Republicans Vote Against “Secure-First” Approach.

May/16/05 | Screw Boll

[goalinestan]

I agree that compromises drive the bills, but to me, granting amnesty to people who broke our laws is giving up too much.

Call me stubborn, but no U.S. citizen gets to pick and choose which laws to obey and which to ignore. Those who aren't even citizens shouldn't get to either.

[Vicomte13]

"You're thinking of Granholm"

You're right, I was thinking of Granholm.
Thank you for the correction.

[BlueStateDepression]

Sure some are going to be allowed to stay here, I do not like that any more than you do. But to claim there is no punishment. that is requiring something they do not want to do, such as english language and paying back taxes isn't exactly a reward.

Much of your post is preaching to the chior so I guess I am questioning your point.

[oldbrowser]

Call me stubborn, but no U.S. citizen gets to pick and choose which laws to obey and which to ignore. Those who aren't even citizens shouldn't get to either.

I agree 100%, I favor enforcing the laws on the books. But I guess I am in a minority.

[goalinestan]

No, in this "Alice in Wonderland" world we are currently living in, the majority is pushed aside while millions of illegals are welcomed with open arms.

Sad, sad, sad...

[Vicomte13]

"I favor enforcing the laws on the books. But I guess I am in a minority."

You probably are in a minority, but it is a minority substantial enough to decide the winner of the political sweepstakes. There was an interesting line in Dune: "He who can destroy a thing, also controls a thing."

What I am wondering, with 'bated breath, is whether or not folks like you are mad enough at the loss of the Anglo-Saxon future of America to deprive those who had the last clear shot to avert that loss of power.

In other words: will you punish the Republicans in November or not?

[Old_Mil]

Let me ask you this, because I do not have an answer. Would you vote for Bush in '08 if he could run and was up against Kerry? Bush is not a conservative...or would you sit it out?

As of right now, I do believe that I would repeat my vote for Michael Peroutka of the Constitution Party.

If we face facts, the only thing that the Bush presidency has gained for conservatives (if you discount the importance of the relatively small compared to Reagan's temporary tax cut) is two judges on the Supreme Court. If these two men overturn Roe vs. Wade, then that is a great thing. However, given that Bush has increased Planned Parenthood's Title X funding to its highest level in history and pubically criticized the SD abortion ban I don't know if we can count on his judicial appointees to do this.

However, my actions would fall under the category of voting for the conservative candidate, not sitting out an election.

[screw boll]

You asked: Who were the 7 democrats who voted yes?"

The answer: those who live in red or border states.