 9:53:33 AM PST by School of Rational Thought (Sarah Palin - High ideals on high heels)
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

“Absolutely disgusting”, The republican party elected a Democrat and put him in office.


65 posted on 01/11/2009 9:53:45 AM PST by org.whodat (Conservatives don't vote for Bailouts for Super-Rich Bankers! Republicans do!)
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To: DCPatriot
..would that satisfy you and make you happy?

Such an action would be rewarding lawbreaking, so no. Allowing an unfettered influx of immigration, legal or illegal, into what has every appearance of being the worst recession any of us have ever experienced, is foolhardy in the extreme. All the dramatic handwringing over mislabeled "anti-immigrant" sentiment will turn into genuine anti-immigrant sentiment. The apparent lack of concern for the citizenry of the United States is driving the anger. But, keep banging away at it, and ultimately you'll prove yourselves "right."

66 posted on 01/11/2009 9:53:58 AM PST by RegulatorCountry
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To: Brilliant

“We are now one of the largest Spanish-speaking nations in the world. We’re a major source of Latin music, journalism and culture.

Just go to Miami, or San Antonio, Los Angeles, Chicago or West New York, New Jersey ... and close your eyes and listen. You could just as easily be in Santo Domingo or Santiago, or San Miguel de Allende.

For years our nation has debated this change — some have
praised it and others have resented it. By nominating me, my party has made a choice to welcome the new America.”

George Bush, campaign speech in Miami, August 25, 2000.
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=16425


67 posted on 01/11/2009 9:53:58 AM PST by donna (If America is not a Christian nation, it will be part of the Islamic nation. Take your pick.)
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To: Will88

I understand and I agree with you.

But...my question is to the FRiends that claim it’s the word ‘illegal’ that triggers the anger.

If illegals are suddenly made ‘legal’, then they have nothing to be angry about....do they?

I mean, whose business is it if we wake up tomorrow with 20 million ‘new’ fellow US citizens?


68 posted on 01/11/2009 9:54:00 AM PST by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

“he warned that there ought not be any “litmus tests as to whether or not you can be a Republican.””

No Mr. President, there really should be a litmus test on what you are allowed to believe and do and still be considered a “Republican”.

In fact, that is the whole reason for political parties - to have set of beliefs and fight for them with focus and vigor - not dilute them into meaningless principles by including contradictory ideas under the mantra of “inclusiveness”

As it stands now under President Bush’s leadership, even espousing and advocating socialism, big government, unaccountable bailout spending isn’t a litmus test for being a Republican. Apparently, as in Mr. McCain, being a defacto Democrat on most issues doesn’t preclude you from being a Republican.

The only thing that seems to preclude you being a Republican and having a say in GOP policy under GWB’s leadership is being a conservative.


69 posted on 01/11/2009 9:54:26 AM PST by RFEngineer
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To: Carl from Marietta

Agreed. Also ,bush can spout all of the we are all gods children jive he likes. He will forever be the Katrina , Iraq kid. I guess all of the americans killed in that middle east stink hole don’t count. Let him and his tribe slither back to that dust bowl he calls a ranch . Keep your mouth shut idiot , no one cares what you have to try to say.


70 posted on 01/11/2009 9:55:23 AM PST by fantom
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp
I think, that is the republicans toying with the huckster!!
71 posted on 01/11/2009 9:55:47 AM PST by org.whodat (Conservatives don't vote for Bailouts for Super-Rich Bankers! Republicans do!)
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To: AuntB
You know full well another amnesty will bring MORE. But that’s what you probably want. The real question is why.

Votes, pure and simple. The Pubs want their votes; the Dems want their votes. Whoever cowtows to them, gets a huge block of votes. At least, that's the plan.

72 posted on 01/11/2009 9:56:29 AM PST by my_pointy_head_is_sharp (We're living in the Dark Ages.)
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To: chuck_the_tv_out
From guys he appointed.He was forced to appoint.
73 posted on 01/11/2009 9:57:18 AM PST by org.whodat (Conservatives don't vote for Bailouts for Super-Rich Bankers! Republicans do!)
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To: DCPatriot

Sure. Let’s free rapists and expunge their records too.
They are sure to be law abiding people after that.


74 posted on 01/11/2009 9:57:25 AM PST by arealconservativeforachange
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To: okie01
When conservatives abandon the party (as 7 million did in 2008), they abandon any influence they might've had on party affairs. In other words, "Teach them (RINOS) a lesson" actually leaves RINOs in charge.

What kind of influence have conservatives had on lord McCain over these past 8 years? The party abandoned conservatives not the other way around. Bama looked and sounded a whole lot more 'sane' than the 'earmark' ragging lord McCain. I do not know anyone outside of FR that has a clue what earmarks mean.

75 posted on 01/11/2009 9:57:42 AM PST by Just mythoughts (Isa.3:4 And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.)
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

“Obviously, we got whipped in 2008,” Bush said.

..

Ya’ think?! Couldn’t have been the reach-across-the-aisle Rhino move-to-center BS that did it. Meanwhile, the left established a new center. Brilliant move.

What a disappointment Bush has become.


76 posted on 01/11/2009 9:59:26 AM PST by maggief
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To: wtc911

You’re flat out lying about me.

I never uttered the word ‘ultra liberal’ anywhere on my profile. And the reason I deleted my profile is because of posters like yourself.

I said I am a staunch Ronald Reagan conservative, but found myself holding liberal views on the topic of illegal immigration.

If they successfully run the gauntlet and get themselves here...find fruitful work and stay out of other legal trouble, they should be allowed to stay here as documented workers.

Now....go home and get your shoe shine box.


77 posted on 01/11/2009 9:59:35 AM PST by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon))
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To: DCPatriot
If illegals are suddenly made ‘legal’, then they have nothing to be angry about....do they?

And if we rescinded all our criminal laws, our crime rates would be zero, wouldn't they? Then we'd no longer need law enforcement or most of the courts. Think of the money we'd save.

78 posted on 01/11/2009 10:00:52 AM PST by Will88
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To: DCPatriot; svcw; SolidWood; oscars300
After illegal aliens are given amnesty and the vote, we can say hello to our Democrat run future. The electoral votes in the southwest will not belong to Republicans.

2000 Election
Bush: Electoral Votes: 271
Gore: Electoral Votes: 266


79 posted on 01/11/2009 10:00:56 AM PST by donna (If America is not a Christian nation, it will be part of the Islamic nation. Take your pick.)
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To: my_pointy_head_is_sharp

The President of the United State actively encouraging the destruction of us.

Is the game on?


80 posted on 01/11/2009 10:00:56 AM PST by Altura Ct.
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