Amnesty Bill II: Daily Roundup For 06/16/2007
Peggy Noonan has an excellent article up at OpinionJournal.
What will we do about the 12 million here? Nothing radical. We’re not really a radical people, Americans.Having no borders–that’s radical.
Saying, to the American people, in essence, Back my big bill or I will not close the borders, is radical.
Insisting on “all or nothing at all” is radical.
Leaving your country wide open in the age of terror is radical.
But America isn’t radical. If its leaders only knew! Our leaders are in need not only of wisdom but of faith. And, as always, love, as opposed to mere sentiment, and vanity, and pride.
Trent Lott says “Talk radio is running America. We have to deal with that problem”. Funny. I haven’t listened to talk radio since I cancelled my XM radio account a month ago. Does he really think that those of us opposed to this measure are influenced by anything but the text contained in the bill? Yes Senator, we can read.
Michelle Malkin received a call to arms from someone inside the beltway.
The hope now lies with the American people. The American people have been speaking – and Senators are beginning to listen. Don’t give up now. It is clear that Senators are beginning to understand that this bill is not supported by a sizable and important segment of the American public – middle America. There are many Senators still on the fence that are being counted on to pass this bill. This is why today it is up to the people. If there is any hope – the American people must speak, and must speak loudly. Make phone calls to Senate offices, repeatedly, and non stop until the bill is defeated. Faxes and email – flood their offices. Fax in voided checks to the NRSC and the RNC with letters saying you won’t support them – and if you have ever given money before, ask for it back. Make very clear that this is the ultimate breach of faith and that there will be consequences.
Martin points out that 18 states allow the recall of State officials.
David Frum on confidence building.
Newt Gingrich says the immigration bill is a “monstrosity” that is “fundamentally dishonest and impossible to implement.”
Johnny Isakson, whose phone was busy, or dead, most of the day yesterday, had the immigration soundbite of the day.
“You can’t walk with putting both feet forward at the same time. You fall over. That’s called hopping.”
He knows this from experience.
Fifteen percent of Americans think President Bush is doing a good or excellent job on immigration. According to Mickey Kaus,
Fifteen percent. That is getting down near the percentage who think their automatic garage door is sending them semaphore signals from outer space.
There are still a few Senators who know how to talk straight.
On immigration, Joe at Techography says France is better than America.
The Amnesty Bill will allow over two million illegal immigrants who obtained “non-work” Social Security numbers prior to 2004 will collect up to $966 billion by the year 2040.
Conservative bloggers revolt. Where are the “pro-immigration bill” bloggers? Are there any? Other than some crackpots in the Senate, does anyone actually support the bill?
While we keep up the fight in the Senate, it’s nice to know the House is doing more to become more “pro-border enforcement“.
There’s still time for you to attend an anti-amnesty rally this weekend.
Please, take a moment out of your day to contact your senators or send them a fax. Urge them to oppose this measure and support enforcing our current immigration laws. You should also contact the White House and tell the President that, as an American, you do, in fact, know what’s right for America. Save your country now!