Unfortunately, my two Ohio Senators are liberal airheads, Georgie Girl Voinovich and pot head Sherrod Brown.
Its a waste of time calling either office.
What about calling the NRC or the NRSC. I know I called my local GA GOP and expressed my displeasure. I never thought about asking for donations back.
e-mail Ensign and McConnell- tell them, no money for any of you who stand for this- also promise to organize against any supporter of this plan. A few hundred Freepers on the phones in SC could make an interesting primary, and that is a valuable contribution which can be given over and over again; in Kansa, Texas, Arizona and Kentucky, for example.
Don't give up. My two senators are DiFi and Boxer(CA) both die hard liberals. The voters convinced Boxer to vote no on cloture and she did, twice. She is still standing firm. This was a huge surprise. It was the voters that convinced her. Even a liberal will cave if they believe they are going to lose elections over this terrible bill, keep callling and putting on the pressure, saying it is a waste of time is defeatist. If nothing else call the RNC and the republican leadership and tell them you will switch parties over this bill and they will never get another dime from you if it passes. This has a tremendous effect on them. Phone # (toll free courtesy of illegal supporters)800-417-7666. Call you senators, don't play dead.
Call them anyway! If they don't hear from people that they are angry about this travesty, then they will think everyone approves of what these traitors are doing.
Mine are even worse - Levin and Stabenow !!!
Idea? Could we begin to petition drives in our states to have the governor/legislator recall these senators that are for this bill? certain states don’t have too much of a problem, but this could “help” others to stand their ground against this bill and Help even more to see the light and join those against it.
if anything, if this gained momentum it could scare the He.. out of em
Dear (VR):
Thank you for contacting my office regarding immigration. Our immigration system is broken and must be reformed. As the Ranking Member on the Senate Judiciary Committee in the 110 th Congress, I have worked tirelessly with my fellow Senators and both the Secretary of Commerce and the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop a "grand compromise" on the subject of comprehensive immigration reform. This compromise will ensure that our borders are secure while providing practical solutions regarding the millions of undocumented immigrants that already reside within the United States .
This legislation makes border security a top priority by providing for 18,000 border patrol agents and requiring 370 miles of new fencing along the border. It will also provide for the resources to detain up to 27,500 aliens per day on an annual basis, effectively ending the old "catch and release" program. Importantly, this bill requires that all of these "triggers" designed to secure our borders be implemented before we begin any other step in this comprehensive legislation. The legislation also mandates the development of an effective electronic employment verification system, which will ensure that employers are able to verify the legal status of those they consider hiring.
In addition to the strong approach this bill will take towards border security, it also includes a firm but reasonable approach towards those individuals who are here illegally. Currently, there are more than 12 million people living in the United States without proper documentation. This legislation requires undocumented immigrants to go on "probationary" status and to go through extensive background checks. Once an individual has passed the necessary security checks, paid substantial fines and demonstrated proficiency in English, the individual may "earn" a right to remain in the United States . In order for an individual to be eligible to earn the right, the individual must return to their home country and apply through a consulate or an embassy. By requiring immigrants to earn their right to permanent legal status, this bill provides a reasonable solution to the country's immigration problems that is both tough and fair.
It is also very important for our economy that we create an effective temporary worker program that allows an employer to find a temporary worker when no willing US worker can be found. Those desiring temporary employment in the United States would be issued a "Y" visa, which would be good for two years. The migrant worker would be required to return to his or her home country for a period of one year before they are allowed to return back to the United States .
Another important aspect of this bill is the creation of a merit based system for allocating green cards. This new system will focus on attracting the immigrants who will make the biggest contribution to our society. The system is designed to reward those who demonstrate a proficiency in English, have received higher forms of education and other training, and have employment opportunities in the United States . Not only will this practice strengthen the economy of the United States , but it will also end the practice of "chain migration," a practice that allows people to immigrate simply by virtue of being related to those who are already here legally.
Again, I thank you for contacting my office. Although the bill has suffered recent setbacks, I am pleased that leaders on both sides of the aisle are determined to produce a viable immigration bill. I believe we will return to this matter shortly and produce a comprehensive bill. I will keep in mind your input as we continue to debate immigration. If you have any additional questions on this or any other issue, please do not hesitate to contact my office or visit my website at www.specter.senate.gov .
Sincerely,
Arlen Specter
(sigh!)
I’ve heard it’s a waste of time to call any offices today. Either nobody is answering, or the line is busy. A busy line is a good thing — unless they’ve taken it off the hook.
If the vote weren’t imminent and time an issue, it would be good for all true Americans to personally visit their senators’ offices in D.C. on one specified day.
We have three major “traitors” representing us. Pelosi, Boxer, and Feinstein and I still send them emails and call. They are supposed to represent “all” of us. Our founding fathers are turning in their graves; make no mistake on that. We have brave American patriots dying in Iraq and Afganistan. They are protecting us. The least we can do is protect the country by doing whatever we can whether it’s calls or emails. That’s the least we can do.
You're not alone. Mine are Snarlin' Arlen, and the MIA empty suit, rubber stamp of Soros and Theresa Heinz, Casey.
I think it's always more helpful (or at least it seems that way) to call the LOCAL offices of your Senators. The D.C. staff is used to fielding irate callers disagreeing with the "liberal airheads," whereas the local help get very rattled with the onslaught of negative calls that they don't ordinarily have to deal with, plus they are people from your community just doing their job and oftentimes share your opinion of what the nitwits they work for are up to.
Not really — Barbara Boxer - a far-left lib in California - published a letter saying she was against this bill. It was posted here yesterday, I think. I did call her office a couple of times. If anyone has the letter, maybe they can re-post it. She may be listening, after all.