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1. #1
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:47 pm, Goldwater Knight said:

   Psyche!

2. #2
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:47 pm, flyovercountry said:

   Ha! Not falling for these leads anymore, Michelle. Sadly, the pols have no interest whatsoever in completing our fence.

3. #3
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:48 pm, tre said:

   You first build me up, then cut the legs right out from under me!
   You’re worse than a woman!

   Wait, you ARE a woman! Figures!

4. #4
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:48 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

   Not fooled for one second. We will get our fence as soon as we get tax reform.

5. #5
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:48 pm, WestCoastCoconut said:

   In what state is Spain located? AZ, CA, TX?

   Good teaser there Michelle!

6. #6
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:50 pm, rightisright said:

   Geee…imagine that, another country trying to hang on to it’s sovereignty…bet it didn’t take 5 yrs to build either.
   If only Congress could see this.

7. #7
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:50 pm, PBoilermaker said:

   Where are the international finger-wagging liberals and cries of xenophobia?

   Oh, that’s only if America wants to secure its borders.

8. #8
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:55 pm, wise_man said:

   damn. there’s always a ‘bad news’ after a good sounding headline about the border.

   nuance.

9. #9
   On June 24th, 2008 at 3:57 pm, yt1300inHtown said:

   I was just about to sneak in there.

10. #10
    On June 24th, 2008 at 3:57 pm, Misscheryl said:

    don’t tease…

11. #11
    On June 24th, 2008 at 3:57 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Bad news: It’s the border fence…in Spain.

    Fools - their goats will escape anyway!

12. #12
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:00 pm, Rob said:

    A few more years and the illegals will stop coming to America… no one bothers to sneak into a third world country.

13. #13
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:01 pm, Die Hippie, Die said:

    ¡Tenemos la tecnología!

14. #14
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:01 pm, J S Ragman said:

    Since this fence is around Spain’s African enclaves, this should tie in well with the racism thread.

15. #15
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:04 pm, J S Ragman said:

    Seriously, when I first saw that it was Spain, I thought, “Who wouldn’t want to keep the French out?”

16. #16
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:05 pm, Misscheryl said:

    Rob #12 - I’d laugh at what you said if it wasn’t so true!

17. #17
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:07 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    “Who wouldn’t want to keep the French out?”

    John Kerry and Jerry Lewis.

18. #18
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:11 pm, John Ansell said:

    Since we import so much from China, is there a chance we can import the Great Wall of China?

19. #19
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:11 pm, DBNinKY said:

    Spiegel:
    

    After a series of mass attempts to cross the border in 2005, during which 11 immigrants were killed, Spanish authorities decided to fortify the borders around Melilla.

    I wish all those fence skeptics would note what the Spanish appear to have realized - that even if you don’t want the fence to protect us, it may very well prove to protect the lives of those emigres looking to cross our borders, irregardless of the dangers involved.

20. #20
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:20 pm, DesertLover said:

    DHD

    Sin duda eso es verdad …

21. #21
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:26 pm, FloatingRock said:

    What? I thought Spain was supposed to be one of those superior enlightened nations of Europe that has evolved beyond the silly antiquated notions of national identity and sovereignty….

    Good for you Spain!

22. #22
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:31 pm, flenser said:

    Grrr!

23. #23
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:32 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    Again, practicality (and reality) falls flat on its face:
    1. US/Mexico border: 1,989 miles
    2. US/Canada border: 5,525 miles
    3. US coastal border: 95,000 miles
    (Data courtesy of wwww.whitehouse.gov/DHS)

    Fencing off the US? Reminds me of those appocolyptic Hollywood movies. Really…

    So, not mentioning the astronomical costs of installing the maintaining the infrastructure, the patrons then end of serving as the proverbial monkeys in the cage. The State then controls all comings and goings and smells very much like East Germany Circa 1970. Eh, Comrade?

    

24. #24
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:33 pm, graysonret said:

    My, my. A country protecting its border. Gee, who would have ever thought; and they’ve been doing it for hundreds of years, too! Just like other countries. Seems to work too. I wonder if that idea might be something we could think worthwhile? Nah…oley, oley, in come free!

25. #25
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:35 pm, bloghooligan said:

    Photo 11 is pretty disturbing, as it build a monument to people who’ve attempted to break the law…and died while doing it. Not to mention, but for the grace of the EU, Spain would be just as third world as the countries these immigrants are attempting to flee.

    To say the least, building a monument in the shape of a gate to welcome the immigrants breaking the law by honoring the memory of those before them who have perished, sends a mixed message.

26. #26
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:35 pm, Byantine said:

    When asked for comment, Senator Obama replied, “This is not the Spain I knew.”

    On a more serious note, I constantly hear complaints that we need to be “more like Europe.” Okay! Let’s start by buidling a fence.

    But that won’t happen.

27. #27
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:39 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    BF Deal! The Spaniard’s fortress fence is only 7 miles in length. I’d hold back on the congratulations, folks. Though they got a fence built at a cost approaching $50 million dollars US, (that’s $7.1 million per mile), lauding this while decrying the failed US efforts is a very weak comparison.

28. #28
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:41 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    …and once a fence is built, which side are the animals on? And who are the zoo keepers with the keys?

29. #29
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:46 pm, Die Hippie, Die said:

    Clearly Spain is populated by Red Sox fans who want to keep out Yankee fans. I have photographic proof!

30. #30
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:46 pm, terrig said:

    Uuuggghhh, here I thought it was the US. Silly me.

31. #31
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:49 pm, wise_man said:

    On June 24th, 2008 at 3:57 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    Bad news: It’s the border fence…in Spain.

    Fools - their goats will escape anyway!

    Wow. No one expected the Spanish Inquisition.

    (waits for the response….)

32. #32
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:51 pm, Papa Louie said:

    Byantine said:

    On a more serious note, I constantly hear complaints that we need to be “more like Europe.” Okay! Let’s start by building a fence.

    Europe doesn’t ban nuclear power or ban offshore drilling, either. Maybe there are a few good things the Left could learn from Europe.

33. #33
    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:56 pm, flenser said:

    Europe doesn’t ban nuclear power or ban offshore drilling, either. Maybe there are a few good things the Left could learn from Europe.

    The Right too.

34. #34
    On June 24th, 2008 at 5:04 pm, steveegg said:

    I was going to say something about the French, but I’m glad I clicked the link.

35. #35
    On June 24th, 2008 at 5:09 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Gee, why can’t the US take example?

36. #36
    On June 24th, 2008 at 5:13 pm, RedDog said:

    Michelle, as a child did you enjoy pulling the sucker out of your baby brother’s mouth?

37. #37
    On June 24th, 2008 at 5:19 pm, alaskangrizzly said:

    Where’s lgm and all the other liberal trolls to denounce this horror of humanity and surpressing the flourishing and vibrant illegal immigrant population of Spain?

    Oh that’s right, they only want our borders wide open to further their political agenda. Gotcha.

38. #38
    On June 24th, 2008 at 5:23 pm, wise_man said:

    Yeah. It’s really enlightening to look at other countries take on legal and illegal immigration.

    Such as in Spain. Or how Mexico treats it’s southern border and the people who attempt to violate their laws coming from the south.

39. #39
    On June 24th, 2008 at 5:25 pm, Bob69 said:

    I am sorry to say that MY Senators from Georgia voted for this issue. I thought, prayed, hoped and wished they were above this s+++ but I guess they arn’t. Sorry bunch of politicians for sure.

40. #40
    On June 24th, 2008 at 5:35 pm, BlameAmericaLast said:

    Bob69…

    At least you don’t have Boxer and Feinstein as your senators.

    I have NO hope whatsoever.

41. #41
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:05 pm, right_on said:

    How dare the Spaniards build a fence to keep out African “illegal” immigrants! After all, the Iberian Penninsula has been part of the North African heritage for eons…”Si, se puede?”…”Vero possumus?”

    I noticed the term “illegal” never appeared in the article. Hmmmm.

42. #42
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:11 pm, terrig said:

    #28, always a funny show wasn’t it? I love Monty Python, used to watch it with my dad when I was a kid.

43. #43
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:28 pm, DocattheAutopsy said:

    Reminds me of this post of mine from a while back.

44. #44
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:32 pm, John Ansell said:

    Yeah, well the gang San Fers took a hit today. A judge upheld the gang injunction. And to think there was opposition to these illegal invader gang bangers makes me shake my head.

45. #45
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:38 pm, Pat Riotic said:

    Good News! The virtual fence is back! With Lots more towers!!

    Now how much would you pay??

46. #46
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:49 pm, JoAnn in VA said:

    Gah, Michelle, you are such a brat! I could really get to hate you if
    I wasn’t so busy checking your site four or more times a day…

47. #47
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:50 pm, Room 237 said:

    One thing to remember is that these fences are built not along the entire Spainish border but along their small enclaves in North Africa. It would be as though all the US had to do was build a fence around San Diego and Nogales. It is less daunting than building a fence on the entire US border.

48. #48
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:52 pm, Mimi1220 said:

    Tease. You’re just a tease. :>

49. #49
    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:58 pm, Die Hippie, Die said:

    On June 24th, 2008 at 5:19 pm, alaskangrizzly said:

    Where’s lgm and all the other liberal trolls to denounce this horror of humanity and surpressing the flourishing and vibrant illegal immigrant population of Spain?

    lgm and the Troll Patrol are still crunching the numbers on their Univictim computer before determining which position to take.

50. #50
    On June 24th, 2008 at 7:45 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    For a moment there, the headline made me feel safer, then I remembered about the time my nightlight bulb burnt out and I woke up screaming. Tiz naught but a bad dream.

51. #51
    On June 24th, 2008 at 8:15 pm, Kevin K. said:

    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:46 pm, Die Hippie, Die said: “Clearly Spain is populated by Red Sox fans who want to keep out Yankee fans.”

    Curses! You have found out our plan!

52. #52
    On June 24th, 2008 at 9:00 pm, skysoljr82 said:

    #28 Wow. No one expected the Spanish Inquisition.

    (waits for the response….)
    NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!

53. #53
    On June 24th, 2008 at 9:09 pm, rightisright said:

    On June 24th, 2008 at 4:11 pm, John Ansell said:Since we import so much from China, is there a chance we can import the Great Wall of China?

    good 1 John, made me laugh

54. #54
    On June 24th, 2008 at 9:38 pm, GaMidnightRider said:

    I had a dream…

55. #55
    On June 24th, 2008 at 9:51 pm, swmbo said:

    Michelle, as my 90 year old aunt would say with her finger wagging, NAUGHTY NAUGHTY NAUGHTY.

56. #56
    On June 24th, 2008 at 10:06 pm, jsr said:

    On June 24th, 2008 at 6:58 pm, Die Hippie, Die said:

    lgm and the Troll Patrol are still crunching the numbers on their Univictim computer before determining which position to take.

    I believe the answer is will be that the issue of fences and illegal immigrants in Europe would never have arisen if the the United States didn’t have such an inhumane, racist immigration policy.

57. #57
    On June 24th, 2008 at 10:25 pm, BadIdeaGuy said:

    Ding Ding Ding, We have the “R” word!

    Racist indeed, #51!! How dare we allow so many Mexicans, Cental, and South Americans into this country when there are so many others who seek to live in a free (liberty, not cost) and prosperous society.

58. #58
    On June 24th, 2008 at 10:26 pm, BadIdeaGuy said:

    Central… derr

59. #59
    On June 24th, 2008 at 10:52 pm, Send_Me said:

    As if a fence is going to do any good anyway… I’m serious when I advocate a small chain-link fence with little signs saying “¡El campo de minas guarda hacia fuera!” followed by an anti-vehicular minefield, an anti-vehicular ditch, then an anti-personnel minefield followed by another cheap chain-link fence with little signs saying, “Mine Field. Keep Out!” Then give the Border Agents a UAV capability to provide overwatch, perhaps using National Guard or Reserve units who can brush up on their flying skills.

60. #60
    On June 24th, 2008 at 10:55 pm, jsr said:

    BadIdeaGuy,

    That was sarcasm on my part. Now get some sleep!

61. #61
    On June 24th, 2008 at 11:02 pm, zorro said:

    Psyche!

    I guess it was just wishful thinking on my part. We owe you Michelle!

62. #62
    On June 25th, 2008 at 4:05 pm, NHMagenta said:

    I don’t see a need to fence off the entire border; just those parts where people cross illegally.

    And the spectre of smuggling in a nuke or parts to build a nuke was raised over 55 years ago; please see:
    Iron Curtain over America
    (docstoc.com page 70)
    And here’s what we SHOULD have along the US/Mexican border:
    Picture of Israeli Security Fence
    (jewishvirtuallibrary.org)

63. #63
    On June 25th, 2008 at 7:24 pm, Lincoln said:

    These misleading headlines make me cry.