visionary Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Dean: GOP will make immigrants 'scapegoats' in '06 EDINBURG, Texas (AP) -- Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean argued Friday that Republicans will make immigrants the "scapegoats" in the next election. At a rally, Dean garnered the loudest applause when he said Republicans would make immigration a pivotal issue during upcoming elections, as they did gay marriage and affirmative action in previous elections. "Do you know who the scapegoats are going to be? Immigrants," he said. "In Colorado, the chairman of the Republican Party endorsed Tom Tancredo for re-election. That is morally reprehensible. The governor of California, a supposed moderate Republican, invited the Minutemen to visit California. We do not need vigilante justice." Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colorado, has drawn the ire of Hispanic groups in calling for tougher immigration enforcement and a proposal to tax some of the money immigrants send home. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, in a radio interview in April, said the civilian border patrols known as the Minutemen "have done a terrific job." Dean spoke at a rally on the eve of the Democratic National Committee's Hispanic Summit in San Antonio. Edinburg is located just a few miles north of the Mexican border and is more than 80 percent Mexican-American. Dean also criticized President Bush, contending that the president rebuffed Mexican President Vicente Fox because of divisions over the Iraq war. "A strong Mexico means a strong America, and our ties must not be based on the petulance of the president of the United States," Dean said. Hollis Rutledge, chairman of the Hidalgo County Republican Party, said Dean's visit illustrates the inroads Republicans have made with Hispanic voters. "One day of Republican-bashing won't make up for years of taking Hispanics for granted, and it cannot hide the fact that the Republican Party best represents the views and values of Hispanic Texans," Rutledge said. Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Find this article at: http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/08/06/dean.immigrants.ap/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTalon Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Both parties have been woefully pathetic at enforcing our border. Hillary has been talking a good game, but there's been no legislation introduced that really adresses the problem. What we need is something akin to Great Wall of China, laid out all along both our southern and northern borders, wide enough to drive on, with manned monitoring stations and detention centers. It would be expensive to build, but it would save us billions-trillions long term. People are welcome to cross at official entry points, and noplace else. Immigration is not our problem. Illegal immigration is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhd24 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Exactly. I'm tired of the politicians refusing to address the issue. How hard is it to understand that the best way to stop potential threats is to secure our border. Both parties don't want to lose votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twa Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Vigilantee Justice? Why would someone object to volunteers reporting ILLEGAL actions to authorities? If this is the tack the Dems are going to take the Repubs are going to cruise to another win...even with Hispanics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenaa Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Deans and idiot. Immigration is a problem. If they're here illegally, they shouldn't enjoy any benefits. They should be rounded up and shipped back. Why is this such a difficult concept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiebear Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Originally posted by stevenaa Deans and idiot. Immigration is a problem. If they're here illegally, they shouldn't enjoy any benefits. They should be rounded up and shipped back. Why is this such a difficult concept. If you havent introduced legislation that you will vote FOR... DOn't even try to say your for something... It's not a difficult document. Line 1: If your not here legally you are deported to your nearest relative/friend. Line 2: If you had a child while here, you go to the top of the list of all other illegal immigrants. (Not the list of immigrants that filed first) For readmittance... Line 3: INS will have a quota just like Highway patrol... 1 an hour seems about right. 150.00 per person, per tip off. Line 4: National Guard for border states will focus on patrol, to the exclusion of overseas depending on levels needed. (north and south). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sick Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Originally posted by stevenaa Deans and idiot. Immigration is a problem. If they're here illegally, they shouldn't enjoy any benefits. They should be rounded up and shipped back. Why is this such a difficult concept. "Dean's an idiot", maybe? I wouldn't mind seeing some military bases set up on the border. It would be good practice for fighting in the sand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Yeah the ole GOP is out to get you but we can protect you criminals angle. If you break the law you are a criminal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoCalMike Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 Immigrants, illegal as well as legal drive our economy in many ways. Yeah you'll here about "that one guy" who committed a crime and suddenly you turn on right wing radio only to have them point out one guy and claim "Illegals are here to commit crime" The reason neither party does anything about is because both parties gain too much by allowing illegal immigration....PERIOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilmer17 Posted August 8, 2005 Share Posted August 8, 2005 I love Howard Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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