Rep. Rohrabacher's Statement on Obama's Amnesty Plan

11/21/2014

President Obama’s amnesty initiative is an arrogant abuse of power in pursuit of a policy that will be harmful to the American people, especially those Americans at the lower end of the income scale.

The President proclaimed his compassion for the illegal immigrants but clearly has no compassion to the impact on Americans. Illegal immigrants have already taken jobs and bid down wages of Americans struggling to make ends meet, or get entry level jobs. Giving 5 million illegals work permits and legal status is detrimental to American workers, even worse it will bring tens of millions more illegals across our borders knowing if they wait long enough they will be given legalization.

President Obama’s amnesty plans are a heartless betrayal of low income Americans and will be felt in Black and Mexican American neighborhoods.

Further, the President is moving forward based on actions that he himself, has on numerous occasions described as inconsistent with our laws and Constitution. This breakdown of respect for law and order to give amnesty to people who have come here illegally is taking America in an ominous direction. It is more fitting for a land run by kings or criminals than the United States of America.

100 Comments

Jim Scott

11/21/2014 03:41:23 am

I agree. This unilateral action by The POTUS impacts low income citizens and voters the most. I am suprised that a Federal Economic Impact Report, FEIR, was not required for a legal action of this magnitude. Lastly, if a POTUS can make this law and enforce it, what other Executive Orders could he create without Congressional approval?

Daryle Lynn Cornelison

11/21/2014 08:57:14 am

The Republicans must now deal with this...how about passing a law that allows for all of Obama's points but does not allow illegal immigrants to vote for 20 years. I agree with Rush Limbaugh that Obama would and the Dems would not sign on to that. It is all a political scheme to get more votes. Seal the border and then we can talk.....

Jaime Garau

11/21/2014 01:29:45 pm

How about never being able to vote! Once illegal... Always an illegal!

James E Corbin

11/21/2014 03:58:49 am

Dear Representative Rohrabacher:
2016 - We need you!
James

Patrick

11/21/2014 04:05:10 am

So did anyone here watch the speech??? Idk just a thought..because Reagan did practically the same thing and so I ask the question do you believe he was right in doing that? And if so how is obama different(please state your response in a constructive and respectful way)

Charles Turner

11/21/2014 04:40:10 am

Patrick, a few things make this action worlds different: 1. Congress had PASSED a law codifying the amnesty already. Reagan's order was a clarification of policy, and implementation instructions. 2. It was a HORRIBLE idea. The agreement was that the amnesty was in exchange for enhanced border security, which congress essentially reneged on afterwards. None of Ron's few failures, IMHO. 3. Reagan's action DID set a precedent, which few if any Dems seem to have noticed; if you grant amnesty you will INCENTIVIZE additional waves afterward.

Gary Turnau

11/22/2014 12:51:21 am

Mr. Turner - Very well put. I am glad that SOMEBODY is informed!

Tina Richards

11/21/2014 05:39:42 am

This is the problem.alot of people then did not like Reagan's decision but we where not overwhelmed with immigrants.the problem now is the deficit.we spend 30 'million in ca alone to pay for free baby money,welfare,social services etc,you get it.that comes from tax payers.taxes keep rising along food,utilities,etc and i don't get a raise.So we don't need more illegals using the system.Why can't they say sure you can live here but we do not allow you to go down to government and get any subsidies.If we'd revoke birth right citizenship.great.then if you can work too jobs like i do or have to ake it.i can not get any government assistance because at one time i made over 40k.does this seem fair.i know a Mexican citizen ,20 became a American legally.works for us 20 yrs.she said all her friends sit on their asses have babies and get money.alot alot.that is whats wrong?shes disgusted.so multiply that by millions.does this seem fair.change the law,no birth right and no money$ unless you've pd in.like I get1 k social security at 65...???it probably won't be available then??live here,earn it

Bonnie Winslow

11/21/2014 05:58:42 am

Patrick, two wrongs never made a right. As Chas. Turner explains below, what Regan did wasn't perfect but he didn't do it lawlessly like Obama is doing--and quite spitefully I might add. When things don't work out the way one thought they would, one shouldn't just do the same only worse. I am also quite incensed by the way our President goes around the world airing our 'dirty linen' so to speak thinking to make himself look good--it's disgusting and a pall on the office of the President of the greatest nation on this earth--if he keeps going the way he has been--we no longer will be and the damage may be irreparable. I'm a Gramma with family veterans of WW I, WWII, and Vietnam and I am heartsick about what is happening to our country and our military who sacrifice so very much for us!!!

Tom

11/21/2014 06:04:29 am

Better study your history a bit, Pat. Not the same at all. Executive action to enact a law that was passed by Congress is one thing, to wright your own law without a Congressional action (law) is another. The first is within our constitution, while the second is unconstitutional.

Mary

11/21/2014 06:32:20 am

Reagan worked with Congress, he didn't go arrogantly around them.
Also, part of the deal was to secure the border. Afterward, the Dems reneged and refuse to fund it. Reagan went on record saying it was the biggest mistake he'd made. He should have never trusted them to keep their word.
btw, putting noncitizens who've broken our laws in front of the line of taxpayers, our unemployed, our seniors, our poor, our handicapped is unforgivable and pathetic.

dean leyton

11/21/2014 09:16:00 am

Reagan was an American and loved her.

Obama is a muslim socialist - does that make sense?

Ted

11/21/2014 04:21:58 am

So what ,specifically, are the Republicans going to do about this clear abuse if power?

Bonnie

11/21/2014 04:22:04 am

Well stated. Did not see the hoopla in the streets as thought. These people thought
It would be more of a free ride than what
The stipulations are. I thought his speech
Fell flat.

Dr. Franklin

11/21/2014 04:24:40 am

This is not the first time this pretend president has over reached or broken his oath of office. I say take him into custody now before he has two more years of new acts of Republic breaking terrorism.

Tina Richards

11/21/2014 05:41:01 am

Yes

David Mirsky

11/21/2014 04:26:02 am

Interestingly, some of the Mexican American people I know are upset because they followed the rules and took the time to become citizens, and still have family members who are waiting to immigrate legally. One told me that she feels that this is a real slap in the face of law abiding immigrants like her and her relatives. My own grandparents came in via Ellis Island. They didn't sneak in and their lives were at stake.

Jan

11/21/2014 04:26:30 am

The Devil is in the details....as we have seen with ObamaCare. The speech sounded good but wait until you see the results of this action and all that comes with it ....it won't be good for America and Americans....although it will provide corporations cheap labor and government new Democratic voters. And....did anyone notice that this Executive Order was announced on Mexican Revolution Day? What an outrageous insult to our U.S. citizens!

Brian Willis link

11/21/2014 04:26:39 am

President Obama has HIJACKED THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT and has proclaimed himself Emperor! We need to IMPEACH this SOB before he destroys our entire way of life!

Ron Beeler link

11/21/2014 04:32:58 am

Pass a bill. Stop fighting progress and start working for your constituents!

Mitsuo N.

11/21/2014 04:37:30 am

This unlawful action by Obama ignores the legal immigrants like me and there is sense of having Immigration system and/or programs. This action must be stopped at all cost.

John link

11/21/2014 04:40:15 am

Alright, Dana, iInstead of carp on a subject we all know too well: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?
Or is this a feel good relief feature amid the chaos politicians have hidden behind for the past several years.

Jack Hammett

11/21/2014 04:40:40 am

At the age of 94 years, you have said it like it is. I say that because I have witnessed self serving politdicians s;owly destroy some of our cherished freedoms. We are slowly disintigrating into a socialistic, if not communistic country by this present Commander in Chief. As a retired military man, it scares the ell out of me.

Patty-emails, Chase Etc.

11/21/2014 04:41:01 am

I totally agree ! Seniors & college age cannot. Afford housing and cannot find employment!! 5 mil is a lot of people & they need housing! So discouraged!! I cannot keep up with my expenses!

Linda Williams

11/21/2014 04:47:30 am

Thanks for your comments Dana. It is time for the Republican Party to express their concern for the middle class, and the low income black and Spanish communities. It should start being obvious to them that this President is really not worried about their well being, their families, or their communities. He is looking for a legacy that does not include them.

Fred Arnold

11/21/2014 04:52:59 am

I agree with Dana's Statement 100%. President Reagan had the approval of Congress and was promised the border would be secured.
The Dems failed to go along with that promise and the border is still a joke. Obama continues to chip away at the Constitution and our rule of law. If you have a Nation without secure borders you will end up without a Nation. Saul Alinsky is alive and well in the White House.

Theresa Miller

11/21/2014 04:54:46 am

So Mr. Rohrabacher, what are you and your fellow Republicans going to do about it? If it is outside the of the Constitution or bordering on illegal - then engage your team and act. Since no one challenges Obama on any of his Executive Orders, he will continue to run his "kingdom" as he wants. Let's make sure we let him know that he has crossed the line and there are consequences.

Joseph Mastropaolo

11/21/2014 04:55:28 am

If there is no command and control over executive orders, then the President can make himself dictator and extend indefinitely his term in office.
No command and control over executive orders means we now have a dictator and the country is lost.

Gil

11/21/2014 04:59:06 am

In both tone and language, well said!

Laura

11/21/2014 05:04:25 am

My question is this. Nobama said that illegal immigrants who have been here for 5 years will be allowed to have the "opportunities" that he is providing. So how is anyone going to be able to prove that the illegal alien who came over today hasn't been here for 5 years? They are all illegal! Nobody has been keeping track of how long they have been here. So today's illegal can claim they've been here for 5 years and nobody will know the difference.

11/21/2014 05:05:35 am

Eagerly, if not desperately awaiting practicable solutions put forth by leaders such as yourself to counter the egregious damage of this man's reign and get us back on track.

Dorothy

11/21/2014 05:06:54 am

These people are here illegally. If they came here they should apply for citizenship. If they haven't done this send them back where they came from Maybe they will appreciate what they had then if they want to return let them do it legally. This should apply whether you have been here 1 month or 50 years.

Matthew Cain

11/21/2014 05:07:19 am

LOTUS, not potus. ...Liar.

Sue Spitznagel

11/21/2014 05:11:43 am

Well stated and all Americans surely agree that illegals and immigrants in our country have become our current president's priority, forgetting his pledge to the USA to pledge his allegiance to the United States of America and not to all other countries in the world. His position was obviously known to other countries and this explains why countless non Americans are entering the country on expired visas, as they can't get new ones, but they are let in without an expiration date to depart, and relocating under the radar. Our schools in Irvine are inundated with Iraqis, Syrians, non english speaking peoples, enrolling their children in our schools, entitled to free.. everything... then relocating, wherever they like, under the radar, to make a new life here, at the expense of every American citizen. Where is our grandiose, above the law leader, who pledged his allegiance to our crumbling United States?

Nina

11/21/2014 05:19:38 am

I appreciate your statement Mr. Rohrabacher but what is Congress planning on doing about this lawlessness? Actions speak Louder than words. DO SOMETHING!

Robert Bright

11/21/2014 05:44:21 am

Making a statement seems to be all anyone wants to do. How about doing something to stop all of this. I voted for you. Now represent me and take action.

Lorie

11/21/2014 05:44:44 am

Thank you, Congressman Rohrabacher. Please keep us updated on Congress' response as there definitely needs to be a sound response. This is a terrible precedent. President Obama should trust Americans generosity to solve these issues in a fair and democratic manner. This type of lawless policy hurts the citizens in our society that need the most help of all.

Gail

11/21/2014 05:52:43 am

Dana,
What can we do as US citizen to stop Obama from opening up our boarders, we have to have boarders for control, it is like saying do away with locks on ones doors; and let any one come into ones home- take what ever you want. How can we collectively take action to stop this?

peter Holden

11/21/2014 05:53:36 am

"America will never be destroyed from the outside.
If we falter and loose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
Abraham Lincoln

Brian

11/21/2014 05:57:40 am

Dana, very well stated. The issue now is what to do. Please tell Boehner and the leadership to be courageous and act to take our country back. The voters who are watching and engaged sent an unequivocal message in November. If the electorate was so upset with the Republicans after the last shut down why did we secure such an overwhelming political victory? The political tides are finally starting to move back to conservatism and we need to capitalize on this momentum.

Cheryl

11/21/2014 06:11:28 am

My question is "what are the Republicans going to do about this"?
Too much talk and no action. The voters spoke this month. Most in DC do nothing as they are too worried about their reelection. Maybe now our Congress & Senate will stand up for what the people want.
If not, 2016 will be here soon & the window will be gone, maybe forever.

Bonnie Winslow

11/21/2014 06:14:29 am

t totally concur Congressman but, as others have asked--what are you or better yet what CAN you and the majority of both houses do to counteract the President's arrogant, self serving and heartless actions to say nothing of the sheer stupidity of it all. I urge you with all the strength I can muster to retain the power of the purse in the House and DO NOT pass an omnibus spending bill but only pass short term spending so you can retain the power to defund Obama's actions. Amnesty and work permits are bad enough but putting illegals on social security and giving them benefits at the expense of our already financially burdened government and taxpayers--well, them's fightin' words sir!!! Americans will only take it so long and then......well, I will leave that to your imagination. DO THE RIGHT THING NO MATTER WHAT--PLEASE!!!

Underemployed Engineer

11/21/2014 06:20:25 am

Hi Dana,

You have been my hero lately and we have met before. I appreciate you asking this question. My response is simple, I am disgusted by what this president continues to do. The damage to our country is reprehensible. Do whatever you can to stop this insanity.

A slight deviation from this topic but related. So what are you going to do about it?

FYI, I am an Engineer who has worked for the gov't for a long time. I have been vetted over and over again, fingerprinted dozens of times, polygraphed and interviewed many times over the years. Everything in my background was scrutinized and I am the most squeaky clean person you will ever meet. As a result, I have held high level clearances and entrusted to protect the government's secrets and earned a good living. I have seen many careers destroyed because of a blemish in someone's youth they did not disclose to the investigators. For me now, my knowledge and clearances would not buy me a cup of coffee. I am underemployed and see little end in sight.

So please tell me sir why nobody knows with certainty where our president was born or what his college transcripts say or anything of significance about this man? So why don’t you and congress stop wasting time and put him through the most basic background checks like all my peers have been through and apply the same basic standards? As you know, the POTUS has access to all classified programs, where is the justice in allowing him to continue destroying our great country?

Ray Raines

11/21/2014 06:43:37 am

I could not agree with you more. Thanks for keeping up the good fight. We must stop this attack on our constitution and our country!

Ned McCune

11/21/2014 06:47:01 am

Dana said it well: Obama's action are befitting a King or a criminal. The president is wrecking the rule of law.

richard king

11/21/2014 06:54:22 am

Obama is doing everything he can to destroy the United States as a constitutional democracy and world power. The open border and this kind of chicanery are examples of a pattern. His reversals of legal positions may be the result of his actually being manipulated by others. There is too little factual background about this man to believe anyone vetted him.
He is probably either the "Manchurian Candidate", mentally unbalanced, or a traitor. He is demonstrable a liar, con man, and no lawyer.

Ann Watt

11/21/2014 06:54:23 am

I want Congress to FIX the broken immigration system. If "undocumented" people who are in the U.S. 5 years + that implies they crossed our borders with no documents. So how can the government tell who is here less than 5 years and what be deported? President didn't say anything about that. I would send CLEAN single issue bills for the President to sign. The first bill would be to end the practice of granting automatic citizenship to any baby born in the U.S. This would end women crossing our borders to pop out a baby to gain citizenship. Second funding and increasing border enforcement. These two things would help a lot. If the Prez is serious he'll sign the bills, if not, he just showed his and the Dems true colors - buying future voters.

Ann Coil

11/21/2014 07:07:18 am

Well stated. I hope the leadership will show the strength that you do and push back. I'm concerned that they left DC without a strong message and have left a message vacuum for the progressive liberals and media to fill

walt moscevsky

11/21/2014 07:10:03 am

what is yor plan?

Ann Coil

11/21/2014 07:22:59 am

My response was about the messaging, not a specific plan, although there are some good ideas floating around that I'm sure they are considering,such as funding the gov in the Omnibus bill but not the immigration portion. For example, why don't they something such as, "The election and the polls show the American people are with us. We have a mandate to institute different policies that will undo the damage that this President and his administration have waged on America." Do you have any ideas?

Sue

11/21/2014 07:22:37 am

I agree with your assessment. Please do everything you can to stop him! Don't let him get away with this! Pass a bill no more anchor babies. Pass a bill to secure the boarders to include fences and more boarder patrol.

Carl Browne

11/21/2014 07:26:13 am

I don't mind the president's policy very much, but am utterly horrified at his unconstitutional usurpation of power. Democrats and Republicans should band together to prevent the executive from assuming dictatorial powers. This is a threat to our republic.

Bonnie Oj'Neil

11/21/2014 07:35:49 am

I blame those in the media who refuse to expose the many abuses of this president and his administration. If the mainstream media accurately reported the many scandals and this specific abuse of power, Obama would not be bold enough to defy the opinion of the majority of American citizens. It is essential we write our federal officials, the media, and spread the word to all we know, that we will not tolerate a dictator for our president, or a media that has lost its reliability and accountability.

mary

11/21/2014 07:53:33 am

Is not amnesty is yes a work permit.. and the only ones are no immigrants are american Indians ..the rest of all are immigrants.. Unless you are american Indian you can't call your self American.......

Dave Weigel

11/21/2014 08:06:12 am

IMPEACH THE BASTARD!!!!!!!

Tom Gierat

11/21/2014 08:22:28 am

This Man must be stopped at all costs. Please Republicans step up for what's right. Stand up more now than ever. Get your act together Republicans. No more in party fighting, and do the right thing for American citizens. Not illegals!!!!!
The ball is in your court.

Sue Crysel

11/21/2014 08:32:18 am

I really don't understand why Obama hasn't been exposed for the FRAUD that we all know he is! I believe this is the PERFECT time for Sheriff Joe Arpaio to come forward with his indisputable PROOF that Obama is in office ILLEGALLY. All the time, money and executive orders (including Obamacare) will be deemed null and void and this 6 year NIGHTMARE for the American people needs to end!
I'm sure the list of CRIMES and ABUSES is much more than the American people even know! I honestly believe if the authorities are worried about rioting once he is exposed, the massive tidal wave of disapproval will prevail. People don't like to be lied to or deceived and it has gone way past the point of "twisting the truth". America's president is supposed to do and support both the Constitution and policies that are best for the majority of the American people …….Obama - NOT!!

Now that Obama has CRAPPED on ALL Americans (Including his so-called Black brothers) with his amnesty program, I believe that more Americans would rather see him in PRISON and NOT our White House! NO MORE BENEFITS of any kind FOR ILLEGALS! TAKE AWAY THE BIRD FEEDER! Taxpayers just say NO!
As a Congressman, elected by your constituents, we are counting on you to be our voice and we are SHOUTING and SCREAMING!!! Can you hear us now?

Please Dana, the time is NOW OR NEVER to save our country (what is left of it) and take ACTION against this disgusting abuse of power by Obama the FRAUD!! TAKE NO PRISONERS! IMPEACH and ARREST Obama NOW!!

Jackson

11/21/2014 09:47:53 am

If Obama is impeached his policies stay. The truth must come out
about who he is and where he was born. If he is a fraud and convicted
his policies fail. Think about this!

Marion

11/21/2014 09:42:36 am

TAX REVOLT!!! Lets see how the IRS handles that!

Martin

11/21/2014 10:07:40 am

Obama has messed with the wrong country. The Sleeping Giant
will destroy his evil ways. We know what freedom is and no way
will we lose what we have worked for over 200 years. His days
are numbered!

Jerry

11/21/2014 10:20:04 am

So what are you as my representative prepared to do for this violation of his oath of office and the Constitution? Pass on to your fellow congress members, there is just one remedy, and we the people are watching who truly follows their oath to defend the constitution, and who wants avoid doing anything realistically, so they can be reelected.

Maria link

11/21/2014 10:31:22 am

That was a big bunch of NOTHING. He just wanted to make the Republicans look like the BIG BAD WOLF. Against the Illegals getting to be able to become citizens. But that is not what he said at all. If you read between the lies you could see that he gave them NOTHING. My Grandparents came here from Mexico in 1895 LIGALLY and as far as I am concerned they can too. I am in favor if rounding them ALL (12 million of them) up and sending them back home not just to Mexico but to whatever country they came from ILLEGALLY and making wait in the back of the line to come back LEGALLY this time. I thank God everyday that I was Blessed with being born in the USA. And this is a CHRISTIAN country in spite of whatever oBUMa says. And everyone remember they are NOT all from Mexico, They are here ILLEGALLY from all over the world.

Enri

11/22/2014 01:11:53 am

Thanks to Lord you are Christian , I can see your Christian values

Mark McClellan

11/21/2014 10:35:36 am

I agree Dana. My question is are you going to hold the speaker of the house and the senate accountable for their actions? What are you going to do about it? The time has come to cut the BS and do something. This goes beyond what your committee position is. DO SOMETHING!. We are tired of TALK!

SUGAR EPTING

11/21/2014 10:56:36 am

WELL SAID DANA! I JUST WE DON'T TAKE THE BAIT, THAT WHAT WAITING FOR. STRATEGY WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT. NO GOV. SHUT DOWN, OUR PARTY HAD BETTER BE SMART NOW.

bill Murdock

11/21/2014 11:03:41 am

Reagan did it with the naive assumption that it was the last time the message never got through.
the Democrats will give amnesty and the voting franchise to anybody that can pass the MIrror test. if the unthinking American public keep electing these Democrats, this country is done . It may already be done.

David C. Faulkner

11/21/2014 01:10:37 pm

Well said
Know is the time to stop this President.Use every thing to stop him before he does any more damage to our country.

Jim Orr

11/21/2014 01:37:57 pm

Well said, Dana.

Richard Sungaila

11/21/2014 02:04:45 pm

God bless you! It is about time that someone is finally standing up against the lawlessness of President Barack Obama.

Surferdave

11/21/2014 02:13:11 pm

Veterans ignored. Illegal persons given free everything. Disgusting. This president needs to be impeached for violating the Constitution he swore on the Bible to uphold. Talk about a Hypocrite.

Lee

11/21/2014 02:37:52 pm

Since the Federal government is telling all States that immigration is a Federal issue and will not even allow States to enforce the Federal Immigration laws with their (the individual States) own money (see Arizona), how about at the very least, every State in the Union bill the Federal government for all costs of illegal immigration? Of course that would just add more to the Federal deficit. How about passing an immigration bill like this: 1. Build two fences far enough apart for two way traffic along the entire US-Mexican border. 2. Fine anyone for hiring illegal immigrants with a prison sentence for 3rd offense. 3. Make E-verify mandatory. 4. If law enforcement finds any illegal immigrant, deport them. Stating it would be too costly and impossible to deport 20 million illegals immigrants is a myth--if there are no jobs, they will return to their country of origin as easily as they came. Of course this immigration bill could be greatly simplified to one sentence: "Enforce the existing Federal immigration laws."

Peter Kuck

11/21/2014 03:40:29 pm

The president is creating a situation that has historically led to the destruction of multicultural states. Examples of multicultural states breaking down with strife and bloodshed include the Austria-Hungarian empire, the Ottoman empire, the holocaust in Germany, the breakup of Yugoslavia, the slaughter in Ruanda and Uganda, and the current butchery in the middle east.
Countries cannot survive if the people of those countries do not share a common language and culture. Political demagogues will always follow a path of divide and conquer to power.

George

11/22/2014 02:08:40 am

Good comment which shows an understanding of history. How about the problems with our neighbor to the north with the french speaking Canadians. Another good example.

Laurie Lairson

11/21/2014 05:53:38 pm

Totally agree with your statement! It is outrageous that he can get away with it. Please urge Republicans to develop a cohesive and united plan of action to counteract his audacity.

Maureen Gronendyke

11/21/2014 09:37:45 pm

Your Republican Congress had plenty of time to pass immigration legislation and never did. You stalled the legislation passed by the Senate. I'm glad I voted for a President that takes action and not a do nothing Congressman like you.

Mike Nelson

11/21/2014 09:54:10 pm

I agree. Obama must be stopped by the courts now. His disregard for the constitution is disgusting. This needs to move fast. What's next?

Pam Sunderman

11/21/2014 09:56:04 pm

what is your plan Congressman Rohrbacker? What legislation have you produced in the last 6 years? What did you accomplish in the last two weeks in Washington. As your constituent I would like to see your plans for the next few years in office. I would like to see those plans in detail. For every obstruction I would like to see some production,

Anita

11/21/2014 10:55:51 pm

This is a part-ditto of Jerry's comment so well stated:
So what are you as my representative prepared to do for this violation of his oath of office and the Constitution? Pass on to your fellow congress members, there is just one remedy, and we the people are watching who truly follows their oath to defend the constitution, and who puts political advancement over patriotic duty.

Mike Colonna link

11/21/2014 11:20:13 pm

Not so fast, time to re-evalutate the President and his reasons for promoting amnesty. More Democratic votes....Time for GOP to show they can improve on this "proclamation" instead of looking like the "bad guys." The first order of business is to throw the issue back at the President by agreeing with this amnesty but forcing him to make border security the number one issue and enforce it. Make this a PUBLIC issue. Folks agree that Border security is a priority. Time for GOP to reverse public opinion with all the negative political "blowback" and use the President's words to gain the trust of immigrants and the American people..

Benjamin Christy

11/22/2014 12:54:15 am

Talk - action=Zero.

Johnnie Crean

11/22/2014 02:13:53 am

Sadly, Dana, your statement reveals a complete lack of understanding of economics on your part, as well as emiting the smoke which might indicate the fire of bigotry.
Wealth is created by people working. Competition is a main driver of innovation and economic growth. Jobs are created when there is cheaper labor available, and existing jobs pay more when a growing economy increases demand.
200 hundred years ago there were hardly any jobs in the US, and now their are 100 million jobs. Claiming that further immigration of Mexicans will not further increase our wealth is only justified by bigotry.
Finally, there are laws of Man, and laws of God. The use of a stupid border to restrict the freedom of free people to increase all of our wealth is a law of Man, but Christians certainly believe free people ought to be able to transact and travel freely on the whole planet. A border on this continent, let alone two, is an affront to the Christian God. If the French and the Germans do not need a border, why do the Canadians and Americans and Mexicans need one? Are we inferior people? Perhaps they live as Christians, and we live selfishly.

Polly Anna

11/22/2014 05:00:55 am

Oh Johnnie, Oh Johnnie, how can you be so naïve?

The path to hell is paved with do-gooders using the concept of being a good Christian. Your Christian God would be turning over in his grave if he knew all the nonsense people like you use to manipulate the original teachings into their own self-serving propaganda.

Our dear "friends" to the South do not assimilate into our culture, they are trying to transform it into their own culture. Call me a racist as you probably will but I think many come here with a goal but end up draining our resources and become a burden on the American people. Yes I am selfish, but I love our country and do not want it destroyed from the inside out. I want our people to come first. I do not work hard to support the rest of the planet.

Someone needs to get these concepts through to our stupid Commander in Chief's brain. I only hope Rep. Rohrabacher is brave enough to step up to the challenge. It is time he stops the campaigning and surfing and get some real results. This President has two more years to destroy our country and he may do it.

So Johnnie, until the day we are all highly enlightened as you must be, we will need borders. Too many lives have been lost protecting it.

Linda link

11/22/2014 11:26:40 am

Johnnie, Surely you cannot be serious??!!

Gil Payne

11/22/2014 04:04:12 am

There is no doubt that what Obama has done goes against our Constitution no matter how much he spins it. American workers are once again put on the back of the line and wages being lowered by cheap labor. We need to therefore enforce E-Verity without exception. Ilegal aliens defy our laws then illegal hiring should also be prohibited

Johnnie Crean

11/22/2014 05:50:33 am

I don't think a single American soldier has died protecting our boarders from Mexican or Canadian attack. Some died invading Mexico.

Mexicans assimilate as well as any people.
Clearly if France can let the Germans, who 3-4 generations ago thought it a good idea to build ovens to cook citizens, cross into France without any check, we could let Mexicans. Unless we were of course selfish, insecure racists.

Sgt. Robins U.S. Army, 1945

11/22/2014 06:13:43 am

Miss Polly Anna,

I think you meant protecting our country, not literally the borders. Regardless, point well made.

Joseph Mastropaolo

11/22/2014 06:21:09 am

Please get behind Trey Goudy. He seems to have the answer to Obama's flouting of the Constitution.
http://www.westernjournalism.com/trey-gowdy-delivers-passionate-speech-questions-obamas-adherence-law/
11-22-14

Linda Jenkins link

11/22/2014 11:22:59 am

Cound not agree more!!!
But what can we, the average citizen do about this abuse of power?
Tell me, I will do it!!

Mary L Hanna

11/23/2014 06:41:45 am

The Congress needs to defund all the programs that they can,, this is their power. The POWER OF THE PURSE. They should not be afraid to shut down the government. Look what happen after Ted Cruz, stood on the floor of Congress and told the American people the truth about Obamacare,,,we took the Senate. We need to be bold and tell the American people the truth.

Mike T.

11/24/2014 12:48:20 am

How is Obama going to implement the work permit side of this? Isn't that a State issue? How is TX or AZ obligated to give work permits to illegals per Obama's word?

Peggi Collins link

11/25/2014 01:40:23 am

I couldn't agree more, Dana.

Johnnie Crean

11/25/2014 02:07:23 am

Linda, I am serious. Europe has no borders, and they were attacking each other for centuries. The U.S., Mexico, and Canada have no hostile attitudes towards each other. The border is complete bigotry and selfishness, and it deprives us all of wealth and freedom, and produces no benefit. The film Lincoln pointed out the stupidity of slavery, and it took us 150 years to really dump it. The Mexican-US border is the same stupid as slavery.

Fred Arnold

11/25/2014 02:47:40 am

Poor Johnnie...He doesn't have a clue. I've traveled to many countries and if there are no borders why do I have to show my valid passport to each country I enter. A nation without borders will end up not being a nation.

Johnnie Crean

11/25/2014 05:13:21 am

Fred Arnold

You are stupid. Once you enter EU, you can cross borders with no passport. You are showing passport to fly, I suspect. They let stupid people fly. Europe is not "many countries". Own any slaves, or are you one?

Vicki T.

11/26/2014 12:27:18 pm

@Johnnie Nice words from a devote religious man. Yeah right.

Polly Anna

11/26/2014 02:53:25 am

Oh Jonnie, how can you be so naïve?

Try walking into Mexico without proper papers or making a wrong turn into their country by accident and see what happens. Mexicans and citizens from Central America are pouring into our country daily without regards to our laws, try doing that to them and see what happens.

Your entire premise is a prescription for the destruction of America. Like it or now, we need borders and we now need tall fences to keep people out. I say we should also add snipers every 1/10 mile just for good target practice.

Hey Jonnie, you can always go to church and pray to Jesus to save us. Let us know how that works out.

Johnnie Crean

11/26/2014 11:15:28 am

The US is a great country. Even with our laws and huge expenditures to exercise our bigotry, there are anyway 11 million aliens here, obviously smarter than we are. The US was built by the great unwashed moving here. Competition from illegals is a driving force in US economic and social growth. What we have was made by immigrants and their children. Christianinity is a great religion, spurning selfishness. We are a great nation of Christian immigrants, and allowing our citizens to travel and transact freely will not destroy us, it will grow us.

Sgt. Robins U.S. Army, 1945

11/26/2014 12:28:56 pm

No country will remain great if it cannot protect its borders. Mr. Rohrabacher, build that wall!!

Ted

11/27/2014 01:43:20 pm

Agree! Enough is enough.

Johnnie Crean

11/28/2014 01:22:47 am

We can protect our borders. Is harassing all the US citizens, Mexicans, and Canadians who want to travel and transact between each other serve any purpose but to destroy wealth and freedom. NO.
The only purpose is to satisfy bigotry, insecurity, and other character defects. The Germans, French, Austrians, Italians, the whole EU, live in harmony with open borders. Are the superior and more civilized than us? I guess they are. The reality is that the majority of US voters won't effectively fund the bigotry and insecurity, so our border only punishes the law abiding and the pays government to waste their time and the time of the good people who take the dumb abuse of the border. This is why we keep having millions of illegals, and amnesty every 10-20 years. The solution is to open the border, let Mexicans, US citizens, and Canadians register to transit, and make it criminal to be in US without papers. Then, we can target the bad guys, and lock them up. The rest will just work, pay taxes, and go home for holidays to see their Mom. The majority of US citizens are too kind to treat desperate hard working people seeking work badly.

Rep. Rohrabacher's Statement on Obama's Amnesty Plan

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