George W. Bush,  Illegal Immigration,  Politics

Illegal Immigration Watch: The President’s Speech – WAY TOO LITTLE

In this video image taken from AP Television News, President Bush delivers a speech on immigration broadcast on television from the Oval Office, Monday May 15, 2006 in Washington.

ASSociated Press: Bush to Send Up to 6,000 Troops to Border

President Bush, trying to build support for a major overhaul of the nation’s tattered immigration laws, said Monday night he would order as many as 6,000 National Guard troops to secure the U.S. border with Mexico and urged Congress to give millions of illegal immigrants a chance at citizenship.

“We do not yet have full control of the border and I am determined to change that,” the president said in a 17-minute prime-time address from the Oval Office.

Bush gave strong support to a plan that would give many of the 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States an eventual path to possible citizenship — a move derided by some conservatives in his own Republican Party as amnesty. He rejected that term.

The President’s speech was weak on border security and too strong on illegal alien amnesty.

And Bush’s plan as is the Kennedy-McCain Senate bill is AMNESTY.

Flap does not believe the President is sincere in enforcing border security or exisiting immigration laws. He is simply WRONG on the issue.

Flap doubts that the Congress will pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill this year.

The GOP will NOT support their own President.

No more……..NADA……..

Stay tuned…..

Send Congress a brick…….

From the Blogosphere:

La Shawn Barber’s Corner (21 links)

“I’ve changed my mind about live-blogging the speech, but you may “live-comment,” if so inclined. I think I’ll read a book instead. Goodnight.”
The American Princess (2 links)
bRight & Early (1 links)

“The ones who are here. ‘This is amnesty and I oppose it.’ Middle ground. This is where I part ways. Wait in line behind those who play by the rules, but not make them leave? I’ll need some details before I swallow that…”
Latino Issues (1 links)

“It is sad to see so many millions so desperate for a better life! But this doesn’t mean we open our borders, and it does not mean we stop enforcing our laws. I’ll take this moment to remind readers to get involved in making a difference in Latin America. Join your local church mission trips, AND financially support other missionaries or relief charities.”
Passionate America (1 links)

“Minute Men, these people are heroes and I feel like Bush as portrayed them as vigilantes and turned over their location to the Mexican government. Hey George, are you the Prez of the USA or Mexico? Maybe you should figure that out.”
Point Five (1 links)

“…instead of liveblogging tonight’s speech, we’re going to liveblog Bush’s September 21, 2001 speech to the joint session of Congress, changing all the ‘terrorist’ stuff to ‘illegal aliens.'”
Pursuing Holiness (0 links)

“…the complaint that I and many others have about President Bush on this issue is that he is not just one man bravely fighting this battle against entrenched bureaocracy and thirty years of bad policy and a corrupt Congress. No. He is actively working against any efforts to slow the invasion. He’s already apologizing for the illegals. They�re outside the “reach and protection” of American law only because they choose to be.”
Right Wing News (0 links)

“This was not an impressive speech. He said he’d send the National Guard to the border for a year, where they wouldn’t be actually apprehending any illegals, but everything else is this same old same old. So, in my view, this isn’t even an olive branch to people who are serious about defending this border and dealing with illegal immigration. Overall grade for the speech: F”
Outside the Beltway (0 links)

“‘To secure our border we must create a temporary worker program.’ While I agree with the policy, it’s absurd to think this adds to our security. He’s right that it would have a whole lot of anciliary benefits. Oddly, exactly the same benefits would acrue from legalizing illicit drugs that are smuggled across our border…”
Stop the ACLU (0 links)

“We will not militarize the border. Catch and release is not acceptable. Jobs Americans won’t do!!! Drink!!!”
The Question Fairy (0 links)

“Not militarizing the border; ‘Mexico is our neighbor and friend’— Our friend needs to remember to mow his lawn and take care of his property, a fence would help.”
The Beltway Blitz (0 links)
ALarge Regular (0 links)

“This was an excellent speech. A home run! The speech basically spoke to five specific issues and maybe it would be best if I took them one at a time…”
Freedom Folks (0 links)

“Well, absolutely nothing new tonight. The usual, typical canards…”
Flight of Passage (0 links)
Right Side of the Rainbow (0 links)

“Perhaps I’m wrong, but I don’t think any other issue � save perhaps for out-of-control federal spending � implicates the future cohesion of the Republican coalition as much as this issue. It’s worth talking about…”
The Hosh (0 links)

“This was the speech that we needed to hear from the president. Absolutely. This presented a rational, clear problem definition as well as a well-outlined solution. This speech has the potential to unite not only the House on this issue, but also the Senate and actually produce some results. This speech was the necessary statement that clearly communicated the very things that most people want.”
Can’t Stop the Signal (0 links)
EckerNet.Com (0 links)

“I give Bush an F Told us almost nothing new….6K National Guard troops does not warrant a primetime speech from the Oval Office. He did nothing to win over conservatives who want him to get serious. He proposed nothing that will even begin to solve the problem.”
Jay Reding.com (0 links)

“All in all, a short and sweet speech that tries to put Bush firmly above the fray and on the middle ground. I have a feeling that it will give the President a bit of a bounce, just for speaking out on the issue.”
The Blue State Conservatives (0 links)

“Working with Mexico? What shall we do, print their step-by-step pamphlets at no cost? Have the Guard notify the Mexican Government of their positions? This is absolutely laughable.”
Un-Reserved (0 links)

“THE PRESIDENT HAS BLOWN IT. He just couldn�t bring himself to endorse a real, long fence.”
Sma’ Talk Wi’ T (0 links)

“Outlining the five points and appealing to Congress to pass a strong bill isn’t making me feel like Bush understands what the majority of America wants to see happen. Secure the border now. Send the illegals back home.”
Confederate Yankee (0 links)

“Give me a few minutes to digest this, and I’ll be back, but my initial reaction is that Bush just split the Republican Party.”
The Galvin Opinion (Hispanic Conservative) (0 links)

“A decent speech that should be a reminder to all that no matter what you think of him, President Bush has never been gone nasty (remember how Bill Clinton always demonized, complained and whined about his political opponents?)”
Patricksemmens.com (0 links)

“While not a very compelling speech, Bush outlined a moderate compromise. The elements on the right that want to deport every illegal immigrant won’t be pursuaded by the speech, but they were never the audience that Bush wanted to convince. The question I am left with, is will those on the left (particularly those blinded with anti-Bush hatred) get behind this moderate policy?”
Smoke on the Water (0 links)
Captain’s Quarters (0 links)

“President Bush tried reaching for the center — a position he has occupied on this issue all along. He tried a one-from-column-A, two-from-column-B approach that probably will leave all sides more or less dissatisfied. His declaration that catch-and-release would end was the most welcome news in the entire speech. He delivered that well and sounded forceful and presidential, but most people will wonder why this practice didn’t end on September 12, 2001.”
but that’s just my opinion (0 links)

“This seems to be a pro immigrant speech…Too little too late, same crap….”
ThatTheyMayB1.net (0 links)
Small Talk With T (0 links)
Lonewacko: Illegal immigration news (0 links)

“Is he insane? This is the same speech he’s delivered countless times. Does he expect a different result? Is he intentionally trying to drive his popularity down to 20%?”
Cobb (0 links)

“Bush confirmed that the National Guard will be hands off. Just eyes and ears. UAVs! Some contractor feels good. Catch and release is over. Good. As of when?”
Betsy’s Page (0 links)

“When he talks about a period of transition from National Guard soldiers patrolling the border to handing it off to the Border Patrol, it sounds like the Border Patrolization of the borders much as we are trying to hand off the policing of Iraq in an Iraqification policy there.”
Michelle Malkin (0 links)

“Bush has lost touch with reality, arguing that guest worker/amnesty will reduce the incentive to cross the border…Too little, too late.”
Darleen’s Place (0 links)

“I only wish there was more details on the fence and I would, personally, like to see the border permanently monitored by the military, not a temporary stint by the National Guard…”
Carol Platt Liebau (0 links)

“To some extent, the President fudged the distinction between “virtual security,” (that is, the “high tech fences” that he prescribed for urban areas) versus the “barriers” that would be directed toward rural areas. It matters how much of which goes where — and just how that determination will be made and exactly what it means isn’t clear. The fact that he alluded to “manpower and technology” at the speech’s outset doesn’t engender a lot of confidence that he’s thinking in terms of substantial, numerous physical impediments. This matters — but we’ll have to wait and see.”
PostWatch (0 links)
Powder Tracks (0 links)

“The down the middle pitch does not fly across the plate with me! It is like a lame John F Student Kerry pitch [sic]! “
Tapscott’s Copy Desk (0 links)

“So we must ask: If things have gotten so bad in the most recent two years despite the actions initiated in 2004 that Bush is now calling out the National Guard, is that a confession of failure of the measures detailed above, including especially those high-tech measures that were again presented tonight as the key to protecting our borders?”
Cagey Mind (0 links)

“It was a pretty good speech and I agree with much of it. A secure border, comprehensive immigration reform, a limited amnesty/legalization for those who have been here for an extended time, and assimilation/acculturation are all things I think make plenty of sense.”

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