Happy trails to you.... (:^*)
Posted on 03/25/2006 11:03:30 PM PST by Icelander
In elections one earns political capital. Once spent, c’est tout. Consumed capital cannot be replenished by a cauterized constituency, and today the Republican base boils.
I recently spoke to someone who volunteered for Bush’s 2004 campaign. I asked whether he would work for the GOP in 2008, and he bemoaned “no.” I asked why, and he replied, “It’s a sad day when Democrats like Dianne Feinstein are tougher on immigration than Republicans like Sam Brownback.”
The avalanche of support that has followed Republicans since 1994 we now see slowly evaporating over the issue of a guest-worker program. Impassioned Republicans four years ago now stand out of steam, feeling betrayed by a party leadership that would support a bill so at odds with conservative principles.
This guest-worker proposal, after all, rewards illegal behavior. Instead of requiring illegal immigrants to return to Mexico (or wherever) to apply for a permit, it grants legal status on the spot, thus acting as a “magnet for continued illegal immigration.” And, as Rep. John Hostettler (R.-Ind.) recently said, any guest-worker plan “puts the interest of foreign, illegal workers above those of our own American citizens.”
Newt Gingrich summed up the matter most succinctly on the O’Reilly Factor (March 15, 2006). He has observed a growing divide between Washington GOP elites and the average voting Republican. Somehow, GOP elites have come to believe that a guest-worker program is necessary (although it is not). Your average GOP voter, however, while praising boosts to border security, deeply dislikes any guest-worker giveaway.
Why GOP leadership supports such a lemon remains unseen. In 1986 Congress passed the Immigration Reform and Control Act. It granted green cards to three million illegal immigrants, consequently attracting yet another five million to cross the border to replace their decriminalized comrades. Furthermore, a recent poll taken in Mexico found that at least 46 percent of the population (50 million Mexicans) would cross the border if given the chance. Any guest-worker initiative advertises this avenue.
It is in future forecasts, however, that Republicans really blunder. Illegal immigrants, voting for socialist candidates in Mexico or South America, will become Democrats once gaining full citizenship. Superficial surveys taken in a couple cities show that 9 out of 10 illegal immigrants support Democrats over Republicans. This guest-worker program, on a silver platter, will hand over California, Florida, Texas, Arizona and New Mexico to Democrats.
Is the GOP abating its base and fallowing its future in one fell swoop?
Why would you even ask that question?
You've only been here a few weeks.....maybe it's you that needs zotting.
Happy trails to you.... (:^*)
Well, it is possible that the illegal aliens will offer the support that Americans don't want to...
"Why is it that George W. Bush, given the choice of siding with conservative middle class America, seems to ALWAYS choose to side with non-Americans and foreign controlled interests?"
Because Bush is as stupid as he is reputed to be.
Don't "you'll" me because I'm not trying to sucker anyone, just stating fact. Isn't it strange that Bush made it clear before his reelection that he wanted a guest worker program and he still got 52% of the vote? I guess since you're an expert on what people want, tell me what candidate you would have proposed to beat Bush and wouldn't have to compromise with the other Branch because he's just so right?
Ah, Pinko Weld and Doris Meisner, who let all the 9/11 attackers in on student visas, wrote this anti-US-
sovereignty screed. What a surprise.
I hope Bush & company are closely observing what's happening.
I will do everything in my power to help oust politicians who support those of other countries who dare, in protest, to fly foreign flags in America.
If they've not the will to oppose such insurrection among foreigners, they've no business in public offices of America.
"I guess since you're an expert on what people want, tell me what candidate you would have proposed to beat Bush and wouldn't have to compromise with the other Branch because he's just so right?"
Is that my only option, to say who should have beaten Bush or stand with him on an open door policy? How about I take door #3, Monty? I say that Americans should stand against any sellout compromise and demand that national security be delivered at home as well as abroad. I'm sure the big money on the free traitor side will be all ponied up to paint the Minutemen crowd as 'vigilantes' and anyone supporting Kyl and the border-control advocates as 'racist.' But all the money in the world won't make a Benedict Arnold sleep soundly at night. Judas hanged himself. Other traitors will have to figure their own way out.
Since 2001, my only conclusion is that we have a bi-factional ruling party and that the only result of electing either is increased state power and loss of sovereignty. The only difference is which group of supporters gets the spoils.
You are absolutely correct there Lurker.
If the Rebubs don't quit spending my money and quit selling our country out for the spanish vote and cheep labor they'll lose their conservative base.
Good Morning L.I.E. Still pushing the DNC propaganda I see.
If that passes I'll become a criminal - I will cease to pay any taxes whatsoever and I will begin a public campaign to enlist every documented worker to refuse to pay taxes as well. But I'll also challenge the law through the Courts.
It looks like the Republicans have just handed the "ticket" for the Democrats to win in November. So many times the Clinton Administration took action against the will of the people; so now go the Republicans! The "will" of the people is rather straight forward: Enforce the immigration laws, protect our borders, our language and our culture. What a sad day!
"Good Morning L.I.E. Still pushing the DNC propaganda I see."
Howdy, John! No expectations here that you'll be able to muster a cogent response without your CFR crib notes handy. Til then, I'll take all the insults you can dish out--I certainly don't anticipate you'll have anything else to contribute.
Right L.I.E. only problem is you gave yourself away with your screen name.
"It looks like the Republicans have just handed the "ticket" for the Democrats to win in November."
Ah, but there's the rub. Voting for the Rats doesn't get you any closer to having American borders protected. It's not as if they're going to close them. What's an American to do?
Yes, but my desire to get my butt out to vote is greatly diminished. I will continue to vote Republican, if I make it to the polls. In Virginia both Democrats and Republicans are raising taxes. It is just that the Republicans are on a slower pace to socialism than the Democrats. ...demoralizing!
"Right L.I.E. only problem is you gave yourself away with your screen name."
Always eager to put forth reasoned debate, aren't you? I can always expect your contribution to civil discussion will be the equal of Clarence Darrow's...after the fatal heart attack, of course.
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