Looking sharp America!
Posted on 01/13/2016 1:20:03 PM PST by Amntn
A Tale of Two Shiftys'
There is a bigger controversy about to break wide-open that's potentially far more significant than Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell approving Nikki Haley's non-subtle attack on GOP frontrunner Donald Trump. That bigger controversy is the Spanish version of the GOP State of the Union rebuttal containing an "amnesty pledge".
As this is written, Governor Nikki Haley is trying to get out ahead of the building expose'. Haley just gave a DC press conference claiming she does not support "amnesty"; however, against her earlier admission of Speaker Ryan and Leader McConnell approving the script - the Spanish version must have held similar approvals.
Governor Haley gave the English version, Miami Representative and party-insider Mario Diaz-Barlat delivered it in Spanish. Here's a (paragraph by paragraph) comparison as translated by the Miami Herald:
English (Via Haley): No one who is willing to work hard, abide by our laws, and love our traditions should ever feel unwelcome in this country.
Spanish (Via Diaz-Barlat): No one who is willing to work hard, abide by our laws, and love the United States should ever feel unwelcome in this country. It's not who we are.
English: At the same time, that does not mean we just flat out open our borders. We can't do that. We cannot continue to allow immigrants to come here illegally. And in this age of terrorism, we must not let in refugees whose intentions cannot be determined.
Spanish: At the same time, it's obvious that our immigration system needs to be reformed. The current system puts our national security at risk and is an obstacle for our economy.
English: We must fix our broken immigration system. That means stopping illegal immigration. And it means welcoming properly vetted legal immigrants, regardless of their race or religion. Just like we have for centuries.
Spanish: It's essential that we find a legislative solution to protect our nation, defend our borders, offer a permanent and human solution to those who live in the shadows, respect the rule of law, modernize the visa system and push the economy forward.
English: I have no doubt that if we act with proper focus, we can protect our borders, our sovereignty and our citizens, all while remaining true to America's noblest legacies.
Spanish: I have no doubt that if we work together, we can achieve this and continue to be faithful to the noblest legacies of the United States.
Ping!
I’m somehow not surprised.
Spanish or English my answer makes me ban worthy.
VERY interesting that the Obama mantra, “It’s not who we are” is included in the the Spanish script.
Wow!
And people wonder why Trump is getting so much traction.
Uniparty wants you dead American.
FUGOPe!!
The GOP does not care one bit about America. It is long past time to tear the party down.
Are we really surprised ?
Thanks for posting. I guess the GOP think they can get away with anything.
Where’s the amnesty pledge ?
GOP =Traitors and to have used this speech to attack not Trump , but millions of us voters is one of the most vile things the GOP has done for some time.
They are so desperate now that they are all out to take millions of our votes down.
OMG
While I agree that the translation was likely written by the White House for the repuglicans - I fail to see a pledge in there
Looking sharp America!
I’d love to say you’re incorrect. But it looks like you’re not. As long as they make more cash, they couldn’t care less about American workers.
They know our eyes are WIDE OPEN to their shenanigans, yet they are so arrogant they pull this blatant dishonesty.
What, did they think no one would bother to compare English & Spanish?
It’s “do or die” for them, eh?
"modernize the visa system"
What does that sound like to you?
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