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1. #1
   On September 20th, 2010 at 5:38 am, txvet2 said:

   What are you doing to make your voice heard?

   Well, for one thing, we’re throwing them out on their butts.

   Anyway, as far as KBH is concerned, I burned that bridge long ago when she was thinking about running for governor and trying to defund the border fence. She doesn’t answer my letters anymore.

2. #2
   On September 20th, 2010 at 6:20 am, zorro said:

   Get to work and melt those phones. Operators are standing by.

   I’ll call that lazy, good for nothing Bob Casey as soon as he shows up for work (probably around noon).

3. #3
   On September 20th, 2010 at 6:22 am, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

   I see that sometimes Conservative (every six years) John McCain of Arizona is opposed the the Dream Act being in the Defense bill-seems he is somewhat against it since he was fully for it (it that a Flip Flop?)

   This is where elections confuse me greatly: Governor Jan Brewer is hugely popular for her stand on border security yet the architect of shamnesty John McCain just won the Republican primary. Yes he spent $21 million (approximately $74.64 per vote) and really smeared his opponent but still I can not see how anyone considering themselves conservative could have voted for the snake. Though the man-snake says he opposed the Dream
   Act at the moment I am fairly sure he will find a way to Reach Across the Isle one more time. Karl Rove would approve.

   ===
   Let your sidearm be like American Express:
   Don’t Leave home without it.

4. #4
   On September 20th, 2010 at 7:56 am, tarpon said:

   Isn’t it amazing we have so many unemployed and we want so many more unemployed. Weird dreams of my father sprouting up everywhere. Our local county just hit 14.1% unemployment.

   What are the dreaming, welfare checks for all?

5. #5
   On September 20th, 2010 at 8:42 am, cicerokid said:

   Headset ready and waiting for 9am.

6. #6
   On September 20th, 2010 at 9:03 am, McCloud9 said:

   Tim Johnson Co-sponsoring this garbage? In all honesty, Johnson should NOT even be in the Senate! One of the job requirements is the ability to Debate… And Tim Johnson can No Longer do that since his Stroke in 2007. It is just a fact, respect the mans prior service to this Country and Retire. No shame in doing The Right thing. Besides, HE is not doing anything with any Bills, its his Aides behind the curtain.

7. #7
   On September 20th, 2010 at 9:10 am, jsmiddleton4 said:

   Wait, McCain is NOT supporting the Dream Act? How can that be?

8. #8
   On September 20th, 2010 at 9:15 am, jsmiddleton4 said:

   AZ…

   If we don’t let our politicians learn from their mistakes who does that say more about? Them or us?

   Rejoice that McCain may have actually changed. Not ready to relax about it quite yet but this is at least a positive sign.

   Yes?

9. #9
   On September 20th, 2010 at 9:44 am, stillontheroad said:

   Sen. Murkowski of Alaska, gee – think she will vote for it? I will take a wild guess and say yes because this spoiled brat is in such a snit she will pitch a fit every chance she gets.

10. #10
    On September 20th, 2010 at 10:19 am, jrgdds said:

    What are you doing to make your voice heard?

    I called Oregon Senators Merkley and Wyden. And sent them faxes through NumbersUSA.com

    Anyone that opposes the DREAM act amnesty needs to help meltdown the capital hill switchboard!

11. #11
    On September 20th, 2010 at 10:20 am, Flyoverman said:

    Don’t waste a minute calling Harkin. He’s a lemming.

12. #12
    On September 20th, 2010 at 10:25 am, Morgan said:

    Here’s my situation with my Senators on this latest amnesty:

    1) Both of my Senators, 1 Democrat & 1 Republican, are cosponsors
    2) The Democrat, Evan Bayh, is on his way out (he doesn’t have to give a damn about what I say), and almost every time I’ve called his DC office on other matters, I get a response his voice mail box is full
    3) Because the Republican, Dick Lugar, has supported other amnesty bills in the past (McCain-Kennedy in 2007, for instance), I have little hope he will listen
    4) The same Republican is not up for re-election until 2012, so he can do what he wants and not have to worry about this coming November

    My aim is to contact Senator Lugar’s office (contacting Senator Bayh is a waste of time), but sadly on my end, I see little chance Lugar will vote NO on the amnesty.

13. #13
    On September 20th, 2010 at 10:33 am, Morgan said:

    I’ve contacted Senator Lugar’s DC office, and left a message asking he vote against the DREAM amnesty, but I sadly doubt he will listen to our wishes.

14. #14
    On September 20th, 2010 at 10:43 am, walterc said:

    Collins and Snowe on the fence? Since when? I figured they were solid “YES on amnesty” votes. Actualy I can’t believe they aren’t sponsors.

15. #15
    On September 20th, 2010 at 10:46 am, cheapseat said:

    Black unemployed or underemployed citizens, this post is for you. Who is it that is promoting illegal alien importation which has decimated the manual labor market pricing structure over the last 2 decades? Why are there no entry level jobs in manual labor markets? Why did the oyster schucking business on the east coast go from all black to all mexican in less than 5 years? Why did the roofing industry go to almost exclusively mexican, or the meat packing industry, or the carpet laying industry, or the …? Mexicans are the next best thing to slaves, and blacks are the group being priced out of the work market, yet blacks continue to blindly support democrats who are destroying their futures.

16. #16
    On September 20th, 2010 at 10:59 am, Christian Soldier said:

    Glen Esnard suggested that the “wealthy” find another country–
    If there were another that wasn’t in worse shape – it would be a good idea–

    We in CA can testify to the fact that welfare for illegals are KILLING the state of California!!
    So-please-call-save the rest of the U.S.!!
    C-CS

17. #17
    On September 20th, 2010 at 11:42 am, Lindsay said:

    Faxes sent from this NumbersUSA member.

18. #18
    On September 20th, 2010 at 11:48 am, glockomatic said:

    Just got off the phone with KBH’s office (10:46 CDT). No commitment one way or another on her vote, but the staffer I spoke with repeatedly emphasized that KBH wants a clean bill: no DREAM, no repeal of DADT, no nothin’. I suspect she’ll fold, but we shall see….

19. #19
    On September 20th, 2010 at 11:49 am, beachmom said:

    Snowe’s office won’t say how she’s going to vote yet.
    Collins’ office says she wants more debate on this issue.
    I asked why there is need to debate rewarding illegal behavior by adults or children.
    Then I shut down the ol’, don’t punish the children for the sins of the parents with, “don’t reward the children for the sins of the parents”.
    They did say she is fully supportive of repealing don’t ask, don’t tell.

    Snowe Removal 2012!!

20. #20
    On September 20th, 2010 at 11:52 am, pueblo1032 said:

    Pay attention to OL’ JUAN… If this bill comes up for a vote before election day, November 2nd, OL’ JUAN is a NO vote… If it misses election day and comes later, OL’ JUAN will be a YES vote… Take that one to the bank!!!

21. #21
    On September 20th, 2010 at 11:54 am, rocketman said:

    ***
    HI CHRISTIAN SOLDIER–#16. Businesses and retiring taxpayers are bailing out of Kalifornia and moving to more business friendly and lower tax states–like Arizona and Texas.
    ***
    But the economy in Kali isn’t bad enough yet. The voters there keep putting in amnesty / sanctuary city mayors, governors, legislators. Until the final default crashes and burns the economy–the remaining majority of voters hasn’t learned a thing.
    ***
    Most of the smart ones who could leave have already voted with their feet. The rest seem to like the way things are going. Welcome to Azatlan.
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

22. #22
    On September 20th, 2010 at 12:04 pm, greenfairie said:

    Are we still under the impression they’ll listen to us?

23. #23
    On September 20th, 2010 at 12:36 pm, Truesoldier said:

    I would call Patty Murray if I thought she would listen, but she is one of the few Dem Senators facing a tough re-election who actually wants Obama to campaign for her, so I doubt she will listen.

24. #24
    On September 20th, 2010 at 1:14 pm, allrsn said:

    The Orange county register is running a unscientific poll:

    DREAM Act
    Do you think college students who are in the country illegally should be given a path to residency, protected from deportation and eligible for student loans and federal work study programs?

    Yes
    23%
    No
    76%
    Don’t know
    1%

25. #25
    On September 20th, 2010 at 1:44 pm, expat said:

    Don’t see Brownback on your list. Numbers USA has him on the fence. Called his office and he has not made a statement. I did make a statement that he is going to lose my vote for Kansas Governor if he votes for the Dream Act. Call them and let them know that there are consequences to their votes.

26. #26
    On September 20th, 2010 at 1:54 pm, rambler said:

    Another bill to repeal. The DC elites may say they are on the fence but unless they think they will be impaled by the fence, they have no intention of listening to the public.

27. #27
    On September 20th, 2010 at 2:00 pm, jsmiddleton4 said:

    Doesn’t this complicate matters and then make this an issue after Nov?

    http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/09/20/proposal-end-military-abortion-ban-complicates-defense-budget/

28. #28
    On September 20th, 2010 at 2:39 pm, mattm said:

    I have the great pleasure of having Dodd and Lieberman as Sens., and co-sponsors of amnesty.

29. #29
    On September 20th, 2010 at 2:57 pm, theloneranger said:

    What this country really needs is a good revolution.

30. #30
    On September 20th, 2010 at 3:14 pm, MarcoPolo said:

    I’m in Michigan. I’ll call, but there’s no way my senators will vote anything but “Yes.”

    I wish they were up for election this year – they would not be feeling quite as entrenched, I dare say.

31. #31
    On September 20th, 2010 at 4:39 pm, nail49 said:

    I wish they were up for election this year

    Remind them that they will face the voters again someday and those voters can have VERY long memories!

32. #32
    On September 20th, 2010 at 4:46 pm, 24Klady said:

    Please, every single one of you commenting on this needs to pull a copy or link to this article and send it out pronto to your friends and relatives. People are so caught up in their own worlds they are not even cognizant this is coming up for vote. I just tried calling my worm senator and both lines were busy. I’m betting they’ve been, ahem, busy all day. Can worms really change into slithering snakes? Just askin’.

33. #33
    On September 20th, 2010 at 4:48 pm, Christian Soldier said:

    # 22-rocketman-I’ve been looking into Texas- I have friends there-AZ and Montana too…
    Thanks for the heads up–there are a few Patriot thinkers here- in fact- it seems like more and more are ‘coming out of the wood-work and becoming more vocal!!–

    In fact- there is ANOTHER strong Patriot woman running the House seat from the 37th-STARR PARKER–
    we do have several chances to get rid of liberals her in CA—
    Carol – CS

34. #34
    On September 20th, 2010 at 5:05 pm, PhredE said:

    Called my senators and told them to vote No! on it. Thanks for following the issue MM.

35. #35
    On September 20th, 2010 at 5:06 pm, 24Klady said:

    I’m betting the local offices have all gone straight to voice mail and they’re all ‘full’. Call the D.C. offices, finally got through to a real live human.

36. #36
    On September 20th, 2010 at 5:39 pm, AlohaGuy said:

    ArizonaNeanderthal said:

    You’ve been out of town…

    Check out #8.

37. #37
    On September 20th, 2010 at 6:08 pm, letget said:

    It is great to hear Kay is a no also. We here in TX are a bit iffy on her. I hope she gets with the flow here in TX! No, I don’t think it is amnesty. People here from TX, please think about Perry over white. white would be horrible, IMO.
    L

38. #38
    On September 20th, 2010 at 6:34 pm, CO2 Producer said:

    In Obama’s reply to the woman at the town hall meeting, he used the “we ended the middleman process with student loans” example to make his point that things are improving for Americans. In believing that students will get more money than before, illegals have even more reason to find our education system attractive to them if this act becomes law.

39. #39
    On September 20th, 2010 at 6:45 pm, greenLibertarian said:

    I called my Oregon Senators at their local phone numbers, and had no problem getting through. The two staffers told me politely they would pass my comments on to the Senators.
    I urge everyone to try to talk with anyone in either local or DC offices. If politicians know we are out there and concerned, they are less likely to ignore us!
    I have also learned that third-party faxes from organizations like NumbersUSA – of which I am a member – may be ignored. Personal contacts are best.

40. #40
    On September 20th, 2010 at 7:17 pm, neilsmth said:

    KBH is my Sen and everyone I know feels she will vote yes even if she has said different. She quit to run for Gov you know.

41. #41
    On September 20th, 2010 at 7:24 pm, guitarplayer said:

    Mikulski knows the sheeple of this state (Maryland) will vote her back in no matter what she does. She’ll vote for this thing and easily win her reelection.

42. #42
    On September 20th, 2010 at 9:28 pm, mattm said:

    When I talked with a staffer at Dodds office earlier they said he was “undecided on the DREAM at at this point.”

    Lieberman office would not comment.

    So a yes and a yes is my guess.

43. #43
    On September 20th, 2010 at 9:41 pm, Rorschach said:

    Letter sent to Senator Hutchison:
    Senator Hutchison, I am a Precinct Chair for the HCGOP. Under no circumstances do I nor the Harris County GOP, support Harry Reid’s DREAM Amnesty. If you vote for this bill you can be assured of never working in politics ever again. The HCGOP will not forget such a treasonous act, and I… for one will work very hard to make sure they do not. 2012 truly will be the “end of the world” for you, at least the end of your political world. You will be wiped away from the halls of power along with your democrat brethren. The rule of the RINO has come to an end. Think long and hard about this vote. It may be the most important one of your career. It may very well represent the end of your career.

44. #44
    On September 20th, 2010 at 10:31 pm, oldcollegeguy1980 said:

    And according to Aunt Zeituni
    “If I come here as an immigrant, YOU have an obligation to make me a citizen!

    Aunt Zeituni, the Billy Carter of the new millennium

45. #45
    On September 21st, 2010 at 1:30 am, love2rumba said:

    Rejoice that McCain may have actually changed. Not ready to relax about it quite yet but this is at least a positive sign.

    I think he is more seriously afraid of a recall vote than he has had a change of heart.

46. #46
    On September 21st, 2010 at 7:32 am, aimcifer said:

    I’ve not been able to get through to Snowe or Collins via phone yet… mailbox full, busy signal, etc. Still trying.

47. #47
    On September 21st, 2010 at 8:48 am, jsmiddleton4 said:

    “I think he is more seriously afraid of a recall vote”

    We can hope love….

    The votes for JD certainly sent a message to McCain. It is good to see his opposition to The Dream Act. And his opposition hasn’t gone un-noticed by the open borders crowd by the way.

    http://www.azfamily.com/news/politics/Dream-Army-hopes-to-change-McCains-mind-about-Dream-Act-103280834.html

    There is a long long way to go to accept McCain has actually changed his posture about this matter. But this is at least good news.

48. #48
    On September 21st, 2010 at 8:56 am, jsmiddleton4 said:

    This bill illustrates what I hope to be one of the reforms a conservative majority can enact. ONE BILL ONE VOTE.

    This stuff where they tack bills on that are totally unrelated to the primary bill so the secondary bill can pass with little to no scrutiny and no accountability has to be stopped.

49. #49
    On September 21st, 2010 at 10:22 am, mytake said:

    I called my senators in Virginia. I also notified our local tea party to call.

50. #50
    On September 21st, 2010 at 1:38 pm, Morgan said:

    I tried calling Senator Lugar again, but this time got an answering machine (even though it’s well within office hours). I can’t wait to get rid of Dick Lugar in 2012!