[Rush] "Immigration" Bill Is an Attempt to Expand the Federal Government and Kill Conservatism

Rush Limbaugh ^ | 5/26/2006 | Rush

[Nuc1]

Rush is only partially correct. This is really about setting up conditions for a Mexican, American, Canadian, state that will come into being over a period of time.

[no-to-illegals]

I listened and I read the transcript. I am disappointed in Rush though. He is correct, but he entered the fray late. If only he had entered the fray two years ago. More people would be informed and the likelihood of the senate passing this sham would have been considerably less. I like Rush but I am disappointed in his two plus years absence while this battle brewed. I hope enough people in our nation can be informed now that Rush is on board, but Rush is late to the game therefore Rush may be of little consequence in this fight. I hope I'm wrong, because the citizens of this nation cannot afford to lose this fight. The war on terror is lost if we cannot protect our borders and decide who can be allowed to be in the nation at any point in time.

[TSchmereL]

"three of the four Democrats who voted against the bill are up for reelection!"

"The Republicans up for reelection voted against the bill!"

Please help me! Which Republicans up for reelection voted against the bill? Don't tell me Rush means all of the Republicans up for reelection voted against it!!!

No F'n WAY!!!

Bush, the unpassionate conservative, may be a lame duck president and we might have the Conservatives in the House to thank for it.

[Kakaze]

Thank you for posting this. I was short handed at work today, do the holiday so I had to leave the radio off. I'm glad I was able to read it, sure wish I could have heard it.

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Guess what ended up in the bill? Just that: "Consultations between the United States and Mexican authorities at the federal, state, and local levels concerning the construction of additional fencing and related border security structures along the United States-Mexico border shall be undertaken prior to commencing any new construction." Before we can build a fence we've got to consult with Vicente Fox and the state governors, whatever they're called in Mexico and the local people on their side of the border in order to solicit the views of affected communities in Mexico to lessen tensions and foster greater understanding and stronger cooperation on this and other important issues of mutual concern. The Dodd amendment was included in a manager's amendment offered by Senator Specter which included several additional amendments. It was adopted by the Senate. So even the fence will have to essentially get the approval after consultation with officials throughout government layers in Mexico! Believe me, folks, this is not an immigration bill, and it never was.

Most of us here on FR already knew that. Some have their heads in the sand.

[Uncledave]

If only he had entered the fray two years ago.

20-20 hindsight. Nobody was debating much about illegal immigration laws two years ago. Two years ago we had a presidential election, continuing war effort, etc. The SS reform effort was getting under way. The Senate has just whipped this together recently and Rush was on it from the start. In fact, he started warning about a year ago, IIRC, about the exposure to republicans on the immigration issue.

[nonliberal]

Rush was the FIRST ONE to kiss Bush's ass in the 2000 primaries. He assured everyone that Bush was a conservative.

Is Limbaugh going to apologize?

[no-to-illegals]

regrettably hindsight never wins elections nor does hindsight usually advance conservative causes.

[tennmountainman]

Yeah,

I can see it in primary advertising in primary elections.

[Leatherneck_MT]

"It'll be about 10 minutes before the usual suspects show up on this thread calling Rush a deep cover DU plant who's just been waiting 18 years for his chance to destroy the Republican Party."

Gee.. I wonder who that would be lol.

You nailed that dead on the money.

[Uncledave]

True. And lets keep getting more conservatives elected. We've come a long way over 30 years and can keep going.

[ncountylee]

That manager's amendment was 80 pages long. What else is in there? Shudder.

[TSchmereL]

I don't understand what you mean. Please explain.

[no-to-illegals]

another point...
you are incorrect when you said two years ago illegal immigration wasn't on the radar. It was number two on the radar (just behind the WOT) but the candidates (Bush & kerry) wouldn't address the issue nor would the media.

[B Knotts]

Rush is right BUMP

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That manager's amendment was 80 pages long. What else is in there? Shudder.

It's getting harder and harder for me to come on these threads. Our country, our great, beautiful, wonderful country is disintegrating before my very eyes, and I'm helpless to stop the train coming down the track.

I'll vote third party come elections. I'll not reward the republicans for ignoring us and siding with the dims and illegal aliens. I won't betray my daddy or my ancestors.

[Milhous]

Excellent post!

[Uncledave]

It's on the radar now. Ideas move fast today, given the web and new media. People can be informed and organized very fast, eg Harriet Miers, Dubai Ports.

With the House election coming up, I hope (pray!) that we will prevail on this on. The conservative push on this seems to exceed any issue in recent years, including Meirs and Dubai.

It's a big battle, and if/when we win it will be a huge victory for our cause. Combined with a 5th conservative on the USSC, we will have finally shifted DC from liberal/rino to more conservative.

I'm optimistic because I'll go insane otherwise.

[Uncle Fud]

By moderate Republicans, let me give you some names: John McCain, Arlen Specter. We'd have to throw Senator Lindsey Graham in there now, and some of the Republicans in the administration, some of the Republicans in the White House. I think they have been steaming over the conservative wing taking over the Republican Party.

Notice how Rush fearlessly names the enemies of conservatism in the Senate, but neglects to name the "Republicans in the White House".

Hey Maharushi, how bout some names?

[no-to-illegals]

We, Americans should pick and choose carefully.
Not all Republicans deserve a kick in the pants for what some of the RINO's have done with the senate bill. I pray the House will kick the senate's teeth down their throat and send them back to the senate to await their fate, but if the House folds, it may be too late for America.