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Sheriffs across the country plan mass protest in DC over lame duck president’s amnesty plan
Hotair ^ | 11/10/2014 | Jazz Shaw

Posted on 11/10/2014 11:37:55 AM PST by SeekAndFind

Now, I’m not saying that anyone in the White House is going to listen to anybody else in terms of the Executive Amnesty Plan of 2014. But, theoretically, if they were going to listen to somebody on this subject, you’d think it might be the folks who are tasked with enforcing many of the related laws on a day to day basis. And on the off chance that somebody might actually be listening, there’s a sizable group of sheriffs who would like a word with the President next month.

Sheriffs across the country are planning a massive gathering in Washington, D.C., to speak out against President Obama’s potential executive action on immigration.

Sheriff Thomas M. Hodgson of Bristol County Massachusetts sent a letter to organize a meeting of sheriffs in Washington, D.C., on December 10, two days before the existing government-funding bill expires, to meet with congressmen and encourage them to take action to secure the border.

“Never before in our nation’s history has it been so important for the American sheriffs to stand united and speak with one voice to secure our nation’s borders,” Hodgson wrote. “Senator Jeff Sessions, Senator David Vitter and other members of Congress have agreed to join us at the Capitol to demand immediate action to secure our borders as the first step in achieving legitimate immigration reform in the future. Several sheriffs have agreed to work in a spirit of cooperation to assist in recruiting at least 200 sheriffs to travel to Washington, D.C. for this historic meeting and press conference with members of Congress.”

The smart money – assuming such exists – seems to be on Obama unholstering his pen and letting slip the dogs of amnesty by December 12. If so, this would be a rather embarrassing time for a huge group of law enforcement officials to show up and complain about his making their jobs harder. It’s similar to Obama’s decision to push for a hearing on Loretta Lynch before the end of the year. If it even happens, there will be Senators asking about amnesty and the enforcement question. It’s going to derail the entire conversation, and it’s a disaster that the President has invited to his own doorstep.

At this point, I’m not sure what Obama could do aside from approving that Keystone XL pipeline that wouldn’t have amnesty immediately decorating it. This should be the brief window of salad days for the President and the congressional leadership… that short period of opportunity when things can actually get done before everyone squares off for the next election battle. By playing with fire (as the Speaker said) on the amnesty issue, Barack Obama has set the entire wood pile ablaze before the hangovers from the victory party have worn off.

Enjoy your tour of the Capitol, Sheriffs. And give the President our best.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; Government; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: aliens; amnesty; border; illegals; protest; sheriffs
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1 posted on 11/10/2014 11:37:55 AM PST by SeekAndFind
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To: SeekAndFind

We need to support them. We say we need a REVOLUTION. This may be a good start.


2 posted on 11/10/2014 11:41:19 AM PST by boycott
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To: SeekAndFind

They should jump the White House fence and arrest the President?


3 posted on 11/10/2014 11:41:55 AM PST by LucianOfSamasota (Tanstaafl - its not just for breakfast anymore...)
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To: SeekAndFind

So....will this be FOUR TIMES that the GOP funds a lawless administration, Obamacare and exec ordered suversion of immigration law?

Feet to the fire folks. You promised.


4 posted on 11/10/2014 11:53:36 AM PST by Norm Lenhart (Feet to the fire folks. YOU PROMISED!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Can’t wait to see them marching down Pennsylvania Ave. as bagpipers play the theme from the Andy Griffith Show.


5 posted on 11/10/2014 12:01:30 PM PST by Buckeye McFrog
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To: SeekAndFind

GOOD FOR THEM!


6 posted on 11/10/2014 12:05:06 PM PST by rhubarbk (2014: It Was The Correction Election!)
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To: SeekAndFind

God Bless Them

How Best To Show Our Full Support for Their Efforts??


7 posted on 11/10/2014 12:11:32 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill)
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To: SeekAndFind

Might be worth going to see.

Hopefully, they’re carrying their duty weapon.


8 posted on 11/10/2014 12:22:41 PM PST by moovova
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To: MeshugeMikey

I agree...how do we support them? Anyone have any ideas? They need massive support from us.
Hard to believe that this Sheriff is from Mass. Makes me proud...but stunned.


9 posted on 11/10/2014 12:27:36 PM PST by WesternMA
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To: SeekAndFind

What if every “red” county in last week’s election sent its top LEO and 50 stalwart supporters to that protest? That would be impressive and even the media would take notice. So do we care enough to support these law keepers against the lawbreakers?


10 posted on 11/10/2014 12:35:15 PM PST by txrefugee
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To: txrefugee

According to the 2013 records, there are 3007 legal counties in the U.S. I would imagine if only 30% of these same counties were to send their sheriff’s to “protest”, there MAY be some resolution to amnesty for illegals but I highly doubt it.


11 posted on 11/10/2014 12:38:47 PM PST by DaveA37
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To: boycott

If the Sheriffs want to go run a provisional court, try Odumbo for non-performance, and arrest his scrawny butt, I’d be happy to haul a truckload of them there myself. Most sheriffs are elected officials who have all the authority they need to arrest any particular treasonous dumbass.


12 posted on 11/10/2014 12:40:11 PM PST by cherokee1 (skip the names---just kick the buttz)
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To: boycott

These are law enforcement officers who are elected.


13 posted on 11/10/2014 12:40:39 PM PST by Fred Hayek (The Democratic Party is now the operational arm of the CPUSA)
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To: WesternMA

Phone calls.. email messages....

Im going to ask whoever I can locate within that group, what they might suggest


14 posted on 11/10/2014 12:46:31 PM PST by MeshugeMikey ("Never, Never, Never, Give Up," Winston Churchill)
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To: MeshugeMikey

Bttt


15 posted on 11/10/2014 12:53:16 PM PST by Guenevere
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To: WesternMA

Get the buses rolling.

If anyone from Ohio is interested, our Tea Party will rent a bus if there’s enough interest.


16 posted on 11/10/2014 12:59:14 PM PST by bimboeruption (REMEMBER MISSISSIPPI!)
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To: boycott

Leading up to the sheriff’s protest, flood the switch board up on the hill, swamp their inboxes.
Here are the email contact forms for Speaker Boehner and the House appropriations committee which will be providing funding for Obozo’s executive orders.

Tell’em to defund. Shut down Obozo!

http://www.speaker.gov/contact

http://appropriations.house.gov/contact/


17 posted on 11/10/2014 1:08:59 PM PST by servantboy777
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To: SeekAndFind
What's B.Hussein going to do now? Say all these cops acted stupidly? He really stepped in it.
18 posted on 11/10/2014 1:11:28 PM PST by 4yearlurker (Some people say that experts agree!!)
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To: SeekAndFind

They should arrest the prez for his illegal actions.


20 posted on 11/10/2014 1:23:25 PM PST by CodeToad (Islam should be outlawed and treated as a criminal enterprise!)
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