Posted on 03/09/2021 6:16:36 AM PST by Kaslin
I recently had to cancel a long-planned trip to South America, either because the countries I wanted to enter are closed or required up to a two-week quarantine in a hotel. It doesn't matter that I have been vaccinated and have repeatedly tested negative for COVID-19.
Several countries in Europe I would like to visit are also closed. Ireland imposes a 2,000 Euro fine for anyone leaving the country.
All of this while the United States is experiencing a flood of people crossing the southern border, including unaccompanied minors. They are overwhelming Border Patrol agents who are releasing many of them into the country with little chance they will show up for court dates, or temporarily detaining them in "rapid-processing hubs," with a goal, writes the Washington Post, "of releasing them into the United States within 72 hours."
Politicians have flipped positions on illegal immigration but are never held accountable.
Here are three from 2014. First, Barack Obama: "Do not send your children to the borders. If they do make it, they'll get sent back. More importantly, they may not make it."
Hillary Clinton: "We have to send a clear message, just because your child gets across the border, that doesn't mean the child gets to stay. ... So, we don't want to send a message that is contrary to our laws or will encourage more children to make that dangerous journey."
Joe Biden: "Those who are pondering risking their lives to reach the United States should be aware of what awaits them. It will not be open arms. It will not be come on -- it will be, we're going to hold hearings with our judges consistent with international law and American law, and we're going to send the vast majority of you back."
What's changed?
In a statement about the growing number coming to America, especially from Honduras and El Salvador, former President Trump said: "The spiraling tsunami at the border is overwhelming local communities, depleting budgets, crowding hospitals, and taking jobs from legal American workers. When I left office, we had achieved the most secure border in our country's history. Under Biden, it will soon be worse, more dangerous, and more out of control than ever before. He has violated his oath of office to uphold our Constitution and enforce our laws."
He is right, but the Biden administration seems unwilling to do anything about it. No nation can survive if it fails to control its borders. Our nation is unique in the world. We are a nation of laws. We are a nation with a rich history. If we abandon what our forebears fought to preserve, what will be left but a shell of a once-great country?
Too many schools remain closed, but the border is increasingly open. Does this make sense?
Some House Democrats are supporting bills that would grant legal status to millions of immigrants who broke our laws to get here. Democrats will make sure they quickly become voters to solidify their hold on power. As The Washington Post reported last Saturday, "The measures (the Biden administration) have taken are aimed (at) accommodating the increase, not to contain it or change the upward trend."
We had better decide what kind of country we want to be, or we will become a country others want us to be. That was clearly not the vision of our Founders, of the many presidents who succeeded them, or even recent Democratic presidents and presidential candidates.
Until now.
“bills that would grant legal status to millions of immigrants who broke our laws to get here.”
The correct term is “illegal aliens”.
Did cal give strong support to DJT’s presidency or re-election? Didn’t think so.
What a whiner.
Well, the smart Jews (and even non-jews) left Germany in the 30’s while they could. The smart Americans will get out of the cities. I’m not really that smart a guy, but at least on this one the Lord led me, two weeks before the 2008 election, to buy a 12 acre farm in rural, central KY on a handshake, to which I moved - From Seattle - in 2011. I was very stressed about it but prayer solved that. Second best decision I ever made in my life. And the Lord further rewarded me by my neighbor selling me the 20 acres right next to mine for the exact price I wanted.
Sure, the Lord works through miracles. But the truth is, he’s there all the time.
How are you enjoying farm life?
Can the Democratic Party be made to pay a political price for this? It seems the answer is no - so it makes perfect sense as a tactical way to please and expand their voting base.
So, you don't like it? What are you going to do to prevent it? Remember, your vote will be
countermanded by two on the other side - always.
Work hard, comrade, the CCP and the USSR are counting on you.
"We" can't decide anything because "we" won't fight the "others" who steal elections. You can pontificate all you want about what the country should be or shouldn't be. But if you refuse to identify the root of the problem and stand up and fight, it's nothing but blather.
My wife and I literally thank God every day, multiple times a day. We added a 60x30 garage/shop/office/mancave last summer and the electrician is FINALLY finishing up hooking up power right now as I type this.
Every time an amnesty bill is passed politicians of both parties promise us that THIS TIME will be the last time. We’re not buying that line any more. As for ending Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” policy gee I wonder what will happen. Those nice immigrants would surely never work under the table for a little cash while waiting for their case to be processed, would they? /s
My vaccination is undocumented ... like an immigrant.
I’m Trans-Vaxxed.
I’d rather contract covid and abort it.
Unvaxxed Lives Matter!
Defund the ... CDC!
AVAB!
I’m a Long-Hauler and need perpetual Stimulus Checks, like a government employee.
Nice sarcasm; the times demand humor.
New normal for me:
Get God’s advice
Take care of my own (those in my purview)
Express the Gospel in word and deed
Choose battles wisely (prayerfully)
Keep head down (stay out of the line of fire, until...)
Keep “powder” dry (preparedness)
Keep mouth shut (don’t draw attention to myself, until...)
Adapt
Improvise
Overcome
Proverbs 14:34
“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.”
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