I find it interesting--that despite this latest defeat--Bush still thinks that amnesty for illegal immigrants is "the top of many Americans' minds"--as he puts it.
I personally believe that this is just another example of a waning 'lame duck' administration--whose twilight days have come and gone.
2007-06-28 09:47:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
True. But wasn't the "immigration reform" idea mostly the brainchild of one George W. Bush?
2007-06-28 10:10:51 · update #1
I agree with you except for one point. The failure of the immigration bill was not proof that George Jr. is a lame duck, but proof that he is actually Dick Cheney's puppet.
Bush will go down in history as one of the most powerful Presidents, and one of the most unpopular. This is fine with Dick Cheney, his true master. If you look at the Scooter Libby case and Cheney's recent claim that he is immune form Congress you will see him flexing his muscles without using his puppet.
The Texas Constitution was re-written after the Civil War and the issue of Carpet Baggers was a big problem. The Federal Government required that all Southern States rewrite their constitutions, and that officers who fought with the South were unable to hold political office. This left the most important offices open to Northerners who came South to take advantage of the situation. Thus the true power in Texas is not in the hands of the Governor it is in the hands of the Lieutenant Governor. The reason why Rick Perry is so powerful now is that he is both. For a long time the Lieutenant Governors ran the state behind the scenes. So George W. Bush is used to such a situation. He has no problem delegating authority or being told what to do by the real power behind the throne.
2007-06-28 09:57:32 · answer #1 · answered by Dan S 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
This one doesn't hurt, or help him, in any way. He knew it wouldn't pass. He knows the whole immigration issue is a double-edged sword, anyways. The saps who voted him in are the ones who really want stricter immigration laws, as they see the low-wage workers as a drain on state and federal programs. But, most of his rich buddies benefit from the endless supply of cheap (near slave) labor. Keeping them illegal and scared keeps them *manageable*.
Americans feel they are above doing the menial jobs that these immigrants are more than happy to do. Who do you think is going to wash your car, or cut your lawn, or 'Biggie Size' your next meal if they really decide to get tough on immigration?
2007-06-28 10:10:33 · answer #2 · answered by Dsonuvagun 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is trying his hardest to put it at the top of everyone's minds so just maybe we'll forget there's a war going on. As far as Im concerned, if you want to stay in the country, fine. Learn english, pay taxes and serve time in the military. I have no problem with anybody.
2007-06-28 10:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by littletricky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is more reflective of a Congress that is incapable of doing anything on any issue. Inability to compromise on anything is leading to nothing changing and the status quo is unacceptable on just about every major issue facing this country.
2007-06-28 09:56:30 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the aforementioned post so stated. It wasn't just the President. River Ted K. help draft the worthless piece of junk too. They are all mis-informed as to our feelings.
2007-06-28 09:52:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it exposed the widespread outrage of the American people at a federal government that was thwarting thier will at the behest of corrupt special interests.
2007-06-28 10:25:05 · answer #6 · answered by B.Kevorkian 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No I think we have seen all of his weaknesses already.
Bush is trying to create a positive legacy for himself that makes up for the war. He doesn't want to be known only as the President that went to war.
But, that is what we will remember him for.
2007-06-28 10:06:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jorge Bush is crammed with crap! They stored announcing it wasn't amnesty by fact they understand individuals are against it. they think of we are finished idiots. we're not by fact we observed by their lies! EDIT: howdy Sally, I regularly vote Republican and that i think of Jorge is an fool!
2016-10-19 02:54:55 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
BWAAH HAAAAH !!!! FLAGRANT WEAKNESSES... you mean like defending this country??? ok and what would you call what the clintons did?
- The only president ever impeached on grounds of personal malfeasance
- Most number of convictions and guilty pleas by friends and associates*
- Most number of cabinet officials to come under criminal investigation
- Most number of witnesses to flee country or refuse to testify
- Most number of witnesses to die suddenly
- First president sued for sexual harassment.
- First president accused of rape.
- First first lady to come under criminal investigation
- Largest criminal plea agreement in an illegal campaign contribution case
- First president to establish a legal defense fund.
- First president to be held in contempt of court
- Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions
- Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions from abroad
- First president disbarred from the US Supreme Court and a state court
your question has no answer as it makes no sense.
2007-06-28 10:14:27 · answer #9 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If that is so, then it is so for all the Democraps that voted for the Bill, Reid, Kennedy and so on!
2007-06-28 09:50:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋