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1. #1
   On October 8th, 2007 at 3:36 pm, orlandocajun said:

   Unbelievable. However, I like the fact that the Dumbocrats are unmasking themselves in full view of the public. I can’t imagine that even the liberals in California would think that this is a good idea after what’s happened to Los Angeles.

   This is another good talking point issue for the election.

2. #2
   On October 8th, 2007 at 3:39 pm, The Raging Republican said:

   Michelle Malkin Said: Where do your senators stand?

   I just wrote them and told them where to stand!

3. #3
   On October 8th, 2007 at 3:44 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

   On October 8th, 2007 at 3:36 pm, orlandocajun said:
   Unbelievable. However, I like the fact that the Dumbocrats are unmasking themselves in full view of the public.

   Full view of the public? Been eating too many smoked turkey legs?

   Bro, the public will not be made aware of this unless the bloggers (thanks Michelle) blog it. Then, the people who really care about what is going on will have to imform themselves.

   The MSM will not come within a thousand feet of this one. Besides, Brittney is fighting for her children and Dave made Paris cry.

4. #4
   On October 8th, 2007 at 3:48 pm, cpodug said:

   Michelle Malkin Said: Where do your senators stand?

   Living in California (AKA Mexico del Norte) I already know where my senators stand.

5. #5
   On October 8th, 2007 at 3:48 pm, The Raging Republican said:

   On October 8th, 2007 at 3:36 pm, orlandocajun said:
   Unbelievable. However, I like the fact that the Dumbocrats are unmasking themselves in full view of the public.

   Seriously doubt this will make it into the MSM’s lineup for the evening news. The uneducated and uninvolved public sheep will never grasp that this is even going on.

6. #6
   On October 8th, 2007 at 3:48 pm, daddee02004 said:

   MM I am from Kalifornia K being code word for communist…
   The liberal voting
   women in this state have the electorate
   totally screwed up… WASS..WE ARE SO SCREWED….PARDON THE PUN

7. #7
   On October 8th, 2007 at 4:00 pm, orlandocajun said:

   Let’s wait and see how the election rhetoric shakes out. The Republican candidates will ensure that the public gets an education on where the Dumbocrats stand on the issues. The MSM isn’t the only information source anymore. Their ratings are plummenting. The people will know.

8. #8
   On October 8th, 2007 at 4:03 pm, nbarry said:

   Next thing you know, legislators with prisons in their districts will want to count prisoners who can’t vote in their tally. Wait, they are already doing this.

9. #9
   On October 8th, 2007 at 4:04 pm, rw said:

   I don’t see what the big deal is… you all assume that ICE would be engaging in some “aggressive” enforcement of federal immigration laws to begin with.

10. #10
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:05 pm, publiuswarmac9999 said:

    The two party system in America is splitting into international socialists (liberal progressive Democrats aka communists) and laissez faire social capitalists (Tax and spend Republicans. I know - a contradiction in terms). Unfortunately, the folks who really want a democratic constitutional republic are increasingly in the minority.

    Boxer, Clinton, Obama just want to push their international socialist/communist “it takes a village” agenda a bit quicker but regardless the trends are toward a socialistic republic over the next few decades. America will be Europeanized. Don’t get too upset when the unemployment rates are double digit and there is little discretionary income to buy a better house or better car. Oh, let’s not forget, you won’t really be able to start a business to better yourself as it will be just too darned expensive and there will be a blizzard of regulations.

11. #11
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:05 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    orlandocajun

    I am totally on your side but, for the sake of debate, you assume our Republicans have grown balls by now?

12. #12
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:19 pm, DesertLover said:

    rw

    The problem is that most illegals will not respond to the census takers questions because they fear they will be turned in and deported … as a result the census takers “estimate” the number of people in those residences as if they had gotten real answers …

    Personally I see no reason to give a hoot how many illegals are not properly counted …

    The reason for the census being accurate is so that it can be used as a basis to allow for realignment of the number of representatives in the house for legal citizen voters …

    Since the illegals aren’t supposed to be able to vote they should have no bearing on the numbers used to reapportion the seats in Congress …

    no right to vote = no right to representation …

    Don’t let these libs reward the sanctuary cities and states for breaking the law by giving them more votes in the Congress …

13. #13
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:21 pm, J S Ragman said:

    So let me get this straight, even though they aren’t citizens and can’t vote, the number of illegal immigrants in a state will effect the reapportionment of its congressional delegation? Isn’t that then giving them a benefit of citizenship? Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

14. #14
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:23 pm, DesertLover said:

    J S Ragman

    That’s correct … the reapportionment is based on total numbers counted … not a breakdown of legal - illegal of any other category of the census …

15. #15
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:29 pm, J S Ragman said:

    I think I just had about 50 of my wife’s relatives from the Philippines move in with me.

16. #16
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:35 pm, DesertLover said:

    J S Ragman

    Make sure they get counted …

17. #17
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:35 pm, bald01 said:

    I’m writing her anyway. I know it won’t make a dent, but I have to feel I did something. This is difficult and demoralizing knowing your president and 2 senators really don’t give a damn. What is going to become of our Nation? Will we ever get to turn it around without a revolution?

18. #18
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:37 pm, rtk said:

    Michelle Malkin Said: Where do your senators stand?

    Sadly, my senator is the issue here!

19. #19
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:45 pm, Chard402003 said:

    Sadly, Boxer is one of my Senators - with the other being equally saddening. Maybe we make Boxer a deal, stop deporting illegals, start deporting Democratic Senators.

20. #20
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:47 pm, gayle said:

    When the corrupt government stop making us pay taxes, then they can let them ALL in for all I care.

    Better yet, give us free boat passes outta here ASAP!

21. #21
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:48 pm, carole said:

    call her office every hour…..202-224-3553 her fax is 202-224-8149,,,,,,,give her every statistic on $$$, crime, etc.

22. #22
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:51 pm, jrlingreenbay said:

    So, where exactly is the incentive to enforce immigration laws if by NOT enforcing them, states have more people - hence they have more representatives in Congress?

    Self-perpetuating dilemna….

    I also see that they HAVE stopped enforcing agressively in several previous census taking years…. Nice to know…

    At a time when we’re stepping up our enforcement - we should now ‘draw down’ so we can accurately count the numbers of illegals here…

    Here’s a solution - assign the task of census taking to ICE - kill 2 birds with one stone.

23. #23
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:58 pm, Soliel said:

    I don’t like to hate but I despise my two traitorous Senators Boxer and Feinstein and I am moderate! CALIFORNIA WAKE UP!!! What is wrong with you? Stop thinking in terms of “left” and “Right” and see that our Democratic Senators are TRAITORS! I am seriously thinking of leaving the state for a state that has COMMON SENSE!

24. #24
    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:58 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Illegal Aliens are the new dead vote. Spitzer wants NY driver’s licenses for them since it’s a de facto identity card. The Dems want same day voter registration to prevent any kind checking on the validity of the registration. They want free health care and in-state tuition for illegals to make them beholden to the Democratic party.

25. #25
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:01 pm, MrScribbler said:

    JS Ragman

    Who says illegals can’t vote? I’m guessing you don’t live in California.

26. #26
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:02 pm, thirteen28 said:

    Wow, if we had some beltway Republicans with brains and cajones, this proposal would be an absolute gift from Boxer and the Democrats.

27. #27
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:02 pm, geminicontender said:

    No no no no no!!!!! The only way we can stop this madness is to make sure that these bills don’t go forward and that the Dems lose all around in 2008. Fiscal conservatism to oust these monkeys. I would think that you would have to determine status one way or the other as you do your counting. If so, then ICE should be right behind each ‘counter’ in the process. Arrest, deport.

28. #28
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:09 pm, J S Ragman said:

    MrScribbler - Good point. At least here in Virginia, the voting machines only speak English. I’m assuming that’s some type of civil rights violation?

    I’ll keep you posted on the response I get from the 2 distinguished gentlemen from this commonwealth.

29. #29
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:10 pm, blues said:

    Only thing there is to say about Boxer:She isn’t bad looking ,for an old—–.

30. #30
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:15 pm, ajmontana said:

    Welcome to my Boxer/Feinstein two-headed monster Californication World.

31. #31
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:19 pm, The Raging Republican said:

    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:05 pm, On-my-soap-box said:
    I am totally on your side but, for the sake of debate, you assume our Republicans have grown balls by now?

    Hey, Don’t clump all Republicans into that ball-less group you are mentioning.

32. #32
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:21 pm, ajmontana said:

    Better be politically correct here and say “Testy Free”

33. #33
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:22 pm, DesertLover said:

    aj … don’t you mean 3-headed … you forgot Nan …

34. #34
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:23 pm, ajmontana said:

    Or Republinonads.

35. #35
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:23 pm, ajmontana said:

    Yes DL, I keep forgeting.

36. #36
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:24 pm, DesertLover said:

    lol … but you keep trying aj …

37. #37
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:25 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    Sorry, I meant “gumballs”.

38. #38
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:26 pm, The Raging Republican said:

    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:25 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    Sorry, I meant “gumballs”.

    Gum balls? You naughty girl!

39. #39
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:27 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    It was Michelle’s term was it not? - LOL

40. #40
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:28 pm, The Raging Republican said:

    I got your gum balls right here!

41. #41
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:29 pm, ajmontana said:

    “Faux News Alert”
    Thieves have broken into the GOP and stolen the family jewels.
    film at 11:00

42. #42
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:30 pm, The Raging Republican said:

    

43. #43
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:31 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:29 pm, ajmontana said:
    “Faux News Alert”
    Thieves have broken into the GOP and stolen the family jewels - left empty handed.
    film at 11:00

44. #44
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:31 pm, DesertLover said:

    Update on “Faux News Alert” …

    The stolen jewels were already returned anonymously when it was discovered they were “Faux Jewels”

45. #45
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:33 pm, The Raging Republican said:

    *Raises his right hand

46. #46
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:34 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    The floor recognizes Raging

47. #47
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:35 pm, The Raging Republican said:

    If you are looking for family jewels, might want to ask Pelosi to drop her his pants.

48. #48
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:37 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    I am sorry but Boxer gets my vote for the biggest after this debacle.

49. #49
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:41 pm, miker said:

    Ok this is just flat out crazy! Almost all of my friends are conservative (ie we all work and are productive members of society), but even the few liberals I know are opposed to illegal immigration!

50. #50
    On October 8th, 2007 at 5:51 pm, deepdiver said:

    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:35 pm, bald01 #17 said:

    I’m writing her anyway. I know it won’t make a dent, but I have to feel I did something. This is difficult and demoralizing knowing your president and 2 senators really don’t give a damn. What is going to become of our Nation? Will we ever get to turn it around without a revolution?

    Demoralizing I think being the functional word there.

51. #51
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:00 pm, Alphonse said:

    Dick Durbin would be far more pro-illegal than Boxer and refer to non-citizens as new Americans, as is our wont here in Mexinois. Barry Obama would also be more pro-illegal than Boxer.

52. #52
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:10 pm, josetheguerilla said:

    What does she mean when she says “aggresive enforcement” and “non citizen”?

    Gum balls anyone?

53. #53
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:11 pm, a crapweasel said:

54. #54
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:12 pm, DesertLover said:

    josetheguerilla said:
    “aggresive enforcement” and “non citizen”?

    I think that means “don’t even think about arresting my maid and gardener”

55. #55
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:17 pm, JoAnn in VA said:

    Maybe we make Boxer a deal, stop deporting illegals, start deporting Democratic Senators.

    Please- who on earth would even >want

56. #56
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:29 pm, DanME said:

    This has got to be the craziest idea I have ever seen, but I’m not surprised at anything this women does. I wonder how many “intellgent” senators will vote yes for this resolution? I’ld like to exchange Bush for the Border Agents who are in prison.

57. #57
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:30 pm, DanME said:

    OOPS…wrong thread….sorry

58. #58
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:32 pm, DesertLover said:

    Better yet how about we swap 3 for 2 … Boxer, Feinstein, and Nan for the 2 border patrol agents … I realize the 3 aren’t worth near as much as the 2 … but maybe we could sweeten the pot and throw in Reid and Murtha for good measure …

59. #59
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:34 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    I’m not surprised at anything this women does

    Yep. “It’s not a baby until you bring it home from the hospital” Boxer.

    Yet people from CA keep her in office. Scary and I know scary!

60. #60
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:43 pm, MrScribbler said:

    DesertLover

    That ought to be a three-for-three swap. Jose Compean , Ignacio Ramos and Deputy Sheriff Gil Hernandez for Barbara Boxcar, Dianne Feincrook and Nancy Lugosi.

    Nope. Make it 3-for-4: three good guys for the Wack-babes and Jorge Bush, too.

61. #61
    On October 8th, 2007 at 6:52 pm, DesertLover said:

    MrScribbler

    Sorry … I missed the Deputy Sheriff … my bad …

62. #62
    On October 8th, 2007 at 7:03 pm, twall said:

    Just Imagine what crap I have to live with in Sonoma County where the entire county is a Sanctuary for Illegal’s. Where you’re the bigot for even taking issue about Illegal’s. Where the Gang problem Grows because ICE won’t be called. HELP

63. #63
    On October 8th, 2007 at 7:23 pm, ajmontana said:

    “Faux News Alert Photo”
    The dreaded Pelosi/Boxer/Feinstein Three headed Monster sited flying near Los Angeles.

    BATSx3

64. #64
    On October 8th, 2007 at 7:39 pm, lucnmf said:

    Boxer and Feinstein are a joke. I’m from California and stuff like this ticks me off. My wish (in my dreams) is that the California electorate wake up and start voting these people out of office. Oh wait… I think I have a better chance of winning the lottery. Better start playing.

65. #65
    On October 8th, 2007 at 7:42 pm, lucnmf said:

    BATSx3,

    Don’t forget about the Nunez/Cedillo monster that was sited over the same area.

66. #66
    On October 8th, 2007 at 7:51 pm, HaileTsada said:

    I know it’s hard for Senador Craig to concentrate, suffering from restless leg syndrome as he is, but what is his stance on Republican cajones?

67. #67
    On October 8th, 2007 at 7:51 pm, mnmike said:

    We need to annex the US from Mexico.

68. #68
    On October 8th, 2007 at 8:04 pm, Dandapani said:

    “Count every vote. Every vote counts!” Democratic attempts at improving their odds at the polls. Dead voters, felons, dual staters, now illegal aliens… Nothing new to see here, move along now.

69. #69
    On October 8th, 2007 at 8:21 pm, Boomer said:

    Contacted Senator Crapo the other guy shouldn’t even be in office. He promised to resign and it looks like Idaho has only one Senator. Besides Mr. Happy Feet always votes for the illegal invader anyway.

70. #70
    On October 8th, 2007 at 8:25 pm, Heartland Perspective said:

    This is getting to be like watching a little kid. Turn your back for a minute and they’re into something. I’m tired..
    BUT, I’M NOT GIVING UP. On the phone again…

71. #71
    On October 8th, 2007 at 8:29 pm, greenfairie said:

    40 million people and the CA state GOP can’t find a single viable candidate to run Boxhead out of office.

    *Sigh.*

72. #72
    On October 8th, 2007 at 9:13 pm, ShoreMark said:

    Where do your senators stand?

    I’m in New Jersey…

    We may be smaller than California in size, but we’re in the running for the prize of most moronic state. Writing to L(sr) & M(jr) is futile.

73. #73
    On October 8th, 2007 at 9:28 pm, Leatherneck said:

    Put me in charge, and watch liberal scum start crying for their mommie!

74. #74
    On October 8th, 2007 at 9:28 pm, mngirl said:

    The answer for California: Arnold for the Senate.

    Not that he would be significanly better, but he does have some cajones and he’s not as much of a crackpot as the two ladies. When is his 2nd Term as Governor over?

75. #75
    On October 8th, 2007 at 9:37 pm, onepistoffyid said:

    This is a great issue for one of the Republican presidential candidates to jump on, like yesterday. RUDY ARE YOU LISTENING?!?!

76. #76
    On October 8th, 2007 at 11:13 pm, HeatherRadish said:

    On October 8th, 2007 at 4:21 pm, J S Ragman said:

    So let me get this straight, even though they aren’t citizens and can’t vote, the number of illegal immigrants in a state will effect the reapportionment of its congressional delegation?

    This got decided once already, in 1787. Non-citizens were counted as 3/5 of a citizen.

    I’ll give them that if they don’t stop deporting crooks in the meantime.

77. #77
    On October 9th, 2007 at 12:30 am, CC said:

    Selling out our country for votes. Absolutely disgusting, immoral, dishonest and irresponsible. Not to mention, selfish, self-serving and recklessly playing with our nation’s future.

78. #78
    On October 9th, 2007 at 2:44 am, Loose Cannon said:

    Terible to contemplate and I don’t wish for it, but a cataclysmic terrorist attack would almost certainly achieve a national cranial-anal extraction. Sadly, this likely will happen only after the dhimis have D.C. locked up.

79. #79
    On October 9th, 2007 at 4:57 am, bit_boy said:

    RE: blocking aggressive immigration enforcement leading up to the 2010 Census

    I’m sorry but is this nothing more than legitimizing the bent wrist enforcement by the Bush Administration and Mr. Lettuce head. The other thing, using a transient criminal segment of the population as a basis for congressional allocations does not pass the smell test. Especially now that the estimate of illegals is not 12 million as postulated by “our” government but may in fact be more like 38 million. Damm, and the Grey Hound bus I designed was to deport 20 million. Oh well, just need a bigger bus.

    on-my-soap-box #43 ROTFLMAO

80. #80
    On October 9th, 2007 at 7:38 am, 30 pcs of silver said:

    ShoreMark, I am here in NJ as well. At least you can get a response from L. M, not so much.

    Albeit a useless attempt.

81. #81
    On October 9th, 2007 at 8:09 am, TMoney said:

    There is not enough duct tape in the world to keep my head from exploding.

    Pancho Villa is laughing his a** off in his grave while Blackjack Pershing spins.

82. #82
    On October 9th, 2007 at 8:11 am, ajmontana said:

    This is a portion of an e-mail I received twice from Boxer in response to the Dream Act. Smoke up Rump
    

    I believe our immigration problems will only get worse unless we work together to resolve them. Be assured that I will continue to fight to improve our immigration system in a manner that strengthens our border security, protects American workers, and reduces illegal immigration. Barbara Boxer

83. #83
    On October 9th, 2007 at 9:52 am, 3Angela said:

    Imagine them suspending “aggressive” tax collection enforcement! I can hardly wait.

84. #84
    On October 9th, 2007 at 9:59 am, locomotivebreath1901 said:

    “You say you want a revolution?” - John Lennon

85. #85
    On October 9th, 2007 at 11:13 am, changjin89 said:

    Tuesday Greetings Mrs. Malkin and loyal community. Thank you Mrs. Malkin for your eagle-eyed attention to the nefarious initiatives of our junior Senator from California. Always if I would point out the ill-doings of senators from other states, I must be mindful of the plank in California’s own eye. As I have noted before with the machinations of Sen. Dick Durbin, the term “gerrymander” entered the American political lexicon almost 200 years ago through the tortured political districting done then in Massachusetts. Even then career politicians wanted to select their voters by whatever means possible, rather than themselves be subject to the unfettered purview of the electorate. If one is mindful that multiterm Senators Barbara Boxer and Dick Durbin and like-minded colleagues are loyal to themselves and their political connections, and not at all to our country, then their intent to build their optimum voter base through wholesale importation from abroad can be understood. Much appreciate the persistent efforts of Mrs. Malkin and various members of her loyal community in calling public attention to these maneuvers in the shade.

86. #86
    On October 9th, 2007 at 11:25 am, bald01 said:

    We are told the illegals come up here to take/do jobs that we Americans won’t do. We are also told that the crops will go rotting in the fields unless we open the borders. Drive past a Home Depot and you can hire an illegal for $100/day plus transportation and lunch. The crop picking job is now the job that the Americans AND the illegals will not do.

87. #87
    On October 9th, 2007 at 11:45 am, jfish said:

    Article I, Section 2 of the US Constitution outlines the Census, and it does not (sadly) limit its application to citizens:

    Representatives and direct taxes shall be apportioned among the several states which may be included within this union, according to their respective numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole number of free persons, including those bound to service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three fifths of all other Persons. The actual Enumeration shall be made within three years after the first meeting of the Congress of the United States, and within every subsequent term of ten years, in such manner as they shall by law direct.

    So, interesting to note that non-citizens should count as no more than 3/5 … so every 5 million illegals would count as only 3 million = still substantial. Now, last time around, there was all sorts of talk about “extrapolating” the numbers of those who weren’t really counted (homeless, those out of the country, etc), so how much do we bet that process would get expanded? Also, wouldn’t this simply give the INS a nice list of unregistered aliens, with names and addresses? Seems like this is just bad on every possible level. That being the case, most illegals wouldn’t want to be counted and the liberals would holler even louder to be allowed to “extrapolate” their state’s numbers, based of course simply on their own greed for power.

88. #88
    On October 9th, 2007 at 12:34 pm, lucnmf said:

    On October 8th, 2007 at 9:28 pm, mngirl said:
    The answer for California: Arnold for the Senate.

    Mngirl… Arnold is rhino and almost as bad as Boxer and Feinstein. We need someone like the California State Senator Tom McClintock. He’s California’s only true conservative.

89. #89
    On October 9th, 2007 at 2:33 pm, gippergirl said:

    as I’ve been saying, the dems can’t get into office w/o their most adored and loyal base of voters: the dead illegal alien convicts

90. #90
    On October 10th, 2007 at 7:27 pm, Chard402003 said:

    How about we stop providing social services to illegals until we’ve counted them all. . . .