Quote of the day
posted at 11:13 pm on October 23, 2007 by Allahpundit
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“If we can’t enforce our laws inside the building where American laws are made, where can we enforce them?”
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Damn skippy.
MT on October 23, 2007 at 11:19 PM
I earlier today welcomed this Press Release from Tancredo, with these comments from him. What is truly wretched today is that a Congressman has to actually remind ICE (Immigration…Enforcement) to enforce the laws.
I remind everyone concerned about illegal aliens to please call your Senators as early tomorrow morning as possible about the Senate appropriations monstrosity that Reid is going for cloture about tomorrow: S. 2205.
Tancredo just makes far too much sense to be understood by today’s mad Liberals. He’s not polished and wasting words and therefore, they’re stymied by the man’s lucid comments, such as here. Imagine that, illegal aliens congregating in a federal legislative office building, actually being identified and — Oh, my gosh — escorted “out”.
I’m curious how ICE (if they do) could dismiss or refuse Tancredo’s request, since he IS a member of Congress. It’ll be interesting to read how it’s justified if they fail to show up and take “enforcement” action as Tancredo has requested.
S on October 23, 2007 at 11:20 PM
As Red State blogger, spainishirish, said,
INC on October 23, 2007 at 11:20 PM
We,,I guess you can’t really argue with that point.
redshirt on October 23, 2007 at 11:20 PM
Tanc hits the common-sense nail on the head, again.
infidel4life on October 23, 2007 at 11:23 PM
Wow. That’s awesome. Tanc is so hard-core. He is going to be satisfied at the end of his life knowing he did all he could for his beliefs, but I can’t imagine he will be lauded by all sides! He makes his enemies.
Spirit of 1776 on October 23, 2007 at 11:23 PM
Evidently Tancredo sent a letter to ICE.
I would guess they gave Durbin a heads up and he was ready:
INC on October 23, 2007 at 11:24 PM
Those who stand for principle over pragmatism always do.
Harpazo on October 23, 2007 at 11:26 PM
It’s times like this when I’m in love with Tommy!
And Yanking Durbin’s chain is just too good!
Kini on October 23, 2007 at 11:27 PM
Without the enforcement of the laws, what is there to distinguish men from beasts?
- Confucius
An unresponsive government is more to be feared than a snake.
- Confucius
MB4 on October 23, 2007 at 11:33 PM
I loved this from the Kos Morons, this is the Democrats in a nutshell
* First off, you may not be completely on board with our party over immigration. You may even be kind of bigoted on this score. If that’s true — if you oppose efforts to help immigrants, if you want to withhold public services from them, if you want an aggressive policy of finding, arresting, and deporting them — we don’t want your vote.
* If you don’t believe in global warming (an issue we intend to address), we don’t want your vote.
* If you don’t like gay people, and don’t support full and equal rights (which we intend to push for), we don’t want your vote.
* If you don’t want to see the top income tax bracket raised (which we will probably need to do), we don’t want your vote.
* If you’re genuinely worried about terrorism, please vote elsewhere.
* If you favor abstinence over sex education, buzz off.
* If you’re a devout Christian who doesn’t like the separation of church and state, we don’t want your vote.
* If you’re against abortion rights, no thanks.
* If you believe that the US gives too much foreign aid, don’t vote for us because we’ll probably increase it.
* If you don’t think arts and humanities should be funded by the government, please don’t vote for us. We love the NEA.
* If you think women should stay at home, we support their right to work. Don’t vote for us.
* If you don’t want government run or mandated health care, don’t vote for us.
* If you don’t think the government has an interest in public health, for instance in reducing smoking, don’t vote for us.
* If you don’t like black people, or hispanics, or jews, or catholics, or indians (hindu or native american), or anyone else, you’ve come to the wrong place. [Unless of course those religions/races don't act like liberals then they're just coconuts or kikes or whatnot that your more then welcome to incite racial hatred for and of course we love Jew-killing Terrorists)
Defector01 on October 23, 2007 at 11:33 PM
What DIckey sez about Tom
“His hatred for people who are immigrants is boundless,” Durbin said.
What I say about Dickey
“Durbin is scum, his hatred for his country knows no bounds.”
bbz123 on October 23, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Well, they’ve never enforced the laws against highway robbery there so what’s a few illegal aliens.
Dusty on October 23, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Now there’s the love.
I wonder what the penalty is if ICE refuses to detain when a Congressman calls?
Speakup on October 23, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Yeah, I agree, usually, that is the case. Not always though. But Tanc has to play this hard to get things done I think.
Spirit of 1776 on October 23, 2007 at 11:34 PM
Has he been banned yet?
MB4 on October 23, 2007 at 11:35 PM
If you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.
- Sun Tzu
MB4 on October 23, 2007 at 11:37 PM
:-)
Just checked the link-it’s still working!
INC on October 23, 2007 at 11:45 PM
This is true. But it is not the battle the warrior fears, but the loss of what stirs him to fight. For Tanc it is the loss of what he think defines America as a great and honorable nation. I daresay his reputation and acclaim mean little to him and he doesn’t fear their loss, but does indeed fear the loss of the latter. That’s actually why I think he is a compelling political character. I think he is sincere at the point of attracting ridicule (as with his nuke M3cca etc comments).
Spirit of 1776 on October 23, 2007 at 11:48 PM
Durbin is harboring and abetting illegal aliens?
Is that not a crime yet? If so, let’s alert the proper authorities. If not, I’m willing to make an exception to the “let’s enforce the laws we have and not make new ones” regarding this mess.
TexasDan on October 23, 2007 at 11:52 PM
One trick pony, but dang it’s a good trick.
BadgerHawk on October 23, 2007 at 11:54 PM
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
- Confucius
MB4 on October 23, 2007 at 11:57 PM
This is why we love ya Tommie !! Well done and Carry On !
Maxx on October 24, 2007 at 12:03 AM
If the wound isn’t mortal. Though Emerson would say that an idea born to the world is immortal. And it is true Rome manifested itself in every state that followed it’s decline, beit militarily in HRE or commercially in UK or governmentally in US (not inclusive or exclusive examples). So Confucius might just be right. Anyway, I’m punching out for the evening, cheers.
Spirit of 1776 on October 24, 2007 at 12:08 AM
You kind of got me there as I am an atheist.
Drat!
MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 12:12 AM
I look forward to and dread the day when we will need a hard-core president like Mr. Tancredo.
baldilocks on October 24, 2007 at 12:17 AM
Yep, but they are the type that deserve to be the enemies of this country.
csdeven on October 24, 2007 at 12:33 AM
A serious man in a house of clowns.
A pair in a a court of castratos.
Keep kickin’ Tanc!
profitsbeard on October 24, 2007 at 12:39 AM
God, I love Tancredo. He knows what he believes, and he doesn’t waver.
“I would rather fight and die for my beliefs, than live and suffer with yours.”
I wonder how Ellison is enjoying his office – which is right next door to Tancredo’s. Heh…
Timothy S. Carlson on October 24, 2007 at 12:44 AM
Brilliant!
Black Adam on October 24, 2007 at 12:55 AM
Bush, Chertoff, Gonsalves,…Ashcroft before him, have purposely attempted to destroy all immigration laws. Clinton did the same thing for Democratic votes. Bush wants to change America into a Anglo/Hispanic nation in spite of the Constitution. Bush clearly thinks that America is not worth saving.
pat on October 24, 2007 at 1:01 AM
The White Knight strikes again… bravo!
T J Green on October 24, 2007 at 1:11 AM
That’s fair I would say, as most of America doesn’t think that Bush’s Presidency is worth
spitsaving.MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 1:27 AM
A man’s character is defined even more by the kind of enemies that he attracts than by the kind of friends that he attracts.
- Somebody or other must have said that
MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 1:31 AM
ouch thats going to leave a mark.
Mojack420 on October 24, 2007 at 1:35 AM
Unless we are talking about Hitler and Stalin.
csdeven on October 24, 2007 at 1:39 AM
I guess that would be a bit of an exception.
MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 1:45 AM
Speaking of freinds and enemies:
Bush and Putin Rough out Breakthrough Strategic Deal for Dumping Iran
DEBKAfile Special Report
October 23, 2007, 7:43 PM (GMT+02:00)
MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 1:46 AM
After the past summer’s amnesty debacle, I would say Bush
needs to pop a nuke or two to have a legacy. Or at least clear the arsenals of those aging Daisy Cutters and MOABs.
“Shock and Awe II: Saving a Presidency”
Sorry – still bitter about being called a ‘racist’, ‘bigot’ and ‘xenophobe’ by half of the administration.
Timothy S. Carlson on October 24, 2007 at 1:49 AM
It was also said that you are someone who does not want what is right for America too. Don’t forget that!
MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 1:53 AM
Some well placed M.O.A.B.’s would go a long way to getting Bush back in my good graces.
csdeven on October 24, 2007 at 1:57 AM
Bush thinks the Democrats, Saudis, and Mexican Pols are his friends. …They would have him guillotined in a New York minute. He still doesn’t get it.
pat on October 24, 2007 at 1:59 AM
Bush Attacks Immigration Deal Opponents
May 29 12:53 PM US/Eastern
By BEN FELLER
Associated Press Writer
GLYNCO, Ga. (AP) – President Bush attacked opponents of an immigration deal Tuesday, suggesting they “don’t want to do what’s right for America.”
MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 2:01 AM
MB4 – yes, you are correct. I forgot all about that little gem.
It’s funny – the looneys always bark about ‘blood for oil’, but they are confused about the players and the trade items.
When it comes to Mexico, I think we have a ‘citizenship for oil’ deal in the works. They are trying to get it finalized, but they didn’t expect the uproar that amnesty and legalization would fuel in this country.
Anyone who suggests changes to our immigration laws should also consider restraints again the activities of the mexican embassies in this country. Talk about enabling the illegals!
The solution should be to deport all of the mexican ambassadors first. Then build the fence and go after employers who hire illegals, and financial institutions who pander to them.
The line to get out of this country would be long, indeed.
Timothy S. Carlson on October 24, 2007 at 2:23 AM
MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 1:46 AM
MB4, thanks for sharing – those are good prospects, if they materialize.
Entelechy on October 24, 2007 at 2:25 AM
Turkey strikes?
MB4 on October 24, 2007 at 3:18 AM
“ICE agency represenatives were unavailable for comment.”
Dork B. on October 24, 2007 at 5:40 AM
Dang, way to go Tanc. Love that guy. He sure knows how to piss in a libs floor furnace!
conservnut on October 24, 2007 at 7:14 AM
We needed one last spring, when shamnesty reared its ugly head.
Some well placed M.O.A.B.’s would go a long way to getting Bush back in my good graces.
csdeven on October 24, 2007 at 1:57 AM
Couldn’t agree with ya more there, pardner.
Texas Nick 77 on October 24, 2007 at 7:20 AM
Link?
BadBrad on October 24, 2007 at 7:44 AM
Kinda makes you feel bad for ranking on him all the time, doesn’t it AP?
OK, maybe not.
flipflop on October 24, 2007 at 7:44 AM
So does that mean the lifers inside are all above the law, or that they need to keep coming up with new laws to justify their existence and they forget the old ones exist?
Hening on October 24, 2007 at 7:50 AM
Durbin simply show the bigotry of the “open-borders” crowd, ignoring the ILLEGAL nature of the immigrants Tancredo opposes, and by wrongly accusing Tancredo of hate for opposing ILLEGAL immmigrants (more accurately called “illegal aliens”).
It’s the ILLEGAL immigrants, stupid!
Here Tanc needs to brush up on his history. Before the Contract With America, congress routinely excempted itself from its own laws, which meant that our laws were not being enforced or obeyed in the building, and by the people, who made those laws.
Bigfoot on October 24, 2007 at 8:29 AM
Wooohoooo!!!
Way to go, Tanc. Dickless Dick Durbin gets a smack upside his fat head — too funny. “Hey, Dick, don’t be bringin’ no illegals to your little dog and pony show, or we’ll deport ‘em.”
Durbin must have been spitting blood. I love it.
Jaibones on October 24, 2007 at 8:59 AM
I’m guessing this overlooks the potential trauma these children may suffer from being dragged into strange surroundings, having protesters yelling at them at the top of their lungs while they are blinded by hundreds of flashbulbs from the sympathetic MSM advocates for illegals.
This is one circus children should be banned from attending.
Protection my @ss Durbin, it’s pure exploitation.
fogw on October 24, 2007 at 9:18 AM
I’d love to ask Durbin if believes the Mexican government to be such a danger to children. Worse than Saddam’s Iraq was to its children?
Anyway, I’m again disappointed that Tancredo isn’t doing any better in the presidential race.
thuja on October 24, 2007 at 9:21 AM
Tanc is John the Baptist crying in the wilderness, and our Congress and Prez are Herod Antipas’ court looking to behead him. Not literally, of course, but to emasculate him. STAND UP FOR US, TANC! We love you.
Ignorant Mensan on October 24, 2007 at 10:12 AM
Tanc is the only man running that’s fit to be President.
Maxx on October 24, 2007 at 12:45 PM
Tancredo is man with morals and principals who is not afraid to stand up for them. Since he won’t be elected to the presidency(shame) when a repub does win next election make Tom the head of ICE or Homeland Security (that’s an oxymoran).
oldernslower on October 24, 2007 at 2:10 PM
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