When it comes to the need for immigration reform, the question that remains in the minds of millions of Americans is really a very simple one. And it’s one that asks, "Why is it, exactly, that we need some complex set of new laws regarding immigration, when we already have thousands of laws dealing with the issue, already on the books, that are simply not being enforced?" And let’s face it, why on earth should the American people believe that Republicans themselves believe any new immigration reform will be enforced? Also, how will we control the border moving forward given Barry's rather obvious history of ignoring our current immigration laws? There has already been legislation passed which directs a fence to be built, yet it hasn't been built. People in this country illegally are supposed to be deported when they commit crime, yet they aren't. They're not supposed to be here, but yet here they are.
And now we hear some less than encouraging news about how our very spineless Speaker of the Republican controlled House, John Boehner, is now expected to back step-by-step measures to revamp the country's immigration laws and in such a way that non-Tea Party ‘conservatives’ would be able to live with. Now our source for this bit of information is that same supposed ‘news’ organization that very recently, and in what was clearly a very transparent attempt to provide cover to both Barry "Almighty" and Hitlery Clinton, claimed the Al Qaeda had nothing whatsoever to do with the terrorist attack that resulted in the death of four Americans in Benghazi. That ‘news’ organization is, of course, The New York Times. Boehner has previously signaled that he would take positions, on the budget and on immigration , that run counter to those supported by the Tea Party faction, saying that it had "lost all credibility."
Boehner claims to still be against the Senate's immigration bill that was originally drafted by the "Gang of Eight". He has repeated, on any number of occasions, that it is far too sweeping a way to address the presence of the supposed 11 million immigrants said to now be in this country illegally. Boehner has said, "The American people are skeptical of big, comprehensive bills, and frankly, they should be." Going on to say, "The only way to make sure immigration reform works this time is to address these complicated issues one step at a time." And in sounding rather noncommittal, Boehner also said, "I think doing so will give the American people confidence that we're dealing with these issues in a thoughtful way and a deliberative way." But it would seem to me, and I’m just applying a little commonsense to the issue, what could be considered as being more deliberate than enforcing current and existing laws?
And something else that might indicate in which direction it is that Boehner may be inclined to go is the fact that he recently hired immigration specialist Rebecca Tallent who had worked for Sen. John McCain. It just so happens that Ms. Tallent is an advocate for the brand of immigration reform that is essentially nothing short of amnesty. A House majority that would consist Non-tea party Republicans and Democrats, could easily back a series of individual bills, after the 2014 primary season of course, that would grant legal status to, among others, agricultural laborers and those who were brought to the United States illegally as minors by their parents. It’s been said that House Republicans will discuss immigration reform at a retreat later in January. Paul Ryan, RINO and co-creator of the budget deal that hit up military retirees, is also expected to play a key role in articulating a Republican immigration strategy.
Boehner has repeatedly demonstrated a willingness to simply ignore the Tea Party Republicans in the House. And he has made it quite clear that he has absolutely no qualms about moving legislation through the House with a majority of Democrat support and just enough Republican support that would needed for passage. As just one example here, our national debt has increased $3 Trillion during his tenure as speaker. So my confidence level regarding his willingness to resist the passing of immigration reform that is both not needed, and that is nothing short of amnesty, remains very low. If Boehner truly wished to be thought of as being a leader, he would face this issue of immigration reform head on by declaring that new laws are not what’s needed here. That what is truly needed is for our government to begin enforcing all of the laws we already have on the books! That’s what a true leader would do. But then…
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