Posted on 05/18/2006 3:23:47 AM PDT by FerdieMurphy
Among the tiny handful of Americans who still clung to the illusion that President Bush might want to truly address and correct the illegal immigration crisis, it only took the first moments of his May 15 speech to dispel all hope.
Though conceding, seemingly for the first time, that the invasion from Mexico is indeed a problem, the President immediately fell back into the standard diatribe that has underscored Washington’s indifference to the American people on this matter.
Referring to the invaders as “decent people who work hard,” the President sought to dilute the fact that their presence here represents a blatant violation and contempt for the laws of this country. Furthermore, by virtually asserting that the real travesty is that the illegals are not sufficiently “protected,” he slapped the face of every law-abiding American.
Perhaps Mr. Bush needs to be reminded that it was the decent and hard working Americans that he once swore a solemn oath to protect, and whose well being he was elected to uphold.
Clearly, President Bush’s goal, as well as that of the consummate political pragmatists who hold sway within the GOP, is to offer yet another “fig leaf” of a guest worker program. Thus they seek to camouflage their ominous underlying intent, which is as it has always been, amnesty for those who violated the law to enter this country.
That is the reality of the plan that was presented in his May 15 speech. It is the plan that has been in the works among the “ruling class” from the beginning, and it is the plan they intend to foist upon the American people, regardless of any opposition.
But the President faces a dilemma. With his approval ratings at an all-time low (And despite any attempts by Karl Rove to claim otherwise, this is a direct result of his stance on immigration), Mr. Bush must take definitive action if he is to avert an electoral disaster this fall. Such a congressional shakeup could conceivably sweep Democrats into dominance in both houses of Congress.
He knows that the likely result would be the pursuit of impeachment proceedings by a vindictive Democrat-controlled legislative branch. So he is compelled to address the immigration issue. His response must appear to be decisive and effective. But ultimately it must not truly change the immigration landscape to any significant degree.
Presuming that the American people might fall for a public relations ploy reminiscent of his laudable response to 9-11, the President has offered a last-minute caricature of what should have been done years ago to correct the situation. He now proposes sending military troops to the border.
Unfortunately, several aspects of this move telegraph a message to the people, both north and south of the border, that he is still not serious about fixing the problem. Any military personnel sent to the region are to be utilized for logistical and supportive roles, and will have nothing to do with direct enforcement of the border.
Worse yet, before the first troop has even been deployed, the President has presented a timetable that calls for the deployment to end by next summer. It should be clear that even if the presence of troops were to have any tangible effect on the northward migration of illegals, such effects would only be temporary.
Furthermore, by the same logic that prohibits the announcement of any timetable for troop withdrawal from Iraq, the “one year” limit on troop placement at the border effectively neutralizes such action from the start. The invading multitudes would only need to bide their time for a few months (in truth, only until election day), after which any impediment from the military would disappear.
It is not hard to look past all of the posturing and see that nothing has changed. The plan being pursued by the pro-illegal crowd is as dastardly as it is simple. Immigrants who actually assimilate into American society will also move up the economic ladder, so a “fresh supply” of easily exploitable newcomers will perpetually be necessary.
Thus, the Pandora’s box of a “guest worker program” is the best means by which the floodgates will be propped open in perpetuity. And it is just too bad for future generations of Americans whose country will thus be overrun.
Those at the upper echelons of government would have liked for the invasion to remain relatively unnoticed, so that the President could have evaded this issue until after November. Unfortunately for him, uncooperative hordes of these “decent people” decided to flex their political muscle, and began marching through the streets demanding American capitulation.
In so doing, they brought the festering situation to the forefront, and now it is on the minds of the American people as never before. Still, the primary concern among high-ranking politicians is how to tap-dance away from it.
Anti-American Democrats stand to be the ultimate winners in this debacle, since the illegals will, in the long run, join their party ranks. Meanwhile, grassroots anger with the GOP will boost Democrat electoral fortunes. The public will not be fooled once again.
Thus the Democrats are willing accomplices, though understandably they have remained relatively quiet as they watch the GOP teetering on the verge of self-destruction.
Senate and House Republicans must immediately distance themselves from Mr. Bush’s speech, and specifically his entire “amnesty/guest worker” agenda, and should instead push hard for a real solution. Otherwise, he may have just sealed their doom.
by virtually asserting that the real travesty is that the illegals are not sufficiently “protected,” he slapped the face of every law-abiding American.
How many in Washington truly care about the future of this nation and understand what this acceptance of Mexico's castoffs does to degrade its future?
We can count them on the fingers of one hand.
Typical sierra times, sierra bravo. Yep people who pick food and build shelter are inherently evil.
What do they smoke there?
can somebody explain to me how a crisis can be 100 + years old? (i know i'm gonna get it)
Huh the same thing was said 100 years ago about the "castoff" Jews, Irish, Polish, Italians, etc.etc. and America didn't "die". You doom and gloomers are something else.
The more things change the more they stay the same.
Contact your Reps and tell them no compromise. Kill this bill, kill the Senate bill dead.
Soon the SCOTUS will render the Mohawk decision and these employers who exploit illegals for profit will be subject to RICO penalties and can be bankrupted and imprisoned for violating our law with impunity.
But the priority is killing the Senate bill and seeing it never leaves the reconciliation committe.
After that we can work on defeating the RINOs in the Senate, but right now the priority is killing the Senate bill.
Call and write your Rep today.
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What percentage of the illegals "pick food"?
Nope. The American people aren't that stupid any more, or trusting. Eight years of Bill Clinton has ruined us as good little robotic serfs.
The Administration is arguing in favor of applying RICO penalties to the scumbag 'businessmen' who are conspiring to violate US law.
So it seems you're on the opposite side of the Justice Dept. No suprise there. You've repeatedly voiced sympathy for law breakers here.
Bankrupt Mohawk. Kill the Senate Bill. Demand rigorous enforcement of current law.
Defeat RINOs in the fall. No surrender and no prisoners.
Ignore the bleatings of the pro-criminal element here on FR and in the legacy media.
Oh, and have a nice day.
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Ping to post 5!
I woke up a few minutes ago thinking exactly the same thing. Fortunately, I'm one of the few folks in AMerica whose Rep. (Mike Bilirakis) actually represents my views. We agree on virtually everything, from the FairTax to the abortion ban. (I just wish he were more of a trouble maker!)
On October 4, 2005 WKMG television in Florida reported on their website that fourteen “field laborers broke into an 18-year-old woman’s home, dragged her across the street and then took turns raping her.”http://www.mensnewsdaily.com/blog/2005/10/crime-of-illegal-aliens.htmThis rampaging gang of “field laborers” consisted of men ranging in age from 18 to 56. The victim reported they choked her until she passed out. When she awoke, they were pouring alcohol in her mouth. She was then raped by each and every one of them.
When these animals finished they pushed her out the front door like a piece of used meat. Somehow this girl managed to get to a phone where she called the police. Deputies arrested the 14 men who were still at the house where the rape occurred. They will be charged with kidnapping, false imprisonment, and sexual battery by multiple perpetrators. They face life in prison if convicted.
Not until we get to the end of the WKMG website story is the fact that the rapists aren’t just “farm laborers.” Indeed, they are all illegal aliens.
Boycott Results
On May 1st, as a result of the Mexican boycott, national retailers reported 4.2% lower sales for the day, with a 67.8% reduction in shoplifting
Absolutely free tip to the New York Times --- want to stop bleeding and get back in the black as a serious news and opinion source?
Hire this guy!
where is that shoplifting stat from?
You must think we're stupid too. Lame attempt at deception.
So once again, I'll say what I've said for years- all together now...
"Why you aren't banned yet is beyond me."
National Assoc. of Retailers, I think.
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