Audio: If amnesty passes, the conservative coalition is finished
posted at 1:52 pm on June 14, 2007 by Allahpundit
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They think there’s still time to stop it; Laura’s got the list of waffling senators up on her site right now with contact numbers to that end.
I am, as usual, pessimistic.
Update: I meant to link John Hawkins’s piece earlier but forgot. I assume everyone’s already seen it at MM.com, but if not, the last stop for this railroad job is apparently going to be the conference committee after the bill passes, where our enlightened elders will strip away all the ugly compromises they had to which they had to agree to get the bill passed.
[I]f the bill gets through the Senate and the House, the Democrats and the open borders Republicans will work together when the bills have to be reconciled in committee to strip out any amendments that the “grand bargainers” don’t like. Therefore, at this point, it doesn’t matter what amendments pass, because any tough enforcement provisions that slip through will be rendered toothless when the bills are reconciled…
My source also let me know that the White House and the Senate leadership, and Trent Lott in particular, are pushing very hard for this bill.
I asked my source to speculate on why Lott was pushing so hard, and he said that Lott may be naive enough to think that this bill might help John McCain’s presidential campaign. He told me that despite McCain’s dip in the polls since the bill hit the news, it was hard to miss the fact that the biggest supporters of this bill in the Senate, Jon Kyl, Trent Lott, and Lindsey Graham, are all solidly behind McCain in ‘08.
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“It’s not that I know more than they do, it’s that I don’t give a sh!t”
–Lindsey Graham
Soon to be ex-Senator of South Carolina
TheBigOldDog on June 14, 2007 at 1:56 PM
“….. — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, …..”
there it is on June 14, 2007 at 2:04 PM
Do we have that much honor anymore? I doubt it.
DwnSouthJukin on June 14, 2007 at 2:06 PM
Well well well…looks like both my senators are on Laura’s list…time to make some noise.
Limerick on June 14, 2007 at 2:12 PM
GOP Operative: Senator Lott, Senator Graham – the peasants are revolting!
Graham: That’s right – they stink on ice!
Laura on June 14, 2007 at 2:13 PM
Fortunately we have two intelligent, witty, and beautiful women to stand up for our beliefs and rights.
The Republicans in congress supporting this bill understand it for exatly what it is: this bill is corporate servitude. It rivals the Mexican government in it’s corruption, and is radically destructive on the American work force. Does anyone believe corporates can be compelled to pay skilled workers a legitimate wage when there are illegal immigrants who will work for far less?
Rode Werk on June 14, 2007 at 2:15 PM
“…But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security…”
Kid from Brooklyn on June 14, 2007 at 2:16 PM
Laura went on later to hammer Tony Snow (I caught most of it).
TheBigOldDog on June 14, 2007 at 2:18 PM
Yeah, she smoked him like a fattie!
omnipotent on June 14, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Tony Snow is easy to like, but unfortunately easier to hammer.
saint kansas on June 14, 2007 at 2:21 PM
Comprehensive is the scam people. We cannot allow anything with the word comprehensive to get through. Border enforcement and Amnesty do not have to be tied together unless you are open borders Bush, McCain, Graham, Lott, etc. They don’t have to be tied together unless you don’t really want to enforce the laws or the borders. 2 seperate bills is the only solution to this. The first for border enforcement/law enforcement and later Amnesty. Unless we get two seperate bills the borders will never ever be enforced.
Zetterson on June 14, 2007 at 2:23 PM
STOP. RIGHT NOW. And click here to fax your congressperson , and even GWB, FOR FREE, right from your computer.
Do it. Do it now!
Click here to fax your congressperson , and even GWB, FOR FREE, right from your computer.
Do it. Do it now!
locomotivebreath1901 on June 14, 2007 at 2:24 PM
Somewhat off topic (for the Michael Steele fans):
Michael Steele has an editorial about illegal immigration on Townhall today.
Click here to read it.
JadeNYU on June 14, 2007 at 2:44 PM
The Boss’s voice doesn’t sound great. She has to rest up to take on the poisonous Geraldo “Take down Their Pants” Rivera tonight on the BOR show.
thegreatbeast on June 14, 2007 at 2:45 PM
ROFL.
Post of the day. (yes, omnipotent, I’m old enough to know what a fattie is.)
BacaDog on June 14, 2007 at 2:48 PM
Thanks JadeNYU….good read!
Limerick on June 14, 2007 at 2:48 PM
Thanks for the link. He nails it 100%:
The American people are fed up and won’t be misled again. This Congress will be judged on their actions, not their words.
Congress must stop the flow of illegal immigrants across our border. Once we know who is in our country then we can take the next step in immigration reform.
TheBigOldDog on June 14, 2007 at 2:52 PM
Is Steele on anyone’s VP short list or do you think he will be marginalized as OBAMA light? A sad attempt by the GOP to compete. I hope he runs because in the theater of Ideas he is strong.
tomas on June 14, 2007 at 2:54 PM
The federal government is usurping the State’s rights to defend themselves against the illegal swarm that is invading.
We need a whole new government, but these clowns are trying to ram this down our throats before we can boot them out of office.
Recall petitions should be started on every one who is behind this naked grab for power against the people’s will.
bbz123 on June 14, 2007 at 2:55 PM
If conservatives are willing to break with the Republican Party over this issue they will only hurt their own country. Think about it before behaving in an immature way.
Baphomet on June 14, 2007 at 3:00 PM
It’s probably way to early for anyone to have a short list of potential VP candidates. Just my two cents worth, but as much as I like Steele, he’s really an unknown and probably wouldn’t add much vote getting power to a ticket. But, I could be wrong. He could pound the dem VP nominee in a debate and become a powerful draw.
I like him, and hope the eventual nominee does pick him as the #2. Pretty unlikely though.
BacaDog on June 14, 2007 at 3:00 PM
First of all I won’t abandon the party, but I’ll darn sure adandon a candidate or incumbent. Sick and tired of the muck pile up on the Hill.
Steele…..he would smash any dem VP candidate in a debate.
We shouldn’t be afraid of the ‘Obama’ factor…..nominate the best man and let the folks decide.
Limerick on June 14, 2007 at 3:08 PM
I, para uno, dan la bienvenida a nuestros overlords hispánicos nuevos.
JayHaw Phrenzie on June 14, 2007 at 3:13 PM
JayHaw Phrenzie on June 14, 2007 at 3:13 PM
That’s “Yo, para uno…”
Laura on June 14, 2007 at 3:15 PM
The incumbents must fall in the primaries
Wade on June 14, 2007 at 3:17 PM
Spokesman for President Bush Posts on Free Republic About Immigration Bill
Connie on June 14, 2007 at 3:18 PM
I imagine my two are very tired of hearing from me, but I emailed ‘em yet one more time! Harass the hell out of ‘em, people. Don’t let the issue get cold.
thebookkeeper on June 14, 2007 at 3:19 PM
I sent my emails out yesterday. I received a co-signed email back from Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson. They’ve sent a joint letter to Bush about all the disappointed people in Georgia and are now enforcing the “comprehensive” plan for setting aside money for the fence.
The border could be closed in a few days. I won’t believe a word out of Washington until I see “boots on the ground” and construction workers actually building a wall/fence.
moonsbreath on June 14, 2007 at 3:23 PM
At what point do you leave the Republican party? They have diverted from their base on spending, signing into law McCain/Feingold, affirmative action/racial preferences, illegal immigration, general law enforcement and more. If you are going to support the Republican party do you not have to ask the question what is the modern day Republican party? To tell you the truth, the Republican party has changed. It is no longer what it once was. For me, support for a party is a direct result of them agreeing with me on the major issues of our time. Support for this Amnesty bill was the last draw.
Zetterson on June 14, 2007 at 3:24 PM
Errr …
… “their own country?”
Would that be MEXICO?
Gregor on June 14, 2007 at 3:24 PM
I won’t believe a word out of Washington until boots have been on the ground for years, the entire fence is built and fines and jail time prove to me that it is not a profitable practice for employers to hire illegals. Its going to take Washington years of obvious, distinctive action to prove to me that I can trust them to solve this problem.
Zetterson on June 14, 2007 at 3:29 PM
JadeNYU on June 14, 2007 at 2:44 PM
Thanks Jade for the link. I missed it during my brief visit there this morning. I can tell you though it leaves me with a very bad feeling that he is not in the Senate now, as he should be. Instead, we got us another career politician to take Sarbanes’ place. As good as that article is, it only shows how much he would have made a difference in this debate. I hope he gets back into it next cycle when Mikulski is up. Run Mike run!!!
However, I am getting very disillusioned about the Republican Party. Why must they (the so-called leaders) leave me high and dry? That’s one reason why I am recovering democrat for crying out loud!!!
JohnnyD on June 14, 2007 at 3:31 PM
My money now goes to specific candidates NOT the national Republican party.
Aqui estamos y somos enojados!
Mojave Mark on June 14, 2007 at 3:34 PM
Just a little different spin..
serenity on June 14, 2007 at 3:41 PM
The right of revolution is an inherent one. When people are oppressed by their government, it is a natural right they enjoy to relieve themselves of the oppression, if they are strong enough, whether by withdrawal from it, or by overthrowing it and substituting a government more acceptable.”
– Ulysses S. Grant – “Personal Memoirs” (1885)
“I am a revolutionist by birth, reading, and principle. I am always on the side of the revolutionists because there never was a revolution unless there were some oppressive and intolerable conditions against which to revolt.”
– Mark Twain
“We, the People are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts — not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution.”
– Abraham Lincoln
“Who Will Protect Us From Our Protectors”?
–The Objectivist Newsletter, May 1952
Ayn Rand
Speakup on June 14, 2007 at 3:45 PM
I’m hopeful, but slightly pessimistic. I thought the last attempt would get through, so I’ve been buoyed by that victory.
Agree. The way he ran his race caught the attention and respect of people around the nation.
Spirit of 1776 on June 14, 2007 at 3:53 PM
The Instapunk site has an interesting take on this question, as well as Michelle’s approach to it.
Bottom line is, I guess it’s time to strike up the “Bizarre Republican Death Wish” watch again at places like InstaPundit. Or a betting pool: How many seats do we think they want to lose in the Senate in 2008? Four? Six? Eight? More?
Spurius Ligustinus on June 14, 2007 at 4:09 PM
Delusional.
Valiant on June 14, 2007 at 4:11 PM
Cornyn and Hutchinson just got my ‘views’ on the compromise legislation, or maybe I should say Cornyn and Hutchinson each have an aide who just got my ‘views’.
Limerick on June 14, 2007 at 5:13 PM
Don’t break with the R party… just break it away from the RINO hijackers.
They’re flying the Republicans onboard into a cliff.
Three Steps to Save the State:
BUILD WALL.
ENFORCE LAWS.
FIRE POLITICAL PIMPS.
profitsbeard on June 14, 2007 at 5:14 PM
I just call that POS Craig’s (Idaho R) office in Boise and he will not allow the bill to be filibustered and wont say how he will vote on it when it comes to a vote.
I emailed, and called both his offices and told them that me, my wife, and three of my kids will not vote for him in 08 if he votes for cloture.
Sorry guys, that’s all I can do.
csdeven on June 14, 2007 at 5:15 PM
I have already emailed my Senators, the RNC, Federal and State. Unfortunately I am in the state of Arizona so my esteemed Senators are the enemy on this issue. Sometime it sucks to be me.
usarmyretired on June 14, 2007 at 5:32 PM
usarmyretired,
I live in Florida so I can relate.
I have called Martinez’ office in Orlando and D.C. I know I’m wasting my breath.
I have also called Nelson, my Democrat Senator. I probably have a better change of convincing him from a wage and entry level job point than of making a dent in Martinez’ thought.
INC on June 14, 2007 at 6:06 PM
I knew my Senators wouldn’t be on that list (Inhoffe and Coburn). In fact I received an email from Inhoffe’s office just today warning of the upcoming reintroduction of this bill.
Buzzy on June 14, 2007 at 6:12 PM
It’s time for a new “Gang of 14″ to unite in stopping this. Who among the Senate whimps has the courage to do what is right for America? To paraphrase George Jetson: “Somebody, stop this crazy thing!”
Bloodhound on June 14, 2007 at 6:31 PM
I contacted all the waffling Republicans, but fear that Michelle is right in her pessimism. We the American People are being ignored by the elites who believe they know what is best for the great unwashed! It may be time to reach out to the Congress and try to hold there.
Bloodhound on June 14, 2007 at 6:34 PM
I won’t abandon the GOP.
Regrettably, they’ve abandoned me.
Martin on June 14, 2007 at 6:41 PM
Thanks AP. As someone put it, that picture of Laura makes it look like she’s hitting on you in a bar. This is a good thing.
HerrMorgenholz on June 14, 2007 at 7:39 PM
HEY, LINDSEY GOOBER GRAHAM….
OF COURSE THE CURRENT LAW IS A FAILURE! THAT’S BECAUSE YOU GUYS DID NOTHING TO ENFORCE IT.
REMEMBER, YOU SWORE AN OATH TO DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE USA, NOT THE CONSTITUTIONS OF OTHER NATIONS.
The False Dervish on June 14, 2007 at 9:20 PM
Wake up America.
The Republican party no longer stands for anything (neither do the Democrats for that matter). The wild spending, McCain/Fiengold, … and most recently this “comprehensive” immigration bill. The Republicans (as well as the Democrats) will sell you out in a nanosecond. They are an aristocracy, we are acceptable losses.
Call me a whack job or whatever you want. After they shove this POS bill down our throats, ever wonder what might be next? Get ready.
I am still fax’ing, emailing, calling …, but I am far more inline with these:
AZ_Redneck on June 14, 2007 at 9:28 PM
I am so proud of Michelle and Laura and other conservative women for being on the front lines of this struggle.
A smart woman on a righteous mission is awesome to behold.
infidel4life on June 14, 2007 at 11:10 PM
They’re easy on the eye too which makes it even awesome-r.
Mojave Mark on June 15, 2007 at 1:22 AM
My rep in the House is on the right side of this argument. However, both of my Senators (from FL) are dicks. Nough said. (But we have a grassroots effort going to make absolutely certain that Martinez looses the 2010 primary)
lynnv on June 15, 2007 at 8:32 AM
Thank you Laura for those 19 quick email links. I put your link in my favorites box so I can get to those addresses each day.
roydee43 on June 15, 2007 at 9:04 AM
Washington just doesn’t get it (or simply does not care). A large majority of the American people want border security and deportation of criminals decoupled from any bill dealing with the current illegal population.
They also want to see border security and enforcement in place and working before anything else is considered. If this doesn’t happen no one is going to believe it is ever going to happen.
duff65 on June 15, 2007 at 3:45 PM
My local congresscritter just happens to be one that is trustworthy on this issue, a guy named Duncan Hunter. No need to write him, he’s already on the front line for the Constitution.
Sadly, that makes my senators Babs and Di-Fi. Not much use in writing them, but I have anyway.
I pray those of you in less concretely decided locations have a more hopeful situation, I’m along for the ride.
On the presidential front, I would like to see Hunter, Tancredo, Brownback and Huckabee get together and form a pact. Decide which of them has the most public appeal, and the other three drop in behind the one, begging all of their supporters to follow suit. I believe Brownback is the weakest of the four in national recognition, any of the other three have shown themselves well in the debates, and with a coalescence of the mutual support, could make a difference in the primaries.
Freelancer on June 15, 2007 at 3:56 PM
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