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ACLU Complains: "Trump Used the Word 'America' More Than 80 Times"
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| January 31, 2018
| Susan Jones
Posted on 01/31/2018 9:48:13 AM PST by jazusamo
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(CNSNews.com) - The American Civil Liberties Union -- note the word "American" in its title -- complained Tuesday night about President Trump's repeated use of the word "America" in his State of the Union speech.
In a written response to Trump's speech, Faiz Shakir, the ACLU's national political director, said:
Tonight, President Trump said the word America more than 80 times in his speech. Yet, after a divisive first year, we hear and feel how exclusionary that America is, with policies that have harmed so many vulnerable American communities. The ACLU stands ready to protect these communities, both in the courts and at the polls.
In particular, the immigration plan put forth by Trump would hold Dreamers hostage to his demands for a harmful border wall and an even larger mass deportation force. We are at this crossroads because of the Presidents deeply destructive ideas fomented by his nativist allies and divisive rhetoric. We will continue to stand up for these young immigrants and ensure they continue to contribute to our country. We cannot let Americas Dreamers be deported.
President Trump told the nation Monday night that Congress will be voting on an "immigration reform" package over the next few weeks, and he outlined the "four pillars" of his "fair compromise" plan:
Short video at link.
The four pillars include a path to citizenship for 1.8 million dreamers, if they meet education and work requirements and demostrate good moral character; a fully secure border, including a wall in places and hiring more border patrol agents; an end to the random diversity visa lottery and adoption of a merit-based system; and an end to chain migration by limiting sponsorships to spouses and minor children. (Democrats offered scattered boos to the last item.)
"These four pillars represent a down-the-middle compromise, and one that will create a safe, modern, and lawful immigration system," Trump said. "For over 30 years, Washington has tried and failed to solve this problem. This Congress can be the one that finally makes it happen.
"Most importantly, these four pillars will produce legislation that fulfills my ironclad pledge to only sign a bill that puts America first. So let us come together, set politics aside, and finally get the job done."
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To: jazusamo
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:13:44 AM PST
by
ASA Vet
(Make American Intelligence Great Again.)
To: jazusamo
They need to change their name to the SCLU (Socialist Civil Liberties (as we picture them) Union)
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:14:50 AM PST
by
trebb
(I stopped picking on the mentally ill hypocrites who pose as conservatives...;-})
To: BookmanTheJanitor
I was unaware of that, not too surprising though. They’re two of a kind.
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:15:51 AM PST
by
jazusamo
(Have YOU Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
To: trebb
That would fit them perfectly.
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:17:08 AM PST
by
jazusamo
(Have YOU Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
To: jazusamo
How many times had he used the word at the point where Luis Gutierrez ran out like he had an acute medical problem (kryptonite overdose)?
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:37:54 AM PST
by
snarkpup
(The swamp is draining; and the alligators are allegating.)
To: jazusamo
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:40:39 AM PST
by
DCBryan1
(Quit calling them liberals, progressives, or Democrats. Call them what they are: COMMUNISTS!)
To: laweeks
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"F Yeah!"
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:41:07 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: snarkpup
I’d like to think little Luis was up all night making love to a toilet bowl.
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:44:02 AM PST
by
jazusamo
(Have YOU Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
To: jazusamo
To Faiz Shakir,
GTF outa my country, ya f’n neck beard!!!!
That’ll make AMERICA great again!
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:44:39 AM PST
by
Alas Babylon!
(Keep fighting the Left and their Fake News!)
To: kosciusko51
Mexican civil liberties union MCLU
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posted on
01/31/2018 10:54:17 AM PST
by
axxmann
(If McCain is conservative then I'm a freakin' anarchist.)
To: jazusamo
ACLU Complains: "Trump Used the Word 'America' More Than 80 Times" ~~~~~~~~~
Hey, ACLU:
What is your First name?
Yep -- that's right...
Get out of your commie rut -- and...
ACT LIKE IT!!!
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posted on
01/31/2018 11:09:48 AM PST
by
TXnMA
("Allah": Satan's current alias | "Islamists": Satan's assassins | "Moderate Muslims": Useful idiots.)
To: jazusamo
More proof that leftists HATE America.
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posted on
01/31/2018 11:37:41 AM PST
by
Brooklyn Attitude
(The first step in ending the war on white people is to recognize it exists.)
To: jazusamo
Well , it wasnt the state of the Soviet Union address
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posted on
01/31/2018 11:39:18 AM PST
by
MarDav
To: jazusamo
What’s that A stand for ACLU?
Idiots!
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posted on
01/31/2018 11:39:55 AM PST
by
The Toll
To: jazusamo
Whenever I see ACLU on anything, my family has to laugh and ignore. No credibility in that racist, partisan organization.
Note: They are also funded by the Hate America, George Soros.
To: kosciusko51
Perfect! AACLU -Anti-American Civil Liberties Union
To: jazusamo
Yeah, well him and little Marco can GTF out, too!
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posted on
01/31/2018 11:50:33 AM PST
by
Alas Babylon!
(Keep fighting the Left and their Fake News!)
To: Alas Babylon!
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posted on
01/31/2018 11:56:50 AM PST
by
jazusamo
(Have YOU Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
To: AdmSmith; AnonymousConservative; Berosus; Bockscar; cardinal4; ColdOne; Convert from ECUSA; ...
Thanks jazusamo.
Faiz Shakir, the ACLU's national political director
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posted on
01/31/2018 12:53:41 PM PST
by
SunkenCiv
(www.tapatalk.com/groups/godsgravesglyphs/, forum.darwincentral.org, www.gopbriefingroom.com)
To: kosciusko51
Perhaps they should rename themselves the Anti-American Civil Liberties Union... I'm surprised they still be "American" in their name.
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posted on
01/31/2018 9:08:26 PM PST
by
GOPJ
(Republicans care about Americans. Democrats care about illegals, corrupt elites, and criminals.)
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