Posted on 11/20/2014 7:22:54 PM PST by Steelfish
'Gracias Obama!' Immigrants React To Executive Action Speech BY SUZANNE GAMBOA
WASHINGTON -- Bundled in winter coats, dozens of immigrants stood in front of the White House to watch and hear President Barack Obama via livestream on tablets and cell phones explain why he is taking executive action on immigration.
Huddling tightly around their mobile devices, those gathered let out occasional cheers and whoops as the president's speech unfolded.
Some held battery-operated tea lights while some held American flags and signs that said "Gracias, Presidente Obama" with outlines of hand-holding families along the bottom.
Image: A demonstrator holds a sign reading "Thank you President Obama" outside the White House SUZANNE GAMBOA / NBC NEWS A demonstrator holds a sign reading "Thank you President Obama" outside the White House after Obama announced executive action on immigration on Thursday evening. Some chanted, "Obama, Amigo, El Pueblo esta contigo!", which means, "Obama, Friend, The Community Is With You!
When his speech ended, some shouted, "Si se pudo!" which means, "Yes, we could!"
"Oh my God, this is good!" shouted Miguel Correa, an immigrant who has been in the U.S. illegally for 14 years. "Thanks, Obama!"
In a brief, 10-minute speech, Obama laid out a case for issuing executive actions that would spare about 5 million immigrants from deportation. The president outlined a 3-part plan which included more resources for the border, as well as relief from deportation for parents who have been illegally in the U.S. for more than 5 years but whose children are citizens or lawful permanent residents. The president emphasized this is not a path to citizenship or legalization, but those who qualify will be granted relief from deportation for three years and get work permits.
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The 5 million that get to stay do not bother me—its the 40 million that are coming now that do. When Mexico errupts in Civil War—what will we do with 50 million cross the border for jobs, welfare, and freedom. Obama is thinking they will all Vote Democrat—Brown is the new black—Si!
Maybe you can buy and(/or) consume some eggs or milk the way they have been used throughout the vast majority of human history (you freaking terrorist)?
Not paying income tax?
I would think if millions did that it would collapse the system rather quickly.
America has taken her land from the Mexicans once before. Hopefully she can do it again!!
Marching on Washington by the millions carrying fully automatic Thompson sub-machine guns with 100 round drum magazines? How's that for starters?
Love it! Raw milk, home laid eggs and my own smoked bacon, it is! And thanks for calling me a Terrorist. I love that about Freepers! :)
See my Post #10! Git Bizzy!
First the Mexicans would have to take control of it before we could take it back from them. American Marxists are the problem not Mexicans.
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