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Did illegals' boycott waken sleeping giant?
Valley Press . ^ | on Wednesday, May 3, 2006

Posted on 05/03/2006 12:52:13 PM PDT by BenLurkin

Among the mostly fawning news coverage of Monday's "Great American Boycott" there was footage of a protester with a sign that said, "The sleeping giant is awake." Despite its oxymoronic syntax, the sign may have been far more prescient that the bearer realized. We don't believe the open-borders crowd can in any way be described as a sleeping giant. It's pretty vocal, whether it's gigantic or not, and it always gets tons of favorable media coverage.

No, the real sleeping giant is the American people. Sold down the river by both political parties and a federal government that steadfastly refuses to protect them, millions of Americans have had enough.

Can we just take a moment and be real here? Have you stopped to think how preposterous it is to come here from another country for a better life, find that better life complete with free health care and education, then make demands on this country? Think about it.

It's like breaking into someone's house at the dinner hour, sitting down at the table and complaining because the food's not tasty enough

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Constitution/Conservatism; Foreign Affairs; Government; US: California
KEYWORDS: aliens; illegals; immigrantlist; openborder; unodemayo
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To: mountainlyons
Has anyone seen the bumper sticker "AMERICA , Love it or Leave it" lately?

No, but I'm about to create a new one:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA* - Fight for it or Lose it.
*Just to make it clear since the reconquistas are now saying "America is a continent, not a country"
21 posted on 05/03/2006 1:21:30 PM PDT by calcowgirl ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." P. J. O'Rourke)
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To: L98Fiero

It certainly seems that way doesn't it?


22 posted on 05/03/2006 1:21:52 PM PDT by BenLurkin (O beautiful for patriot dream - that sees beyond the years)
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To: BenLurkin
We can only hope, I'm afraid. I don't think too many minds were changed by the demonstrations. My take is that "normal life" post-these-demos will be "quieted down" and the sheeple will just be happy to have their gardeners etc etc, the whole issue will die down, and all the illegals will be given nothing-down, no-payment-for-three-year mortgages, subsidized 3/4 point by US taxpayers below the prevailing market mortgage rate as long as they can prove they are not citizens. It's a sickening, sarcastic thought. (SST)
23 posted on 05/03/2006 1:25:28 PM PDT by Attention Surplus Disorder (Funny taglines are value plays.)
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To: BenLurkin

Wrong analogy. Its like a stranger (albeit well-behaved) complaining they're insufficiently waited on, there's insufficient prepared food for their liking, or that there's commotion about their coming and goings throughout the homeowner's abode. The gall of these people (we used to live here before you did by the way).

Take that analogy to its logical conclusion: the homeowner asks just how long the stranger will continue to arrive unnanounced for supper, and then the stranger becomes offended when water is served with the meal as a result of austerity measures (or because family members exclaim the stranger is "such a side-hog") while everybody else is waiting their share of the meal.

Me-thinks that's a better analogy.


24 posted on 05/03/2006 1:25:49 PM PDT by raygun
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To: BenLurkin
Neah. Just made him stir and change the channel.
25 posted on 05/03/2006 1:28:12 PM PDT by Little Ray (I'm a reactionary, hirsute, gun-owning, knuckle dragging, Christian Neanderthal and proud of it!)
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To: auzerais

"C-ANSWER" needs to be completely *excised* from the body of this Republic, IMO.


26 posted on 05/03/2006 1:28:46 PM PDT by butternut_squash_bisque (The recipe's at my FR HomePage)
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To: L98Fiero

Sadly, you're right. (((sigh)))


27 posted on 05/03/2006 1:29:35 PM PDT by butternut_squash_bisque (The recipe's at my FR HomePage)
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To: BenLurkin

I grew up in El Cajon, near San Diego. Mexicans aren't a security threat to this country! LEGAL immigration of arabs from Bosnia, Croatia, Yemen, Nigeria, etc... are a clear and present threat to our nation. Arabs are benefiting from our economy and sending money, earned here, to organizations that seek to destroy us! That's outrageous!

I believe the Democrats are just creating a triangulation issue with the immigration crisis (they'll say and do anything to win). No matter what stand the president takes.. he's wrong. I say nationalize the Mexicans who are already here. Let's delay some of those arabs waiting to "legally" immigrate. Additionally, I say we impose a regulation that prohibits immigration from nations that don't allow Americans to immigrate there.


28 posted on 05/03/2006 1:31:57 PM PDT by Sweet Hour of Prayer
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To: BenLurkin

Exactly !!


29 posted on 05/03/2006 1:41:44 PM PDT by stephenjohnbanker (Immigration: Acting like dupes does not earn us their respect, but their CONTEMPT.))
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To: Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sorry but you just made ignorant statements about mejicanos.

They are a treat to our way of life, our safety, our laws and to our national security. Its a good thing you lived with them for a time; not all of them are a treat.

Since I don't have time to argue, I wil go ahead and tell you that I am hispanic, and know the mexicans a lot better than you. There is a organization called 'not in our name' headed by hispanics who came from other countries or whose parents came from other countries, who are speaking against illegals, and the danger. They, as well as I, do not want our children and grandchildren to live with bars in their windows and doors, nasty dirty streets, high crime, etc.

It's bad enough already with local crime; we do not need to bring more to our shores. You need to do some serious research.

30 posted on 05/03/2006 1:46:24 PM PDT by gedeon3
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To: BenLurkin
Drivers licensees are not a right but a privilege in this country called the US.
We are told by illegal immigrants that citizenship and a US passport are now their rights.
Some strange and foreign law interpretation between Drivers Licenses and US citizenships.
These foreigners did call for boycotting of "gringo" US companies both in Mexico and the US during their May first mass protests and citizenship requests.
Enforcement of entitlements without fulfilling legal prerequisites is a new and foreign interpretation of meeting laws which up to now call for earning these US citizenships.
31 posted on 05/03/2006 1:46:40 PM PDT by hermgem
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To: BenLurkin
I will not consider the giant awakened until:

1. The protestors, who do not have legal rights or citizenship here apologize for the tone of the recent protests or face immediate deportation, prison or death.

2. The leaders who organized this anti-American activity are in prison for attempted treason.

3. The government is forced by the law-abiding citizens of this nation to secure the borders!!!

Otherwise, consider the battle lost.

32 posted on 05/03/2006 1:51:43 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: snowrip

This summer is going to be a long one.


33 posted on 05/03/2006 2:05:00 PM PDT by ImpotentRage
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To: BenLurkin

H#LL YES BUMP!


34 posted on 05/03/2006 2:08:48 PM PDT by conservativecorner
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To: BenLurkin
"It's like breaking into someone's house at the dinner hour, sitting down at the table and complaining because the food's not tasty enough."

yes!
35 posted on 05/03/2006 2:09:00 PM PDT by upier (Stop Child abuse - Teach your children English!)
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To: BenLurkin

"It's like breaking into someone's house at the dinner hour, sitting down at the table and complaining because the food's not tasty enough.""

I have been waiting for this "awakening" to happen. Lots of very busy quiet people are very angry over the nerve of these protestors who think they should be allow everything- even the ability to vote.
In Reno on monday, a group of protestors was on one side of the street and a smaller group of burly guys in Harley Davidson t-shirts was on the other. The burly guys had signs that simply said "GO HOME". The protestors didn't cross the street to conflict with them.


36 posted on 05/03/2006 2:10:02 PM PDT by ridesthemiles
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To: paulcissa
Let me know where you find them, I've been looking for a couple of months now.

Attend the next 'gasp' Gun Show in your area and you will find a wealth of proper sayings for your use.

37 posted on 05/03/2006 2:13:53 PM PDT by 11Bush
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To: 11Bush

I just want a one word bumper sticker.

"Adios!!"


38 posted on 05/03/2006 2:18:04 PM PDT by Mears
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To: Sweet Hour of Prayer

Negative. I lived in Imperial Beach for 5 years. I lived less than 2 miles from the border. Mexicans are a security threat... they threaten the security of individuals every single day by dealing drugs, committing violent felonies and bringing a culture of corruption that ignores the law to our country.

I agree with you about the Democrats and the need to filter arabs who come here, but illegals are a threat to our social fabric and our union. Twenty five years from now our children will be debating how about the best way to deal with the armed hispanic separatist movement in the Southwest.

Rewarding them with an instant free pass sends exactly the wrong message to those on the other side of the border.


39 posted on 05/03/2006 2:18:25 PM PDT by navyguy
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To: ridesthemiles
The burly guys had signs that simply said "GO HOME".

Awesome. Id' like to see shirts that say "GET THE HELL OUT!"

BTW, on Saturday I had my car detailed, and when I got home I put a great bumper sticker. It says "I'LL MOW THE DAMNED LAWN MYSELF" with a crossed-out Mexican flag. Under the flag it says simply "No Illegals".
40 posted on 05/03/2006 2:22:10 PM PDT by snowrip (Liberal? YOU HAVE NO RATIONAL ARGUMENT. Actually, you lack even a legitimate excuse.)
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