Bush Immigration Plan Borders on Treason

Chuck Baldwin Ministries ^ | 01-09-04 | Baldwin, Chuck

[Theodore R.]

Bush Immigration Plan Borders On Treason

By Chuck Baldwin

Food For Thought From The Chuck Wagon

January 9, 2003 President George W. Bush wants to give some eight to ten million illegal aliens, most of them from Mexico, legal status. The plan would legalize these aliens as "temporary workers," which would allow them to work freely in the United States without fear of deportation. The plan is so disastrous to our country's well being and so fraught with potential risk to our country's security that the plan should be regarded as bordering treason!

Already, more than ten percent of Mexico's population is living illegally in the United States. If Bush's plan is actually implemented, that percentage would skyrocket. Our southern border is already an open sieve, as millions of Mexicans pour into our country. Bush's amnesty program (and that's exactly what it is, Bush's word games notwithstanding) would only be seen as a green light for millions more to invade our nation.

The financial drain on American taxpayers by these criminals is incalculable. Taxpayers will be paying for their food, health care, Social Security benefits, and education, plus all of the above for their dependents, from now on. Not to mention, the cost of law enforcement and loss of property due to the criminal conduct of these invaders.

Bush's amnesty plan is also a serious slap in the face to those would-be immigrants who are trying to migrate to America legally. There are thousands of decent, hard working people from around the world who are seeking entrance into the United States. Some of these are seeking political asylum. Some are fleeing persecution. Whatever their reasons, they are following the rules and obeying the laws. Now, they must wait and watch as President Bush pushes criminals to the front of the line.

Furthermore, to grant illegal aliens legal status jeopardizes the security of the United States and makes us more vulnerable to terrorism. The very fact that an illegal alien is here proves that he or she cares nothing for America's laws. It demonstrates an intrinsic callousness that dare not be ignored.

Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-CO, rightly said that Bush's plan is "dangerous and unworkable." Investigative Journalist Jon Dougherty also predicts that "sustained high immigration levels from south of the border will continue to pose economic, labor, security, and criminal threats to the United States."

Giving illegal aliens and the corrupt American companies that knowingly accommodate them legitimacy is tantamount to the United States legalizing Al Capone's, or any other gangster's, "underground" enterprises. It is repulsive, disgusting, and unconscionable!

Beyond that, the reason President Bush is attempting to legalize millions of illegal Mexicans seems nothing at all but an undisguised ploy to pick up votes for his reelection. Therefore, it should be obvious to all Americans that this president is willing and eager to put America's future largely in the hands of foreign criminals. Every American should give that thought serious deliberation!

© Chuck Baldwin

[NewRomeTacitus]

1 : the betrayal of a trust : TREACHERY
2 : the crime of attempting to overthrow the government of one's country or of assisting its enemies during war
Word History The words treason and tradition both come from the same Latin source. The Latin word traditio meant "teaching" or "tradition". These senses developed from its basic meaning, which was "the act of handing something over". Tradition is maintained by passing information from one generation to another. One kind of treason is committed when someone who has been entrusted with secret information passes it on to someone else. The word tradition was borrowed directly from the Latin traditio. Treason, on the other hand, came to us through early French, where traditio had changed into the word traison. [Middle English tresoun "treason", from early French traison (same meaning), derived from Latin tradition-, traditio "the action of handing over, tradition, betrayal", from traditus, past participle of tradere "to hand over, betray"

I add: see TED KENNEDY.

[Stallone]

The 55 mph speed limit was ignored by the vast majority of Americans. All were BREAKING THE LAW. It was a stupid and unworkable law.

The newly-revised speed limit acknowledges something else - REALITY.

For decades, illegal aliens have entered America and lawmakers looked the other way. Americans have embraced them, hired them and protected them. Without their support, they would have withered on the vine.

Now Bush alone did not cause this. YOUR MANY FELLOW AMERICANS DID.

You are asking George Bush to deport them all, right now. Or, just pass the buck and ignore it like everyone else. It is preposterous, but maybe you don't know it - yet.

This principled stand of suicide, the kind of tin-eared McClintock nonsense that put us into the margins for nearly a decade, is sheer political stupidity. Yeah, yeah, it is better to die than compromise...give it up.

Instead, Bush challenges the conventional thinking and saves the best of them, and loses the worst.

He has established a datum reference line, and can be hardcore on those that don't follow the rules from now on. Like raising the speed limit to a more workable level, Bush has accepted the reality that VOTING AMERICANS LIKE YOU hire these people. HE IS DEALING WITH THAT REALITY.

It is BRILLIANT, and GOP'ers failing to see this is not only expected, because most blind Conservatives could not understand the concept of an Arnold vs. the unelectable McClintock, but rather it is the ONLY likely initial response I would have expected.

I would be truly stunned if even 10% of Republicans understood the rationale now. That there is one other person on this board that 'gets it' absolutely astonishes me.

But I believe that in time this initiative will be seen as yet another stroke of bold strateregy by this remarkable President.

Thank God for President Bush.

[Scarlet Pimpernel]

"the US Government will penalize them and the illegal with the expired card."

Yeah, right. You fell into the trap of confusing the appearance with actual substance. The laws on the books now aren't being enforced. What makes you think these will be?
Just more Bush stratergy to confuse the weak minded.

[texastoo]

Ping, ping, ping!

Please read post #58.

Some of this is beginning to make sense especially when you think about GH Bush going to Mexico in May and arranging for Fox and W to start the immigration process. I remember the speeches GH Bush made regarding the one world order after the first gulf war. A while back Fox was on TV discussing his plan for a huge continent without borders.

[BigSkyFreeper]

OK, so I went a little overboard with that statement tbat tbe government will penalize anyone. What makes you think the government is the final arbitor of the immigration law? Are you suggesting the Border Patrol or law enforcement isn't supposed to enforce the law? Congress legislates law, the Judicial Branch and all the enforcement agencies below it enforce the law. That's why there are three branches of Government, and why Al Gore isn't president.

[BigSkyFreeper]

The laws on the books now aren't being enforced

Who's fault is that? The Border Patrol is on the front lines of the problem, not Congress.

[The_Eaglet]

Thanks for that link. I am bookmarking it.

[The_Eaglet]

Michael Peroutka is a candidate for the Constitution Party nomination.

[sheltonmac]

...nobody wants to stand up and criticize President Bush on this?

Shocking, ain't it?

[Fester Chugabrew]

Another author tags millions of people who want to work for a living as "criminals." I like to think of them as producing, tax paying future citizens who can replace all the little folks we've aborted through the years. To see all these hyped up statistics thrown out as if they'll stick reminds me of the idiots who spout off about population explosions and global warming.

Based on President Bush's past performance in addressing difficult times and issues, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt on this. I'll certainly give the benefit of the doubt to anyone who wants to work hard and make an honest living.

Why do so many in this forum sound like liberals who think the sky is falling when another baby is born only to hog more of their precious air and time? Do we call this a land of opportunity just to make ourselves feel good, or is it really so? I believe the latter.

[Fester Chugabrew]

You see, the president no longer needs Congress to set foreign policy.

Well, he's going to need congress to come up with a bill to realize his immigration proposal.

If it is true that the remittances flow out of country, I suppose people can do what they want with their money. But if it is also true that they need not pay into social security, income tax, or any other tax, then these things need to be addressed.

Practically speaking, a person cannot possibly live and work for a wage in the United States without at least spending something here. With or without a large influx of immigrants, we have some serious problems when it comes to voting ourselves largesse and keeping a lid on general malfeasance.

[Fester Chugabrew]

Now Bush alone did not cause this. YOUR MANY FELLOW AMERICANS DID.

Excellent point.

[hedgetrimmer]

Trying to post information about the summit of the Americas and their influence on policy is hard because as ricky ricardo says "there's a lot of 'splaining to do".

I am so glad it makes sense to someone, I will try to find a more concise way of discussing this.

It is fabuously important for people to understand that when the president makes policy statments just before attending one of these summits, he is talking to the summit members and not the American people. He is preparing for the summit at this point.

I pray that you would use your new understanding of this issue to help others to see the danger to our country from this new form of "global civil governance".

[philosofy123]

The only way we can help with the illegal immigrants from Latin America is to award these people more preference or higher quotas on the expenses of say the Asians or the Moslems. But, to reward law breakers is simply stupid. Suppose a gang started to steal cars for say a five years, then the police come in and say; OK guys, let me record all the cars that you have stolen so far - you do not need to return them to their owners, or to serve any time in jail for braking the laws.

The illegals should apply for immigration, and wait their turns like every body else.

[F16Fighter]

"I would be truly stunned if even 10% of Republicans understood [Dubya's] rationale now. That there is one other person on this board that 'gets it' absolutely astonishes me."

Yeah -- We're all crazy except you and your other FR inmate.

BTW, just how many autographed Neville Chamberlain posters are plastered over your walls?

[Stallone]

Bush ain't appeasing anyone.

He is differentiating between the mess he inherited, and the future crackdown on illegals required to maintain a secure homeland.

By creating a new legal status, that of temporary worker, Bush can now properly catalogue their presence by self-identification. These workers, if they qualify, will then start contributing their fair-share of taxes, and similarly be protected by employment laws, eliminating the unfair advantage over American employees.

These semi-permanent residents who have been employed by American homes and companies for years will be allowed to apply to the new legal channel, and must agree to comply with the law.

And those that don't, can and will be dealt with harshly, with no media sympathy, because there no longer is a reason not to apply.

The benefits of such a program are orders of magnitude over the existing system.

Any other plan, including McNader round-ups, will NEVER happen as long as there is a 'Rat party.

Count your blessings - Bush has hit a home run.

THINK about it.

[Stallone]

Illegal aliens for years were the moral equivalent to Americans of music downloads, satellite signal interception, software copying, and tax cheating.

In the latter case, if tax rates are kept reasonable (i.e. low and fair), most people would not only be happy to comply, but would support cracking down hard on the cheats.

Similarly, if the market demand for entry-level labourers is met with a simple application channel, most aliens and their enablers will not only comply, but support cracking down hard on the cheats.

Our homeland is at risk in this age of terrorism. The time to respond has long past.

By creating a legal and simple means to apply for worker status, Bush has scored a political coup.

He can concentrate fully on those who would harm America.

[The_Eaglet]

Chuck Baldwin has been a certifiable Bush basher since 9/11.

Bush has been a Constitution-basher since he was governor of Texas where he signed legislation to accept unconstitutional funds to his state from the U.S. Department of Education. Of course, he perpetuated such usurpations and added to them. Baldwin is doing us a favor by reminding us of the harm he is doing to the integrity of our Republic.

[jpsb]

Clinton, other then selling defence secrets to China, wasn't so bad. He pretty much didn't do anything except have a good time in the oval office. I much prefer a do nothing president to a advance the liberal agenda president. And Bush is an advance the liberal agenda president, he reminds me of LBJ (spit). And that's not good. So it matter very little if a D or an R sits in the white house since both are globalist, socialist, new world order, big spending liberals.

I hate to say it but in hide sight the Clinton years are starting to look better than Bush years.

[jpsb]

[The others who possess the card will get kicked the hell out by the business owner who hired them and the US government who granted the card]

Nope, that is the same crap we were fed in 86 with the ONE TIME ONLY amnasty. I don't believe one damn word of it now,