Harry Reid eats crow on border security funding: “I was wrong and Senator Cornyn was right”

MichelleMalkin.com ^ | July 25, 2007 | Michelle Malkin

[devolve]

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Good post potlatch!

[padre35]

This issue has “Kiss o’ Death” all over it for Republicans, you can see that just from there forums, people are very very angry over Border Security.

Quite simply, the Republican Senators up for election in 08 will not follow Jorge’ over the cliff on this one.

[potlatch]

Thanks devolve!

[ChildOfThe60s]

That may be the case, but I think it is likely that a number of Democrats will change their vote the second time around. Enough to let the veto stand? No idea. But it won’t be any 89-1 vote to override the veto.

While on the subject, for Bush to veto funding designed to simply enforce the law is extremely galling. It is a shame we can’t boot his sorry butt out if he does that. Again, I think as commander in chief his actions to thwart border security at the time he claims we are “at war” is clearly grounds for impeachment. He is blatantly refusing to uphold his oath of office to protect & defend this country.

[padre35]

I profoundly disagree with any sort of impeachment proceedings for President Bush.

It’s his job, he is doing it a manner he thinks is best for America, I disagree with how he is doing his job, but that is not a reason to impeach a President.

A Veto override is sufficient for me at least, my gut tells me it is only a political grandstanding opportunity anyway, the Dems are no more serious about securing the border then Jorge’ is, on this he is no more a Republican then Pelosi is.

[nicmarlo]

Oh, you gotta post that fence at every opportunity!

It’s representative of what they’re doing.

[potlatch]

And I do, lol!

[nicmarlo]

so I’ve noticed! Keep up the good work!! : )

[ChildOfThe60s]

I do see it as reasonable grounds for impeachment, but I don’t think, in view of the political landscape, that it would be a good thing for the country to actually do it. Much as I’d like to fix his wagon, I know that would be self destructive.

I don’t find that the argument “he is doing what he thinks best” holds any water. His intentions have no bearing on it. It’s what he does that matters. Some men beat their wives because they sincerely believe it is the best thing for them.

Anyway, with these people, I’ll believe they mean it *after* it actually happens. Proof, not promises. It so much like dealing with an alcoholic. When they are in trouble, oh the sobs and rending of garments. And the promises. Then as soon as you are placated, it starts all over agin.

[brownsfan]

“I’d be hard pressed to say what party he actually works for. He’s either a liberal who pretends to be a republican or he’s just a complete retard. He probably didn’t know WHAT the hell he was voting on.”

He’s a retarded pompus ass. My momma taught me to never wish phyical woes on people, so here’s wishing that Voinovich’s investments all tank and he has to live like the people he’s been screwing all these years.

[Borax Queen]

lol!! (97)

[potlatch]

Bump!

[Borax Queen]

:0)

[Ron H.]

..... Now this isn’t a fence, but it is some measure of control over the border, if it passes JWB’s desk that is.

It will only be meaningful if there are enough votes to override a presidential veto as Bush has already promised to veto this bill or any other bill that doesn't address what he calls 'comprehensive immigration legislation', or as we all know it as 'shamnesty'. With the vote on this so large or lopsided it will show that these spineless sold out polcats were only posturing for their constituents if they fail to now override a threatened veto.

[Rick_Michael]

Are they mandating this?

[Czar]

"And what would also go a long way would be to FIRE JOHNNY SUTTON!"

Can't happen too soon to suit me. Johnny "Nifong" Sutton needs to be dragged out of his office, tarred & feathered, and run out of town on a rail...

[nicmarlo]

As they’re running, directional signs should be pointing the way to where their loyalties, and new homes, lie...south of the border.

[ravingnutter]

President Bush Has Called On Congress To Make Basic Pilot Mandatory And Provide The Department Of Homeland Security (DHS) With The Funding And Authority To Make Sure It Is An Effective Tool To Prevent The Hiring Of Illegal Workers. Basic Pilot is still optional, and most employers do not participate. Both the House and Senate immigration bills would require employers to use Basic Pilot. The President's FY07 budget requests $111 million to expand Basic Pilot for more employers to make use of the program.

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Congress has expanded it to all 50 states and reauthorized it until Nov 2008, but hasn't acted to make it mandatory yet. That provision is included in most of the immigration bills that have been debated.

[Rick_Michael]

Thanks for the info. I wonder if the mandatory part will pass legislation...it would make people responsible for hiring illegals knowingly.