Posted on 06/08/2007 9:53:16 AM PDT by Sub-Driver
As a lifelong conservative Republican I will NEVER support any Republican who supported this traitorous amnesty bill and will do what I can to work against them. This includes the President - a man who I voted for twice, bent over backwards to defend, and always gave the benefit of the doubt. I think I speak for more than just myself when I say that “BETRAYAL” is an accurate word to describe what President Bush has done to his loyal voters, his party, and his country;
You and I are not the only ones. Donations to the Republican Party and its candidates are down 40% so far this year.
I don’t know how they expect to win a presidential election in 2008, unless they jettison all the Bushites and the one-worlders who support them and totally disown the traitorous amnesty bill and all its reincarnations.
That "don't want to do what's right for America" crack wasn't scripted. It was the real Bush speaking off the cuff. Very telling. And chilling.
In that regard, he’s cut from the same cloth as Reagan, maybe more so.
The Democratic Party label provides good cover for big money’s representatives. Appearing to be furthering the interests of a group like La Raza,(with high profile photo ops) while at the same time secretly pushing the interests of cheap-labor-loving businesses is a perfect setup.
We can see which Senators, Democratic and Republican, that aren’t involved in that deception, by the way they voted.
I opposed the amnesty bill and I worked hard to help defeat it. Many of your base, many people who have stood by you through the most difficult times of your administration helped to defeat that bill. We have been called racists and bigots. In truth, what we are is the betrayed.
My son is a United States Marine and recently returned from his third tour in the Iraqi theater of operations. I have another son who has worked in Iraq as a civilian employee, rebuilding the Iraqi infrastructure that is so vital to the success of the mission. From the very beginning, I have supported you, I have supported the mission and the troops, I have never wavered in my commitment to you or your leadership. That has not been so easy for nearly six years!
All I have asked for in return is a secure border fence. It is my belief that if the entire Hunter Fence had been built as promised, the problems on our southern border would have almost immediately become manageable, simply because it would effectively choke off the flood of illegals who come from all over the world and mass at that border and then run across with impunity. Have you ever heard the expression, “herding cats”? Our Border Patrol is so badly outnumbered that their job and the restrictions placed upon them literally reduce them to “herding cats”.
Mr. President, I just wanted you to build the fence big enough and strong enough to stop the flood. The other problems could be resolved once the back door is locked.
Today, there is a full-scale revolt going on between the people and their Senators. This is one “sweetheart deal” that the American people are united in stopping. We are so tired of our politicians and their slick lies and empty promises. On October 26th of last year, you promised to build the entire fence. It breaks my heart to wonder whether it was a false promise or an outright lie. I do wonder, though, Mr. President. It’s such a small thing to ask from my government. Why can’t we have the fence?
There is nothing more to say, I just thought you would like to know that I am still with you all the way on the GWOT and the support of our military. I cannot support you on the amnesty bill. You have asked alot of the people who have stood with you through these last years, and if you think about it, we really did not ask for so much in return.
One simple solution. One small step in the right direction.
What we got was a whole lot of guff from you and the others that are supposed to lead. Mr. President, you were wrong to ignore the wishes of the people who have kept faith with your administration, through thick and thin. You betrayed us by aligning yourself with Senator Kennedy and asking us to accept that our country forgive lawbreakers. I won’t and I never will. The Congress is a national disgrace, but I really did expect more from you, President Bush.
Sincerely,
FReeper ishabibble
Proud Marine Mom
“Having said that, I do admire him for sticking to his guns when he thinks he’s right rather than testing to see which way the wind is blowing all the time.”
I’m appalled that an avowed Republican and self-professed conservative canot see the damage this bill would have done to the country. I’m even more appalled that the cheif law enforcement officer in this country is so willing to ignore, and give amnesty to, blatant lawbreaking by illegals and businesses.
Seriously doubt the president will be asked to campaign next year myself.
I really hope you send this letter to the President. I feel betrayed, too. I have voted for President Bush twice and felt he would put America’s interests first - this amnesty bill does NOT. Plus, all three pieces of legislation that teamed up with Sen. Kennedy are NOT in America’s best interest.
Please thank both of your sons from my family - God Bless all of you!!
Now, I am laughing like a loon at the Paris in Chains threads...I really didn’t realize what a tense week it has been.
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