Republican to Lead Immigration Revolt Against Bush

Reuters ^ | Jan 12, 2005 | Alan Elsner

[LowOiL]

Nah you guys just put such things as "Danesucks" in the keywords of the thread.

I strongly disagree with your position on this thread, but I have to admit, putting those keywords in the thread is pretty low of someone. It was not me is all I can say.

[Barlowmaker]

Very few Americans remember, or were affected negatively by, Reagan's amnesty program.

[investigateworld]

"...all it did was encourage ..."
Now there you go again, confusing folks with truth.

[Chuckster]

I'd rather look at it as though it could be the one that puts Tancredo in the White House...

I'd rather look at it that way too but Tancredo may not get the nomination and, if he does, there are other issues to consider. I've heard talk of Gingrich in '08. what's his position on immigration? A Gingrich/Rice ticket might work.

My worst nightmare: the Pubs go for a "Moderate" ticket with McCain or some other RINO at the top and Hillary comes out stong on immigration.

[usadave]

Don't bother. He is no more.

Thanks for the heads up. And good riddance to PokerGod.

[JFK_Lib]

Bush is wrong on this issue and his misguided approach is going to make the already huge problem far worse.

[4.1O dana super trac pak]

I am with Tancredo.

[judgeandjury]

This is actually one of the funniest threads I've seen in a long time.

I agree. PokerGod was pretty much out of control, until he got banned. Oh well, another one bites the dust.

[rmlew]

look up the term anchor baby.
illegals in the US will stay. New immigrants will come in, further deopressing wages. They then have children and are untouchable.

[sinkspur]

A Gingrich/Rice ticket might work.

If you want to cut your throat, it might work.

Newt is through, in elective politics. Surely we can do better than a guy who was screwing around while he was complaining about Clinton screwing around.

[A. Pole]

Too many Americans feel that they are entitled to a job.

Too many employers feel that they are entitled to the cheap foerign workers and to rewarding them with American citizenship (for imported workers in five years or for their children) as a part of the pay package.

Since when the citizenship became the property of free traders?

[rolling_stone]

Looks like we lost one of the Jokers and his deck full of race cards...LOL...

[gubamyster]

After the visa expires, if they have not been granted some extension through legal methods, they will be forced to return to their native countries.

How do you plan on forcing illegals (or guest workers) to return to their native countries? At Post #210 you admit:

Folks want a solution, and most folks understand that locating, processing and deporting 8-10 million illegals already living, moving and working among them through law enforcement actions is a whimisical pipedream

Currently, we have no means of tracking the known law-breaking illegals nor do we have the intestinal fortitude to deport them, what makes you think we will deport guest workers? And their families? And their kids who are American citizens because they were born here and are now in school?

Talk about a pipedream.

[Dane]

I strongly disagree with your position on this thread, but I have to admit, putting those keywords in the thread is pretty low of someone. It was not me is all I can say

I know it wasn't you since you seem pretty level headed and I can understand your concern, but I will trust the President who is actually trying to solve the problem, and not relegate myself to worship someone(Tancredo), IMO, who is out for publicity and is more than willing to sell out to the MSM(by Bush bashing) to get his name in the paper.

Those keywords don't bother me at all, but I couldn't resist pointing them out to ALIPAC who was being so sanctomonius about thread etiquette earlier on this thread.

[rmlew]

Does that make you a communist or member of Mecha?

[Barlowmaker]

How do you plan on forcing illegals (or guest workers) to return to their native countries?

If guest workers show themselves to be productive, lawful members of their commumities, they WON'T be forced to return to their native countries. I want neighbors like that. But they will apply for permanent visitor status, and they will be vetted through a meticulous, lawful process.

[JustAnotherSavage]

It appears that Rep. Wally Herger, Ca (R) sure thinks it’s an AMNESTY.
______________________________________________________
Congress of the United States
House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515-0502

Dec. 14, 2004

Dear [Constituent];
Thank you for contacting me regarding efforts to grant amnesty to aliens illegally living in the United States. I value your point of view, and I appreciate the opportunity to respond.

Legislation has been proposed to allow a blanket amnesty to those persons who have chosen to unlawfully enter the United States and who have stayed despite laws, which prohibit this behaviour.

This proposal causes me great concern. Most of us were immigrants to this country at some time in our family’s past. This does not, however, justify rewarding the illegal activity of contemporary migrants with instant citizenship. While many thousands of legal aliens wait extremely long periods of time (often up to nine years)
for their immigration status to be processed lawfully, it would be unfair and unwise of us to grant amnesty to those who have betrayed our trust and have broken our laws.

I have successfully fought in the past to pass legislation that fundamentally reformed our immigration system, and I will continue to fight toward this end. Illegal immigration costs California taxpayers alone over $3 billion each year. While our reforms have made a critical first step toward reducing this burden, our job is far from complete. As Congress considers any Administration amnesty request, we will need to make some though decisions about the effectiveness of such a program on reducing illegal immigration into the United States..............

Sincerely,
Wally Herger
Member of Congress
____________________________________
Congressional Switchboard: 1-877-762-8762
Find your reps at www.house.gov

[JustAnotherSavage]

FROBL ping.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/1314180/posts