Who’s the immigration demagogue, President Obama?
I’m looking at the man in the mirror…
If Barack Obama wants public officials to stop demagoguery of the immigration issue, he should set an example and stop doing it himself.
On CBS News, he accused enforcement advocates of taking “anti-immigrant” positions:
“I understand the frustration of people in Arizona,” Mr. Obama said. “But what we can’t do is demagogue the issue, and what we can’t do is allow a patchwork of 50 different states, or cities or localities, where anybody who wants to make a name for themselves suddenly says, ‘I’m going to be anti-immigrant, and I’m going try to see if I can solve the problem ourself.’ This is a national problem.”
Mr. President, meet Miss California, the daughter of legal immigrants who looks beyond SB1070 and gets to the heart of the battle against open borders:
Newly crowned Miss California Arianna Afsar is not in the same competition as Carrie Prejean, but she may turn out to be just as controversial.
The 18-year old from San Diego is staunchly anti-amnesty for undocumented immigrants.
“I think that people who want to be a United States citizen need to come over here legally in order to get the privileges that every American receives,” said the college student, during a webcam interview with NBC.
Afsar’s own father is an immigrant from Bangladesh, who helped bring three relatives to the U.S legally.
“It ended up taking him 10 years, but he did it legally,” said Afsar. “I don’t think that if you are close to the border that you have the right to be given the rights of a United States citizen.”
Afsar believes all immigrants should follow the same legal process as her father.
Obama remains silent about the reconquista radicals and Arizona-bashers who continue to demagogue with impunity:
Just this weekend:
And this:
At the White House, crickets chirp.
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And this.
I just read on thefoxnation.com, that Sheriff Joe has had a 1 million dollar hit put on him from a drug cartel. This makes me so sick I can hardly stand it! If you are a praying person, please say a prayer for all those law enforcement people trying to do the job this bho and team will not do.
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By the way, Obama, where exactly are the National Guard troops you promised Governor Brewer?
The only “leadership” this administration displays is the shortest route to Hell.
What we cannot allow is for the peons to have a role in the decision making process.
– Obama’s inner thoughts
So when are we allowed to ask specific mayors, governors and presidents exactly how much drug money they are getting? Why can’t that be a direct serious question to any sanctuary city mayor?
Mr. President, what part of illegal do you not understand? Being for border security is not anti-immigrant, but anti-illegal. Big difference.
Lame excuses from a lame president.
Socialist Democrats: Fighting for those that break our laws and against those that try to enforce them since day one
Stop recycling your old Bush/McCain diatribes.
BHO said:
Can you say “Sanctuary Cities”?
Why do we tolerate this crap?
Every state, every city needs to pass laws designed to enforce exsiting Federal immigration law. Destroy the Federal response by attacking the beast like a colony of fire ants.
File law suits against sanctuary cities.
Overwhelm the system.
Not that our MSM would let you know, but Mexico is controlled by the drug cartels. They currently control the news from Mexico:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/01/AR2010080103481.html
May God bless (and keep safe)Sheriff Joe and those who protect us from the scum of cartels—who are probably also marching freely on our soil against the Arizona law.
Michelle Malkin and Tom Tancredo have been warning the US for years of the spread of violence across the border; the need to enforce existing federal immigration law; and the need to defend our border. It is not too late, and I hope Arizona succeeds in protecting their border.
Coming to a US city near you (or already there):
http://www.npr.org/news/graphics/2009/mar/mexico_cartel/index.html
Bush and McCain say “Good Morning,” “please,” “thank you,” “hello,” “good bye,” :yes,” and “no.” Those words are out!!!
But then they both speak English. Everyone will immediately start speaking French, so we don’t recycle things Bush and McCain may have said.
I would say that not doing the primary function of the national government – enforcing immigration laws and the borders – should in themselves be grounds for impeachment. Lets drive the political pawns – democrat congressmen out of office, then start the proceedings.
This is much bigger than just immigration. We are doing with a coup-de-tat.
Fearless Leader is doing this, or lack of doing anything, to focus attention away from his secret agenda. While Sock Puppet is waving one hand clutching a mirror his other hand is underhanded. This is deliberate.
It’s simple: we can either vote out all Democrats in the House and Senate this fall, and thereby preserve the privileges and value in being a citizen of the United States, or sit idly-by while they use their court appointees to cede illegals enough citizen rights to “deem” amnesty passed.
Living in AZ I guess I am now officially a proud demagogue by presidential decree …
That’s fine by me … been called a lot worse in my life … only one thing left to say to Obama and his minions …
BRING IT ON!
“I’m going to do something ourself….”?!?!??!
Where are the cat-calls?
Where are the exclamations that this guy is inarticulate…a moron…you know, all the BOOOOOSH crapola…!!!!
But on the larger statement, note that anybody actually moving to EFFECTIVELY protect the nation…even their state…is a self-serving demagogue, “out to make a name for themselves”.
…or, should that be “ourself”…
Bush had the same agenda as Obama…was just a little bit better showman of supposed enforcement.
Makes one start to wonder again about the Globalist goal of one Continent.
I don’t trust the Republicans either. If MCCain wins whats to stop him from reverting back to his mantra of “they are all humans” let them all in…diatribe. With cities cutting back on police and eventual chaos spreading across the land, one wonders if this is the plan. Martial law to follow. Very hard not to become a conspiracy theorist in light of the traitors in our own government. I feel sorry for the young people in our country. They will inherit a third world nation that has no where to go but down.
I hope you guys appreciate what a brave and concerned gov you have in Jan Brewer – she’s risking her own political capital to protect the economy and security of every state in the nation!
Who doctored the photo of Obama looking in the mirror? I thought he would make no reflection in a mirror. Hmmmm
Heh, meet the new boss, same as the old boss.
Crickets usually do, when one is busy salivating over all the potential new Democrat voters that will be there for registering in “little Mexicos” across the nation.
maisy said:
I read a column this weekend that basically boiled it all down to one thing. There is a choice and that choice is either for freedom as handed to us by our forefathers or totalitarianism. There is no middle ground.
US citizenship is a privilege, not a right. We don’t want to demagogue anyone, but we don’t have to reward illegal activity. Even if we dont want to deport them, we shouldn’t be forced to grant them citizenship.
I wish the law just said if you come in contact with law enforcement, they will determine your legal status. They should get rid of the ‘reasonable suspicion’ part of the law and just say everyone will be questioned concerning their citizenship if they get a violation from police.
If they really care about fairness and no racial profiling (an effective police tool), then questioning everyone treats everyone the same.
If the Federal government would actually enforcement the immigration laws on the books there would be no need for all the states to come up with their own “patch work” of laws, but we know they wont.
Perhaps all the governors need to get together and come up with one single law that all the states pass and enforce (I know a pipe dream) just for the fun of seeing what the next objection would be by Obama.
Obama neither believes there is “demagoguery” nor does he really care if there was or not.
The only thing he cares about is getting more illegal into the US and get them registered to vote. He doesn’t give a $— about those people. He just wants them on the voter roles. He just wants them to overwhelm US citizens and change the fabric of our country.
That’s what Obama cares about. All the rest is smoke and mirrors.
further….
Obama does not see himself as an American. He sees himself a a liberal socialist citizen of the world. His interests are not congruent with the interests of Americans.
It’s not a reflection – its a custom life-size decal Obummer ordered from Fathead.com.
But still, we shouldn’t care what these beauty queens say whether we agree or not. They have a platform because they are hot. That doesn’t make them more right or wrong than anyone else.
I wish these Muslim countries would let us see their women though. They cover them up because they can’t keep the men from raping them. They must be hot.
Im currently talking to a sweet young philippina who I’m hoping to give citizenship through marriage to. She’s excited, and I’m looking forward to it.
What I’m trying to say is I agree with Miss Cali. I support legal immigration and think we need more. But we need to punish and stop illegal immigration.
On August 2nd, 2010 at 11:01 am, ThackerAgency said:
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rags, if I see gay people ‘demanding’ to get married, don’t talk to me about morality of marriage in America.
I’m young and I hope she’ll be my first awesome wife. In a few years I’ll get another one. If I have to pay for illegals, I might as well get to benefit good girls who do right.
Careful, you might be marrying another of those Filipina “rage kewpies” I’ve heard so much about.
Nothing.
Bingo! He, his Dem cronies, and RINOs too. Same goes for LEGAL immigration and thousands granted political asylum -preference is given to those from the 3rd world, with muslims being especially preferred, who have no background of western european culture or heritage. Both legal and illegal immigration is being politcally manipulated for the same purpose as you stated – to eventually overwhelm our culture and heritage.
I could do like Levi Johnston, but I want people to be happy and successful so I won’t be a jerk like he has been.
Again, these are some of the examples of ‘love’ in America. I don’t feel bad at all for wanting to take care of a big family.
She’s been doing work for me for months. She does good, we get along, and I need someone to notice if I keel over and die. As it is and has been for 10 years, I could die and nobody would notice for a month.
It’s peaceful, and I’m used to it, but it would be good to have someone with me that can call 911 if I can’t.
That makes sense.
Trouble is, these potential new “Democrat voters” may tip the demographic scale to the point where each ethnic or cultural group may just decide they want to carve up the USA into their own enclaves to the delight of the progressives who probably expect to benefit from the control their own little fiefdoms as well.
If you like that type. Arabs like their women “well padded”.
If they hurt Sheriff Joe, there will be bad days at Black Rock.
Where the hell is ICE at these street rallies. Illegal Aliens galore and no ICE, must be overwhelmed.
“I’m going to be anti-immigrant, and I’m going try to see if I can solve the problem ourself.’ This is a national problem.” A tad bit of a duality problem there Sock Puppet? I know your minions surf this site so if one of your minions needs to ask you something do they address all of you?
You know Bangladesh is a Muslim country. they used to call it East Pakistan.
Miss USA is Muslim as well.
You can’t know if they are “well padded” if they are covered up. That’s why they cover them up so they look “well padded” and Muslim men won’t be forced to rape them due to overwhelming and uncontrollable desire.
stillontheroad … re: the “ourselves” comment …
I think he was referring to the rock in his pocket … it substitues for the cojones he’s missing …
In this case, she does happen to be right. Many people have spent the time and considerable money to do it legally. It’s a disgrace that amnesty is yet again on the table.
It is people like Miss Cal’s father and others who’ve come here legally, learned the language, and assimilated themselves into this nation of ours who should be the primary spokesmen against illegal immigration.
DesertLover said:
LOL I needed that laugh and I have no doubt that vice a rock he has a pocket full of Beans.
No citizenship EVER for anyone who is in the country ILLEGALLY. Play by the rules or get nothing. It’s about character. Those who CHEAT to get ahead have a poor character and will never be the backbone of this country. Honor our laws or get out!
HHHMMM don’t they know we’re on to the “immigrant” crap now. Why do they parrot the same s***.
It’s “ILLEGAL ALIENS” operative word ILLEGAL!
To be fair to the guy in the last video, he was at a Mets game, whose roster is almost 60% latino. He should be forgiven for confusing it with Mexico.
2 immediate things need to be done after shutting down the border.
1. Legislate a moratorium on ALL immigration to US for 5 years so we can citizens back to work and see who is here and needs to go.
2. Legislate moratorium on all people in line to become citizens for 2 years. Remember the guy that tried to blow up NYC again, received his citizenship 11 months prior. Evne though he was on the no fly list and a person to be watched since 1998.
IMHO
America held hostage: Day 560
Ultimatly the Obama Administration will just stick with the status quo—keep the leaky borders open sue any state that tries to protect itself from the immigrant invasion, quietly dole out piecemeal amnesty to as many illegals as possible through Executive Branch action, keep calling anyone who promotes real immigration reform a “racist”, and let those fecund illegal aliens here now keep spawning their anchor baby children, until peaceful reform is impossible.
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It is amazing to see Comrade Obama (PBUH) and his socialist / marxist ilk standing strong with the corrupt Mexican President and the ILLEGAL ALIENS demanding amnesty. And seeing our Gubmint using taxpayer money to stop Arizona from doing the job the Feds won’t do as Jan Brewer tries to protect her citizens.
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I detest the stories about how ILLEGAL ALIENS are moving to New Mexico so they can get in state tuition rates at NM Universities. And they feel this is their entitlement. And they will be given NM driver’s licenses also. Will one of them be our next airline bomber?
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I live in Texas and worked in NM at White Sands Missile Range–gorvenment property–for 41 years. NM took $2000 to $8000 a year from me in taxes during this time. And as a non-resident I got no benefits for my taxes. When I went to New Mexico State University for a MSEE Degree I had to pay the 3 times higher out of state fees there. The only “benefits” I ever saw were occasional traffic tickets from the NM cops.
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Yes–ILLEGAL ALIENS are treated better than U.S. Citizens in New Mexico. Some people are more “equal” than others. The RECONQUISTA is here.
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John Bibb
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Don’t bet on these newbies staying voters. Look for Cartel leaders to assume political office. Case in point…Traitor in Chief Obama.
Mr. President the states wouldn’t have to do it themselves if you did your job. You don’t, so they have to.
Lead, follow or get out of the way.
And they are not being treated as fairly as Asian ball players.
I think Michelle Malkin is hinting that Barack Obama should listen to Michael Jackson…
I think this is going through his noggin:
When there’s no-one else in sight
In the crowded lonely night
Well I wait so long
For my love vibration
And I’m dancing with myself
Oh dancing with myself
Oh dancing with myself
Well there’s nothing to lose
And there’s nothing to prove
I’ll be dancing with myself
Check out the most wanted in CaliMexifornia—many are (surprise!) from across the border and appear to be fine, upstanding, members of drug cartels. Obama welcomes them:
http://ag.ca.gov/wanted/mostwanted.php?fid=mostWantedFugitives_2010-01
Obama stated that”crime along the borders is down,” and “our southern border are more secure today (July 1,2010) than at any time in the past twenty years.” The next day 21 were killed near the border:
http://firstpatriots.com/video-hit-parade/obama-borders-are-safe-he-cant-even-keep-a-national-park-open/
Oh, yeah, right, perfect harmony by the illegals:
http://projects.latimes.com/mexico-drug-war/#/its-a-war
The next battle:
“In a decision that could lay the groundwork for an Arizona-style immigration policy, Virginia’s attorney general said state law enforcement officers are allowed to check the immigration status of anyone “stopped or arrested.” Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli issued the legal opinion Friday extending that authority to Virginia police in response to an inquiry over whether his state could mirror the policies passed into law in Arizona. “It is my opinion that Virginia law enforcement officers, including conservation officers may, like Arizona police officers, inquire into the immigration status of persons stopped or arrested,” he wrote.
Ah yes, connubial bliss, I remember it well.
Heh!
Mr. “You’ve Got Me” is now Mr. “Dancing with himself”.
Should there be a need to be stopped by law enforcement I have no problem proving who I am. If need be, I’ll even carry my danged passport.
The pictures MM posted, and those from Lindsay sure make me all warm and fuzzy thinking about those thugs being granted citizenship one of these days. America, what a country.
The last time I saw that photo of Obama looking in the mirror, he was upstaged by a scene-stealing squirrel. Any sign of the squirrel?
I thought vampires show no reflection. He must be a werewolf.
Something that doesn’t pass the smell test — a couple of weeks ago we were told that scores of illegals were having yard sales and moving to New Mexico (in anticipation of the Arizona law) – that they just couldn’t stay in such an oppresive atmosphere. That doesn’t sound like they are entrenched into their communities (…we can’t possibly deport 20 million people…) — that sounds pretty transient to me. What the heck am I missing?
We need EVERY state to pass such laws. Then when they go home, maybe those (US-educated) millions can straighten out their own countries.
What a concept!
anti SB1070/ pro amnesty demonstrators desecrating an American and Arizona flag
http://borderstatepatriots.net/3659/
…this tells me everything I need to know about these ‘people.’
So now legal, law abiding citizens like Sherriff Joe are targeted for killing while illegal, murdering drug cartel leaders are free to come and go as they please and we can’t ask them who they are. What a upside down world.
Now maybe the Hollywood crowd and the drug users in San Francisco will boycott drug cartels who threaten US citizens with murder. After all, they were really concerned that a person going for ice cream may be held in jail for a few hours for violating our laws by not possessing their papers. They should be really concerned when someone is threatened with death for following our laws.
They buy dope from these cartels right?
How’s the economy doing in AZ? Are these illegals loosing their jobs or unable to find work and that is why they are leaving while the media blames it on the law? The economy drove out lots of spanish speakers near me. The amnesty only crowd will lie about anything. I don’t much care why the illegals left, only that they left. Self-deportation is cheaper and very effective.
rambler … answer is “all the above” … always have a percentage of “hangers on” that won’t leave unless they can’t avoid it …
I have daughters that teach school and they are telling me that the number of kids in their classes has dropped already …
I suspect those not leaving have not yet lost their jobs or feel secure because they have been here a long time using false SSN’s and ID’s without being caught and therefore are riding it out …
Am sure there are also those that have had children here and plan on using the liberal rants about US Citizen kids and not separating the families B.S. …
rambler … AZ hurting but not due to the “boycotts” … report out last week showed hotel business actually up 10.7% over this time last year … but many businesses feeling the pinch from the banks refusing to loan money for things like operating expenses and other types of business loans …
They are not leaving to go back to Mexico. They are moving to other States. Mexico has no jobs for them. They need work (or US welfare).
The US needs to have a better guest worker program but can not until our borders are enforced. That means workplace enforcement too.
I can’t believe that lady criticising Gov Brewer who said she hire illegals in her interior decorating business and doesn’t care if they are. Do you pay employer taxes on those people? Then why do I if I am competing with you? You have an unfair advantage because you cheat and steal but its ok with you? It ain’t ok with me you cheating scum. I am trying to make a living too. Do they not care about me because I am not brown? Racists.
But hey, you get ahead in America by cheating. Everyone does it. The ends justify the means. Is that the message we want ot send. Proponents of illegal immigration are doing just that. Most illegals steal jobs from others and cheat on their “taxes”. Where is the outrage? Is it ok if I cheat too just to keep up?
Biggest bunch of nonsense I have ever heard. And now they threaten violence. Bring it on imbeciles.
Thanks Desertlover.
What are the odds people in Arizona will seriously consider seceding?
What if the Supreme Court strikes down its immigration law?
It comes down to this, What part of ILLEGAL does no one but us understand? that’s what it comes down to. I don’t mind LEGAL immigration. ILLEGAL is ILLEGAL!!! If I get stopped for running a stop sign, what;s the first thing the cop asks for? My papers! (Drivers License)
It’s amazing to me how many people on the right are still talking as if this fraudulent, usurper is actually doing what he does out of ignorance and inexperience. He is doing everything he can to do as he is and more. There is no rationalizing with this idea log. He is out to destroy America and doing a pretty damn good job of it also.
I honestly believe you get beyond his community organizing talents and campaign speeches, this guys is a dolt. He doesn’t/can’t think for himself…surely you’ve heard him stammer and studer when he doesn’t have his teleprompters. And the left made fun of Bush’s speech?
I pray the stories and moods I see on some Fox programs and talk radio are true and we rid our selves these scummy traitors to the greatest country in history. Then being vigilant to watch the voters of the new American legislators…making sure they know we are watching and acting on their every move. Not forgetting this socialist view is held on all levels of government in our country, from animal control(dog catcher is probably politically incorrect anymore) to mayor to state rep. to a governor. As they have been designated “corrupt o’ crats.”
God bless this wonderful country.
Americans that deal with these illegals as employers or contributors to the illegals advantage in anyway to me are thieves, thugs, traitors. They are as guilty as the illegals themselves.
This is like when Bill Clinton and his ilk whined about the politics of personal destruction and he is the father of it.
??? This is an educated man from Hahvahd? I guess he was absent the day they covered grammar.