Apparently the entire Republican party has lost its collective mind, as is evidenced by the fact that the GOP's presidential candidates agreed to let a partisan, liberal hatchet-man like Chris Matthews[1] run their first national debate[2] on Thursday evening. Along for the ride were John Harris[3] and Jim VandeHei[4] of The Politico.com, who's questions actually made Matthews' blatantly anti-rightwing interrogatives seem almost unbiased in comparison.
The ten politicians who showed up for the event were Mitt Romney[5], Sam Brownback[6], Jim Gilmore[7], Mike Huckabee[8], Duncan Hunter[9], Tommy Thompson[10], John McCain[11], Ron Pail[12], Rudy Giuliani[13] and Tom Tancredo[14], and before the night was over, none of them had managed to avoid being rhetorically shivved by at least one of the three questioners. Of course, the candidates had nobody but themselves to blame for the shameful, 90-minute display.
The only one of the bunch who exhibited any real guts at all was Congressman Paul, who is really more of a Libertarian than a Republican to begin with, and he came off sounding like some sort of conspiracy kook half the time. On balance, the entire group behaved like a pack of spineless bureaucrats with nothing new to say and an unsettling willingness to allow their entire party to be disparaged time and time again without retaliating in any meaningful way.
Although I doubt I would have consented to appear at an MSBNC-sponsored event such as this, if I were a presidential candidate who found himself confronted by a trio of smarmy political hacks like Harris, Matthews and VandeHei, I have a good idea of the sort of responses I'd give to their mostly loaded questions.
The following is a list of all but a handful of the questions posed to the various presidential candidates at the GOP debate. The ones I've left out were either candidate-specific, or simply too annoying for me to address. Most of them have not been transcribed verbatim in this article, however, I believe that I've paraphrased them in a reasonable manner, and following each one I have inserted my own answers for your consideration.
Q - An NBC/Wall Street Journal poll shows that only 22 percent of respondents believe that this country is on the right track. How do we get back to Ronald Reagan's "morning in America?"
A - Stop electing ignorant, hate-America Democrats and wussie RINOs to high government offices.
Q - What would you need to do to win the war in Iraq?
A - First I'd arrest every traitor I could find here at home, starting with mainstream media swine like yourself who only report the negative aspects of the war. Then I'd bomb Iran into submission so it's leaders couldn't continue to arm the terrorists in Iraq. After that, I'd untie the hands of our troops in the field so that they'd be free to execute on the spot every putrid Islamofascist they find.
Q - In that same NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, 55 percent of respondents believe victory is not possible in Iraq. Why shouldn't they have a president who will listen to them?
A - Because they're brainwashed dullards who seem to think that people like you don't lie to them on a regular basis.
Q - A recent Zogby poll shows that in moderate Islamic countries, only 12 percent of the people support us, the rest hate us. Doesn't that create a sea of recruitment opportunity for our enemy? Do we have to reduce that temperature of hatred before we win the war?
A - No, we need to INCREASE the temperature in the Middle East by dropping a few nuclear bombs on Syria and Iran.
Q - Would you have fired Don Rumsfeld before last November?
A - I can't say for sure, but I certainly wouldn't have fired him the day after the freakin' election! Thanks again for that, Dubya.
Q - Do you think a general shake-up in the cabinet right now would be good for this administration?
A - No, and before you ask, it also wouldn't be good for the administration to adopt the Soviet system of government either.
Q - Former Senator Fred Thompson said that Iran has already committed acts of war. Do you agree, and what's your trip-wire for a U.S. strike in Iran?
A - Fred Thompson is absolutely right, and my "trip-wire" for attacking Iran is ANY act of war against our country.
Q - If Israel should decide to strike Iran's nuclear sites, and asks for your help, what would you say?
A - How many bombs do you need, and how fast can you pay us back for them?
Q - When speaking about Osama Bin Laden, Governor Romney said that it's not worth moving heaven and earth, spending billions of dollars just trying to catch one person. Senator McCain called that naive. Who's right?
A - They're both RINO doofuses in my opinion, but if I had to choose between them on this issue, I'd side with Johnny Mac.
Q - Would you be comfortable with Tom Tancredo as head of the Immigration and Naturalization Service?
A - Comfortable? Hell, I'd declare him the Border Baron for life and give him an extra ten dollars on top of his regular pay for every illegal he managed to ship the hell out of this country.
Q - Should we change our Constitution to allow foreign-born, naturalized citizens to run for president?
A - Yes, but only the ones who look, act, and talk exactly like me.
Q - What do you dislike most about America?
A - Leftist weasels like you.
Q - Thousands of reputable scientists have concluded with almost certainty that human activity is responsible for the warming of the earth. Do you believe global warming exists?
A - Yes, and I also believe that global cooling exists. The fact is that the earth has warmed and cooled countless times since it was first created, and any person who believes humans are responsible for that is a complete nimrod.
Q - Do you have a plan to solve the shortage of organs for transplant?
A - Yeah, kill everyone on death row within a year of their sentencing and harvest their organs.
Q - Do you consider yourself a compassionate conservative like President Bush?
A - In the first place, George W. Bush is not a conservative. Secondly, embracing conservatism is, by definition, the most compassionate ideological choice a person can make, so yes I'm a compassionate conservative.
Q - If you were president, would you work to phase out the IRS?
A - Phase out? No, I'd try to eliminate it completely on my first day in office.
Q - Would the day that Roe v. Wade is repealed be a good day for America?
A - Only if you believe that killing millions of innocent babies is a bad thing.
Q - Could you support a nominee of your party who is not pro-life?
A - No, I tend not to like people who support the murder of children.
Q - If a private employer finds homosexual behavior immoral, should he be allowed to fire a gay worker?
A - Of course, it's his business and if you don't like his opinions, shop somewhere else.
Q - What would you have to say to Roman Catholic bishops who deny communion to elected officials who support abortion rights?
A - Nothing, that's exactly what Catholic bishops are supposed to do.
Q - Governor Schwarzenegger has won the state of California twice by downplaying partisanship and taking centrist positions on the environment, immigration, abortion... is that the way to win for Republicans?
A - Sure, if you happen to be running for governor of an extremely left-wing state. If you're running for president, however, you might want to try being an honest conservative like Ronald Reagan, who was swept into the White House by the biggest electoral landslide in American history.
Q - Would you keep Karl Rove in the White House as an adviser?
A - No, but if Condi Rice wanted to hang out after hours and knock back a few shots of scotch with me, I wouldn't complain.
Q - What's with your party and all the corruption?
A - What's with your mouth and all the stupid questions?
Q - What specific programs would you cut if you were president?
A - Every program that isn't national security related.
Q - Using a letter grade of A through F, how would you rate the Bush administration's handling of the Iraq War?
A - I'd give it a B for effort and a D for results.
Q - Is racism still a problem in our society, and can a president do anything about it?
A - No, there is no racism anywhere anymore... we've totally eradicated it from our midst... DUH! As for the president doing something about it, yes, he can treat everyone like individuals instead of racially pigeonholing people like you leftists do. That would set a fairly good example for the next generation of Americans to emulate.
Q - Did you watch Al Gore's environmental documentary "An Inconvenient Truth?"
A - Yes, and I thought his hair looked marvelous.
Q - Perhaps the most important skill a good president must have is the ability to make sound decisions, often in a crisis situation. Can you cite an example of when you had to make a decision in crisis?
A - I once decided to grab a guy who lost his balance while we were free-climbing on some boulders, and prevented him from plummeting 100 feet to his death. Does that count?
Q - Women are the fastest growing prison population. Most are mothers who are non-violent, first-time offenders. What will you do to address the issue of mothers behind bars and the children left behind?
A - I'd encourage them to STOP BREAKING THE LAW!
Q - What taxes would you like to cut?
A - ALL of them.
Q - Can you name one thing that the federal government does really well, and one thing that it does poorly?
A - It trains and equips our military pretty well. Other than that, it sucks eggs.
Q - Do you believe in evolution?
A - If you're talking about Darwin's macro-evolution theory, no. I think it's got more holes in it than a screen door.
Q - Do you trust the mainstream media?
A - About as much as I trust pit vipers.
Q - Do your personal religious beliefs influence your foreign policy thinking?
A - Yes, and if they didn't there would be something seriously wrong with me.
Q - What do you consider to be your most significant weakness as a candidate for president?
A - That I was foolish enough to agree to be questioned by a neo-communist parasite like you on national television.
Q - Will you work to protect women's rights, as in fair wages and reproductive choice?
A - From what I understand, women outnumber men in this country, so they're more than capable of defending their own rights. As for reproductive choice, women are perfectly free to choose who they sleep with and who they don't.
Q - How many American soldiers have lost their lives in the Iraq War, and how many have been injured to date?
A - If you don't know the answer to that already, I suggest that you go back to watching Jerry Springer and leave running the country to serious adults.
Q - Are you for a tamper-proof national ID card?
A - Why don't we try creating a tamper-proof Social Security ID system first?
Q - Do you think Scooter Libby should be pardoned?
A - Yes, and I also think that Patrick Fitzgerald should be disbarred for malicious prosecution.
Q - Would it be good for America to have Bill Clinton back living in the White House?
A - Would it be good if I walked over to you right now and jammed my pen in your eye?
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I am all for Paul. His ideas
May 7, 2007 - 16:04 ET by ThoughtPoliceI am all for Paul. His ideas and values are what this country was founded upon. Even with Little money and not one of the "Big" contenders, his answers alone will win him the support he needs.
He was the definite winner of the debate. Here are a few polls:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18436681
http://www.rumormillnews.com/cgi-bin/forum.cgi?read=103899
http://www.rense.com/general76/rpo.htm
Yes, although unscientific, still a good sign.
Of course, you won't see this in the MSM...oh no...we can't have David beating Goliath already...
TP your endorsement of Paul was very clever--
May 7, 2007 - 16:08 ET by misterbillTP your endorsement of Paul was very clever--now no conservative will vote for him.
More tantalizing thought from
May 8, 2007 - 09:39 ET by ThoughtPoliceMore tantalizing thought from one of NB's finest...
hehe, actually misterbill
May 8, 2007 - 15:57 ET by MightyMouthhehe, actually misterbill gotcha pretty good with that one. :-)
p.s. let me save ya some time:
ThoughtPolice Says:
"oh, and another of NB's finest chimes in"
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
I think he meant that no ne
May 8, 2007 - 17:18 ET by WhichWingI think he meant that no neo-conservative will vote for him.
What neo-con means
May 9, 2007 - 06:11 ET by UnsaneThere you are with that anti-Semitic comment again...
I can't vote for him. I like discussing and visiting the world beyond the borders of the United States. I also like trading with said nations...if Canada offers me wood at a cheaper price, hell yes I want it. If Mexico can build car/truck parts for less, hell yes I want that too. (for some examples)
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
You might want to re-resear
May 9, 2007 - 07:55 ET by WhichWingYou might want to re-research the term "neo-conservative." I think it would be easier than trying to convince people that I'm making anti-Semitic comments.
I'm temporarily breaking my o
May 9, 2007 - 11:21 ET by Mean Gene Dr. LoveI'm temporarily breaking my oath of not responding to you.
You might want to read this:
"Submitted by Timothy Lane, Mar 11, 2005 at 23:55
I find more often than not that "neo-con" is a word which liberals use when talking about conservative Jews. I suppose this is done in an effort not to appear anti-semitic which would also be politically incorrect but for how much longer, I'm not sure.
I can only guess that the reason so many Jews support the Democrat party is because many of them still hold extreme left wing views. It seems almost suicidal that so many of them would do so in light of the fact that the Democrat party is almost violently anti-Israel.
Perhaps there is such a thing as a self hating Jew. Michael Savage says liberalism is a mental disease. Given the irrational support of Jews for the anti-Israel New Left; perhaps he's correct." http://www.danielpipes.org/comments/20960
The term "neo-con" is thrown around by leftists as a "politically-correct" way of calling someone a jew. There is definite anti-semitic connotation to the term, especially when someone continually calls anyone that exhibits conservative tendencies a neo-con. I have almost always seen it used as a derogatory remark.
My oath of non-response to you now resumes.
"Believe what you want. You work your side of the street, and I'll work mine." --Frank Bullitt
The term "neo-con"
May 9, 2007 - 11:59 ET by WhichWingThe term "neo-con" is thrown around by leftists as a
"politically-correct" way of calling someone a jew. There is definite
anti-semitic connotation to the term, especially when someone
continually calls anyone that exhibits conservative tendencies a
neo-con. I have almost always seen it used as a derogatory remark.
Does anyone, ANYONE, think I was trying to call someone a jew? Or that I was making anti-Semitic comments by using the word "neo-conservative?" I think you are stretching awful hard to put me in a bad light. I would say that Bush and Cheney are neo-conservatives, but they aren't Jewish. How do you explain that? I use the term "neo-conservative" as a political ideology. Such as liberal, or conservative. Just because many of the original members of the neo-conservative movement came from Jewish backgrounds, does not mean that it can only be used to insult Jews. If you call a black man a Republican, and many Republicans are white, are you secretly calling him "Whitey?" Of course not. Throwing around the term "anti-semitic" is a convenient way to sidestep a political discussion. Do you hate Muslims because you support war in the Middle East? I doubt it. Don't try to put me under a big blanket and label me an anti-Semite.
You might want to read this:
bryant69 Thu Aug-03-06
I'm bigoted against Neo-Conservatives
If by bigoted you mean "doesn't want to see their plans for the country succeed." That
seems to be the current conservative definition of bigotry.
If you don't want Fundamentalist Christians to succeed in their goals of
criminalizing homosexuality and forcing their faith into the public
square, you are bigoted against Christians.
If you don't want Neo-Conservatives to succeed in their goals of taking us into war with
Iran and Syria, but think such plans will hurt America rather than help
it, you are bigoted against Neo-Conservatives. And apparently Jews.
Because the only reason one could oppose another war from the bunch
that brought us Iraq is Anti-Semitism.
If you don't want President Bush to succeed in his plans to tear down our Social Security
system or drill in ANWR or put Ultra Conservative Judges on the bench,
you are suffering from irrational Bush Hatred, another form of Bigotry.
It's easy to find bigots, if you define bigotry as "doesn't agree with me politically."
I suppose the current conflict in Israel, combined with their clear
desire to invade Iran and Syria gives the argument new cachet. Still a
pretty ridiculous argument.
This whine from one who wants
May 9, 2007 - 15:31 ET by UnsaneThis whine from one who wants to put us under a big blanket of "neo-conservative" and "imperialist". How ironic.
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
You are the only one I've put
May 9, 2007 - 23:13 ET by WhichWingYou are the only one I've put under that blanket and you haven't disagreed yet.
Are you still here?
May 9, 2007 - 23:16 ET by Free StinkerAre you still here?
I thought Bigtimer scared you away last week?
I must have missed that. I
May 9, 2007 - 23:19 ET by WhichWingI must have missed that. It's a shame too, sounds like a good time was had by all.
Speaking of missed, did you
May 9, 2007 - 23:22 ET by Free StinkerSpeaking of missed, did you miss your daily fill of DU talking points?
I think I may have, can you
May 9, 2007 - 23:25 ET by WhichWingI think I may have, can you forward them to me?
Sorry. I won't do what you
May 9, 2007 - 23:28 ET by Free StinkerSorry. I won't do what you call "research" for you. Do your own work.
How is your buddy Hater doing these days?
Ok, sorry to bother you, I'
May 9, 2007 - 23:33 ET by WhichWingOk, sorry to bother you, I'll do my own work.
And Unsane seems to be doing just fine, but you should address questions about him, to him.
I can't wait to see you do your own research
May 9, 2007 - 23:36 ET by Free StinkerOh, I was talking to you, Troll.
I can't wait to see you do your own research. I'll check back for the nothingness tomorrow.
Then who is Hater? I've se
May 9, 2007 - 23:49 ET by WhichWingThen who is Hater? I've seen you post something along those lines in a few threads, directed at different people. (Or is that what I'm supposed to be researching?)
"Hater" around he
May 10, 2007 - 08:49 ET by MightyMouth"Hater" around here is a generic term meaning "dickhead". I tell you this so everytime someone calls you "Hater" you'll know what they really mean.
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Whoa take it easy there. No
May 10, 2007 - 08:52 ET by LeonWoops I thought you were responding to me. My bad.
Please accept my apology MM. Wrong thread. I thought we were on the thread where you called me hater
That's okay Hater, it appli
May 10, 2007 - 09:00 ET by MightyMouthThat's okay Hater, it applies to you too, ESPECIALLY you!
"There are two types of people in this country; those who provide freedom and those who enjoy it." MM says...
Oh boy. Now you've hurt my
May 10, 2007 - 09:03 ET by LeonOh boy. Now you've hurt my feelings.
Way to show some class MM. Your mouth's been a little dirty this morning. Did mommy let you watch South Park last night?
That's only because of your s
May 9, 2007 - 23:24 ET by UnsaneThat's only because of your severe selective literacy problems.
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
Well, my severe selectitve
May 9, 2007 - 23:31 ET by WhichWingWell, my severe selectitve literacy problems did not prevent me from noticing that you claimed I called you a Jew and a Nazi.
You CAN call me Jewish all da
May 9, 2007 - 23:38 ET by UnsaneYou CAN call me Jewish all day long, but I don't find that insulting in the least...merely amusing, as I have no room or patience for religion of any kind. But it is showing what YOU think of those who follow the tenets of Judaism.
And you have, repeatedly, over and over, called me a Nazi. Nothing selective about that at all.
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
UNSANE, THE ALMIGHTY ONE, W
May 9, 2007 - 23:46 ET by WhichWingUNSANE, THE ALMIGHTY ONE, WHO REPEATEDLY ACCUSES PEOPLE OF SELECITIVE LITERACY, ACTUALLY SUFFERS FROM THE AFFLICTION HIMSELF. I will remove myself from this site and these forums if anyone can directly quote me calling Unsane a Jew or a Nazi.
You, Unsane, must completely mischaracterize what I say in order to make your arguement. It's pretty sad.
You have to whine about getti
May 10, 2007 - 00:01 ET by UnsaneYou have to whine about getting caught all the time instead of actually presenting your own thoughts and ideas. That is extremely sad.
If one has policies like the Nazis, isn't he himself one? Of course, you really can't find a single instance where I suggested we forcibly incorporate nations into the United States or where I advocated any sort of genocide. But, since I don't share your vision of a whiny, toothless, helpless America that I suppose won't even issue passports to its own citizens without first calling the Champs Elysees and/or the UN, I am a Nazi imperialist.
And you seem to have a fondness for the phrase "neocon". Do you equate calling someone Jewish as an insult? I do not, and again, find it quite amusing, since I am a total non-believer in anything spiritual.
I am pointing out, my selective reader, that your use of the phrase "neocon" shows YOU to be anti-Semitic.
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
You know, I've figured out
May 10, 2007 - 00:31 ET by WhichWingYou know, I've figured out your style of debate. It can be summed up in one word. Slander.
Provide the quote, as opposed to your usual mischaracterizations, and I will be gone.
That's funny, because I figur
May 10, 2007 - 00:37 ET by UnsaneThat's funny, because I figured out your style of debate: whining.
Slander, to you, must mean getting caught and called out on your postings.
If you are prepared to face the music, and talk to me like an adult, outstanding. If not, and time and time again you show that you are not (by whining every time someone calls you on your silly ideas and thoughts), don't f!#king post on NB. It really is that simple.
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
"don't f!#king post on
May 10, 2007 - 00:45 ET by WhichWing"don't f!#king post on NB" There is a standing offer to make that happen. Either quote me or shut up. You twist and twist and twist my words and then swear that you haven't, so prove it.
Insane, you have two options
May 10, 2007 - 08:42 ET by ThoughtPoliceInsane, you have two options in front of you. Show where he called you a "jew" or "nazi" and he will leave, or don't and admit your wrong. It's rather simple really. Even you can do this.
However, if you do neither (as you have done so far), I will only perceive that every one of your posts from now on claiming anything about anyone will be based on no fact. Time and time again you have shown your unwillingness to answer questions or prove your points. Frankly, I am tired of it..
This has got to be THE most i
May 11, 2007 - 00:45 ET by UnsaneThis has got to be THE most ironic post of the day! I love it!
TP, before rushing to anyone's aid on here, maybe you ought to answer the questions I pose YOU. Time and time again you have shown your unwillingness to answer your questions, prove your points, or critically think. Frankly, I am tired of it.
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
You have compared my ideas fo
May 11, 2007 - 00:48 ET by UnsaneYou have compared my ideas for the defense of America's national interests to the policies of Hitler's Germany, in spite of the fact that you cannot even begin to make the comparison. How is that not calling me a Nazi? Well?
Besides, when you do that, you lose the argument anyways. You are good at doing that, I can tell...
"HAV3 TH3 BRIDG3S OF INSANITY B33N CROSS3D AND FOR3V3R R3TRACT3D???." - Meshuggah, "3ntrapm3nt", from Catch Thirty Thr33 (2005)
Run, Edward, run!This republi
May 8, 2007 - 06:17 ET by Dave RRun, Edward, run!
You are so correct about the current crop of GOP'ers. Aside from Tancredo, who actually gets the border security issue, the rest are interchangeable empty suits.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.- Neal Boortz.
Actually, the Stealth Candi
May 8, 2007 - 06:46 ET by sarcasmoActually, the Stealth Candidate totally gets it too, but the media tend not to report that fact, despite it being obvious for years from his Texas Straight Talk column...And those 2 would be my dream ticket, either order. The media wants the RINOs just as much as I want them.
JMR
Actually, Paul has quite an i
May 8, 2007 - 15:50 ET by ThoughtPoliceActually, Paul has quite an in depth plan for border security. I'm not sure of your research, but maybe you need to do some?
http://www.house.gov/paul/tst/tst2006/tst091106.htm
Actually, here is a list of articles of legislation that Paul endorses.
http://www.house.gov/paul/legis.shtml
Dave R... Hunter isn't.
May 8, 2007 - 15:57 ET by bigtimerDave R...
Hunter isn't.
bt,Sorry, I missed him.
May 10, 2007 - 07:37 ET by Dave Rbt,
Sorry, I missed him. My bad.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.-
Neal Boortz.
Dave - I guess you didn't read my earlier---
May 8, 2007 - 16:07 ET by misterbillDave - I guess you didn't read my earlier---
Illegal Immigration- why I am proud to be a Georgian.
In recent weeks there seems to be little or no interest on NB re: ILL/ IMM.
It is the MOST important current DOMESTIC issue. Harry Reid plans to end run the Senate--I got no responses on that issue. Here is another part of the document discussing the subject.
" In an effort to tackle the problem of birthright citizenship, Congressman Nathan Deal (R-GA) has introduced H.R. 1940, the "Birthright Citizenship Act of 2007." Birthright citizenship refers to the provision in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution that has been interpreted to automatically grant citizenship to children born in the United States regardless of the legal status of their parents. The granting of citizenship upon birth encourages illegal aliens to have children in the United States, commonly called "anchor babies", for the purpose of having their U.S.-born children sponsor them for legal immigration.
H.R. 1940 closely resembles Representative Deal's "Citizenship Reform Act" proposed during the 109th Congress. In particular, the bill denies citizenship to children born to illegal alien parents, only permitting children born to at least one citizen or legal permanent resident to be given citizenship. H.R. 1940 also allows the children of persons actively serving in the United States armed services to be granted citizenship. "
misterbill,Actually, I
May 10, 2007 - 07:40 ET by Dave Rmisterbill,
Actually, I did read it-I'm running a little slow right now-kinda busy.
I think illegal imigration is, at the moment, a larger threat to us than radical Islam. Why more people don't get this is maddening. By the time the American Idol crowd wakes up and takes notice, it will be too late.
This republic will not survive the continued neglect of its people.-
Neal Boortz.