Posted on 01/25/2008 12:59:01 PM PST by CautiouslyHopeful
With Fred Thompson out of the presidential race, who's a self-respecting conservative to go for? Could it be, maybe, perhaps, a certain Republican-libertarian from Texas?
That's one question perplexing California state Sen. Tom McClintock, possibly the second-most-famous California Republican currently in office after Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
McClintock created a stir two months when he endorsed Thompson’s presidential candidacy. Having run for governor, lieutenant governor and state controller, McClintock has shown that while he has not won a statewide contest, he can win GOP primaries, which conservatives tend to dominate. So heading into the Feb. 5 primary, McClintock’s endorsement is seen as important in California.
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Most excellent analogy Jeeves ole boy! Blackbird.
Thanks. I am not from California and would not know Tom if I was not on this website. This site is very informative.
For what its worth, both of you misunderstand Ron Paul. He definately doesn't want us to lose; he thinks that the war is defiling us. I can't agree with that idea, but that's where he is.
Can't you have pity on those of us in NY who are not liberals? Can't you send him to Siberia or something?
Get used to the idea of Madam President Comfey Thighs.
..calls for a more generous immigration policy
Ron Paul votes YES (radio interview) oops.. you'll love this one
Illegals are more American than us
Illegal immigration isn't important
..and of course, instead of rhetoric, let's go back to votes:
I am sure his voting record is "taken out of context" or it is a "neocon conspiracy"....Read the facts.
Ron Paul’s Immigration Record
Source: http://www.federalobserver.com/archive.php?aid=11832
URL Source: http://NumberUSA
Published: Oct 29, 2007
Author: Excerpted from : http://www.federalobser
Paul’s Immigration Voting Record & Report Card on the NumbersUSA website:
(1) Paul consistently voted every year since 1999 against putting the military on the border:
2006: H. Amdt. 206 to H.R. 1815 2004: Goode Amendment to H.R. 4200 2003: Goode Amendment to H.R. 1588 2002: H. Amdt. 479 to H.R. 4546 2001: Traficant amendment to HR 2586 2000: Traficant amendment to H.R.4205 1999: Trafficant Amendment to H.R. 1401.
(2) Paul voted in 1997, 2001( H.R. 1885) and 2002 (H RES 365) to grant, extend or continue Section 245-i amnesties for illegal aliens.
(3) Paul voted NO on extending the voluntary Basic Pilot Workplace Verification Program (H.R. 2359),
(4) Paul voted NO on the border fence in 2005 (Hunter Amendment to HR 4437 - “Enforcement Only” Bill).
(5) Paul voted YES to increase H2-B (HR 763 in 2005) and H-1B visas (HR 3736 in 1998). In 1998, he voted to allow US firms to lay off Americans to replace them with foreigners.
TAKE NOTE:
(2) Paul voted in 1997, 2001( H.R. 1885) and 2002 (H RES 365) to grant, extend or continue Section 245-i amnesties for illegal aliens.
Everyone needs a reminder of some of Pauls BAD immigration votes.
Especially Item #2. This was an amnesty and allowed for chain migration, more visas, blah,blah, and one reason it has gotten as bad as it has. It was pushed by the White House.
H.R.3525 Title: To enhance the border security of the United States, and for other purposes. (introduced 12/19/2001) Related Bills: H.RES.365, H.R.1885, H.R.3205, S.CON.RES.106, S.1618, S.1749 Latest Major Action: Became Public Law No: 107-173 [GPO: Text, PDF] Note: On 3/12/2002, H.Res. 365 was agreed to by the House. H.Res. 365 incorporated the text of H.R. 3525, the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act, in H.R. 1885, previously the Section 245(i) Extension Act dealing with certain immigration petition filing deadlines. Subsequent action on border security returned to H.R. 3525.
http://www.congress.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:HR03525:
The White House [snip]
H.R. 1885 - Section 245(i) Extension Act The Administration strongly supports House passage of H.R.1885 as expected to be considered on the House floor. H.R. 1885 would extend the window created under section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act during which qualified immigrants may obtain legal residence in the United States without being forced to first leave the country and their families for as long as several years. This legislation reflects the Administration’s philosophy that government policies should recognize the importance of families and help to strengthen them.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/legislative/sap/107-2/HR1885-h.html
also:
Rep. Paul is a cosponsor of H.R. 793, the Save Our Small and Seasonal Business Act of 2005, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to limit the timing of issuance of H-2B visas during a fiscal year. Specifically, H.R. 793 would split the H-2B visa cap so no more than 33,000 visas are made available for the first six months the fiscal year, and another 33,000 visas would be available in the second half of the year. However, H.R. 793 exempts from the annual cap aliens granted an H-2B visa within three years prior to approval of an H-2B petition, thus potentially TRIPLING the number of H-2B workers in the United States at any one time. Although timing the issuance of H-2B visas is a common-sense approach that would help prevent the situation that occurred in FY 2004 and FY 2005 when the 66,000 annual cap on H-2B (low-skill) nonimmigrant visas was hit within the first quarter of the year, H.R. 793 would ultimately harm American workers by creating exemptions which potentially could triple the number of H-2B workers in the U.S. at any given time. Nearly doubled H-1B foreign high-tech workers in 1998
and
Voted on House floor against Hunter amendment to increase security with border fence in 2005 Rep. Paul voted against the Hunter Amendment to H.R. 4437, the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005. The Hunter Amendment would shore up security by building fences and other physical infrastructure to keep out illegal aliens. Specifically, it mandates the construction of specific security fencing, including lights and cameras, along the Southwest border for the purposes of gaining operational control of the border. As well, it includes a requirement for the Secretary of Homeland Security to conduct a study on the use of physical barriers along the Northern border. The Hunter Amendment passed by a vote of 260-159.
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Now tell me honestly, if you replaced Paul's name with any other R, and saw this record versus what he wrote, what would you say about him?
Who are you supporting for president, by the way?
Totally agree. We can continue to poor billions upon billions of dollars into the defense of Iraq but is it worth it if our country is nothing more than a shell of what our Founders placed in the Constitution?
Reality check time.
The muzzies want to defeat us for the same reason that most of the democrat party wants to defeat us: because this nation was founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ, who's resurrection defeated their Father.
Grasp that fact, and the whole picture comes clearly into view.
Not OB, Pediatrician.
Just think, the dems would have their doctor as president ;o)
I was supporting Thompson, right now I am supporting an 18 year old single malt.
They declared war. Only a moonbat would believe otherwise.
The last president that headed down that path got assasinated a few months later, and the people that he was defying presided over the investigation of his death.
Obviously, California State Senator Tom McClintock is going to base his decision on constitutional positions and not the latest polls. Obviously, many other people will stand by a candidate regardless of where that candidate stands on constitutional issue. I’ve absolutely no problem with a person making a decision based upon constitutional principles.
With Hunter and Tancredo out of the race, who of the remaining candidates will not sign, or push an amnesty bill for illegal immigrants?
With Thompson out of the race, who will champion states rights?
Of the remaining candidates, which one will reduce the size of the federal government?
Which will work most fervently for a balanced budget?
Which candidate will limit entanglements with corrupt foreign powers and global government organizations?
Which will work to strengthen the value of the dollar that would lower the cost of imports, especially oil?
LOL. I’m glad we can be civil (usually!) and have serious discussions intermingled with a good laugh on this board.
Bubble popping time.
The foolish military excursion into Bosnia, to allow Wesley Clark train and equip Alqaida, definately put our troops in danger, then and now.
That's a really good comment.
Guess you were banned. It was still a good comment.
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