Open-borders quote of the morning; Update: Calderon bashes Arizona
From President Obama to Mexican President Felipe Calderon at this morning’s joint press conference:
“We are defined not by our borders, but by our bonds.”
The reconquista crowd gives two thumbs up.
Reconquista revolution without borders! (Photo credit: El Marco, Denver)
***
Right on cue, with the State Department “human rights” zealots cheering on the sidelines, no doubt:
Mexican President Felipe Calderon seized the opportunity to blast Arizona’s controversial immigration law on Wednesday after President Obama welcomed him to the White House.
Arizona’s law, which takes effect in July, will call for state and local police to determine if people are in the country illegally.
At the start of Wednesday’s state visit to Washington, Calderon said the law discriminated against Mexicans and called for the two countries to work together to develop an immigration policy that did not force people to live in the shadows “with such laws as the Arizona law, which is forcing our people to face discrimination.”
Calderon, whose remarks were translated from Spanish, said “We can do so if we create a safer border — a border that will unite us instead of dividing us.
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We are defined by both, and much more. Including, but not limited to, language, culture, Constitution, etc.
Hmm, O got his worth for hosting State Dinner!
The audacity of Calderon coming to the U.S. to lecture us!! It just boggles the mind. Even worse is how the current administration simply bends over and says “Thank you sir, may I have another?!”
Of course the irony of ironies is the “revolution without borders” banner showing a map with borders.
It’s Obama saying it – it means nothing.
It would seem that he doesn’t understand (or wants to “fundamentally transform”) the simple concept that the purpose of a border is to divide.
The property line between your lot and your neighbors’ lots is there for a reason, and its purpose is to divide.
To suggest that your property line or our national border should “unite us instead of dividing us” is to suggest that there should be no borders at all.
That represents a desire to do away with both private property and national sovereignty. That’s called Communism.
And of course, that is exactly what Calderon and the rest of the Democratic Socialist Communists want!
All I have to do is look at that pic of Sock Puppet and the Chicage Wolf Woman to just shake my head knowing these Alinsky butt snorklers are damaging our country almost beyond repair. I am not defined by anything from Mexico. I am defined by being a natural born US Citizen.
“I just have this to say to Mr.Colderon…HEY IDIOT, look at a Map!
Mexico has 2 BORDERS, so does The United States. So get control of YOURS, Let America Control OURS… Or Else!”
Honest to God, how Stupid can Politicians get?
P.S.
Remember Golliad…Remember The Alamo!
I wonder how much taxpayers money this bho is giving calderon to tell him how sorry we American’s are for trying to keep his illegal people our of our nation? I bet there is money given before the visit is over!
L
From the LA Times Metro Desk, dated last night (5/18/10):
“A convicted felon who was deported to Mexico in 2007 has been arrested for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl in Santa Ana, police said Tuesday night.
Roberto Jacobo Reyes, 47, was being held without bail on suspicion of assaulting the girl after he entered her home through a window, the Santa Ana Police Department said.
Reyes was linked to the Feb. 11 attack by DNA evidence found on the window and on the girl, Cpl. Anthony Bertagna said.
During questioning, Reyes allegedly told detectives that he had assaulted at least four other females, ages 11 to 22, while they slept, according to Bertagna.
“His M.O. was to break into unsecured windows or unsecured doors,” Bertagna said of the crimes, which began in late 2009.
Reyes was deported after serving three years of a five-year prison sentence for burglary, according to Bertagna.
Police have turned over their evidence to the Orange County district attorney.”
I wonder if Calderon can give him a lift home? It will save LA cab fare…
And what American in their right mind gives a flying frijole what Calderon thinks?
Please pardon my posting this a second time, but it is as relevant to this thread as it is to the “blame America first” thread.
Pop Quiz:
Which 2008 Presidential candidate said the following?
Answer.
The government of Mexico is nothing more than a poser democracy, under the surface it’s an socialist pile.
I doubt the Mexicans will ever figure it out, the useful idiot part they play in the whole charade, is palpable, by even the ignorant outside observer. You being had for the good of the man.
And they lecture us?
What does that even mean?! Nothing. It’s something he read on the side of the Salsa jar or on a sugar packet in a Mexican restaurant.
spaceycakes said:
Either that or read it on the side of his Commie Latte cup from Starbucks.
This Mexican President is simply trying to claim this country as his own.
This US President is an idiot that simply does not understand the Mexican Presidents goal.
Quick, get posner in there to apologize to the mexican!!!!
Just another reason to send Obambi packing as quickly as possible. Please note that we do not intend to let the morons in Murtha’s PA district vote on anything that affects the rest of the country, they now join San Francisco as less than serious.
Not my favorite battles in the Texas Revolution.
Remember San Jacinto!
Itooktheredpill: You sir are a scholar.
“That represents a desire to do away with both private property and national sovereignty.”
This ideology represents Obama’s way of thinking far better than anything else.
Jorge El Dubya, is that you? A nice big concrete wall woven with razor wire would “cement” things nicely.
I would give a significant body part if someone asked Calderon, “Please describe what you think U.S. immigration policy should be.” Further, If the U.S. adopts your policy do you pledge to implement a similar immigration policy for Mexico?”
Watch him squirm.
I am a US citizen, born and raised in the Midwest back in the days when this country was STILL a sovereign nation and proud of it. I do not wish to be “united” in any endeavor with the Third World sh*thole that is Mexico. Get the hell out of MY country, Calderon…you have some nerve coming here and whining about our laws. My God, I am so angry right now…
We are defined not by our borders. That’s true.
We are not defined by our bonds, either.
We are defined by our values as a nation. Diversity IS a strength of ours. But, it’s only a strength if we are all working together toward a common goal. If each group is working only for it’s own goals, then diversity is a fatal weakness.
These open-borders jerks don’t want hispanics here to work toward the goals of the USA, but toward the goals of MEXICO!
Calderon; “BOHICA”
Obama; ” Oh thank you sir, may I have another.”
Calderon; “Only if you give me millions of your filthy gringo dollars for my services.”
Obama; “Gladly El Heffe.”
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I’m not sure about the former. – Albert Einstein
I have 2 issues with your statement there Tortilla Bender …
1. The reason they “live in the shadows” is because they are here “illegally” … but at least when we find them we don’t execute them like you do on your Southern border …
2. “Forcing our people to face discrimination” … well if they are “your people” how about you take them back to Mexico with you Taco Breath … OH … I FORGOT … you don’t want them … just all the ill gotten money they send back to your sorry corrupt country …
Summary: … Shut your frijole hole when you are in my country … real Americans (obviously that excludes BHO and his patriotically challenged administration) do not take kindly to pompous idiots like you telling us what to do …
I can has taco?
Drudge has a lovely picture of this bho and mo. It seems the wh has banned the chef from tweeting on what is being served for the calderon feast. They don’t want us ‘below them’ to see how they are going to be eating high on the hog with the way this bho has spent us to oblivion.
L
Did he come to celebrate cinco de quatro?
1. Build the fence – concrete, razor wire along the ENTIRE southern border.
2. Make it a felony for any employer who knowingly hires an illegal alien
3. Begin deportation process for all those illegal aliens still on our side of the concrete and razor wire.
In that order.
Fence+sanctions+deportation=immigration reform.
Now, wasn’t that easy?
It isn’t forcing anyone to face anything. If someone doesn’t like it, move back home. We’ll even pay their way, even though they got here on their own well enough. Seems reasonable and more than fair to me.
War is the only possible outcome of all the pandering liberal cowardice that has frozen the last 20 Congresses and the last 8 Administrations.
It could’ve been prevented, of course, if only the Ted Kennedy’s of the world had been forced to live at the corner of 6th & Alvarado near downtown Los Angeles sometime over the last 4 decades.
Alas, Mr. Hyannisport was too busy exhorting “peace” from his perch in Taxachussetts to see that he was allowing the rest of the nation to go down the crapper.
And I say that as someone who welcomes immigrants, but detests our own government for quite royally screwing the nation.
Exactly!! We have all read the immigration rules of Mexico. Someone needs to ask him who the hell he thinks he is dictating OUR immigration policy when his own policies are HORRIBLE!! Why oh why does NO ONE call him on that fact??? Do you think Obama even mentions it when they are having private discussions? Or is he in the hot tub with Calderon giving him a back rub? This administration is getting people killed…lots of American citizens. And this administration is getting kids raped…lots of kids! As I have said before, maybe if a child of one of these progressive politicians becomes a victim, something will be done. But even then, I wonder…!
Thors_Hammer said:
AMEN! And, well said…
Said Calderon, “…a border that will unite us instead of divide us,” Replied Robert Frost, “Good fences make good neighbors.”
On May 19th, 2010 at 11:07 am, Freddy said:
Aztlan.
No, Obama fully understands and agrees with this goal.
It’s all part of the [Communist] Party Program:
And speaking of Caesar Chavez, did you know that “Yes, We Can!” originated with him?
“Yes, We Can!” –> “¡Sí se puede!” –> Alinsky Radicals –> Lucifer
We have reached the stage where politicians calculate what ithe acceptable level of casaualties are to attain their political objectves.
To get a voting block of thity million people both the Democrats and Republicans will allow a whole lot of innocent pain and suffering occur.
Therefore, what we need to do is inflict more pain and suffering on their careers than they are willing to accept.
Calderone might want to take home a few Somali terrorists that seem to be making their way across the Texas border from Mexico too.
Hey Calderon, you p*ndejo,
If you had any true cajones, you would take care of your people back in Mexico so they wouldn’t have to leave to look for work elsewhere. Instead, you continue to support the two class system of the rich and the poor.
Go back home with tail between your legs, but before you go…kiss my AMERICAN-Mexican *ss!!!
He also said that Mexico doesn’t end at the border. Um, yes, it does. And if you and your people don’t stop violating our sovereignty we will be forced to defend ourselves from your invasion.
Hmmm… one definition of bond is somthing the restrains… as in Bondage…
One is a Debt instrument… like in stocks and bonds…
Obama is a master of saying exactly what he means, in a way that makes it sound like somthing different (ie telling you what you want to hear… like fundamentaly changing government… well, he sure did not lie about that one…)
OK, Phil. You start first with the murderous, drug running, human smuggling cartel thugs on your side.
Bless my nieces are going to try this suggestion at school to raise a ruckus if a teacher raises the issue: If Hispanic-Americans are truly law-abiding Americans, why do they overwhelmingly support an illegal act (illegally crossing the border en masse) and diss an legitimate law (Arizona’s). It’s time to see whose side you’re really on, not just homesteading here!
James Greenidge
Queens NY
Note to Felix…Mexicans have no rights in the U.S. unless we invite them in.
Note #2…this American doesn’t give a damn what you think.
Note #3…Your citizens are leaving there in droves because Mexico is a third world, drug infested hell hole! So, please spare us your indignation.
What, you don’t think that we should discriminate against intruders? Please refer to note #2
So is Bambi saying One World or that he and MamaBama are into bondage-President Felipe Calderon makes three? Fess up Mr. President, yours is the most open administration ever.
But Mexican politicos bashing the United States is a given; they use it as an excuse to keep the oligarchy in power. All problems can be and are blamed on El Coloso del Norte. Yawn.
El Coloso del Norte (Colossus of the North: I have never found an English translation but it is a school book and a common whine in Mexico.
This is the best news I’ve heard in forever:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/05/19/arizona-official-threatens-cut-los-angeles-power-payback-boycott/
Thank you.
Calderon speaks like he’s threatening the U.S. If we don’t do this, Mexico will do that. Bring it, you incredibly stupid jerk whose country has gone straight to hell under YOUR leadership. And, then he has the unmitigated gall to ask for OUR money. This whole illegal alien aiding and abetting has got to stop! I.Am.Sick.of.BHO
I guess you can add Calderon to the list of officials that have not read the law.
I just saw that too. Once again liberals (in LA) not thinking about the consequences of their actions before acting.
obama – a demon walking the earth… the little woman? She is the devil.
Speaking of private conversations. Felipe reportedly presented Michelle and the girls with traditional Mexican folk dresses. He said, “My woman sent these to you. She says if you wear these, it will make your butts look smaller”.
Misscheryl,
I saw this yesterday on HA. I can hardly wait to read the reply from the LA city council. Gotta love Gary and AZ for having the guts to do what the feds won’t!
L
On May 19th, 2010 at 11:03 am, ITookTheRedPill;
Huck- good speech ,to bad he run a sanctuary state !
Made in China
The Democrats (Democratic Socialist Communists) claim to be all in favor of Democracy…
…except when the majority of U.S. citizens oppose their Socialist agenda of corporate bailouts, takeovers, socialized medicine, illegal immigration, etc….
… In that case, they impose their minority viewpoint upon the majority.
They are such incredible hypocrites! And they have the audacity to complain about “U.S. domination being imposed” upon others, when they themselves are the ones imposing their will upon us!
I wrote in March 2008 that Obama was Using Racism In Order To Form A More Socialist Union. It has only gotten worse since then.
I couldn’t agree more, Flyoverman.
Surely there’s more to this quote that maybe we missed in the re-printing? Like “…and because of our bonds, I’m sure you are going to ease your immigration laws as a show of good faith”./sarc
This arrogant attitude should be given a loud response by our other border states, more laws similar to Arizona’s.
And, I’m wondering if Obama is willing to send a bill to Mexico for services rendered to all of those who crossed our borders illegally. The free hospitalization, education, food stamps, rent free housing, unemployment checks, and anything else they’ve finagled out of our state governments.
Not thinking is one of the left’s most prominent attributes. Instant gratification supercedes logical thought, or any thought for that matter, every time.
Dude, get a clue already.
Ok, let’s explore your contention just a little bit in the interest of intellectual curiosity… Sure, we have SOOOO much in common, like…
1. Language – not really.
2. Politics/Political Development – nope, not really. A history of patron/client based processes, power via class/lineage, small cadre of highly influential and wealthy individuals and a history or corruption and violence.
We have our problems, but at least we haven’t fallen to the level of our Mexican neighbors…yet.
3. Economy – Again, not all that much.
Government owned/controlled key industries (PEMEX), effective monopolies in some sectors (telecom, utilities, etc), lack of effective taxation system, etc. vs. large private enterprises, a large and established middle class, etc. … in short, not really
4. Education – US has a [I know, I know] public primary school system and allows private schools to those that want to go that route. US also has a good system of public and private colleges and universities. Mexico…’not so much.’
5. Religion – Well, some limited commonality, but overall US society is much more (here’s THAT word again…) DIVERSE than Mexican society.
6. And then we could talk about specific areas of law such as land ownership for non-citizens, lobbying/intrusion into the domestic affairs of the other, and even things like immigration policy and actively aiding and abetting known criminal activities.
7. Oh, yeah, there’s that CULTURE thing too.
Mr. President, we have SOOOO much in common. /sarc
Mr. Calderon, worry about fixing your own country before you come here and tell us how to deal with our problems.
Obama is giving a presser as I write on C-Span. The panderfest continues…
On May 19th, 2010 at 12:19 pm, Reg.conservative said:
Who Was the Only Presidential Candidate to commit to Sessions’ 15 Point Plan?
Who was the only Presidential candidate who pledged to build the fences on both the Northern and Southern borders by July 1, 2010?
We are currently 43 days away from July 1, 2010.
We would have secure borders right now if Huckabee had won the Presidency.
On May 19th, 2010 at 11:00 am, laser9999999 said
after entering our country through an unsecure border.
F(inished)IFY
nail49, you nailed it.
This is both a national security and personal security issue.
Afterward, Michelle asked, “Does this dress make my butt look big?”
He replied, “No, but your butt makes the dress look big.”
Live feed from C-Span if anyone is interested:
http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN.aspx
So far, most of the drivel involves either issues of the border, immigration/illegal immigration and commerce (especially relating to the movement of goods efficiently between nations).
Calderon just publicly said he ‘condemns Arizona SB 1070 law’. Go home already!
The only thing I’d like to hear out of el presidente is the following:
I hereby recall all mexican citizens. I strongly urge you to return and follow the immigration laws of the United States. We will welcome you back and help your repatriation.
Afterward, Michelle asked, “Does this dress make my butt look big?”
He replied: ” Oh, I thought the shade I was in was from an unbrella”
Obama just said he ‘thinks most Americans are supportive of a comprehensive immigration approach’.
FAIL, Mr. President.
http://www.numbersusa.com/content/polls/support-tougher-enforcement.html
Oh gads, this bho and calderon are on the tube again. I don’t listen to this bho, but I would bet they are trashing we American’s again because we do not want illegal aliens here.
L
What if Calderon’s minions quietly create a “Mario Boat-lift” style midnight mass run for the U.S. border by hundreds of thousands of his citizens to do a ad-hoc Mex Homestead Act squatting thing all over the border states, knowing that Obama will not have the guts to extract them all??
Oh, being a US Citizen ISN’T a “Human Right” — right??
James Greenidge
Queens NY
TURN OFF THEIR ELECTRONS, ARIZONA!!
Arizona Official Threatens to Cut Off Los Angeles Power as Payback for Boycott
Threaten our Big sister to the West? No, no, no-we are helping LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa keep his pledge to boycott Arizona. Although we do resent the boycott, threats and LIES we still wish to be good neighbors and help them. Sitting in those houses without air conditioning, pools turning green, TV out of the question-all fine statements of their sincerity and commitment. I am sure San Diego and Sodom by the Bay would share the misery.
We have reached out to you LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa–turn off that power (and pay your back taxes while you are at it (as he is a Democrat I am assuming he owes back taxes)).
===
When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are undisturbed.
And send CA back the 2000+ inmates housed in AZ institutions too — for kicks and giggles.
The utility company ought to turn off the power. That would make them think twice; not to mention the confusion.
Reverse boycott. I’d love it!
ok, we should adopt Mexico’s boarder immigration laws, that should make this dimwit that can’t control his own country happy…dumba$$.
On May 19th, 2010 at 12:45 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:
On May 19th, 2010 at 12:05 pm, Romeo13 said:
Obama’s goal, as a “Red Diaper Baby” and lifelong Communist, is to first bind the strong man (the U.S.A.) and then plunder his house.
Who needs enemies with leaders like these.
Does our government have so much authority that it can determine our survival by forcing us to allow ourselves to stolen from, raped and murdered?
Hmm. Maybe I was much too rash.
Maybe Arizona ought get something out of all this, and just compassionately TAX CA’s electrons to the hilt to compensate the wetback spillover across the CA-AZ border.
James Greenidge
Queens NY
Good fences make good neighbors. Calderon can shove it and so can Obama. We are a sovereign country and illegals make a joke out of it. To Calderon I say respect our laws. To Obama I say enforce our laws. If you won’t we will.
Warms my heart to see our pansy prez grovel at the feet of a studly prez from a 3rd world outhouse. Meanwhile, millions of black youth are unemployed because they cannot speak spanish.
Calderon said Mexico firmly rejected the criminalization of illegal immigration — as long as its in this country, not his own. Tyrants are the same, no matter what language they speak.
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2010/05/arizona-illegal-immigrants-los-angeles.html
Nice story suggesting maybe AZ could cut off the power to a self-righteous LA.
BTW, we have our own power station here in Pasadena so yes, cut off LA’s power. I’m all for it.
Ever wonder why the Obama’s are flying a chef in from Chicago to cook a Mexican dinner for the President of Mexico? I’d think the guy would want to try some good, old American food. He gets Mexican cooking every day.
No more tweets from the honored chef. We can’t have too much transparency you know.
There were 1,075 people involved in the election, certification, and swearing-in of Barack Hussein Obama II:
Is there any evidence that even a single one of these 1,075 people did their due diligence to ensure that Obama complied with Current Immigration Law?
The burden of proof is on the employee, not the employer, and in the absence of any evidence, I assert that Obama is in Violation of Current Immigration Law.
A nice thought, but Calderon has no jobs for them, and Mexico’s economy is on the verge of collapse. Poverty level is 47%. He has no incentive whatsoever to bring people back unless the US pays him to do so. It seems our deep pocket govmint will give them money regardless.
You also have to wonder how serious Calderon really is about drug traffic. He talks a tough game, but if the $80 billion Mexican-US drug estimates are accurate, that’s almost 10% of their GDP. Things that make you go hmmmmmm.
If Calderon has actually read the law, then he’s heads and tails above anyone in the Obama admin.
If he flew in a cook from VA, chances are pretty good the cook would be from Mexico.
Windmills and solar panels? Actually, I am curious. About 50% of electric generation nation wide is coal fired. What’s the breakdown in CA?
I’m for making the Panama canal wider; wide enough to swallow up everything to the Rio Grande. Calderon is not a governor of the 51st state or the 57th depending on who’s counting the states.
“Good fences make good neighbors”
I say “fine”. Arizona should adopt Mexico’s laws on immigrants, documentation and deportation. Calderone can’t say s**t then!
The Hispanics are saying that this is actually their land and they are taking it back. They need to look at history. Originally the land was occupied by the “Old Ones”, these became the Pueblos then the Mayans took the Southern aspect and influenced the North, in short order, the Aztecs took it from the Mayans. Aztecs likely occupied the area (not the North) for about 150 years before the Spanish came. The Spanish occupied the land and killed off most everyone for about 300 years (they were the longest of the owners). The Spanish were chased out by some bandits who were independent for about two generations when the Texans decided to take the area for their own (so that they could keep slaves which was against Mexican law). Shortly after that we had the Mexican-American war. Really a power grab by the US, but thats life. We have had the area for 150 years, only the Spanish had in longer. The fact is that it belongs to who is most powerful. Now California is full of girlie men and the Hispanics could easily take that, but I want to see them go after Texas. Of course, The One will get in the way of any expression of our defense of ourselves.
Why does the President rate more security than the average citizen? If he can demand papers and documentation of those around him, then we can as well.
On May 19th, 2010 at 12:54 pm, Speakup said:
Destroyed from within.
We won the Cold War internationally, but we have been losing the Cold War domesticly… on college campuses where people like Bill “Eductation is the motor-force of Revolution” Ayers have been brainwashing and indoctrinating students for decades.
Ideological subversion is a well-documented (and repeatedly used around the world) 4-step process to “fundamentaly transform” a country from freedom to Communism.
We are dangerously close to step 4: Communist “Normalization”.
Thanks for the laugh!
We should be discriminating…against those who are not supposed to be in this country. It has nothing to do with anything else.
And yes they are YOUR people and You should clean up YOUR country so they want to stay in YOUR country.
D’oh! Not a good word for me to misspell!
Isn’t the whole purpose of law enforcment to “discriminate” against those who break the law?
The Aztecs did not live anywhere near the present US. For a map check this link:
http://www.fsmitha.com/h3/map16-az.html