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May 16, 2006

Verdict on Bush Speech: Too Little, Too Late

Reaction to President Bush's speech last night was negative. A sampling of reactions:

FAIR President Dan Stein: "Immigration enforcement with demonstrable results must be a prerequisite to any other policy changes, not a media event designed to make the American public swallow an unpopular amnesty and guest worker program. After years of doing absolutely nothing to deal with this problem, the American public needs to see a real strategy implemented which results in illegal aliens getting discouraged and returning to their homelands in significant numbers."

Michelle Malkin: "Bush has lost touch with reality, arguing that guest worker/amnesty will reduce the incentive to cross the border. Reality check." Hugh Hewitt: "Memo to Tony Snow: The blogosphere/talk radio callers/e-mailers are turning against this speech in a decisive fashion. They simply do not believe the Administration is really committed to border enforcement, and the spokespeople sent out to back up the president's message aren't doing that job. Period."

Debbie Schlussel: Bush doesn't care about the borders, or he wouldn't have waited until 5.5 years into his presidency to do something about it. But he does care about elections. And those are just 6 months away. Timing is everything.

Rep. Steve King (R-IA) "I don't think it moves [the debate] very much. It demonstrated a willingness to discuss enforcement, but the commitment hasn't been there for 5+ years."

Mexicans Planning to Cross Border: "No guard, no wall will keep us from crossing."

AP on reactions

More AP on Mexican reaction

Lou Dobbs: "Long on rhetoric and short on specifics."

Washington Post: "The president's focus on border control last night was aimed at mollifying conservative Republican lawmakers and disgruntled voters, who have accused him of paying insufficient attention to tightening the border and enforcing immigration laws."

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James R. Edwards: "Mr. Bush's primetime televised speech Monday night amounted to more empty words. The speech betrayed that comprehensive immigration reform is really code for amnesty and virtually open borders."

James Gimpel: "The president's speech was not reassuring and it proves that the business lobby is still driving the bus on this issue over at the White House. The president's insistence on a 'comprehensive' approach was code for 'let's water down anything by way of serious enforcement.' This speech was a broadside directed toward the House GOP, signaling that the White House favors the Senate's permissive approach."

National Review Editor Rich Lowry: "Having the National Guard sharpen pencils and fetch coffee for the Border Patrol can't fix our broken immigration system. It is no substitute for a fence, nor for real interior enforcement that punishes employers for hiring illegal labor. The Bush approach to the latter also relies on symbolism. A 26-state immigration raid garnered extensive press attention last month, but most of the aliens arrested were quickly released again."

Powerline: "He should have given the speech I told him to. As soon as he started talking about guest worker programs and the impossibility of deporting 11 million illegals, it was all over. President Bush keeps trying to find the middle ground, on this and many other issues. But sometimes, there isn't a viable middle ground. This is one of those instances."

Also see: Truth Laid Bear list of reactions

Comments

Cheap-slave-Labor profiteers have him in their packet.

Posted by: Some Mexican on May 16, 2006 10:52 AM

So, it's 'not feasible' to deport 12 million illegal aliens. It is, however, feasible to keep them, employ them, provide medical care for them, subsidize and educate their children. . .and then do the same for their 'extended family'. . .and then do the same for the for the next illegal alien who hops the fence. Now THAT's some arithmatic I'd like to see.

Posted by: Bill Dexter on May 16, 2006 11:37 AM

Amen to what Some Mexican states! This "president" is a greedy little coward who loves another people more than his own. He is no patriot. We must open our eyes to what he is--a corporate Babylon-builder and conspirator--putting business and profit above anyone and anything else. Has anyone looked lately to see if the numbers "666" are tattooed on his body?

And a question we have all asked on this site before: Once these "folks" become legalized or whatever, will they continue to provide the cheap labor business so desires or, as "Americans", will they now be able to demand American wages? If so, won't the businesses cast these "folks" aside and just begin to import even more, new illegals that they can abuse? I think we all know the answer is "yes". There will be no end to this addiction for exploitable labor.

Posted by: J on May 16, 2006 11:46 AM

Is anybody really surprised? Every politician I know who has "seen the light" on immigration hasn't changed their position by one iota - they've just rearranged their words and made them sound a little tougher. Bush, in case you haven't noticed, is absolutely unwilling to ever admit he was wrong. Has he ever once done so? No, not even on the Miers nomination or the Iraq War. This is called the sin of Pride.

And if it's not feasible to deport 12 million illegals, how feasible is it to do background checks on 12 million, verify that they're not a security threat, and have been living here for a certain period of time?

Posted by: Craig on May 16, 2006 12:16 PM

Oh my God
How far away from the American people can Bush get?
1: Mexico is not our friends, militarize the border.Stop calling Fox and apologizing for doing your job.
2: Anything an Illegal Alien gained from sneaking across our border belongs to the American people. If they don't want to sell it, they lose it.
3: We've been waiting years for construction to slow so they will leave America. What the hell are you doing? You're trying to get them jobs in construction and lower the wages for Americans. If you cared, you would of figured out that this is what Americans think.
4: Are you sending the Guard to change oil, or stop the invasion? We need them to work.
5: WE HATE ILLEGAL ALIENS, we don't give a damn what roots you think they have. Our military lives for years in Germany and leaves. THEY can LEAVE. They came here illegally.
6: If you do this guestworker program. It will send a message to the entire world that they can come here illegally, and if they can hide long enough they will be citizens.
7: You are becomming extremely close to being Impeached. Mexico is not our ally, you are not an ally, We don't trust you. Mexicans know they get $400 for each kid, each month. They are here to break us. Bush, you are not a leader, you are a?

Posted by: princess on May 16, 2006 12:35 PM

Bush, you are not giving us a nation of immigrants. You are making us a hispanic nation. If you are too stupid to see the difference, you can be impeached. We are tired of your crap.

Posted by: Patriot-L on May 16, 2006 12:39 PM

This bumbling buffoon could be as good for our cause as the bumbling buffoon illegal mexicans marching in OUR streets and stumbling through our alleys and streets?

Once again, he has nothing to say in a very unconvincing slow minded manner.

I Love it!

And I refused to watch it!

Posted by: cicerores on May 16, 2006 12:55 PM

ITS AN UGLY MASSIVE MESS, ESPECIALLY INTERIOR ENFORCEMENT OF ILLEGAL EMPLOYERS, AS WE CAN"T DO THIS ADEQUATELY WITHOUT RUFFLING A LOT OF US EMPLOYERS

I'd like to see how much money Hormel Meats, Tyson Meats, etc are donating simultaneously to the Democrats and Republicans to let them keep their illegal cheap labor. I want to see the spread sheets in writing from both the Democrats and Republicans on how big these campaign contributions are from illegal employers.

We don't need Senate approval and Congress compromise, we just need ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING LAWS.

This is not going to be pretty to enforce our country's laws, its going to be ugly. The campaign contributions from illegal employers can legally be called organized crime "HUSH MONEY". Any US political party that accepted money from these crooks should send it back.

Its time to do an audit of our political parties and find out whose paying off who.

Make it a law ASAP, all employees hired must pay for their own background check (its only about $20) and sign the background check authorization with social security number for the employer. The employer MUST CALL THE NAME ATTACHED TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER when they get the background check written results and verify the SSN person is actually applying for a job with them. If they are not the same person or deceased, the employer, by law, must notify both the ICE and the SSA that a felony was committed, i.e., falsification of SSN. Its that easy.

Posted by: Softwarengineer on May 16, 2006 01:07 PM


There is nothing that GW is going to do to appease the extremist haters and racists in this country .

But we will continue with what is being supported by a wide section of American people.

The reforms have to be comprehensive and i am dissapointed that the president seems to be caving inn to nativists as the editorial page of the New york times had opined.
Nativists, haters and racists should not be given a chance as the recent rallies with the minutemen caravan have shown neither should they be given a chance to control this discourse ,

Posted by: people james on May 16, 2006 01:12 PM

It is the wise Republican representative who distances him/herself from Mr. Bush, for Mr. Bush betrayed his country and American citizens.
Mr. Bush doesn't care for this country or its citizens... He works for Mexico and the One World Government. [If I remember correctly, it was mentioned on KSFO 560FM that he had made a treaty with the president of Mexico and prime minister of Canada during his first term to have a "North American Continent" sometime in the near future.]

Would the Honorable Congressman Tom Tancredo consider running for president? I most certainly would vote for him; not any burning bush.

Posted by: Brian B. Mickelwait on May 16, 2006 01:40 PM

I would really like to know where our President has been the past 6 years. Even being the governor of Texas, obviously he has no clue whats going on nor does he care. He's more concerned with putting relatives of his staff into top level positions who also have no clue whats going on.

Sending 5000-6000 national guard to the border is a joke and i hope the american people dont buy into his AMNESTY scheme. When he says no more "catch and release", when is that going to begin, probably when he leaves office or never. Catch and release has been going on for years.

Its sad when another country dictates to the American people who should be here and call the american people racist when they (the American people) dont agree.

I am a 20 year veteran Border Patrol Agent and just last week i was stopping at a store when a hispanic female came out and in her exact words to me "viva la raza, your the illegal and we're taking over" and yes i was in uniform. I just laughed at her until she saw my name tag which is a hispanic last name " the she proceeded to call me a traitor to the race." I just smiled and went on about my business even though she and her brother wanted a confrontation with me.

On another note, about the presidents' speech. Why did he bring up that tearful, heart-warming story about the immigrant serving in the Marines (in which I do myself admire) that wanted to be a US Citizen. People who serve in our armed forces should be allowed some degree of first in line or close to it legalization. BUT WHAT DISTURBS ME IS THAT HE DOESN'T MENTION THE SHERIFF DEPUTY THAT WAS SHOT BY 4 ILLEGALS FROM EL SALVADOR, OR THE HOME INVASIONS BY ILLEGALS FROM GUATEMALA, OR THE CAR THEFTS FROM MEXICANS WHO RACE TO GET TO THE BRIDGE AND ARE HOME FREE, OR ALL THE POLISH AND HUNGARIAN VISA OVERSTAYS THAT IVE ENCOUNTERRED, all by the way were "caught and released". NOT ONCE DID HE MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT ALL THE CRIMES THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE SUFFERED AT THE HANDS OF ILLEGAL ALIENS, SOME OF WHOM HAVE BEEN DEPORTED SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY AND ARE BACK HERE COMMITTING MORE CRIMES.

His logic is that these are all honest hard working people who only want a better life. Well who doesn't. Will my kids and grandkids be able to get a college education and a job, probably not if they dont know spanish, or that all the guest worker children will get their freeby tuition and scholarships.

If he is going to give amnesty to 20 million people,WHY STOP THERE, go ahead advise and advertise to all the countries around the world, send us all your poor and unskilled laborers, we take anyone and everyone regardless of how you respect our borders or laws. Protest in our streets and will give you what you demand. As long as you vote for THAT ONE (joke).

Anyway, alot of agents as well as myself are ready to call it quits being that an agent trying to protect the border is tired of getting shot at and rocks thown at in the front while the U.S. Government is behind you stabbing you in the back.

Hello 3rd world,

Good luck America, God Bless, and good bye to the American way of life.

Posted by: one who knows on May 16, 2006 02:02 PM

One of these days the American people are going to wake up and figure out that their phones are tapped. Then they will realize that their computers are tapped. When they use certain words they are spied upon, our government might show you 6 people who think they should spy on us, but Fidel Castro will be calling Bush friend, just like Fox if we don't get him out of office. Our governments regret that they got caught, is a worse insult than the act. Show us all the big time spies you caught by tapping our phones. Get off making all Hispanics Americans, it is not fair for all the other people from other countries. As soon as Hispanics control the vote, they will stop immigration. Just look at the laws in their country. The people of the U.S. deserve freedom of speech, but, today, millions were afraid to talk on their phone, or use their computer. I am one. I charge the government with intimidation through communism. I charge the government of taking my money for Illegal Aliens benefits instead of deporting them, as The Law of the United States demands. Who said you could babble about new laws for years and not enforce the laws we have? We don't want the U.S. to become Mexico. There is already a Mexico.

Posted by: Pete on May 16, 2006 03:00 PM

I know my people, they come here only for the dollar not to be Americans. I am related to some who overstay their visas and have babies here, applying for WIC, medicaid, and other social programs. Many of the men are hardworking making only $350 cash a week, and eventually end up knocking up some illegal girl and they also leach off the social services that many Americans cannot. We are importing illiterate, uneducated, poverty stricken baby factories. Trust me I know my people. If you want proof just go to any hospital in Texas.

Posted by: I know my people on May 16, 2006 03:23 PM

I was disgusted to hear Bush's lies and pro Amnesty doubletalk. He should now be impeached for failing to do his duty to protect the US citizens and for advancing the efforts of an enemy foreign nation against the citizens of the US. Bush is a liar and has ZERO credibility with me. His Amnesty will destroy what some of us remember as America. I feel very sad for my children, for the kind of country (Mexica) they will be forced to grow up in.

Posted by: Robert on May 16, 2006 03:42 PM

Having heard Bush's full speech, and noting the 100 million immigrant fallout forcast by the think -tanks, I say there are 4 core steps that must be taken:
Put 6,000 retiring police on the Border for two years.
Put another 6,00O retiring police into interior arrest squads, and arrest 1,000,000 of the illegals. Offer any illegals who leave $100 per week to stay in their old country for two years. Build a 30 foot wide road within a mile of the border, with huge fences.Offer amnesty only to those who have lived in the country for 10, NOT 5 years, and stayed out of prision. A lottery would select 2,000,000 green card winners only., and they would have to wait in the old country
for the process. All future illegals become FELONS on a second border arrest. It makes far more sense than the Senate or Bush approach.

Posted by: Allan S. on May 16, 2006 03:57 PM

It is the banks and greedy financial institutions that are now in full control of the politicians in the United States. The situation is unbelievabley dangerous. If Americans don't get out of their funk, fog, we will slip into a modern facist state. [some people believe we're already there]

Just because the constitution is behind a glass enclosure, does'nt for one minute mean that it is protected. This is the document that states, in essence, that the people are NOT OWNED by the government, but are to be served by the government. It is a one of a kind document that testifys to the worth of the individual. The exact opposite of what is happening today. Think of the Supreme Courts decision allowing citizens property to be seized, so it can be used for "better" reasons. If people believe that the present lowlifes in Washington have their best interests at heart, and are working to serve them, then you are'nt alert to what is going on. The President made a statement yesterday that he's repeated before and it is really weird. In essence he keeps saying we can't have border security unless we have a guest worker program. This sounds like blackmail. I won't allow security unless you give me this. A fence and people guarding the border, create border security, a guest worker program lets people into the country. Support Mr. Stein's organization. Tell yourgrandfather, grandmother, parents, friends, and anyone who will listen to get with it,especially when it's time to vote. Follow the advice in the Stein report.

Posted by: Bobby on May 16, 2006 04:27 PM

I started to laugh as he told the story of the gunnery sargeant...26 years in the military...wounded in Iraq and just now wanting to be an American citizen? LOL Everyone knows that military personnel of foreign descent are eligible for citizenship after 3 years of service which means Gunnery Sgt. Delajon is only 23 years late. Also, I was very bothered by this part of the speech...

...Fifth, we must honor the great American tradition of the melting pot, which has made us one nation out of many peoples. The success of our country depends upon helping newcomers assimilate into our society, and embrace our common identity as Americans. Americans are bound together by our shared ideals, an appreciation of our history, respect for the flag we fly, and an ability to speak and write the English language. English is also the key to unlocking the opportunity of America. English allows newcomers to go from picking crops to opening a grocery, from cleaning offices to running offices, from a life of low-paying jobs to a diploma, a career, and a home of their own. When immigrants assimilate and advance in our society, they realize their dreams, they renew our spirit, and they add to the unity of America...

Aren't these people supposed to be doing those low end jobs, temporarily, of course, that Americans won't do? What happens when we educate and offer privilege and promotion to those who are supposed to be here "temporarily"...? What about the generations of our own childeren? Where do their opportunities go if they must end up competing against the children of people who are supposed to be here "temporarily"? Who will replace those workers once they get educated and move up in the world? Are we really supposed to believe this simply won't continue to be the revolving door that no one ever closes? Employers will simply keep bringing in impoverished, likely sickly and ignorant souls to be their slaves!


I was really pissed that he nearly glossed over employer enforcement, and seemed to be apologetic that "employers can't properly verify documentation"...another line of bull... but did you notice that he has also changed the wording from "jobs no American will do" to "jobs Americans aren't doing"...?

Posted by: takn on May 16, 2006 04:57 PM

The only thing in Bush's speech I was happy about was the biometric ID (but now let's see how long it will take to get it) and the fact that he emphasized speaking English (don't know how he will insure that happens)
I don't see why we need a guestworker program.
If some illegals have been working in jobs a long time and are needed, then address their specific cases. Send the rest home.
Unfortunately, there is so much that can be done to control this problem, but our government won't do it. Very sad, that we are short-changing this great country in favor of demanding people who weren't born here and some do-gooder Americans. As I type this, I see where the Senate has just defeated the "enforcement only" bill.
Sick and sad. I'm seriously thinking a leaving this country in a few years.

Posted by: Born American on May 16, 2006 05:49 PM

I give up.

The only thing that we can do is get rid of congress.
Democrats think that they have a chance by doing nothing - that ain't going to work.
Republicans think that we are fools.

We must vote out anyone who has sold this country out. Democrat or Republican.

Are we just stupid or what. I know a whole bunch of men and women, both white and black who have lost their jobs to illegals. To say different is a lie; and when they have been able to get employment; their pay is cut from 1/3 to 1/2 iof what they had been making.

I was wrong to vote for Bush two times. That is my fault. When this country is the next third world country in line, then let's talk; maybe then, we will take action.

The only thing I feel I can do right now, is start cherishing what is left of America. My friends and I have taken a pledge to buy American and Support American only. In all things.

I will not frequent establishments of any kind where illegal and their legal helpers work.

I canceled a contract with the builders who were going to give me a new roof... since many of us down here have to replace our roofing since last hurricane season; and many of us are fed up with both illegal and legal immigration, we have companies that hire American, even if they don't make as much as the others may; hiring slave labor. As the guy I talked to said, he does not feel like he is losing anything. . . and it was easy for me to sign on the dotted line with his company and have to wait, at least another 2 weeks for his services.

There is no other country in the world that let in illegals and put them ahead of their own people in the country. In France, I had to sign a paper, and on it, it was stated implicidly that I could not work in their country.

And those that did make that mistake are trying their best to stop the blood letting. I suggest you read papers like the Guardian, and other papers around the world to understand what is happening.
Europe, once modeled itself on America... they have recognized that mistake and are actually deporting millions (the thing that we cannot do)... look to the elections of the BNP! People are fed up and not taking it anymore... except us.

When I have visited the Carribbean I was told when I had to leave; no ifs, ands or buts.

We are a very giving country, and when in time of need we give generously; and sometimes to people who hate us.... I'm sick of it.

Why do we bow down to Mexico and racist charlitan Vincente Fox?

I have no hatred for anyone; let alone Hispanics; but if it comes to me or them... I choose me and mine. Just like they do.

I am not saying that anyone else has to take my positions or do the things that I am doing.

Just think on these things:

1. There are no jobs that Americans will not do.
How many hotels are there where you do not see Americans White and Black working? Restaurants? Construction? They work right along with the illegals; and have been continually undercut by them; and those who hire them.
No more Tyson, Cargill, Hormel products for one in my home... I am getting my building supplies from Lowes... HomeDepot wants to be a sanctuary; then they can do it, but not on my limited dime.

2. Fuel costs are so high, I almost want to get my bike out, and park my car! If I could ride the 60 miles (to/fro) work I would.

3. The value of the dollar is at an all time low.

4. Our trade agreements with places like China are the worst most destabalizing agreements ever... this another country that Bush kowtows to.

5. Out sourcing is so high, I cannot make a customer service call and talk to an American!

6. Now Add Immigration to all of that.

What are we going to do?

If what I say makes me racist or a hater; for the first time in my life I'll wear that label with Pride.

Posted by: Ivet on May 16, 2006 06:25 PM

People James:
Should Americans pay reparations to the illegals ?

Would that make you and Senor Jorge W. Bush happy ?

Posted by: pancho villa on May 16, 2006 08:02 PM

LIKE I SAID BEFORE HIS SPEECH , IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DEPORT THEM . IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO DEPORT THEM . WELL I SAID AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN . DEPORTATIONS FIRST , DEPORTATION FIRST, DEPORTATION FIRST . ALSO IF HE REALLY WANT THE NEW IMMIGRANT TO LEARN ENGLISH . WELL I HAVE THE SOLUTION GET THE FCC TO CANCEL EVERY SPANISH MEDIA FOR THEY ARE CAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM, NOT THE SOLUTION , WHY DO WE NEED OTHER LANGUAGE IN OUR MEDIA WHEN THIS IS AMERICA NOT THE WORLD . CANCEL EVERY LANGUAGE MEDIA ONLY ENGLISH MEDIA THAT WAY THIS PEOPLE WHO IS COMMING TO OUR NATION LEGALLY WILL LEARN ENGLISH AND ADAPT TO OUR CULTURE.

Posted by: AMERICANS CITIZENS FIRST on May 16, 2006 08:11 PM

In 2004, illegal aliens represented:

27% of the federal prison population
4% of the overall U.S. population.

GAO found the cost to the federal prisons is an estimated $1.2 billion.
FAIR found California's cost to incarcerate illegal aliens is $1.4 billion.

Should we:
a. Increase illegal immigration
b. Decrease illegal immigration
c. Free them all so they can "do the jobs that American won't do"

http://stoptheinvasion.blogspot.com

Posted by: Virginia Patriot on May 16, 2006 09:02 PM

RE: “Oh my God. How far away from the American people can Bush get?”

Princess, if he was on another planet, it would not be far enough for me.

Posted by: Gail Roma on May 16, 2006 09:09 PM

RE: “If what I say makes me racist or a hater; for the first time in my life I'll wear that label with Pride.”

Ivet, I have much the same feeling. If someone tries to make you extinct, it is natural to hate them. No shame in that. If someone is blatantly and repeatedly lying to and about you, it is natural to hate them.

With regard to the racist aspect, it may be true that we are being subjected to a racial takeover, but not all Hispanics feel that way. A large chunk of American Hispanics are as fed up with this crap as we are.

Posted by: Gail Roma on May 16, 2006 09:22 PM

When "We the people" elect a president we expect him to enforce the law. This president is so confused however, he seems incapable of enforcing the law. Why won't you enforce the law Mr. Confused Man? We are a melting pot, that means NO to 20 Million Mexicans. Then we would be Mexico, wouldn't we? Besides the other 20 million will be back tomorrow. We already have immigration laws, enforce THEM. That is what you were hired to do. Not sell out our country to Big Business. Big Business didn't elect you, the people did, and the people can impeach you. 2 million legal immigrants per year. Not over 56% Latino. That is a good law to enforce.

Posted by: George Pettit on May 16, 2006 09:36 PM

one who knows,

Please don't lose heart. I know many people who have the utmost respect and gratitude for the work you and your fellow border patrol agents are doing, especially under such difficult circumstances.

Remember, the members of the House of Representatives who passed the enforcement-based legislation are holding steadfast in their promise to reject anything that comes out of the Senate with a pathway to citizenship (amnesty).

I am currently in CO and have been listening to Tancredo's unwavering responses on our local talk radio show (khow.com - Peter Boyles show) so I am keeping the faith.


As stauch immigration reformers, those of us who participate with FAIR and NumbersUSA must do all we can to remind our representatives in the House that we stand behind them and support despite whatever pressure the open borders Senate, Bush, mainstream media, and Big Business will exert.

WE MUST NOT BE DISTRACTED OR DIVIDED. Whatever our previous or current political affiliations, immigration reform must remain our primary focus. Our differences are trivial, but the divide and conquer strategy will continue to be used to keep us from standing together.

We need to educate our friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors about the attrition strategy.

Hang in there, we are still fighting the good fight together!

Thank you again for all that you do as a brave border patrol agent. You are our heroes!

Posted by: Cynthia on May 16, 2006 09:54 PM

"The campaign contributions from illegal employers can legally be called organized crime "HUSH MONEY". Any US political party that accepted money from these crooks should send it back."


Softwareengineer,

Your comments are right on the money. You sound like a person of remarkable intelligence, insight, and integrity. I hope you run for Senate in WA state or perhaps Congress. In any case, you are an excellent addition to the Stein Report blog.

P.S. I am a woman of science and am also dismayed at the H-1B visa program and the practice of outsourcing our engineering jobs. This is a great tragedy for America's youth and so many dedicated workers in the affected fields.

Posted by: Cynthia on May 16, 2006 10:26 PM

Just remember with the elections that are here and the ones coming up to vote. The one thing Im confident on. No matter what Bush does he will not make president again. Not by either side of this issue or the war issue. I know when I handed in my ballot for the first time. To mark the names of those I felt truely represented my issues. There were only a handful. Yet I voted for them. As for mys clinton. No way you will make president or vice. I dont care if I have to stand in the streets nude. I will protest this tooth and nail. You are worse than Bush! This country for a long time has been over run and over run. Those who can't see it are the ones who need to not be voting. I say we as a people label Bush, and any supporters as a traiter to this nation. How many citizens have to yell and plead before you realize you are not doing your job in any form?

Posted by: Aj on May 16, 2006 10:28 PM

Born American,

"The only thing in Bush's speech I was happy about was the biometric ID"

Why do you favor the Mark of the Beast?

Do you not understand the devil will use all these controls against you someday?

Go ahead and call me whacko. Just watch and remember I told you first [edited by FAIR].

Posted by: Shelby Moore on May 16, 2006 11:33 PM

As a person who has been observing this madness, I have finally taken upon myself the civic duty of informing my US representatives of my feelings. Although there is a certain decorum, I have not pulled punches in my communications with these people.
I had the opportunity to observe some of our so-called leaders in action on c-span/cnn live debate coverage, and was struck at the profound lack of leadership. Having assumed that bush was an isolated case of professional buffoonery I was dumfounded at the weak leadership that I saw. We can do better than this.
Bush has been doing the dirty work of someone, and he does not represent the sentiments of the working AMERICANS of this country. I have never in my 50+ years seen a more inept fool as a president. Regardless of whether you voted for him or his cousin Kerry, we need to find a way to get this guy out of there.
We are in deep trouble, folks. WE NEED TO BE IN CONTROL OF OUR COUNTRY, with or without the help of the government.
Simple solution to the alien problem......SHOOT them. That would get the message across, wouldn't it? Any country in the world in the world would militarize the borders and shoot to kill. Why are we such sissies? What the HELL is happening?
One final message to 'La raza,' the brown-beret illegal thugs 'mexica' and 'reconqista', not to mention the bangers and welfare recipients from south of the border. "Over my dead body."
YOU ARE LEAVING

Posted by: james on May 17, 2006 12:19 AM

To all the Border Patrol Agents out there..Thanks for all you do and please dont give up. Bush may not support you but the American people do!!

I am ashamed of Bush and of myself for voting for him.

Posted by: Teri on May 17, 2006 12:34 AM

Like all of you, except for PEOPLE JAMES - I was extremely disappointed in the "bush" speech - but this was not the first time. I am amazed however, that the vast majority of e-mails and blogs that I read were written by people who actually voted for him twice. I am guilty of the same crime and I am nearly certain that God considers this the unforgivable sin - as we have done a great injustice and dis-service to our children and grandchildren.

But, in all of this chaos and confusion - WE WILL PREVAIL!! The American People are made of the same stuff as our Founding Fathers and WE WILL RISE to the challenges that these issues have created. We cannot give in or give up, and many Members of the House are actually pretty much like you and me. We need to thank them for their courage and reassure them that they are doing what the People desire. We need to let them know that we will cover their back.

PEOPLE JAMES scoffs at the Minutemen and uses strong and cowardly words to describe their efforts. What about the bus loads of legal and illegal aliens who are going to DC to raise their racists cries and idiotic demands on Wednesday? Are they not racists and anti-american in their protests? Yes. I do believe they are and I also believe they have no protected right to do so.

As our last resort, we need to be mindful of our history and of the sacrifices made by our Founders and the brave men and women who wore and wear the uniform of this Country. If need be - perhaps we need to become more like them and out of our love for this Nation and for our Children - take control of our Country by whatever means are necessary. It's not the plan of choice, but it seems that we are quickly running out of Plans that will give us reasonable choices.

Posted by: Michael J. Bruning on May 17, 2006 01:59 AM

We don't have to Deport 11 million,just LOCKUP! the Employers of Illegal Aliens, Take their Businesses for Racketeering/Rico Act. No jobs many will have to leave. Elect people who will do the JOB!

Pro Patria!!!

Posted by: Critter on May 17, 2006 07:40 AM

Thank you Cynthia, alot of people really dont know what is going on. But thank you.

On another note, I would really like to say that "there are jobs in Washington that Americans cant do"

Posted by: george on May 17, 2006 08:04 AM

As we listen to this man (bush) and his staff, one may wish to explore this site regarding the use of PSYOPS Techniques to move/motivate/control a population. I found it most interesting. Remember Reagan: "Trust but verify"? Time for a complete inversion of this motto to "Verify before trusting."

Consider--and, on your own, verify the information presented here:

http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=22004

Thought-provoking.

Posted by: J on May 17, 2006 08:48 AM

Great news just in:

Bush is planning to "walk the border" near Yuma, Arizona to demonstrate his "commitment" (ha!) to securing the border.

Attention Border Patrol Agents--try to make sure that this "alien" is detained and deported to the country he loves--Mexico.

Posted by: J on May 17, 2006 11:38 AM

I watched Bush's pathetic attempt at appeasing Mexicans and Americans.
(Can't do both Jorge)

It was obvious to me that some of the things he said were plainly hard for him to get out of his mouth.
He didn't mean most of it.
It was as if someone was holding a gun to his head.

If he had really ever wanted to control the borders and deter illegal immigration, he's had enough time to do it.
Why is he suddenly thinking about it now?

Too late Bush.

Posted by: Shannon on May 17, 2006 11:45 AM

I'm with Michael J.

Whatever means necessary.

The illegals mexicans living next door to me have just added a few more illegal mexicans to their 2-bdrm house (due to the influx of more illegals lately?) that already houses 5 illegal mexicans so I get to deal with this issue on a very local level and I also will use whatever means necessary .

Posted by: cicerores on May 17, 2006 11:51 AM

Mr. Bush
If you were a president "Of the People" you would simply say, "we have to enforce the immigration laws we have." That would be it, over, no matter how many shoes they wore out marching. But you're not a president of the people, are you. You are a Big Business president. First it was jobs Americans won't do. Then it's jobs Americans don't want, Now it's jobs Americans aren't doing.
Do you actually think that George Bush, C student, is going to be allowed, by the people, to change the law allowing 20 million Mexican immigrants to stay here? HAHAHAHHA. They already have that, it's called Mexico. You called Vincente Fox before you talked to us. You probably gave him the idea to sue us to make you look tough. The cowboys where I'm from have a hell of a lot more integrity than wherever you're from. If you think you're going to give the entire U.S. ulcers by making them watch America erode because of these illegals, you are right, we are sick. But, the last laugh will be you leaving under impeachment. You're not going to say: "Just Fooling." Once we start, we're not stopping. Maybe you can find an old man captured by old women and an old drunk to help you fight? The House has got you figured out. You've screwed everything up you've touched. Then you go on TV and say: "Did we make mistakes?" " Sure, we made mistakes." Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. I wonder how long it would take to impeach someone by internet? IMPEACH, IMPEACH GEORGE< IMPEACH GEORGE.

Posted by: princess on May 17, 2006 12:09 PM

Is this a solution to the Bush's open borders Policy?
SHERIFF ARPAIO IMPLEMENTING TRUE MEANING OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT
What Sheriff Arpaio is doing: enforcing existing laws. In reality he has "called up" the organized militia in defense of the State.
Go to the following article:
http://newswithviews.com/Devvy/kidd192.htm

Posted by: AmericaFirst on May 17, 2006 12:34 PM

There is a price to be paid for being an open-borders fanatic, and politicians are beginning to pay it. First, those hypocritical politicians in Herndon got canned. Next, sleazy Utah congressman Chris Cannon faces a primary (which he will almost certainly lose) because of his deceit on immigration. Then, Coach Tom Osborne, the popular congressman from Nebraska, loses a gubernatorial primary because he supports in-state tuition for illegals.

The time has come, folks. This is our year. Get involved.

Posted by: Craig on May 17, 2006 12:56 PM

I know my people, they come here only for the dollar not to be Americans. I am related to some who overstay their visas and have babies here, applying for WIC, medicaid, and other social programs. Many of the men are hardworking making only $350 cash a week, and eventually end up knocking up some illegal girl and they also leach off the social services that many Americans cannot. We are importing illiterate, uneducated, poverty stricken baby factories. Trust me I know my people. If you want proof just go to any hospital in Texas.

Posted by I know my people at May 16, 2006 03:23 PM

If anyone should doubt just exactly what is going on, just take into account the honesty of "I know my people".

Posted by: Shannon on May 17, 2006 01:59 PM

GREETINGS FELLOW PATRIOTS: DO NOT LOSE HOPE, WE ARE THE MAJORITY

I am totally shocked at this demigod attitude of accept the glass in our oat meal, just swallow.

I see the Blog is of the same mind. We represent at least 200,000,000 people in this country and if we don't stick together, they'll defeat us using $3 gas or Iraq war distractions. I'm against the Iraq War, most are, but compared to illegal immigration destroying our wage bases for the rest of our lives, $6 gas doesn't scare me at all.

I don't think People James belongs in our anti-Amnesty Blog, but assuming he's a CEO or other executive at a Hormel meats type organized crime sweat shop and/or associated with the Mexican Mafia, it wouldn't surprise me at all. I don't think he's a real citizen of the United States, but if he is, he identifies with conquering our proud nation and letting some Socialist dictator run us.

Thank you all for your kind words on my contributions to FAIR's illegal immigration Blog. I have learned much from all of you too. I have been asked to run for Senate in Washington before, but have been fighting the "good fight" here at home on many fights.

If I did run, it would have to be on an Independent Ticket, as the demigods brainlessly overpopulating our country in the Democratic Party horrify me and the Republican stand on Iraq horrifies me too. A friend and me came up with its name, "NO GROWTH".

Posted by: Softwarengineer on May 17, 2006 04:01 PM

I live in Gaithersburg, I didn't know anything about this, I have lived here all my life, I will have to move because I can't afford to stay in the area, I don't have the right ethonic back ground, this is sicking

Posted by: Connie on May 18, 2006 02:01 PM

Please Read All


27 APR 2006


Several Things to Consider:

I'm writing this because I feel that there are more things to be thought about before decisions are made. WE have so many so called leader's that are suppose to be doing what the people want, and seem to be paying attention only to the small few that are squeaking.

I'm speaking of all the illegal immigrants, and there families. I'm all for wanting to help people, but it's gotten way out of hand. In "Theory helping people is Great, but the "Reality" of it is it isn't working at all. I'm not a White Supremacist, I'm just fed-up with the White people being blamed for everything that isn't perfect in everyones life. You don't have to be a genius to see what a mess several states in the United States are becoming, Texas,and California being the two worst. This catering to everybody that wants to be here is ridiculious. I work in a situation with alot of people who aren't from this country, and our leaders really have no idea how different the" Real situation is" in reality. When situations are discussed with a Political figure, or any person of authority,they will lie ,or tell them what they want them to hear.as much, and as often as they can, because they don't want to lose the great advantage they have being here. I've talked to alot of them behind closed doors (so-to-speak) and the real story is more like how Al Quida feels. Not all but alot have the additude that they can do whatever they want too, and do. They steal here as much as they can get away with it, because they figure the worst that will happen is they won't get caught, or they will be deported if they are. Then they'll just sneak back in. I certainally understand why they feel the way they do. It's the Silver Spoon ,that might get taken out of there mouth. One person gets a place to live here, and then they move several of their illegal friends and family in with them. If America doesn't start seriously dealing with this problem soon, it's definitly going to pay the price later. Americans seem to live on believing that all people are good and friendly, and that is Great in Theory, but You just need to look around to see that that is not the "Reality" of it. I can't, and won't sugar coat this situation. The facts are not pretty, but they speak for themselves. People need to quite blaming anybody,and everybody else they can for all their problems, and start taking responsibility for their own bad decisions,and choices. I understand that its risky speaking out,because of people who lack any civilized intelligence and show it by acting out with violence, which by the way, only goes to prove my point, but regardless things need to change. I'm going to list somethings that anyone having the power to make decisions on this matter needs to consider before they decide the majority by listening to the minority. It's ashame that so much is sugar coated for our higher elected officials, because of who they are. It doesn't help our country, because they never hear how the people really feel. "Believe this tho" - I am far,far, far, from the the minority of people who feel this way.

1.) Have You noticed who all the people out protesting are? Have You noticed what people aren't out there helping them?
(This fact alone should tell You something.) See # 7 (protest in their own Country)
2.) It's not fair to american worker's in anyway shape or form. Here's my point. I've watched alot of people save they're american paychecks and take 16 to 20 of them at a time home with them when they leave for the winter season. So the money isn't going back into the A;merican economy. Jobs Americans don't want--News broadcaster's, construction jobs, nursing,etc.....?!?!?!? Crop picking would be a good introduction to the work force for young American kids, don't kid yourself.
3.) This one really gripes me. When they go back to their own country, the amount of money they have made here, is the equavilent of 5 to 10 times what they would make in their own country. Who wouldn't move to another Country if You could make 10 time the wages ? The part that really, really, is unfair is, that the american making $7.50 an hour , his spending power is still only $7.50 an hour. That's just plain not the correct way to do the working people of America.
4.) Have You ever considered why The California school system has fallen from the highest level to the lowest. ( the standard has been lowered, because of the inability in our schools, to learn and understand the language, and to use it.) Learning the language isn't why they're here, so it's not a priority. It's money , and advantages.
5.) Has anybody ever seen any all white gangs, going around shooting everybody, and destroying anything ,and everything they can ?????
6.) If for 100 + years the White Man has been treating all these people so bad, then "WHY" are they fighting to stay???? (because for years they have been using every excuse they can to take advantage of America.) It's not America's fault, or America's responsibility that people are being treated poorly in their own country.
7.) Look around ---America is going down, looking worse. Much worse than it did even 40 years ago. Instead of making a mess out of America why don't Mexican's go do like Americans did and go protest in their own Country, to make their own Country better. Mexico , didn't make America what it was. Mexico is making America more like Mexico. ( Not just Mexico, all the other foreigners coming over here they need to go fight for their own rights in their own countries, instead of dragging all their dirt over here.
8) For hundreds of years foreigner , and others have complained about how they have been treated in America, so why aren't they leaving in droves , like they're coming here?!?!?!? (If their sooooo mistreated.)
9). I, like millions of others are sick of the white man being blamed for everyone's miss fortune. A.) The Indians were fighting with each other when the white man got here. We didn't instill it in them. Taking a hatchet and ripping the top of someones head off is the sign of a real civilized person. They were given tax dollars,and instead of doing something to help themselves they drank it away , and whined, and blamed the white man. (I like indoor plumbing, refrigerators, a nice bed, a T.V. air-conditioning, and even a DVD player.)
B.) Black people (not all, but too many of them have been doing the same thing , complaining, and raising hell instead of doing something to improve themselves) (It's tough for alot of people to make a living, but they can't use race as an excuse, because they're not of color.)
Why didn't they head back to Africa in droves, if things are so horrible here. Africa has a 90% Aids rate, do they think they would of been better off in Africa. Try doing the right thing maybe for once. Racial lawsuits are a bunch of crap nowdays. (Doesn't anybody realize that Oprah is Black? How on earth could she possibley be where shes at?!?!?( not to exclude thousands of others successful black American's.) Why is it that it's ok for everyone else to discriminate, but the white people are the only ones who get in trouble for it.?!?!?!?
11.) The Iraqi, or Al Quida guys that flew the Airplanes into the World Trade Centers--Gee! They seemed like such nice guys?!?!?!? " Concentration camps may not be the worst thing that ever happened to a person." It's better to wait until the next explosion, and then remind ourselves how nice the guys seemed. (How stupid can people get?) That makes sense---it's better to get alot more Americans blown to pieces than inconvience a possible enemy. Do You think these people that are going to give there lives for the cause, are going to say --" Oh! Yes I'm here to blow something up.--don't I seem like a nice guy ?!?!?" ANY Military man with any position knows that the first thing that takes place is to "I-n-f-i-l-t-r-a-t-e.
12.) Yea! The white man is far from perfect , but he has also made a billion improvements too. ------ Yes, we could have billions upon billions of people still living in Tee Pees, and slashing scalps off, that would be a much better life, or an entire country full of Aids. Take Your pick.
13.) One of the biggest problems we have in this country is people sitting on there duffs, with an over-extended self pity party. There should be a limit on how long a pity party can last. The best cure is to drag yourself up, and start doing something constructive. This works everytime, for everybody's best interest.
14.) Americans have been taxed for billions, and billions of dollars for years, for the so-called injustices that occurred long before most American where even born. It's time to put a stop to making today's Americans pay for what we had nothing to do with. That was yesterdays news ---- get over it already. "We" didn't do it.
15.) It;s Great to be nice. It's Wonderful to help other people, but "NOT" when they are doing nothing constructive to help make things better for themselves. Americans need to quit feeling guilty about eveything that has been done to everyone else that they had nothing to do with, and start making people responsible for their own actions for what they are doing now. Quit lowering our stantards , and insist that they raise there's, or leave. Americans, and American tax dollars need to be spent right here, right now, cleaning up our own problems, before we go cleaning up everybody else.
16.) What is all this crap about illegal immagrants, and constitionals rights. The Constitution IS , and was written for "The People of The United States." They're "not" a citizen. They have "no rights" if they are not legally here. Does anybody in Washington know what the "illegal" in illegal immigrants means? If George wants to break this one lets just all break the rest of them. (?!?!?Law=meaningless.)
17.) If a illegal immigrant "Breaks" into Your house ..... are You just gonna let them, and all their friends, and family just move in with You?!?!?! I don't think so.
18.) I could go on an on an on, but last ,but not least is--- The Constitution itself states that when our elected officials (our government) isn't doing what the people want , then it is the peoples responsibility to take action themselves. How will anybody else do the correct thing when our own elected officials don't. I'm only one person, if You agree, then You need to take the address from below, and send ,or email a copy of this to the address that will be listed below, or send your own if You have additional comments you'ld like heard.
18.) For those of You who don't agree, You need to think about Your own actions. What have You done, or are You doing. Are You part of the problem?!?!? I'm not expecting everyone to agree, I'm just giving You some things to think about. However I do think there will be alot of people who do agree.
19.) I'm no Rocket Scientist , but I sure don't understand how I can figure this out . when people with much higher education don't seem to have a clue as to what the right, or wrong thing is to do in this country.

"Continue making a mess out of it ?!?!?!?------------Quit making a mess out of it?!?!?!?" (seems like a pretty simple answer to me.)

P.S. If You're gonna quote me on anything, and You're not gonna qoute me on all of this, then just quote me on this........." It's "Not" America's fault , or responsibility that people in other countries aren't being treated well. " Let them go protest , and fight in their own country like American's did.

Government email address go to: http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cf Click on a state, then click on the senators email address below it.

Posted by: Pam C. on May 18, 2006 03:48 PM