Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Byrd to delay Senate vote
Washington Times ^ | Tuesday, March 19, 2002 | By Stephen Dinan

Posted on 03/18/2002 9:46:29 PM PST by JohnHuang2

Edited on 07/12/2004 3:52:08 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Sen. Robert C. Byrd, West Virginia Democrat, yesterday said he will delay passage of border-security legislation because it now contains a provision of amnesty for hundreds of thousands of illegal immigrants.

"It is lunacy

(Excerpt) Read more at washtimes.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: immigrantlist
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 241-260261-280281-300 ... 321-335 next last
To: over3Owithabrain
Problem is, while the Dems may be complaining, we the taxpaying public are stuck with the education bill that Bush signed and thanked Kennedy for. More spending, more big government, no vouchers. If the definition of victory is screw the public as long as the Dems are unhappy, I guess that's good...

Who says that Bush won't get the Vouchers passed through the Congress??

Sometimes to reach a goal, one needs to take baby steps

Give you an example .. The tax cut .. Bush didn't get everything he wanted the first time around .. But that doesn't mean he can't try again

And Gee I'm sitting here watching the News and what is he doing now .. Pushing for more tax cuts..

Don't give up so easily

261 posted on 03/19/2002 7:24:25 AM PST by Mo1
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 112 | View Replies]

To: innocentbystander
This is sheer luck. No way did Rove plan this Byrd move. You give Karl Rove way too much credit.
262 posted on 03/19/2002 7:26:29 AM PST by dennisw
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: DJ88
This was brilliant stateregy on Bush's part

This is not a strategy; Bush truly wants this amnesty deal and many more like it. He pushed it through the house against the wishes of the American people and many Republican congressmen. Bush will pay dearly for this "strategy" in 2004. He's toast!

263 posted on 03/19/2002 7:27:26 AM PST by RickyJ
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 254 | View Replies]

To: innocentbystander
IMHO, Byrd will not stop it...just make debate public. He is doing this to allow the opposing conservatives a chance to trot out their arguements, and then to let the Dems (who will vote to approve it) sit back and watch the Republicans fight amongst themselves. He is convinced that the public debate will leave the impression in the minds of the public, as enhanced by the willing media, that many Republicans are Racist.

He is using the Senate as a tool in the media to play a part in the shaping of issues for November.

264 posted on 03/19/2002 7:29:53 AM PST by KC Burke
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 28 | View Replies]

To: JohnHuang2
I don't think Byrd really cares. He's holding out. If he is offered some pork barrel for his state, he will go along with Bush's wacko plan.
265 posted on 03/19/2002 7:33:50 AM PST by GatĂșn(CraigIsaMangoTreeLawyer)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Dane;Sabertooth;Rickyj
I'm sure that last week this same subject was brought up, while we watched a press conference TOGETHER and when the President was asked, he specifically said, NO BLANKET AMNESTY. You, Sabertooth, continued to argue fruitlessly to no end that "is" isn't "Is" and yet you could not come up with anything other than the same things you are sitting here saying TODAY.

While on one hand, we have Senator Byrd, who couldn't see a President breaking the laws of this country, urinating all over the Constitution of the United States, engaging in RACIST activities while in the KKK, on the other hand he sits there and pounds his fist about sending back families to other countries because we "can't handle the workload we have now in the INS" and he wants them to "start all over again". So, how long do you think it will be until the INS actually ships these people out, who's gonna pay for it, and who is going to "fix" the INS? And guess what? If you don't want to vote for Bush next time DON'T.

Dane....you see the argument put forth by Innocentbystander. It was an excellent one that I think will end up kicking the rats in the rear end. Every single one of us came here via some other country. The only difference between then and now is a bunch of red tape.

266 posted on 03/19/2002 7:44:31 AM PST by DJ88
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 201 | View Replies]

To: Bogey78O
How did we end up on the same side as Robert Byrd?

"Even a blind pig finds an acorn now and then!"

267 posted on 03/19/2002 7:44:48 AM PST by Redbob
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Sabertooth
George W. Bush, played shady politics by using the Homeland Security bill for an Amnesty Trojan Horse.

The only "Amnesty Trojan Horse" is being floated here by third party Freepers.
On #196 you called it a mini-amnesty, now you're back to "Amnesty".

The intended immigrants came here legally, and they are only being given the opportunity to re-register because the INS is inefficient and corrupt.

268 posted on 03/19/2002 7:48:09 AM PST by PRND21
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 204 | View Replies]

To: DJ88; innocentbystander
...you see the argument put forth by Innocentbystander. It was an excellent one that I think will end up kicking the rats in the rear end.

Again, I'm just looking for the brilliance...

If Latinos flock to the GOP because the Democrats voted against Amnesty...

What will the RINOs have to give them to stay?



Or is this a "Double-Secret Brilliant Plan" that I'm to dense to bother having explained?

269 posted on 03/19/2002 7:49:10 AM PST by Sabertooth
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 266 | View Replies]

To: Sabertooth
What will the RINOs have to give them to stay?

The same things that have caused you to vote Repub. all your life.
Less taxes
Right to Worship
Fight abortion
Gun freedom...etc.

Why do you assume they have their hands out?
Seems you and yours are doing the begging, just in poem form. ;)

270 posted on 03/19/2002 7:52:55 AM PST by PRND21
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 258 | View Replies]

To: DJ88
I can't help it if your a Bushbot.

BTW, what Bush SAYS means NOTHING, it was he does that means SOMETHING!

271 posted on 03/19/2002 7:57:58 AM PST by RickyJ
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 266 | View Replies]

To: PRND21
The only "Amnesty Trojan Horse" is being floated here by third party Freepers.
On #196 you called it a mini-amnesty, now you're back to "Amnesty".

I used the phrase "mini-amnesty" to head off the obfuscations of the "no blanket Amnesty" straw man brigade. A mini-amnesty is still an Amnesty.

The intended immigrants came here legally, and they are only being given the opportunity to re-register because the INS is inefficient and corrupt.

Sorry, no. The "intended immigrants" are Illegals.

Read the legislation here...


AMNESTY by BUSH
The Truth About Section 245(i)



272 posted on 03/19/2002 7:58:09 AM PST by Sabertooth
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 268 | View Replies]

To: Bogey78O
How the heck did we end up on the same side as this racist old Rat?

Obviously, you don't understand the legislation.

273 posted on 03/19/2002 7:59:27 AM PST by cinFLA
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: PRND21
Another proud Bushbot.

What will Bush reward you with for your loyal service to king George?

274 posted on 03/19/2002 8:00:16 AM PST by RickyJ
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 270 | View Replies]

To: RickyJ;Sabertooth
Oh, I get it now. You two probably never voted for Bush in the first place, so it's fruitless to even talk with you in any sensible way.

Sabertooth..you read innocentbystander's post, figure it out. I'm not going to sit here and scroll down through the posts for you.

Rickyj...you are even less clever than I thought. By calling me a "Bushbot", you just gave yourself away.

Stick to the facts, it always works, and you don't need to ping me again, because I won't answer. I don't play games. If you wanted to have an intelligent conversation, that's fine. But see, you resorted to namecalling, and kids do that...not adults. Grow up, and when you do, I'll still be here.

275 posted on 03/19/2002 8:05:12 AM PST by DJ88
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 271 | View Replies]

To: Mo1
I haven't "given up" mol, I love America as you do. Part of fighting the fight is holding accountable even those politicians who we think are our allies. One must look in all directions to ward off fire. I did applaud Bush when he enacted the tax cuts last year. I'd like to see more of that kind of "compromise" in other parts of the domestic agenda, as well as in further tax reform.
276 posted on 03/19/2002 8:05:45 AM PST by over3Owithabrain
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 261 | View Replies]

To: Sabertooth
Sorry, no. The "intended immigrants" are Illegals.
Read the legislation here...

It's been posted 1,000 times in the last week and we all know your position.
They came here legally, then the INS screwed up their paperwork.
Therefore, working or returning home became a violation of their status.

That is the INS' fault.

Mini-amnesty now huh?
Yet your most recent thread is titled "Amnesty by Bush".

Are you a cloaked third party guy, or what?

277 posted on 03/19/2002 8:06:15 AM PST by PRND21
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 272 | View Replies]

To: RickyJ
See #270.
278 posted on 03/19/2002 8:09:30 AM PST by PRND21
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 274 | View Replies]

To: DJ88
Rickyj...you are even less clever than I thought.

Oh, like I reaaly care what a Bushbot thinks of me. LOL!

279 posted on 03/19/2002 8:09:43 AM PST by RickyJ
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 275 | View Replies]

To: PRND21
They can't get it because they don't want to get it. Don't even bother wasting your time.
280 posted on 03/19/2002 8:10:11 AM PST by DJ88
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 277 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 241-260261-280281-300 ... 321-335 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson