Just when I thought I was becoming known as the “anti-immigrant blogger,” Michelle Malkin relieves my anxiety and demonstrates her mind-reading skills: “Whenever they say ‘anti-immigrant,’ substitute ‘pro-enforcement’. And shout it at the top of your lungs.”
I am not racist nor anti-immigrant. I am pro-enforcement of U.S. immigration laws. Thanks, Michelle.
Yes, I’m back on immigration again, dear readers (see the Immigration category). Once I start blogging about it, I just can’t stop. You know why? Because it’s the big, fat elephant in our faces, a growing problem that George Bush seems to have no interest in fixing. Embedded in the 911 bill that Republicans in Congress refuse to pass is Bush’s plan to grant amnesty to illegal aliens who illegally entered the country through illegal means by committng the crime of unlawfully crossing the southern border. Are we clear?
Congress is where the real conservatives are. What is Bush’s problem? Even a 911 Commission made up of rude, loud-talking Democrats (and mealy-mouth Republicans) concluded that our immigration enforcement was lax, which contributed to the terrorist attacks on September 11! Good grief.
The most pressing matter facing America is not “poverty” or “racism” or “lack of health care.” It’s illegal immigration by people who have no interest in embracing American culture, and I’m not talking about the degradation and filth coming out of Hollywood. I’m referring to valuable things like respect for the rule of law and a common heritage and language.
This is the one thing about Bush I will never understand, no matter how much it’s explained to me. The president himself could pay me a visit, sit me down in a quiet place, explain the intricacies of his plan, the rationale behind it point by point, the policy implications and all the research that had gone into it, and why he believes it’s necessary for our country and illegal aliens. I’d respectfully listen. After he’s done, I’d still ask, “But why are you rewarding and encouraging lawbreakers?”
Think I’m kidding? I’m no hypocrite. Most of what I write on this blog about the NAACP, John Kerry and other liberals, I’d say to their faces. I’d remember my manners, of course, but I’d get my point across very clearly. I’m just grateful that other Republicans are fighting Bush on this issue:
Republicans who want to slow immigration to the United States and crack down on illegal immigrants believe they are gaining political strength and public backing, which may pose a problem next year for President Bush.Bush has already signaled his intention to push a major proposal to allow some of the estimated 8 million to 10 million illegal immigrants in the country to gain legal work visas for up to six years as part of a “guest worker” program.
But he may face growing anti-immigrant sentiment, not only his own party but in the country at large, several opponents claimed. (Source)
In the age of terrorism, how could a wartime president, who led the country after a vicious attack on our own soil, encourage more foreigners to enter the United States? Does anyone care to fill me in? As you explain it, pretend like I’m 5 years-old.
Back to Mrs. Malkin. She mentions the organization I wrote about the other day:
Flavia Jimenez of the National Council of La Raza illustrates perfectly this blustering open-borders tactic in a hysterical “action alert” this week titled: “STOP ANTI IMMIGRANT PROVISIONS FROM BECOMING PART OF THE INTELLIGENCE REFORM BILL.” La Raza and their fellow travelers argue that tough enforcement measures “needlessly scapegoat all immigrants,” are “extraneous” and “harsh,” “would not have prevented the terrorist attacks and will not make us safer,” and are “non-solutions that will only drive people further underground and cause panic among immigrant communities.”
Remember La Raza? It’s the open-borders advocacy group that our next Attorney General belongs to. Are you failing to grasp the conflict of interest here? The AG is supposed to enforce immigration law but is a member of a group that wants to flout immigration law. Is it just me? Unbelievable.
Check out these sources on illegal immigration and what it’s costing taxpayers. See this report on alarming statistics from the Center for Immigration Reform. The Federation for American Immigration released a report on what it’s costing California.
In my younger days, I didn’t appreciate my country of birth. I took it’s culture, ideals and my freedom to bad-mouth it for granted. Now I realize I’m living in the greatest country on the planet, and I understand why. But I voted for a man seems to have no interest in preserving what makes America great. Bush talks a good stop-terrorism game, but as I’ve said on this blog many times, what people do is more important than what they say.
Some of my detractors claim that I’m a blind party loyalist who dares not criticize Republicans. Well I’m doing it now. Are you reading? I do not support George Bush’s amnesty plan. I think it’s wrong-headed and dangerous, and Bush is getting bad advice.
Do you still think I’m a party loyalist? I’ll read your mind: Nothing short of my parroting your views will ever convince you otherwise.
Update: Michelle blogs about her column. More from Right Wing News.
