Category: 
Headlines and quotes from all over (1/20/2007 – 1/23/2006):
1/23/2006
FRIENDS INSIDER:
Minuteman Project: Friend or Foe?
Do you think the Minutemen are a terrorist organization? … from foxnewsonline@foxnews.com
Border Agent Held In Solitary Confinement
In one of the most stark examples of how disturbed our national priorities are, Border patrol agent Ignacio Ramos is being held in solitary confinement. … h/t to Tammy Bruce
Fire Up Those Rope-making Machines, Fellas. We’re Gonna Need A LOT More.
You’d think that at least a few Americans could pull their amples asses out from in front of “24” and “American Idiot” long enough to start building the gallows to hang the entire fuckin’ group of traitorous assholes who have perpetrated the unpardonable wrongful lynching of US Border Patrol Agents Compean and Ramos. (Warning: [...]) from (and h/t to) The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler
This one is in Texas: Gov. Rick Perry said Monday he will send a dozen armed security platoons from the Texas Army National Guard to help law enforcement officers secure the border. The 604 newly activated troops are to be…h/t to Tom Bevan from RealClearPolitics
[I had the opportunity to read this entire article in the Houston Chronicle today. Rick Perry has taken a stance that helped ensure his status as the longest-serving Governor in the history of Texas. Hint, hint. - Ed.]
What is America—and is it worth defending?
I spoke on campuses recently and listened to a number of students discuss issues of immigration, national identify, and the old race/class/gender conundrum. What struck me were two things: the unwillingness of young Americans in the audience to define, much less in thought or speech to defend their civilization. And I noted the paradoxical criticism of the United States by those who have just arrived on our shores.
[An excellent read from (and a h/t to) Victor Davis Hanson - Ed.]
Republican revolt builds over border agents
House resolution calls for tossing Ramos, Compean convictions
At least 70 Republican Congress members are co-sponsoring a House resolution ordering that the convictions and sentences of Border Patrol agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean be vacated and that they be released from custody immediately. … h/t to missionaryman at News from the Border
Border Patrol agent held in solitary confinement
‘They act like he’s Charles Manson,’ father-in-law tells WND
Imprisoned former Border Patrol agent Ignacio Ramos not only is being held in prison for trying to halt a fleeing drug smuggler, he’s being held in solitary confinement treated as if he were Charles Manson … h/t to missionaryman at News from the Border
3 men from Mexico plead guilty to sex trafficking a 13-year-old girl
Defendants face up to life in federal prison Three Mexican nationals, all residents of Jackson, Wyo., face the possibility of life in prison after pleading guilty Wednesday to sex trafficking a 13-year-old girl. … h/t to missionaryman at News from the Border
Perry orders 600 Guard troops to patrol border
Another 600 Texas National Guard troops will deploy, mostly to the border, for a second phase of state-led border security operations, Gov. Rick Perry announced Monday. Along with the National Guard troops, the latest border security effort, Operation Wrangler, will involve … h/t to missionaryman at News from the Border
U.S. under fire for pot smuggler’s immunity
By Louie Gilot / El Paso Times El Paso Times
The decision by federal prosecutors to give a drug smuggler immunity in exchange for his testimony that helped convict two former El Paso Border Patrol agents is increasingly the focus of criticism. The U.S. Attorney gave Osvaldo Aldrete Davila immunity … h/t to missionaryman at News from the Border
Lawmaker targets border watch groups
A proposed law would make felons out of members of the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps — and probably some neighborhood watch groups. HB 2286 would make it a crime for any individual or group not affiliated with law enforcement to patrol “to detect alleged illegal activity” if any are armed. … h/t to missionaryman at News from the Border
There will be a special guest (at the State of the Union) tonight: Monica Ramos, the wife of imprisoned former Border Patrol agent Ignacio Ramos, will attend the State of the Union tonight as a guest of Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, R-Calif., who has sharply criticized the president’s handling of the case. … h/t to Oak Leaf from PoliPindit.com
First, captured Iraqi documents reveal insurgent plans to attack America by slithering into the country on education visas. Now, 11 Iraqis with faked passports are found and held in Mexico. The articles say they’re mostly Chaldean Christians. Early warning sign…. h/t to Good Lt at mypetjawa.mu.nu
11 Iraqis With Fake Papers Held in Mexico
Wasn’t it just yesterday that ABC reported that al Qaeda in Iraq considered slipping terrorists into the United States to pull off another attack similar in scale to 9-11?
Mexico arrested 11 Iraqis yesterday heading into California with fake papers.
… h/t to Gateway Pundit
Record of anti-Second Amendment leadership: Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.). Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.). Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.)(very effective in pushing gun control during his tenure as Judiciary Committee chairman). Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio). Gov. Tom Vilsack (D-Iowa). Former Mayor Rudy Guliani (R-N.Y.)(even worse than his predecessor, Democrat David Dinkins; indeed, based on his record, arguably worse than Sen. Clinton).
Sigh. Giuliani’s not any better on immigration, either. … h/t to Bill Quick at dailyPundit
Perry wants more troops on border
Gov. Rick Perry said Monday he will send more than 600 additional Texas Army National Guard troops to the border to help law enforcement officers reduce crime and increase security across the state. … from Chron.com
1/22/2006
Senators Meet on Recent Immigration Raid
The Bush administration is taking heat from lawmakers for the harm done to a company during last month’s largest-ever immigration raid…. WASHINGTON (AP)
Suspects, Reportedly Tied to Al Qaeda in Iraq, Sought Student Visas
“Being There” was the title of a movie starring Peter Sellers that was produced in 1979. It was based on a satirical novel. For criminals and terrorists, the theme can be described as “Being Here!” Their goal is to be able to enter the United States in order to carry out crimes and attacks within the United States in furtherance of their malevolent objectives. News articles out today from both ABC News and NBC News report on a disturbing prospect, that terrorists are intent on gaining access to the United States through the flawed student visa program. … h/t to counterterrorismblog.org
Of all the things el Presidente Jorge Arbusto will talk about today in the SOTU, this is the one sentence that matters the most: Bush will also push for an immigration strategy that includes more than tougher border security. No matter how badly he gets crushed in the elections … h/t to PoliPundit
Al Qaeda in Iraq looking to get jihadists into US…
Will this raise an eyebrow at any of the colleges and universities nationwide… ?
… h/t to Marisol at JihadWatch
National Security and Immigration – No Doubts
ABC News has reported that al-Qaeda in Iraq may have attempted to infiltrate terrorist operatives into the United States to conduct attacks by utilizing student visas to effect entry into this country, much the same way many of the 9/11 terrorist hijackers entered the US…. h/t to counterterrorismblog.org
New Details on Al Qaeda US Attack Plan
ABC News is reporting new details about an Al Qaeda plot to attack inside the United States… h/t LGF
for doing the job the Mexicans won’t do…
President Bush promised to review a case for a possible pardon of two former U.S. Border Patrol agents serving time in prison for shooting a Mexican drug runner.
Dear President Bush,
If you can do this one right thing I promise I’ll consider not being so pissed off at you anymore.
Sincerely,
SondraK
[Me, too. - Ed.]
Good Grief! ~ Martinez Vows To Use GOP Post For Hispanic Outreach
Martinez Vows To Use GOP Post For Hispanic Outreach
WASHINGTON – Sen. Mel Martinez of Orlando became the new face of the Republican Party on Friday, pledging to attract more Hispanic voters and heal the party’s rift over illegal immigration. … h/t to Wild Thing at Theodore’s World
[See previous Cero Dinero posts. - Ed.]
January 22 – Today in the News
…
(Where they) highlight Friday’s comment link by USCitizen to make sure everyone sees it: Arizona’s proposed Domestic Terror definition.
…
- Traction Control asks Minutemen Border Watch = Domestic Terrorism?
[Thanks for the mention!! - Ed.]
Richardson First Pro-Gun Candidate
Readers from New Mexico can correct me if I’m wrong but there might finally be a candidate running for the Democratic nomination who I could support if the issue is gun rights. First, from Yahoo News: Gov. Bill Richardson, D-N.M.,… h/t Alphecca’s Jeff Soyer
Will The Minutemen Be Illegal?
A Democrat lawmaker is seeking to ban the Minutemen: An Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill to revise the state’s statutes on organized crime and fraud by defining “domestic terrorism” in such a way that members of the Minuteman Project or other border-patrol groups could be prosecuted … h/t Oak Leaf at PoliPundit
Good News: Mexican Drug Dealers in the USA
Why good news? Because Mexico’s new President Calderon extradited them to stand trial in the USA, cutting them off from close communication with their organizations within Mexico. These are top kingpins, including some from the foundering Arellano-Felix cartel, and this… h/t SeeDubya at junkyardblog
AZ Dem targets Minutemen with “domestic terrorism” bill
Excerpt: Either stop pestering “the undocumented” or else make themselves easy, defenseless targets. … h/t Allahpundit at Hot Air
Mexico’s new president, Felipe Calderon, decided to get serious about drug gangs in Mexico. StrategyPage has been following the action. Today Reuters reports on significant legal action by Mexico: Mexico has extradited four drug kingpins to the United States, striking a blow to warring cartels that killed 2,000 people last year and have turned large areas of … h.t AustinBay.net
Is Arizona outlawing some types of private self defense?
‘Patrolling to detect alleged illegal activity’ while carrying any weapon would be felony” . . . .An Arizona lawmaker has introduced a bill to revise the state’s statutes on organized crime and fraud by defining “domestic terrorism” in such a way that members of the Minuteman Project or other border-patrol groups could be prosecuted and forced to serve a minimum six-month jail term. . . . .My question is whether this law is so broad that it would make it a crime to hire guards at you store. I haven’t read the law, but at least what this article describes would include this also. Would a concealed handgun permit holder be included?… h/t John Lott [and thanks for picking up this story. - Ed.]
Law would make Minutemen guilty of ‘domestic terrorism’
‘Patrolling to detect alleged illegal activity’ while carrying any weapon would be felony … h/t missionaryman at News from the Border
Bush Says He’ll Consider Pardon for Border Agents
President Bush to review a case for a possible pardon of two former U.S. Border Patrol agents serving time in prison for the non-fatal shooting of a Mexican drug runner. … from foxnewsonline@foxnews.com [Good News! - Ed.]
. . .
Well that’a a wrap on the Border News for tonight. As I was compiling this post, I listened to the President’s State of the Union Address.
What I did not hear was that BP Agents Ramos and Compean would be pardoned.
What I did hear was a call to Congress to present a bill, “I can sign for Comprehensive Immigration Reform.” Prior to these three dreaded words, he did say “without amnesty”, but we all know the nature of compromise in politics.
Postscript to the State of the Union Address: Rookie Jim Webb in his rebuttal is an asshole.
Tags:
Border, Politics, Border Security
[...] read more | digg story January 24th 2007 Posted to Site Updates [...]