Posted on 08/04/2010 5:18:19 PM PDT by pissant
Republicans may be calling for hearings into revising the 14th amendment, which guarantees citizenship to children of illegal immigrants, but it looks like they're not going to get 'em.
Russ Feingold, who chairs the Constitution Subcommittee, which would conduct the hearings, has "no plans" to allow them to go forward, his spokesman confirms to me.
And Feingold, in a statement, is reiterating that Federal immigration reform, not amending the Constitution, is the solution:
"We can and should address the problem of illegal immigration head-on without amending the Constitution. The way to do that is to pass bipartisan comprehensive legislation improving border security, protecting American jobs and addressing those currently in the country illegally. It is past time for Congress to resume the bipartisan effort that was started by President Bush and enact meaningful federal immigration reform."
(Excerpt) Read more at voices.washingtonpost.com ...
Remember in November!!
Rebellion is brewing!!
The sad fact is Jim, the GOP did NOTHING on this issue when they had the reins of power. NO DEMS, NO RINOS!
EXACTLY
Rusty depends on the illegals to get himself elected. I can see where he’s coming from. Anchor babies make such cute little Marxist ‘RAT voters.
immigration ping
Yeah I’m thinking this was a hurdle intentionally chosen because it was too high.
Control the borders and we’ll knock the number of anchor babies down considerably. Also, babies born to people illegaly in the country should not be eligible.
Sounds like a Mitch trick.
There is a rebellious scent in the air for sure.
A Constitutional retake of our sovereignty is nearing.
I work for the GOP in WI in fundraising and I use this puke as a MAJOR whipping boy. Thank you, Russ, you are hated throughout the State already and now I’ll add this to the list of arrogant malfeasance I hold out to put you out of business for good.
Knock the bastard right out of public office.
You can always count on Old Russ to limit others from expressing opposing views.
Part of meaningful immigration reform is to remove the fat juicy carrots we keep offering to illegals. Just sealing the border isn’t enough, as long as the incentives to break in are so strong.
Sealing the borders is still necessary. But you are correct, the carrots must be discarded, all of them.
Either THEY don’t get it or WE don’t get it.
If it’s the former or the prior then there is going to be trouble...
I just can’t wait till Nov. Go Ron Johnson!
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Help Texas watch her borders.
Watch live on 14 cameras and report illegal alien invaders.
Night cams in operation
http://www.blueservo.net/index.php?error=nlg
Does it work? Yes.
Recently caught on cam and reported to border patrol:
String of illegals running through brush with backpacks
Numerous sightings of boats crossing the river
Numerous vehicles late at night in isolated areas
IMMENSELY satisfying.
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Ping...
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