Look up "Quid Pro Quo" in the dictionary...
you will find this deal prominently listed there...
Note to Roger Ailes: no disguising YOUR lack of objectivity any more, big guy ;-)
(as if there ever was, before!)
Friday, February 29, 2008
Lies, Damn Lies, and Republican pundits
Really getting sick of hearing Republican "spokespeople" skew the truth about everything, including the state of our ecomony, the situation in Iraq, Democratic Presidential Candidates, and so much more...
Can't you guys just tell the "truth, the whole truth and"nothing but the truth"",
instead the truth "as you see it"?
We're NOT stupid, you know - we CAN tell when you're lying (it's easy - your lips are moving)
Can't you guys just tell the "truth, the whole truth and"nothing but the truth"",
instead the truth "as you see it"?
We're NOT stupid, you know - we CAN tell when you're lying (it's easy - your lips are moving)
An Illegal is an illegal, period.
Why is it so hard to understand that someone who crosses our border illegally (meaning, without undertaking the proper procedures, or absent the proper documents) is an ILLEGAL ALIEN?
Any other spin on that person's status is just that - spin.
While I completely understand the desire of many, to reach America so that they can find a way to make more money to better their family's circumstances back home, nonetheless, there is a right way and a wrong way to get here, and sneaking across our border improperly is WRONG, period.
Individuals who have done this are not a "immigrants" or a "undocumented immigrants", they are in this country illegally, and sadly, in recent years our government has chosen to ignore the flood of such illegals who have crossed our borders and wreaked havoc with our economy.
Some of these illegals are criminals in their own nations, and have perpetrated crimes here in the USA; others are just looking for some place to better their lot in life, or their family's.
But good intentions are not a substitute for following long-established immigration procedures, and ignoring this flood of illegals is NOT a proper response for our government to take. Further, to actively CRIPPLE the Border Patrol through overzealous prosecutorial efforts (like those of Johnny Sutton in Texas) or other discouragement (like freezing out Border PAtrol advice in the recent Virtual fence test) is just plain silly.
We need a strong and vigorous Border Patrol, a clear set of immigration policies that punish illegal alien entry, and clearly defined and vigorous enforcement of those immigration policies.
As the child of legal immigrants, it pains me to see some individuals sneaking across our border without following the proper procedures, while thousands of others obey the rules, and wait patiently for their entry to our shores.
Proximity to the Rio Grande is no excuse for not immigrating legally, even if it means having to wait a while. My parents couldn't swim across the Atlantic Ocean, and weren't fortunate enough to line in Central or South America. America should continue to provide an even-handed approach to those who would immigrate legally, but should maintain a firm hand in the enforcement of illegal aliens who would take advantage of our porous southern or northern borders.
Any other spin on that person's status is just that - spin.
While I completely understand the desire of many, to reach America so that they can find a way to make more money to better their family's circumstances back home, nonetheless, there is a right way and a wrong way to get here, and sneaking across our border improperly is WRONG, period.
Individuals who have done this are not a "immigrants" or a "undocumented immigrants", they are in this country illegally, and sadly, in recent years our government has chosen to ignore the flood of such illegals who have crossed our borders and wreaked havoc with our economy.
Some of these illegals are criminals in their own nations, and have perpetrated crimes here in the USA; others are just looking for some place to better their lot in life, or their family's.
But good intentions are not a substitute for following long-established immigration procedures, and ignoring this flood of illegals is NOT a proper response for our government to take. Further, to actively CRIPPLE the Border Patrol through overzealous prosecutorial efforts (like those of Johnny Sutton in Texas) or other discouragement (like freezing out Border PAtrol advice in the recent Virtual fence test) is just plain silly.
We need a strong and vigorous Border Patrol, a clear set of immigration policies that punish illegal alien entry, and clearly defined and vigorous enforcement of those immigration policies.
As the child of legal immigrants, it pains me to see some individuals sneaking across our border without following the proper procedures, while thousands of others obey the rules, and wait patiently for their entry to our shores.
Proximity to the Rio Grande is no excuse for not immigrating legally, even if it means having to wait a while. My parents couldn't swim across the Atlantic Ocean, and weren't fortunate enough to line in Central or South America. America should continue to provide an even-handed approach to those who would immigrate legally, but should maintain a firm hand in the enforcement of illegal aliens who would take advantage of our porous southern or northern borders.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
BUILD A REAL DAMN FENCE
Enough of this multi-million giveaway to Boeing that results in a completely dysfunctional electronic "virtual" fence that recognizes raindrops as illegal aliens, and can't help.
If this was, as it was claimed, an experiment, great - so be it. The experiment has failed.
Now, let's build a real damn fence, and get serious about stopping the endless flood of illegals who come north for a free ride. And while we are at it, let's also step up enforcement of our immigration laws, make serious fines for employers who employ illegals, and get rid of the ridiculous "sanctuary city" program. Letting these cities spit in the face of Federal laws doesn't do America any good.
If we put a stop to the illegal flood from down south, we will be able to manage the LEGAL flood from everywhere reliably, and will be able to assist those who desire to work for and achieve the American dream legally to enter and remain in America.
My parents had to immigrate legally - why should others get a free pass?
Because we need cheap chicken processors? Gimme a break...
But that's just my opinion...
If this was, as it was claimed, an experiment, great - so be it. The experiment has failed.
Now, let's build a real damn fence, and get serious about stopping the endless flood of illegals who come north for a free ride. And while we are at it, let's also step up enforcement of our immigration laws, make serious fines for employers who employ illegals, and get rid of the ridiculous "sanctuary city" program. Letting these cities spit in the face of Federal laws doesn't do America any good.
If we put a stop to the illegal flood from down south, we will be able to manage the LEGAL flood from everywhere reliably, and will be able to assist those who desire to work for and achieve the American dream legally to enter and remain in America.
My parents had to immigrate legally - why should others get a free pass?
Because we need cheap chicken processors? Gimme a break...
But that's just my opinion...
What's in a middle name?
Ordinarily nothing...
But when it gets used in an attempt to fear-monger, as recent right-wing attacks on Senator Obama have done, those attacks become something indefensible.
Can't we all just get along, with civility? Or is Karl Rove still secretly orchestrating the 2008 re-release of his favorite hits from 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006: "The Politics of Hate".
C'mon - let's get back to discussing the issues, instead of dealing with personal attacks and destruction. even the Republicans who were seduced by it between 2000-2006 are fed up with it.
But when it gets used in an attempt to fear-monger, as recent right-wing attacks on Senator Obama have done, those attacks become something indefensible.
Can't we all just get along, with civility? Or is Karl Rove still secretly orchestrating the 2008 re-release of his favorite hits from 2000, 2002, 2004, and 2006: "The Politics of Hate".
C'mon - let's get back to discussing the issues, instead of dealing with personal attacks and destruction. even the Republicans who were seduced by it between 2000-2006 are fed up with it.
Open Letter to Ralph Nader
Dear Mr. Nader:
Many thanks for your countless years of seeking the truth in consumer proctection, and the many contributions you have made to the fight to protect American consumers.
As far as you becoming President, give it up. Seriously - get out of the race now, before you do any more damage to the country than you did in 2000. And yes, we DO know that it was YOUR presence in the 2000 Presidential campaign that resulted in the coronation of the idiot boy king from Crawford, Texas.
So please - leave now, while we still remember you for all the GOOD you have done, and before you write the sequel to the previous skewering of the American political process you created in the 2000 election. We're not happy about that outcome, or better off as nation because of it...
Many thanks for your countless years of seeking the truth in consumer proctection, and the many contributions you have made to the fight to protect American consumers.
As far as you becoming President, give it up. Seriously - get out of the race now, before you do any more damage to the country than you did in 2000. And yes, we DO know that it was YOUR presence in the 2000 Presidential campaign that resulted in the coronation of the idiot boy king from Crawford, Texas.
So please - leave now, while we still remember you for all the GOOD you have done, and before you write the sequel to the previous skewering of the American political process you created in the 2000 election. We're not happy about that outcome, or better off as nation because of it...
Oh, hell - here we go again
It's the silly season again... Presidential Campaign Season
If there's a thinking American out there who doesn't yet recognize the futile nature of the Republicans' attacks against the current democratic candidates, I'm appalled.
Even the "Decider-in-Chief", (whose 'wise' decisions have clearly put America in the crapper) couldn't resist the opportunity today to become "Pundit-in-Chief", despite his earlier promise to stay out of the fray. Clearly, they are worried.. and rightly so...
It gets even worse when you listen to any of the bloviating Right-wing "spokespersons" who are refusing to condemn the recent over-the-top wretched excess diatribe by Ohio hate-radio jock Bill Cunningham during a McCain rally in Ohio. In attempting to "spin" the dialog about Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Obama, these right-wing folks actually loft the idea that the inexplicable comments by Cunningham were somehow permissible within the bounds of good taste. Jeez Louise - is that what it's come to in the USA? Anything goes?
The right wing is truly scared at this point, because the best they can field into the 2008 election is Senator McCain, who looks like he will lead America lock-step into a third George W. Bush term of office.
Even assuming that McCain's recent pronouncement of remaining in Iraq "for a hundred years" was just campaign-trail hyperbole, it's scary to think what plans he really has for the country, should he be elected.
It's time for change, certainly. We need change in leadership, and more importantly, a change in the playing field. Over the last 7 unfortunate years that "W" has reigned over the USA, the middle class have seen their dreams dashed time and time again, and have watched while the Republican administration has presided over morphing the American dream into an American nightmare!
when will it end? Soon, I hope..
Americans need to come back to their senses, and realize that they have to vote FOR their best interests, not AGAINST them. This does NOT mean electing yet another Republican who will continue to push the Bush administration's policies of favoring Big Business over Americans.
It also means that there needs to be a politics of hope, rather than a politics of despair.
Senator Obama promises this, Senator Clinton does not.
If there's a thinking American out there who doesn't yet recognize the futile nature of the Republicans' attacks against the current democratic candidates, I'm appalled.
Even the "Decider-in-Chief", (whose 'wise' decisions have clearly put America in the crapper) couldn't resist the opportunity today to become "Pundit-in-Chief", despite his earlier promise to stay out of the fray. Clearly, they are worried.. and rightly so...
It gets even worse when you listen to any of the bloviating Right-wing "spokespersons" who are refusing to condemn the recent over-the-top wretched excess diatribe by Ohio hate-radio jock Bill Cunningham during a McCain rally in Ohio. In attempting to "spin" the dialog about Democratic Presidential candidate Senator Obama, these right-wing folks actually loft the idea that the inexplicable comments by Cunningham were somehow permissible within the bounds of good taste. Jeez Louise - is that what it's come to in the USA? Anything goes?
The right wing is truly scared at this point, because the best they can field into the 2008 election is Senator McCain, who looks like he will lead America lock-step into a third George W. Bush term of office.
Even assuming that McCain's recent pronouncement of remaining in Iraq "for a hundred years" was just campaign-trail hyperbole, it's scary to think what plans he really has for the country, should he be elected.
It's time for change, certainly. We need change in leadership, and more importantly, a change in the playing field. Over the last 7 unfortunate years that "W" has reigned over the USA, the middle class have seen their dreams dashed time and time again, and have watched while the Republican administration has presided over morphing the American dream into an American nightmare!
when will it end? Soon, I hope..
Americans need to come back to their senses, and realize that they have to vote FOR their best interests, not AGAINST them. This does NOT mean electing yet another Republican who will continue to push the Bush administration's policies of favoring Big Business over Americans.
It also means that there needs to be a politics of hope, rather than a politics of despair.
Senator Obama promises this, Senator Clinton does not.
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