See update at foot: life imitates NewsBusters.
This is the first step. We can and must complete this legislation sooner rather than later. We all know that
this issue can be caught up in extracurricular politics unless we move forward as quickly as possible. -- Sen. John McCain [R-AZ], May 17th.
That the Boston Globe would want to ram through the amnesty-based immigration bill comes as no surprise. But what does it say about Republican presidential hopeful John McCain that the Globe's entreaty tracks McCain's so closely?Now is probably the last window for action on comprehensive reform before presidential politics thwart any rational debate. -- Boston Globe editorial, May 19th.
Hugh Hewtt has described the operative sentiment as "a repulsive attitude of contempt towards the voters who elected the senators."
It is hard to see it as anything else. For implicit in "McGlobe's" decrying of "politics" is a shared disdain for the people. The great unwashed proletariat, nativist yahoos that they are, cannot be permitted to intrude as their enlightened betters do what is necessary and right.
Except that what is being proposed in this amnesty-first immigration bill is unnecessary and wrong. And as for keeping people and politics out, it's way too late. For with his avid support for this legislation, McCain has sealed his fate with Republican primary voters. He will not be the nominee, and I would predict will not even be in the race by the time New Hampshire rolls around.
You might say the Globe has played a useful role with its predictably pro-amnesty editorial. It has clearly exposed in just what kind of circles John McCain is running.
UPDATE 5-21-- LIFE IMITATES NB: You'll note that in the third-to-last paragraph of this item, I described the Globe/McCain atttitude as one of fearing the intrusion into the debate of nativist "yahoos." Liberal pundit Bob Beckel appeared on Fox News this morning at 10:45 am and decried criticism of the immigration bill by -- you guessed it -- "yahoos"!
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Strike while the iron is hot
May 19, 2007 - 06:53 ET by Cool ArrowI worry more about McCain dry hunching Teddy Kennedy than any impact the Boston Globe has on the subject.
Why would he try so hard to hasten the coming genocide of white elderly Social Security entitlees?
"coming genocide of whit
May 19, 2007 - 17:48 ET by alamojb"coming genocide of white elderly...."
Perhaps you are reffering to this:
"Por La Raza todo. Fuera de La Raza nada."
"Everything for the race. Everything outside the race, nothing"
MEChA, the tan KKK.
"...The Democrats love chaos. The Republicans love order and discipline and waiting your turn." Chris Matthews on "Gregory Live" as reported by Scott Whitlock 16MAY2007 blog "Matthews Rips..."<
Do you mean la raza de clinto
May 19, 2007 - 18:14 ET byDo you mean la raza de clinton?
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
If people only really knew w
May 19, 2007 - 19:00 ET by alamojbIf people only really knew where this "La Raza" thing is really going, there would be a complete shutdown of ALL immigration -legal and illegal- until the people already here had a chance to assimilate. "The Race", can you imagine a white group daring to call itself "The Race"? I have known a lot of good hispanics, but read about MECHA, AZTLAN, MALDEF and you will see where this is going. I would argue that the National Council of LA RAZA is the "legitimate" political front group for some seriously dangerous Marxist / Racist groups. It is possible that many people in NCLR do not really support its more radical affiliates, but I wonder. MECHA's own statements leave no doubt. They openly advocate ethnic cleansing of all non "Chicanos". White, Black, Asian, ALL NON CHICANOS. It does not take a majority to bring this about, just an organized effort by a few.
ABC seems quick to delete post disparging NCLR. That ought to tell you something.
"...The Democrats love chaos. The Republicans love order and discipline and waiting your turn." Chris Matthews on "Gregory Live" as reported by Scott Whitlock 16MAY2007 blog "Matthews Rips..."<
We vote politicians in to rep
May 19, 2007 - 07:11 ET by well99We vote politicians in to represent us and they turn a blind eye to what the people want.Gotta love that elitism.Politicians,media,celebs they know so much more than regular folks.Funny thing is despite all the spin and distorting and manipulating the truth most real folks see thru their bs.
I respect his service to this country but will never understand him on this.
McCain is so far off the mark
May 19, 2007 - 07:59 ET by mytwocentsMcCain is so far off the mark on this isn't funny.
Can anyone say R I N O ???Jus
May 19, 2007 - 08:05 ET by SouthJersey1953Can anyone say R I N O ???
Just the fact that the MSM seems to endorse him should be enough of a warning. He should not be in the top tier of candidates in the Repub party. Maybe he would qualify for the top tier in the Dem party.......
No RINOs in '08 - Vote for a true conservative!
Can anyone say C L U E L E S
May 19, 2007 - 16:10 ET by curiousCan anyone say C L U E L E S S ???
You want a RINO, look in the damn mirror. A bunch of psuedo-conservatives (religious fundamentalists, neo-cons, and cowboy capitalists) capture the nominating processes of the Republican party and then use their propaganda noise machine to mislabel their opponents within the party as RINOs. Hell, most of you Ronnie-come-latelies don't have a clue about what constitutes the Grand Old Party of Lincoln, TR and even Ike. Can you even define with a straight face what individual liberty, personal accountability, limited government, fiscal responsibility, a strong military tactically led by the military, or a prudent foreign policy stand for? Or how about the rule of law? Any idea as to what this phrase means? Obviously our "the Constitution doesn't include the right to Habeas Corpus" AG doesn't. What about his boss? Judge him by the above principles. Where's his Republican or in any way conservative credentials? Or how about his "the law doesn't apply to me" VP. Damn clueless RINOs. You want a real RINO, look to the White House, or to most of its idelogical lackeys.
"Vote for a true conservative." Good god. You don't even know what that means. Worst. You give true conservatism, as well as my beloved GOP, a bad name.....and a bad smell.
Hmmm
May 19, 2007 - 16:26 ET by Mr. BishopI was in the process of responding to this post... but I came to realize, judging by the historical disregard, as well as baseless accusations in this post -- there is little reason to do so. I could say to you, the sky is blue, and you would deny it, and say the sky is green.
Your support of Eisenhower as a non-RINO? Give me a break.
Your thinking of Teddy Roosevelt as anything but a moderate? Don't make me laugh.
Ignoring that Lincoln suspended Habeas Corpus, while making a nonsensical claim to Alberto Gonzales thinking it doesn't exist in the Constitution? Surely you jest.
You need to spend a little more time on the historical references, if you want to attack with history as evidence.
"Stop global warming! Asphyxiate a liberal!" - Show us how far you're willing to go to stop "global warming"
Dude... lighten up..
I think we differ precisely b
May 19, 2007 - 17:13 ET by curiousI think we differ precisely because I do think, and I think history shows, that traditional Republicans are moderate, and so, yes, both Ike and TR would fit more comfortably into the historical traditions of the GOP than either Reagan or Bush Jr (his father, along with Tricky, I consider true/historical Republicans).
What I am saying is that historically neither party was ideological, and both were more moderate and capable of pursuing the types of compromise that are needed to craft legislation for a large and diverse nation.
But you miss my point. Why don't you address what principles define either the Republican party or conservatism as it has historically existed in America (as a limited govt varient of classical liberalism), and tell me how the current administration measures up.
As for your Lincoln example, you are aware that the Constitution does allow the Great Writ to be suspended during those periods of rebellion or invasion that threaten the public safety. I also seem to recall that the Supreme Court ruled Lincoln in error after the fact (though I'm less certain here). Maybe you're the one who needs to brush up on your historical references, not that most pseudo-conservatives have any more of a clue as to their own country's history than do the ideologues on FOX and talk radio.
I'm sorry, one further point: what do you mean "nonsensical claim?" Do you deny that Gonzo stated before a congressional committee that the Constitution did not contain the right to Habeas Corpus? Been watching FOX, huh? They do tend to ignore real news if it contradicts their ideology (not to say that the MSM are a lot better, just less overtly ideological).
Just out of curiosity, who'd
May 19, 2007 - 19:45 ET by dahliatraversJust out of curiosity, who'd ja vote for in the last three presidential elections?
I am totally disgusted by t
May 19, 2007 - 08:48 ET by DontFeedTheTrollsI am totally disgusted by this crappy amnesty bill. This is criminal. I have written to my representatives and will ask ALL of you to follow suit. Please pass this link on.
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Stick a fork in McCain
May 19, 2007 - 09:14 ET by RJFirst McCain-Feingold, now support for the illegal immigrant amnesty bill. Stick a fork in McCain.
While you're at it, stick a fork in President Bush, too.
McCain
May 19, 2007 - 09:19 ET by pocomocoI've said it before and I'll say it again: McCain cannot be trusted!
McCain is done.
May 19, 2007 - 09:19 ET by CTJohn McCain is done, over, finished. He has as much a chance at the Republican nomination as Ron Paul, zero (That's nada John). McCain has clearly demonstrated that he does not have the temperament to hold a national elective office let alone the presidency.
Any Republican that supports this attempt to sellout our national heritage and our economic security will quickly discover the real reason President Bush is tanking in the polls. I would not vote for any Republican at any level no matter the opponent that supports this amnesty first legislation.
What's not rational is for
May 19, 2007 - 09:49 ET by GregEWhat's not rational is for our government to allow 12 million to enter this country illegally. I guess once the government has done something so stupid and irrational, if it gets big and widespread enough, then we the people should bow to it's results and just accept them since big daddy government put it in place? And let it be ok because well, it's just so big of an issue now? Who caused the freakin issue? Maybe those in governmet would think more about what they do if they knew that, regardless of how widespread something became that they implemented, the American people would reverse it without hesitation no matter what and would blame them for their actions, as we should.
Why do our rights seem to get trumped by the government's perceived "rights" at every turn? A government of the people, by the people, and FOR the people? Yea, the author of that statement would roll over in his grave upon watching the American government in these finest of days.
Who caused the freakin issue?
May 19, 2007 - 11:00 ET by dahliatraversWho caused the freakin issue?
Our elected representatives, by failing to enforce the laws on the books. Laws that they themselves passed. Then they say, oh, it's broken, we have to fix it.
Exactly, that question was rh
May 19, 2007 - 20:28 ET by GregEExactly.
And this man wants to be Pres
May 19, 2007 - 10:27 ET by msh1973And this man wants to be President....?
I don't care if you don't like it--
May 19, 2007 - 10:52 ET by misterbillMy country
They come to take my away my land
They carry no guns or weapons in hand
They count on kindness and just being a friend
But taking our country is planned in the end
They worked at jobs and make low wages
But they displace Americans in little stages
They do work hard and that's the truth
But they are stealing jobs from America's youth.
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Some say they take jobs we American's don't want
Those words, so loose, are back to haunt
As semi-skilled trades no longer are sought
by America's youth whose fathers fought
For freedom for people all round the world
In countries the Stars and Stripes were unfurled.
Then they came home to the land of the free
To raise their families and live happily
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But now folks don't give a hoot or a holler
The highest God is the almighty dollar
And the moguls of business hired the cheap labor
And let go the veterans, you and your neighbor.
And the people we elected to protect this great land
Now are planning in an effort they call grand
To let those who stole in stay here for life
And collect all the benefits of this, our great life
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The moguls are happy, their profits are up
As many Americans bang the tin cup
And work for half wages in this land of theirs
While the illegals are given some of the shares
That Americans built up over the years
To enter retirement with not many fears
About living their last years in no great debt
From the Social Security funded by sweat
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And now as I sit here quietly growing old
I see on the TV people so daring and bold
Walk down the mainstreets with signs that brag
About what they want and they wave another flag
Not the flag of this country they allege to love
But the flag that they want to place far above
The flag of the land that was given to us to take care
And with some compassion carefully share.
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And soon those we elected will pass a bill
That will weaken us more and eventually kill
This country, this land where the antelopes play
will soon be a memory of a long bygone day.Where’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land? And the parent that wouldn't be honored by the sacrifice?
Sir Walter Scott & Noel Sheppard
It also demonstrates a "
May 19, 2007 - 11:10 ET by dahliatraversIt also demonstrates a "repulsive attitude of contempt" for our borders, our Constitution, our sovereignty.
Senator McCain is correct about one thing. No debate is needed. Because no reform is needed. Just get off your butt and start enforcing the law.
For my two cents, McCain need
May 19, 2007 - 11:13 ET byFor my two cents, McCain need not show up at any more presidential debates and rather withdraw now. How's that for no debate needed?
Supreme Court, National Security, Borders, Fiscal Restraint, my litmus test for President.
Even if McCain were not a dim
May 19, 2007 - 11:53 ET by jdhawkEven if McCain were not a dimocrat with an "R" after his name, he is too old to run and hold this office. He is 73 now. Should he be elected and weather two terms, he would be 81 years old!
Meanwhile, he has spent nearly his entire time in office running down President Bush. His legislation known as McCain Feingold is crap. His statement that torture doesn't work is BS. It is effective, if not always timely. It worked on him. The North Vietnamese broke him and every serviceman, if given enough time, that they captured.
On the topic of torture, even though the NVA broke McCain and many Naval aviators, what really useful information could they glean from a junion officer? About all that McCain had to offer, besides the propaganda coup, was about piloting a combat aircraft. And, at the time, (this was pre-TOPGUN), the NVA, Soviet trained pilots, were giving and good as they got.
McCain Amnesty
May 19, 2007 - 12:24 ET by River CityI will be at the Iowa caucus and will actively oppose anyone who endorses this or any amnesty. McCain is done as far as I'm concerned. When he was in Cedar Rapids he said he heard us when it came to immigration. I guess he heard us but we are stupid and don't know what we are talking about. These people are crazy. We are at war with our own government.
Cedar RapidsWas that the Repu
May 19, 2007 - 12:29 ET by dahliatraversCedar Rapids
Was that the Republican event with Brownback where every question for the first half hour was about illegal immigration? That was the best.
"We are at war with our own government."
May 19, 2007 - 12:32 ET by misterbill"We are at war with our own government."
Absolutely true. The war is between the alliance of the US Senate, the GWB administration, Latino advocates in America, Liberals and the conservative American citizenry..
Where’s the coward that would not dare to fight for such a land? And the parent that wouldn't be honored by the sacrifice?
Sir Walter Scott & Noel Sheppard
before presidential politic
May 19, 2007 - 12:38 ET by Jack BauerAh, that's code for debate which challenges lib***l platitudes.
Because, heaven forbid that anyone who wants to be the next President (from either party) might actually talk about solutions which the "people" might vote for; and which don't agree with the current DC proposals!
Congressional illiteracy
May 19, 2007 - 16:07 ET by Cool ArrowPerhaps we presuppose wrong in thinking congresspeeps are capable of reading at the same level their underlings write.
Are we so stupid as to believe more than 2% of them have ever read any document of 800 pages. There is a clear reason why this nonsense is being so quickly foisted on us, not the least being any chance tidbits could trip up the bill during scheduled candidates debate.