ICE Officer, Chris Crane: “I’d like to begin by quoting Senator Chuck Schumer from this past weekend on NBC’s ‘Meet the Press.’ The quote is his basic description of how he believes the Gang of 8’s proposed legislation on comprehensive immigration reform will work. Senator Schumer stated, ‘We’ve come to a basic agreement, which is that first, people will be legalized…Then, we will make sure the border is secure.’ … [Read more...]
ICE: Gang of 8 Agreement Legalization 1st, Enforcement Maybe Never
Is the GOP Doomed if Romney Loses?
Tom Tancredo says, if Obama wins, it's the fate of the Constitution that matters. For the record, do not count me among the pessimists who think Barack Obama is certain to defeat Mitt Romney on Nov. 6. Nevertheless, it is impossible to avoid somber thoughts about what may – and probably should – happen to the Republican Party if Romney loses. A Romney loss would of course trigger an avalanche of … [Read more...]
Tancredo: Rule of Law is a GOP Priority, so about Illegal Immigration…
Are the Republicans assembled in Tampa next week going to adopt a platform that marks a significant change in the party’s position on immigration law enforcement, amnesty or border security? No. But that’s not controversial, so the media are trying to manufacture a controversy where none exists. I see no problem in supporting the draft platform on immigration as adopted in Tampa on Tuesday, including its call for … [Read more...]
John Roberts’ Move to the Dark Side
Justice Replaced Constitutionalism with Politics In the days following the shocking John Roberts ruling on Obamacare, we have seen many attempts to explain and justify the chief justice’s decision. That debate is interesting and worthwhile. But there is another lesson that may be even more important than the political struggle to repeal Obama’s Affordable Care Act. Respected conservative pundits … [Read more...]
In Trayvon Martin Case, Life Imitates Art
In Tom Wolfe’s bestselling novel “Bonfire of the Vanities,” a liberal New York prosecutor who yearned for a “Great White Defendant” got his wish when a wealthy stockbroker named Sherman McCoy ran over a black teenager in a case of questionable self-defense. The prosecutor, left-wing racial activists and a sensationalist media fed off each other, leading to a state of pure hysteria where the facts were all swept … [Read more...]
Memo to Congress: Impeach Probe Needed Now!
Barack Obama is indeed succeeding in his plans to “transform America,” but not in the way voters expected on Election Day in 2008. The number of the president’s actions that arguably qualify as impeachable offenses is staggering. The question before the country is what to do about it. True, Obama faces the voters in 8-9 months, and that will be seen by many as a reason to avoid the turmoil of an impeachment … [Read more...]
One Language Will Unify Us
I am constantly baffled by the contradictions among our cultural and media elites when it comes to proposals for establishing the English language as the official language of our nation. Although they admit the necessity of English proficiency for both educational and economic advancement, they habitually oppose any policy proposal to establish English as our national language. No law can or should compel … [Read more...]
Tancredo: Bigots vs. Pat Buchanan
MSNBC’s decision to dismiss Pat Buchanan shows the depths to which the mainstream media has caved to far-left pressure groups like the Southern Poverty Law Center, the National Council of La Raza, Color of Change and Media Matters. There can be no doubt that these smear operations were responsible for Buchanan’s dismissal. Color of Change claims to have sent 275,000 petitions through the group CREDO Action … [Read more...]
Tancredo: House Speaker Needs a Backbone Transplant
Rumors abound this week of secret negotiations, backdoor meetings and veiled threats aimed at halting Rep. Issa’s investigation of the Fast and Furious scandal. Regretfully, such rumors are all too credible given Speaker Boehner’s history of always seeking a compromise even when victory is in sight. This is what passes for pragmatism in Republican leadership circles: They settle for crumbs from the table instead … [Read more...]
Patriotic Assimilation is as American as, well, as Broncos Football!
I confess I am not a zealous football fan, and until a month ago, I hoped Tim Tebow would don a Colorado Rockies uniform so I could get really excited about him. But like the other five million residents of Colorado, I have come to love the amazing Broncos quarterback who does not hide his evangelical Christian faith. According to a poll by a national sports magazine, Tebow is today the most popular American … [Read more...]
Were the Founders Pro-Immigration?
Lynn Holland, who apparently teaches something called "comparative politics" at the University of Denver, says, "Tancredo misunderstands the fundamental nature of American citizenship." My offense? I urge Americans "to be proud of our Western civilization." I say "Western civilization is our history." And I warn that "The countries of Western Europe are being invaded by 'Islamo-fascists,' while here in the … [Read more...]
Republican Record on Border Security: 25 Years of Broken Promises
History is apparently not Newt Gingrich’s strong suit, despite the fact that he has a Ph.D. in history and taught it in college before entering politics. Probably he knows a lot about Greek or Roman history, but things that happened only 25 years ago? Don’t ask. Gingrich suggests it would be “humane” to allow illegal aliens “who have been here 25 years, go to church and raise children in our communities” — let’s … [Read more...]
A Message to the UN: Stay Out of America’s Elections
In November 2012 – Foreign bureaucrats will appear at your polling station to ensure you adhere to their vision of a ‘fair’ election. Local polling officials who dare to enforce state clean election laws will be subject to lawsuits and arrest. Conservative political speech will be deemed hateful and be suppressed. Just enough voter fraud will be allowed to ensure a second term for Barack Hussein … [Read more...]
The Arrogance of Eric Holder!
It is our distinct honor to now carry the commentaries and reports of Tom Tancredo, former Representative to Congress of the State of Colorado and 2008 candidate for U.S. President. His CongressmanTomTancredo.com regularly features his articles, as does WorldNetDaily. Former Congressman Tancredo currently serves as chairman of Rocky Mountain Foundation, co-chairman of the anti-illegal immigration Team America PAC, … [Read more...]
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