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July 07, 2006

Your GOP: the nonsolution party

I've been sitting here in front of my TV watching Bush flap his gums at his Chicago press conference.

First of all, holding the event at the Museum of Science and Industry is such an ironic smack that its likely lost on the dullards who run Bush.

Second, the articulations over dealing with illegal immigration are an absolute joke. I'm not convinced that illegal immigration in the terms being discussed (economics over national security) is the massive problematic priority that its made out to be. But if are going to have a plan--why bother with it unless its actually going to SOLVE THE PROBLEM?

The transcript of the press conference isn't available yet because its still going on. So to paraphrase, Bush essentially said that those here illegally should have some sort of cursory penalty (he was almost dismissive of the slap-on-the-wrist he offered up) and then they can get in line to become citizens.

Exactly where is the incentive for people to stop coming here illegally?

I've yet to hear a single Republican talk about a real solution to illegal immigration. They're either ready to line them up to a firing squad or on the other side, pad their landing so that businesses keep their access to all that cheap labor.

Its all lip service. And the press is completely vacant when it comes to questioning him on it.

(sigh)

Posted by Carla at July 7, 2006 08:29 AM