Tancredo doubts he can block amnesty-extension bill

To: Vast Buffalo Wing Conspiracy

You oppose illegal immigrants but "support" legal immigration? Hey presto! *poof* All of those "illegals" are now legal...

You nailed it head on! While most people are concerned over the "legal" vs. "illegal" aspect of immigration the more pressing issue is that the ultimate goal of our leaders is to remove the middle class.

2,061 posted on 03/12/2002 4:00:38 PM PST by blueriver

Here in North Carolina, Bush is trying to #*&@ our elections by annointing Liddy Dole to be our next senator. And now, this.

Good God, he's becoming a more brazen dictator than Emperor Clinton ever aspired to be.

2,062 posted on 03/12/2002 4:01:24 PM PST by Darth Sidious

Here is the response I received from Senator Lugar (R) Ind. re the immigration issue. Please give me YOUR opinion. Will check back in here later.

Thank you for your email.

I appreciate your thoughts regarding U.S. immigration policies and the review that the Bush Administration is conducting.

I am pleased that the Bush Administration has embarked on an aggressive review of previously established policies. He has shown a willingness to challenge the status quo in many areas, from our national energy policy to national security programs and immigration.

On the particular subject of immigration, many viewpoints are being aired on this often-contentious issue; however, no changes have been formally proposed. I believe that conducting an open debate on the many issues involved is helpful, and I welcome your input.

Recently, data from the 2000 Census was released, giving many Americans a new appreciation of the breadth of the demographic changes that took place in the last part of the 20th century. As many as 12.5% of the population is of Hispanic origin, while 12.1% of the population regards itself as Black or African American. We can compare this trend with the last half of the 19th century, when 13.8% of the population was foreign born and 11.6% of the population was African American.

I share your concern about the problem of illegal immigration. There are, without question, limits to the number of immigrants the United States can absorb each year, and the troubles that confront our border states demonstrate the potentially overwhelming effects of insufficiently controlled immigration.

Traditionally, America has welcomed immigrants. This tradition is based on the premise that immigration creates a valuable diversity. Virtually all Americans, with the exception of Native Americans, are descended from people who originally hailed from foreign lands or who have immigrated themselves. Many recent immigrants have made great contributions to our nation and communities.

Again, I appreciate knowing your views on this complex issue. With our mutual interests in mind, I will continue to seek a balance in our immigration policies among our heritage as a nation of immigrants, a practical need to control the rate of immigration, and a program of international economic development that addresses migrant issues at their source.

I am grateful for your interest in this vital issue, and for taking the time to communicate your thoughts to me.

Sincerely,

Richard G. Lugar

2,063 posted on 03/12/2002 4:01:28 PM PST by scholar

Deport your dear illegals,
Or kiss our votes goodbye.

Amen

[You are not alone! There are now at least two of us, 'Tooth!]

FReegards

Brian

2,064 posted on 03/12/2002 4:02:11 PM PST by Brian Allen

These high poll numbers Bush has will be history one year from now. They can change faster than the weather. When it sinks in to everyone in what Bush is doing to our communities and to the country, those polls will drop like a ton of bricks.

2,065 posted on 03/12/2002 4:02:23 PM PST by Reaganwuzthebest

The real "duke" just rolled over in his grave.

EBUCK

2,066 posted on 03/12/2002 4:02:45 PM PST by EBUCK

Is there any particular reason why the cable news networks said almost nothing about this treason? I haven't seen even one mention of this vote the past few days.

In my opinion, el señor Bush should be sitting beside Mr. Walker being tried for conspiracy against the United States of America!

2,067 posted on 03/12/2002 4:03:08 PM PST by Guynethia

2,068 posted on 03/12/2002 4:03:38 PM PST by RnMomof7

To: Vallandigham

Did you add Budge and Travelgirl? I'm kinda hurried so didn't have time to read all the posts and names.

2,069 posted on 03/12/2002 4:03:48 PM PST by sweetliberty

Now that it is over O'Reilly is going to say something..Like you I noticed the silence

2,071 posted on 03/12/2002 4:04:26 PM PST by RnMomof7

To: TruthNtegrity

I wouldn't agree that W doesn't realize how these people would vote and the tremendous burden they put on the rest of us. I think he knows full well what he's doing. I also think he doesn't even want a second term. He's just doing what his Daddy trained him to do ever since he sobered up.

2,072 posted on 03/12/2002 4:05:54 PM PST by Twodees

Where in metro Atlanta do you live? I live in Cobb COunty. IF you're to visit our local Golden Corral Restaurant, Illegal Aliens occupy over half of the staff. There are numerous other places, too. I got to give it to Chicfila, though, they've yet to hire an illegal.

2,073 posted on 03/12/2002 4:06:16 PM PST by FreedomFriend

To: Reaganwuzthebest

Another typical ploy is to use unprincipled people from safe seats to carry water and do your dirty work for you. UTAH is a heavy GOP state which means Cannon will never be beaten. Isn't it ironic to see some of the house impeachment managers selling out their country.

2,074 posted on 03/12/2002 4:07:02 PM PST by majordivit

From polls I've seen, the vast majority of Americans are against giving amnesty to illegals, yet 2/3 of our "representatives" vote for it. Something is rotten.

2,075 posted on 03/12/2002 4:07:15 PM PST by Guynethia

Just think - now that they will be legal they will be eligible for food stamps - thanks to the compassionate moron, Bush.

2,076 posted on 03/12/2002 4:08:25 PM PST by sarcasm

One of the loudest voices for immigration reform and putting the military on the border, James Traficant, did not vote. Now somebody explain this one to me. My guess is he did a favor for his buddy Hastert.

2,077 posted on 03/12/2002 4:09:10 PM PST by majordivit

nobody needs to be told that the PROPERTY TAXES for every southern US border state is about to go through the roof thanks to tonight's Amnesty vote.

Watch the bills coming up..my guess is that they will nationalize health care and education SOON

Does that sound parnoid? Does it sound like Tin foil hat material ? Just wait and see..wag the dog is in full progress..

This President is no conservative..the "New World Order " fruit has not fallen far from the tree.

As the tax pressures build in the big immigration states (you may add NY to that list) there will be an outcry for the Feds to take over..Viva la national health care!

2,078 posted on 03/12/2002 4:09:25 PM PST by RnMomof7

how did Lugar vote? Yay or Nay?

2,079 posted on 03/12/2002 4:10:13 PM PST by RangeRatt

The tv networks and their advertisers are trying to reach out to hispanics, they don't want to say anything anymore that might offend them. The more illegals that come in here, the harder it will become to change what's going on because at that point it becomes a competition as to who can pander more.

2,080 posted on 03/12/2002 4:10:17 PM PST by Reaganwuzthebest

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