In light of a ridiculous sentence to Scooter Libby, my faith in our Democracy gets a boost! Just moments ago, documented by Michelle Malkin throughout the evening, the bill for granting special conditions and special amnesty to illegals was stomped out.
Bush needs to give us a real proposed bill with true conservative American interpretation.
He seems to do better with his second chances lately.
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My parents taught me from a young age to pay attention to what's going on in the world around me and to really, genuinely care. I was raised in a very religious household; consequently, I learned early on that homosexuality was a big no-no. It took me a long time to accept the fact that I was gay. Everyone else knew it before I did! At first, I had to reconcile my orientation with my beliefs, and for a time I questioned those beliefs. But my politics haven't changed: I'm quite conservative and I refuse to apologize for it, even with the gay community openly calling me a deviant for my politics. Today, my parents and I don't necessarily agree on everything, but I dig and study every little thing before I make up my mind. I don't believe that feelings should be considered so heavily when deciding what your position is, and I've seen too many brilliant people dragged down by their emotional reactions. I try to make purely intellectual conclusions and to really be open-minded, even if I don't always succeed. I'm originally from Texas and currently working as a fraud investigator and an EMT in Arizona, hoping to eventually get back home (unless some amazing girl steals my heart here!). 
I would like to thank Steve, Mel, and Philip for having me as a contributor. I look forward to working with them in the effort to expose the fantasy-land in which the Left lives and exists! ;-)
I'm a 38 year old gay man. Prior to becoming politically aware I would have described myself as socialist. At the time, I didn't recognize my beliefs as socialist because I didn't pay enough attention to politics to know what that meant. It wasn't until after I started educating myself on politics that I realized socialism for what it was. I guess the Left didn't have enough time to get their grubby little hands on my mind before I became completely indoctrinated! Various events eventually forced me to educate myself. I was exposed to conservatism and classical liberalism. Our Founders built our system of government around protection of the individual over the collective. Since I was gay I initially believed this was contradictory to my orientation. I soon discovered that not only was that not the case but that retaining our constitutionally limited government as set forth by the Founders was necessary for my continued existence and freedom as a gay man that I enjoyed. The issue of gay marriage is a policy or civil issue; not a philosophical one. I'm also an avid proponent of Ayn Rand's Objectivist philosophy. I believe, having studied her philosophy at great length, Objectivism provides man his best opportunity at retaining his individual freedom and supporting that freedom through Objectivist governance as well.
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I remember being 17 years old, watching as the 1992 Presidential Election results rolled in. I was powerless to stop the election of the philandering Governor of Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton. Little did I know that Bill Clinton would be the “best” Democratic U.S. President of the last 50 years.
The stark difference between liberalism and conservatism has been clear to me ever since. While conservatism isn’t fun and sexy, it is rooted in historical fact and the absence of ideology. In contrast, liberalism is very popular, especially among our nation’s youth. It is popular in large part because it deals in ideologically emotional headlines and buzzwords, with very little reality mixed in. The bottom line is that liberalism seeks to change the very fabric of our society, while conservatism realizes that our founding documents provide the necessary bedrock for American exceptionalism.
As a gay man, I find true conservatism to be the only way to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Keeping government small, keeping it out of our lives and keeping it out of our wallet are the core conservative principles that allow me to be who I am, strive for success as an individual, and be part of the greatest country on this Earth, the United States of America.
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Uhhh what? America? Seriously?
The house passed it with a large margin and the senate defeated it with a 45 to 55 margin. Which means even some Republicans defected and said yes.
The House didn’t fall under the scrutiny of America’s anger. When the House passed it, this was a product of lazy politicians wanting a quick fix – just so they can say they did something on it and move on from there.
Once it went to the Senate, the debates began. The news coverage began and appropriate terms like “shamnesty bill” were invented. Presidential candididates debated about it. It pissed off all Americans by in large. These illegals need to respect our land and pay back to fund the infrustructure they are taking for granted in the name of sending boat-loads of money back home to Mexico.
Yes some Republicans (which is why McCain can kiss the nomination goodbye) caved in and desired a quick fix as well. Look at the yay and nay vote yesterday and look at the R’s and D’s.
The President screwed up on this, as he screwed up with nominating Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court. He received scrutiny from his base and he gave us Alito (someone brilliant.) Now that this horrible bill is stomped out, maybe he can encourage a true bill that serves the best interest of the American people.
How Presidential candidates react to the new bill will indeed determine who will be in the White House.
Question, are Americans required to get biometric card(legal status employment verification card) for employment? will homeland security process them?
No, we’re already citizens. We haven’t immigrated here illegally. Unlike our ancestors who did immigrate here BUT LEGALLY. This country is not turning anyone way. Just tell them to do it like everyone else has to and nobody is above the laws that are on the books of this country.
Liberals seem to believe that in the case of GW Bush using his power to protect us but for some reason they don’t think of it when it comes to illegals.
I think this bill should be called the “No Illegal Alien Left Behind Act”
LOL Devil Dog.
We have always cited greatest and most reckless appeasement was acted out in Munich prior to WWII. I’m afraid that this period of our history will be the greatest period of appeasement to the contra-legal community and indifference to our own laws. I think the United States of America has become afraid of itself.
It seems that we can’t even summon the support to amplify the land’s collective voice that citizenship is a primary element of American life.
This process need not be seen as ‘Draconian’.
Kevin has added to his homepage and appropriate harbinger:
There is sobbing of the strong, And a pall upon the land, But the People in their weeping, Bare the iron hand, Beware the People weeping, When they bare the iron hand
~ Herman Melville
Oh, Yes! Remember this. Once the process get’s underway, and should citizenship be gained. The next benefit is “affirmative action.”
BTW: Do people of Arab, Persian, Turkic, etc. get affirmative action pri….oops…..consideration yet?