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Headlines and quotes from all over (11/13/2006 – 11/15/2006):
November 15, 2006
“Ho ho ho—and it’s not even Christmas yet. From Texas:
FARMERS BRANCH, Texas—City Council members Monday night unanimously passed ordinances they hope will curtail illegal aliens, but said they expected the new laws to be fought in court.
Hundreds were turned away from City Hall, and the council chamber itself was filled to legal occupancy as the city leaders passed the strictest set of ordinances against illegal entry in any Texas city.
Shock: Immigration Policy Drove Borderline Voters To Democrats
The voters hated the GOP’s official amnesty policy. So how do we get back into power? More of the same. …
MCDC Files 990 With The IRS On Time As Promised
“Given the egregiously false or erroneous reporting—as well as some outright malicious lies about the status of MCDC finances that this organization has endured—the Board has decided that this year and this year only MCDC will emulate publicly-traded company standards and release MCDC’s first year audited financial statements, in addition to the normal 990 documentation.
The Corner on National Review Online
“… renewed confidence from the pro-Pence crowd — that he has picked up support and members who were undecided or “slightly leaning” Boehner may be going Pence.
Between Boehner and Pence, I vote Pence. He’s at least admitting he made a mistake on immigration and is promising to do better.
Cherokee County stealing Cobb County’s Thunder
In what is believed to be one of the most sweeping crackdowns in the state, Cherokee County is considering fining property owners who rent apartments to illegal immigrants. …
“If more and more county governments begin to enact codes such as this, it may send a message,” said Cherokee County Commissioner Derek Good. “Come here the right way and be welcomed with open arms. Come the wrong way, and frankly, it’s not going to be so comfortable.”
Hispanic Family Values? Depends on what the meaning of “Family’ is.
“Open-border conservatives love to tout the myth of the redemptive Hispanic, whose strong family values will allegedly return America to its traditional roots. Don’t buy it: No ethnic group in the U.S. is producing out-of-wedlock children at a higher rate than Hispanics.
Schumer on SCOTUS: I’m the decider now
He voted against Janice Rogers Brown’s appointment to the D.C. Circuit, so if you were thinking about her for the next vacancy, think again.
As with immigration, now that the president’s got a Democratic majority he’s free to indulge his dumbest leftist instincts.
God only knows what that’ll mean.
Mexican Officials Want to Extradite Border Patrol Agents
How about this, Mexico? You keep your folks on your side of the border and we’ll keep ours on our side. Deal?
The Wall Alone Isn’t Going To End The Illegal Immigration Debate
I’m a big fan of Hugh Hewitt, but I think this theory he’s been plugging for quite a while about…
Farmers Branch landlords blast illegal immigrant rule
Son, 7, a vocal ally in mom’s deportation fight
Boy Fighting Mom’s Battle To Stay In U.S.
Mexico IDs 2 Killed in ’70s Campaign
Protesters Storm Wal-Mart in Mexico City
Pence On Immigration, Back From The Dark Side
“…On Laura Ingraham’s radio show: — He no longer supports the “Compromise Plan’ that he did over the summer — So the Ellis Island Centers are history — Tom Tancredo and Steve King support him for Minority Leader — …
November 14, 2006
If They Could, They’d Still Be In the Majority
“And, given that we’ve got a competent, inspiring guy like Pence to provide it, I pray the Republicans will do the right thing. That does not, of course, mean they will.
Sez Allah: They won’t.
“… abortion is partly to blame because it is causing a shortage of American workers. …
Mexico Passes Resolution on Deportation
“Mexico Congress OKs resolution asking U.S. Congress to suspend illegal immigrants’ deportation
Houston’s Immigration Solution — Education
“High School Welcomes Illegal Immigrants as They Work Toward the American Dream
Immigrants’ info center seeks to ease ERs’ burden
“The Mexican Consulate and two Houston hospitals joined forces Monday, opening a medical information center to help guide immigrants through the health care system and ease the burden on strapped hospital emergency services.
U.S. Border Patrol agents crossed border chasing suspect
“U.S. Border Patrol agents crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico last week while chasing a drug smuggling suspect, Border Patrol officials said Monday.
Dems Already Planning to Kill Border Fence
“After all their glee about “hearing the American people” after the election, Dems seem to have a very short attention span. Or, just like your toddler, there is some significant ’selective’ hearing going on.
In this instance, the demand by the American people for border/homeland security established by a border fence, may be completely scrapped.
Independence Party Leader Tom Tancredo for President in 2008
“The incoming U.S. Congress will review the law mandating 700 miles of fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, and may seek to scrap the plan altogether.
Saudis plan Iraq security fence
Audio: DeMint threatens to leave party if GOP pushes for amnesty
“He won’t, of course, but between Kyl, Pence, and now him, I think it’s safe to say that the alarm has officially sounded. With good reason.
Secure Our Border and Stop Illegal Immigration
“Every sovereign nation has a responsibility to secure its border. In Congress, I’ll make it a top priority to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and stop illegal immigration.
I’ll deliver results, not rhetoric, and will work with both Republicans and Democrats to get the job done. This includes both securing our border and offering realistic solutions for the immigration problem our country faces.
Specifically, I’ll work to
* Station more Border Patrol agents along the border;
* Put more high-tech tools along the border so we can better monitor border activity;
* Extend existing fencing in urban areas;
* Establish a temporary worker program that allows us to keep track of who crosses our borders; and
* Hold employers accountable for whom they hire.I oppose amnesty and will not support it.
- Graf
Michelle Malkin: The bloody consequences of open borders
Mexico criticizes U.S. Border Patrol agents
“Mexican officials are upset that U.S. Border Patrol agents apparently crossed the border into Mexico without permission while chasing drug smugglers last week.
Audio: Pence says immigration compromise is “a thing of the past”
“Another score for the Laura Ingraham Show: Why would Tom Tancredo be working with a guy who once supported Ellis Island centers for illegals? Because with a “massive amnesty bill” coming from the White House, the time for intra-party squabbling is over.
Today’s Shock Headline: “Dem Congress may scrap border fence”
“I’m stunned by this news: The incoming U.S. Congress will review the law mandating 700 miles of fence along the U.S.-Mexico border, and may seek to scrap the plan altogether.
Democrats Plan to Block Warrantless Wiretap Bill!
“The democrats really can’t help themselves… they really can’t…
Democrats announce plans to block terrorist surveillance measures during the lame duck session!… Let’s see, already democrats announce their plans to…
* Cut and Run from Iraq (check)
* Raise taxes (check)
* Announce numerous investigations on the Administration (check)
* Complain about oil dependency while banning exploration and drilling (check)
* Promote scandal plagued senator to Majority leader (check)
* Denounce passport checks at the border (check)
* Secure foreign terrorist rights (check)
Hugh Hewitt: The GOP and Illegal Immigration: It Begins With The Fence
Statistics Of The Day: Illegal Immigration And The 2006 Elections
“NumbersUSA, which is a hard core anti-illegal immigration website, had some interesting statistics about the 2006 election that you’ll never…
The politics of immigration reform in Minnesota
“Below Paul takes issue with Tamar Jacoby’s reading of “The politics of immigration reform.”
Texas City OKs Anti-Immigration Measures
“Language is the keystone to politics. This past week I gave some lectures about illegal immigration. I noticed how the supporters of open borders so often prefer to demonize their opponents as “anti-immigrant”, hoping to reframe the debate into Americans’ supposed animosity against individual arrivals, legal and illegal….
Report: RNC members sandbagged by Martinez pick
“Rove allegedly leaked his name before any formal decision had been made. Why? Just maybe to head off any grassroots groundswell for Michael Steele among the membership before it got started and assure that their fair-haired boy, Senator Mel, would be in a position of authority to campaign on behalf of the amnesty bill Bush is so hot for.…
November 13, 2006
Video: Report: Pelosi hired illegal immigrants for Napa Valley vineyard(?)
“…Morgan brought up the Napa Valley vineyard Pelosi owns and the people who work for her.
The politics of immigration reform
This piece by Tamar Jacoby about the role of the illegal immigration issue in last week’s election …
Texas town starts taking on illegal immigration
The feds won’t do it, especially now that our pro-amnesty president has a pro-amnesty Congress to work with…
“Mich. Supreme Court Weighs Requiring ID To Vote’
I hope that the logic of the claims over photo ID disenfranchising voters will be really questioned. …
Give Democrats Credit: They Know How to Politic
“Democrats know better than to betray their base of supporters—welfare state beneficiaries, the teachers’ unions, environmental zealots, the ACLU and tort lawyers—the way the elder President Bush betrayed his supporters who relied on his “no new taxes” pledge and the way the current President Bush betrayed them by attempting to create amnesty for millions of illegal immigrants.
“…If he’s approved, the incoming Chairman will be Sen. Mel Martinez (R-Fl), a Bush-style double-talker on immigration.
Breaking: Mel Martinez to replace Ken Mehlman as RNC chairman
“…Martinez has been a disaster on immigration. Kyl’s prospects for a filibuster just increased by one vote, assuming Crist chooses wisely.
Immigration Might Be Interesting To Watch
Audio: Kyl says Bush’s amnesty plan could be filibustered — by Republicans
Thanks to our friends at the Laura Ingraham Show for the clip. Like Kyl says, the question is whether they have the votes. Do they?
Democrats May Proceed With Caution on Immigration
“Democrats really would like to hold on to the majorities they just managed to get when the American public fired the Republicans.
Now, they’re re-thinking illegal immigration. Note that the article says that “lobbyists and Democrats have less than a year”–which shows you exactly who (with any power) supports amnesty in Congress today: lobbyists and the Democrat leadership.
Vox Populus: A Texas Town Takes On Illegals
“This is the first town in Texas that had the guts to do what’s right,” Susie Hart, who grew up in Farmers Branch, said during a recent demonstration outside City Hall. “The education system is tanking, health care has gone through the roof, everybody is bilingual.”
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