Tea Party opposes border security “Congressman” Tom Tancredo backs right wing group

Mis-characterization places

border patrol officers at risk

     The name sounds cute, Alipac, and the words sound encouraging: Americans For Legal Immigration PAC.  Some of their literature may be confused with that of the Reform Immigration For Amercia by stating it's goal of legalizing immigration.  The reality is, Alipac is nothing more than an ugly front designed to confuse voters and derail border security. 

     The Tea Party mis-characterizes Comprehensive Immigration Reform (CIR) by calling it “Amnesty” after the program supported by Republican President Ronald Reagan in the 1980’s.  The reality is, CIR strengthens the borders starting with it’s very first paragraph.  The Act introduced into the House of Representatives titles HR 4321 states:

“SEC. 101. …(1) the Secretary of Homeland Security should establish a national strategic plan for short-term and long-term border security with improved accountability and transparency in agency functions”

The act further calls for:

• SEC. 112. INCREASE IN NUMBER OF CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICERS by 5000 by 2014;
• SEC. 113. $1,000,000,000 (that is billion) for IMPROVING PORTS OF ENTRY FOR BORDER SECURITY AND OTHER PURPOSES EACH YEAR FROM 2010 T0 2014;
• SEC. 114. INVENTORY OF PERSONNEL
• SEC. 117. CUSTOMS BORDER PATROL AND BORDER PROTECTION ASSETS.
  

(a) Personal Equipment-

(1) BODY ARMOR- The Secretary shall ensure that every agent is issued high-quality body armor that is appropriate for the climate and risks faced by the agent. (2) WEAPONS- The Secretary shall ensure that agents are equipped with weapons that are reliable and effective to protect themselves, their fellow agents, and innocent third parties from the threats posed by armed criminals.
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  The radical thinking of the Tea Party and apostles of the Tancredo mentality will deny increased U.S. border security and adequate armaments to our border patrol.  Such conservative thinking could actually cost lives.  It is sad to note, white supremacist groups including the Vinelanders Social Club and anti-semites now support this fringe group called Alipac.
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  Meanwhile, “Congressman” Tancredo thinks the solution is to militarize the border.  Gun advocates and the NRA beware.  The military is not partial to armed citizens. 
  Tom Tancredo not trusted by Dick Armey
  The truth is, Tom Tancredo was a congressman but Colorado voted him out of office after he grabbed headlines with radical points of view.  The Tea Party continues in it’s mischaracterizations by using "Congressman" Tancredo as their draw card for events.  As an indication to his extremist point of view, Tancredo ripped John McCain as a Liberal
  Frankly, I give most tea party members more credit than that.  I hope they can tell the difference between an active member of congress and an extremist with a point of view so radical it cost him his seat in the legislature.
  Reform Immigration For America (RIFA) and the Comprehensive Immigration Bill introduced by Senator Luis Gutierrez solves border security and at the same time provides a solution to the millions of undocumented workers who are in the U.S.  It is far from amnesty and allows a path to legalization only after payment of a hefty fine and a background check.  The process will take many years to complete.
  Republicans who support Tancredo and his Tea Party will have a tough battle when re-election rolls around.  Most Republicans breathed a deep sigh when Tancredo was voted out of office.  Republican Dick Armey Recently called Tancredo a destructive voice.
  CIR needs your immediate support.  Don’t put a border patrol
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  agent’s life at risk for the sake of conservative talk radio.  Contact your senator and representatives to support the law. 
  One senator whose voice has been silent on immigration issues is Colorado Democratic Senator Mark Udall.  His lack of leadership leaves Colorado out of the immigration discussion and is disconcerting.  A fair portion of his voting base is Latino.
  Suffice it to say, his silence will likely cost him votes.  You can voice your opinion to Senator Udall by calling 877-768-3255.  email comments here

Reactions to Rifa march on Washington La reforma migratoria

Reactions from around the country to RIFA and the March on Washington D.C.

Michael Flores among the true believers: those convinced that with a lot of hard work, comprehensive immigration reform legislation could finally move forward in 2010, despite previous failures and the fact that Washington's attention is focused squarely on other issues.

"This is the time," said Flores, Southern Nevada director of Reform Immigration For America . "We're organized and we're not going to take no for an answer."  Americans for Immigration Reform

Posting for Department of Philosophy graduate - Maria Desangles

I am working full-time as an AmeriCorps member here at the Hope CommUnity Center (Office for Farmworker Ministry)...The work is wonderful! The people are amazing! I am working with students at Apopka and Wekiva High, that come from low-income, farmworking families. Many of them are undocumented, and as you can imagine just barely surviving this trying economic time. It is so rewarding, because I've realized that even the smallest of activities keeps these teens away from their homes, drugs, prostitution, gangs and depression.

Maria Desangles
Pennies For Power Coordinator
Hope CommUnity Center
Community Trust Federal Credit Union

Arrested 4 immigration reform

Every American, regardless of their background, has the right to live free of unwarranted government intrusion. Repealing the worst provisions of the Patriot Act will reign in this gross abuse of power and restore to everyone our basic Constitutional rights.

Pete Stark

 

  Why do I do this?

Students for Fair Consideration

"Why do you do “this”? – Is a question I got from a 16 years old high school boy on my last classroom presentation at Roseland University Prep. At times I feel like my passion for “this” is so strong that it clearly shows on my face why I do this presentation"

 

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One of my favorites, triste a decir probalemente el favor no esta' regresado, pero, ni modo!  Gracias que estan todos!

 

 

      To those who say 'welcome to America' I say, 'Yes, welcome North America, including Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, Central America including Guatemala, Panama, El Salvador, Beliz and others and South America, including Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and others. Yes, welcome all to the United States of America!" Tim Paynter

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10 Reasons why white men should… A message to the Minutemen and Minute women of America

Let me give you some reasons why

white men should support

the CIR act and immigration reform

“He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really is dead"  Voltaire

     For years we have been hearing about the minuteman movement and why we need our citizens to protect the border against invading poor people.  The proposed Immigration Reform in front of congress needs your support and there are compelling reasons to pass it.  For those who have open minds, let me give you a few of the reasons.

1.      The minuteman movement can perform a valuable service if it concentrates it’s over-taxed man-power on drug dealers and the terrorist who will eventually lower himself from free airplane rides to several days walk in the desert.
2.      Despite radical claims, the US is short man power, especially in the sense of unskilled labor.  How long did you have to wait for breakfast last time you ate at a restaurant?
3.      Most of us have immigrant ancestors somewhere in the past.  Not all came through Ellis Island.  We are a national of immigrants, a melting pot.  It is this melting pot that gives us our strength.
4.      Many of those on the Border Patrol who have law enforcement training could be better used in our fight against terrorist attack by air.  When was the last time a shoe bomber of under-ware bomber encountered a Federal Air Marshall?  We know they are out there, but they don’t seem to be in the right place at the right time…because there are not enough of them!
5.      If reform is not made there is a chance we will have to truly militarize the border, a feat which violates the constitution.
6.      Since border life requires the use of weapons for self defense, it is a feather in the cap of the gun lobby.  Concentrating on the real bad guys makes this a valid point. 
7.      While the Minuteman Movement is not a “white” movement per se, as there are a few people of other races who participate, it is seen as a “white” movement.  Those who show good faith by supporting rational immigration reform will foster better race relations.
8.      The immigration system in this country is broken, that is why fathers and mothers as minute-men spend their time away from families hiking the border.  The CIR act will apply significant resources to securing our border.
9.      Mexico should be our first defense against terrorist attack.  Better relations with the Mexican government will strengthen those relations.  Likely, the Mexican government’s resources are also taxed dealing with illegal border crossing.  The military is locked in deadly battle with drug dealers.  Why not encourage that movement?
10.      The plight of undocumented workers represents an era of oppression and loss of civil rights the likes of which this country has never seen.  The loss of those rights affects every U.S. Citizen, regardless of race, religion or national origin.  When we help others to start businesses, pay taxes and raise families that have not been separated by deportations we strengthen the fabric of our society.

     Personally, I dislike the term “white” to define a race.  The only true “white” guys I know about are albinos.  Seeing as I have never had the pleasure of meeting an albino, the next closest thing to “white” I have seen are attorneys who are over-worked to the point of being near death.  They have spent so much time inside they get no sun to tan their hides.  Worse, as they earnestly partake of an unhealthy lifestyle their brains become devoid of blood and their rational selves disintegrate.
     Hanging on to our old ideas is a way of living in the past and keeping the country in the dark ages.  We need your support in passing Comprehensive immigration reform 

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Comprehensive Immigration Reform.  We need your voices and your input.  Reform Immigration For America (RIFA) is active now and needs your support.  I encourage each and every citizen to become familiar with the proposals of the CIR act.