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by Jim Kouri |
June 6th, 2006
Senator McCain has never been a friend to rank-and-file Border Patrol agents.
United States Border Patrol agents are not happy with Senator John McCain (R-AZ) since he voted for the Amnesty Bill (S. 2611). And they're not being quiet about their collective anger over the Senator's actions and remarks.
But, according to members of the agents' union local 2544, Senator McCain has never been a friend to rank-and-file Border Patrol agents. Local 2544 represents US Border Patrol agents in Arizona, McCain's home state.
"He routinely ignores correspondence from Border Patrol agents and often gives the impression that he is just too big and too important to deal with us," they said.
"He attempts to undermine our mission at every turn and actively supports the criminals who violate our laws. He always trys to downplay the fact that illegal aliens knowingly and willingly violate our laws, and he is a close ally on immigration matters with Senator Ted Kennedy, who we believe is the biggest disgrace of all time in the United States Senate."
These law enforcement agents point to Senator McCain's "imperious attitude" towards rank-and-file Border Patrol agents, and his complete disdain for their mission has been evident for many years.
"We will not bother listing his website [for citizens to write to him] because it's obvious he couldn't care less what the average American thinks and he isn't up for re-election until 2010."
And these agents aren't just singling out McCain for their ire. Senator Arlen Specter (R-PA), who chairs the Judiciary Committee, is also in their sights. They point to how Senator Specter, at the last minute, put a clause in the Senate's shameful immigration bill that forces the United States government to "consult" with Mexico prior to planning or building any fences or barriers on our border.
"Not on Mexico's [side of the] border, but yes, on United States soil. We can't wait to see this fencing project after the "consultations" take place. Maybe they can even appoint "Congressman" Raul Grijalva to lead the "consultations" for the United States of America."
The agents said that this is the same Mexican government that sends millions of Mexican citizens here illegally to steal jobs and send billions of dollars back to Mexico. This is the same Mexican government whose soldiers smuggle drugs and shoot at Border Patrol agents. This is the same Mexican government that is corrupt to the core. This is the same Mexican government that uses its consular officers to sue the United States government.
"Great move Specter. Talk about the FOX guarding the henhouse."
The Senate passed a shameful immigration bill at the urging of an equally shameful George W. Bush, fresh off his dune-buggy riding jaunt in Yuma surrounded by a bunch of adoring, star-struck Border Patrol managers, quipped the agents.
"This bill cheapens citizenship in this country (again), it throws the rule of law out the window (again), it places unconscionable burdens on DHS (verifying the identity of every illegal alien in this country within 90 days), it repeats, and at a minimum, quadruples the worst immigration mistake in the history of this country.
"it sells out our sovereignty by forcing the American government to 'consult with the Mexican government' before planning or building any border fences, it encourages more widespread fraud than this country has ever seen (you'll see what we're talking about if this actually passes the House), and it is completely unenforceable and will overwhelm the system," the agents said in a statement submitted to the US Senate.
"You [McCain, Kennedy, Specter, et al] have succeeded in placing the morale of frontline Border Patrol agents in the toilet just when we thought it couldn't possibly get any worse."
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One word, RINO
Comment by rainwolf | June 7, 2006
McCain's Arizona earmarks continue keeping him electable, ala TK from Mass. Legalized bribery still works. As a senate lifer, he has probably accumulated enough dirt on enough senators/staffers/lobbyists to remain entrenched, to get the "favors" he needs. I hope he runs away from his comfortable rat's nest in 008. My hope is that the primaries will expose him for what he really is — a pompous, self-important small man ready, willing and unfortuately able to sell out American citizens.
Comment by CoffeePot | June 8, 2006
There are only two ways to eliminate the threats to the United States: by the voters or by the bullet. WE must register and vote in the primaries to eliminate bad politicians; the alternative is rather distasteful.
Comment by The Plumber | June 9, 2006
Reputable polls indicate that roughly 75% of the citizens of the country want TRUE border security. Obviously the politicians feel that we are not intelligent enough for them to put forth our desires,so they make the decision for us. Either that or they are only concerned with their own agenda. In many cases we are not even given the opportunity to vote-ie:GAY MARRIAGE in MASS.,Border Security. If this trend continues,where the will of the majority is ignored in a democracy run by self centered politicians and judges,the time will come for the majority to declare its independance from such a government and form a party that is truly "OF THE PEOPLE,BY THE PEOPLE andFOR THE PEOPLE. If they continue to ignore us we will be obligated to do the same.
Comment by Mugsy | June 10, 2006
He needs to change his R to a D, he is killing our country!
Comment by Matt | June 14, 2006