Obama Blasts Arizona Immigration Bill

[Guest FroggyOne2]

Newsmax - Obama Blasts Arizona Immigration Bill

By: Dan Weil

President Obama has called a pro-security immigration bill passed by Arizona’s legislature “misguided†and urged Congress to pass its own immigration plan instead.

The Arizona bill, currently awaiting the signature of Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, requires state law enforcement officials to question people about their immigration status if there is reason to suspect they are in the country illegally.

That would mean Arizona police have the strongest authority in the nation to investigate the status of suspected illegal immigrants, according to The Washington Post.

Obama, speaking at a Rose Garden ceremony to naturalize 24 U.S. military personnel, said he has instructed his staff to "closely monitor the situation" to make sure the Arizona measure doesn’t violate people's civil liberties.

Obama isn’t the only Democrat pressing for action on immigration. Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nev., has pushed the issue to the top of the spring agenda for Congress, ahead of an energy bill.

He sees bipartisan efforts for a bill as stalled. So he told Sens. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., to craft a deal in three weeks or Democrats will push their own bill, aides and lobbyists told The Post.

The aides said House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is on board to hold a vote before November elections, if the Senate passes a bill.

The real issue for Democrats may be political. Even if their bill goes nowhere, a Congressional debate over immigration could inspire their base, particularly Hispanic voters.

In recent weeks, key Democratic supporters, including Latino groups, labor unions and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, have dialed up their demands that Obama and Reid address the immigration issue.

Obama promised in the 2008 election to implement immigration reform, and Reid made the same commitment to supporters in his heavily Hispanic heavy state, where he faces a difficult contest for re-election.

Republicans are ready for a fight with Democrats over the issue.

At a time when one in 10 Americans are unemployed, "There is little enthusiasm in Congress to pass legislation that would legalize millions of unlawful residents to compete with out-of-work Americans for needed jobs," Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said in a statement.

"One has to ask: are members raising the idea of comprehensive reform now because they believe the majority of Americans truly want it, or because it serves a specific political purpose in a tough election year?"

Sessions isn't the only one who thinks the Democrats have their priorities wrong.

"The problem Obama has is that any time he is not talking about jobs, he's on the wrong topic," Republican pollster David Winston told The Washington Examiner.

"And trying to bring up particularly divisive issues, like immigration, at this point makes the situation worse."

Graham’s support for the measure he co-sponsored with Schumer has cooled. The bill would beef up border security, punish employers who exploit illegal workers and establish a road map for legalization or expulsion of about 12 million illegal immigrants.

Instead, Graham has said his top priority is an energy and climate bill, and he has lambasted the White House for failing to work for passage of the Schumer-Graham bill.

Immigration advocates say Graham's position makes it less likely that the Senate will pass an immigration bill.

[Guest 6.8 AR]

No amnesty is good. Graham is an idiot.

[mikegideon]

Agree, no amnesty. Yep, born an idiot

[E4 No More]

It chaps my butt when these clowns talk of civil liberties for illegals. The preamble specifically says "We the people of the United States of America..." not we the people of the world.

[G27]

Well, Obama is talking about his future voters...

[Guest HvyMtl]

Hmm. Check me if I am wrong, but the basic view of the court system is all non-citizens have the same rights as Citizens within the U.S. This includes all Constitutional rights. I believe this is due to the viewpoint US Citizens abroad will be treated as we treat non-citizens...

This said, illegal is ILLEGAL.

Oh, and calling something "misguided" is not "blasting" - prejudice in news media is prejudice, no matter the slant, and does not serve the public, but serves the media outlet's bottom line and/or agenda.

And wasn't the action on Arizona's part due to the lack of action on the Fed level? And wasn't the intent of passing such legislation was, in part, to try to get the Fed's attention?

Simple way of removing Illegal Aliens:

1) PUNISH those who HIRE them, severely. (no job, no $, no want to be here...)

2) PREVENT the Illegals from entering the welfare rolls (again no $, no want to be here...)

3) PREVENT the grab at legal rights by having a child born here. There are too many cases where an Illegal crosses the border to birth a child, and have the child be a US Citizen, by the mere benefit of being born here... (How to fix this, I have not figured out quite yet...)

Edited April 23, 2010 by HvyMtl

[Guest jackdm3]

I've always dreamed about living there. Last week, unencumbered carry (for the most part) and now immigration action? Is it possible a state could run for President next time and lead us out of this mess?

[Il Duce]

I hope AZ makes this happen

[mikegideon]

I hope AZ makes this happen

It's a done deal. Governor just signed it.

[Mike.357]

**** Obama, all this immigration crap is nothing but a ploy to make illegal millions citizens who will vote for the crooked SOB. It will make the cost of health care look like a sapling next to a 400 year old Redwood.

[Guest The Driller]

they need to build a fence and keep all the mexcans outs !! lol

[Il Duce]

good job arizona

[Mark@Sea]

Arizona is defending itself from an invasion. Texas and New Mexico are still begging the Federals for permission to defend themselves.

Get 'er done, Arizona! Hope Texas is next!

[Motasyco]

Agree or disagree, it was supported by a majority of the people of Arizona and that's the way it's supposed to work. Now we'll see how state's rights come into play.

[greenego]

O'Bama will not let this stand. He will use whatever trick needed to defeat it.

[Guest Jamie]

3) PREVENT the grab at legal rights by having a child born here. There are too many cases where an Illegal crosses the border to birth a child, and have the child be a US Citizen, by the mere benefit of being born here... (How to fix this, I have not figured out quite yet...)

I can think of a way... but there's little doubt that nobody will like it:

Pass a law that says both parents have to be legal citizens before a child born here to them is a U.S. citizen.

That would leave all three as illegal, until such time as they take the proper route to citizenship.

J.

[Il Duce]

seems good to me jamie

[G27]

I can think of a way... but there's little doubt that nobody will like it:

Pass a law that says both parents have to be legal citizens before a child born here to them is a U.S. citizen.

That would leave all three as illegal, until such time as they take the proper route to citizenship.

J.

Even easier - simply let them know that while the anchor baby can live here legally, the parents cannot unless they are legal. The choices are to put the child up for adoption or take them with you as you get out.

[mcurrier]

**** Obama, all this immigration crap is nothing but a ploy to make illegal millions citizens who will vote for the crooked SOB. It will make the cost of health care look like a sapling next to a 400 year old Redwood.

...and it will legitimize Obama. He will then be eligible to be President since he would then be a legal citizen.

[E4 No More]

Hmm. Check me if I am wrong, but the basic view of the court system is all non-citizens have the same rights as Citizens within the U.S. This includes all Constitutional rights. I believe this is due to the viewpoint US Citizens abroad will be treated as we treat non-citizens...

This said, illegal is ILLEGAL.

Oh, and calling something "misguided" is not "blasting" - prejudice in news media is prejudice, no matter the slant, and does not serve the public, but serves the media outlet's bottom line and/or agenda.

And wasn't the action on Arizona's part due to the lack of action on the Fed level? And wasn't the intent of passing such legislation was, in part, to try to get the Fed's attention?

Simple way of removing Illegal Aliens:

1) PUNISH those who HIRE them, severely. (no job, no $, no want to be here...)

2) PREVENT the Illegals from entering the welfare rolls (again no $, no want to be here...)

3) PREVENT the grab at legal rights by having a child born here. There are too many cases where an Illegal crosses the border to birth a child, and have the child be a US Citizen, by the mere benefit of being born here... (How to fix this, I have not figured out quite yet...)

And how's that working out for us?

[Rightwinger]

I'll just stay here then and leave the rest of the world to itself.

[Chief07]

**** Obama, all this immigration crap is nothing but a ploy to make illegal millions citizens who will vote for the crooked SOB. It will make the cost of health care look like a sapling next to a 400 year old Redwood.

+1000 for Mike!

[Guest faust921]

Seeing that narcissistic failure speak of "American Fairness" is Orwellian.

Real fairness is when you grant citizenship based on following American laws.

It cost money to be an naturalized American. You need to follow rules and obey laws, hire an immigration attorney, learn to speak the language, and have something of value to contribute like money, intellect and an ability to operate a business and employ other Americans. So how is it fair to make one group do all these things and another group just walks in for free just because of proximity. How is that "American Fairness"?

Edited April 24, 2010 by faust921

[Guest faust921]

The solution is simple. Invade Mexico. They have good weather, two nice coasts, oil, fertile soil, and Handy Andy can pour concrete and stucco my new 2nd home in Cozumel.

99 year lease limit? Hell no - Viva "Amerexico"!

Yeah, we'd need to toss the local corrupt government there and replace the flag with a flag like the stars and bars but with Speedy Gonzales in the corner.

[Oh Shoot]

...

Yeah, we'd need to toss the local corrupt government there ...

Our corrupt government would be a slight improvement, I guess.

- OS