U. S. Rep Jeff Flake (CD6), declaring his support for the old canard of Comprehensive Immigration Reform, claims the Republican party’s reputation has been marred by the immigration debate.
“…..The tone and tenor of the debate drives people who would otherwise be Republicans out of the party. And it’s not just Hispanics. I’m talking about others as well who just don’t want to be associated with a party that is seen as intolerant or shrill.”
“Intolerant or shrill?” President Ronald Reagan warned us, “A nation without borders is not a nation,” Mr. Flake. In this post-9/11 era, our porous borders are a recipe for disaster on countless levels beginning with an invasion of those who disrespect our laws with their first step into our country.
The five-term congressman, who suffered a severe case of amnesia when it came to honoring his term-limits pledge, is taking a page from his mentor John McCain’s play book on opening the floodgates to unsustainable and costly illegal immigration. Flake’s bizarre partnership with Illinois Congressman Luis Gutierrez, a man described by GovTrackUS as far-left, gets little play in his home district. But East Valley residents remember his central role in the state senate campaign of his immigration lawyer brother-in-law, in an effort to oust then Rep. Russell Pearce.
Kevin Gibbons sunk to the lowest depths in his challenge, even hiring the disreputable Nathan Sproul to sling mud that became so vicious the Arizona Republic — no fan of Pearce’s — condemned the underhanded endeavor. The voters saw through the scheme, and presented a solid victory to Pearce.
Like Flake, Congressman John Shadegg (CD3) previously accused his constituents of “intolerance and xenophobia.” Shadegg, however, took a more convoluted path to insult his fellow Arizona Republicans who believe in the rule of law and orderly, legal immigration. Shadegg used the pages of the New York Times to hurl his invectives.
As to the question of immigration, we suggest you watch this mesmerizing video with Roy Beck of NumbersUSA. Nothing you can read or view presents the situation with more clarity.
Apparently Jeff Flake was asleep or suffering from his “term limits” amnesia when the people of this country were so enraged over the McCain/Kyl/Ted Kennedy amnesty collusion that they rose up as one voice that clogged the Capitol Hill and home office phones, shut down fax lines and caused the elected “leaders” to retreat from this reckless effort. That amnesty is getting play from our border state congressmen is beyond reason. We in Arizona know the horrendous costs to our citizens firsthand. I find Flake’s’ cockiness appalling.
Its time those of us who are onto the seriousness of this issue realized that the word “Representative” before their names doesn’t mean they are representing us.
Standing in opposition to amnesty is not a Republican or Democrat issue. It is an sane American response to lawlessness. No other country in the industrialized world still gifts the newborns of parents (or simply mothers) here illegally, citizenship as a reward for their lawbreaking. Then the process of chain migration for the entire family begins as we so foolishly offer family reunification as the even greater bonus.
In case you haven’t noticed, the United States of America is “broke,” Barack Obama told us so recently. Americans are losing their homes and need jobs as never before. Bringing in millions of “New citizens” is against our own citizen’s best interests. The arrogant Jeff Flake disgusts me.
I am sick and tired of being insulted by the arrogant Washingtonians who have forgotten their Arizona roots and constituents. We put them there and now they not only show us no regard, but they call us “shrill, intolerant and xenophobic” for wanting to have our borders enforced and laws obeyed.
We live in Flake’s district and he won’t see our marks next to his name again. Too bad I can’t vote against both Shadegg and Flake!!
What happens to these people once they walk into a room and people stand and applaud for them is a wonder to behold. The common sense they once had evaporates and is replaced by extreme egotism and lack of concern for their district voters. They now represent the big money people who pad their campaign coffers and forget about those who give them a $50 check and their vote. The business interests want the cheap labor provided by the continuous flow from south of the border.
I would suggest that Mr. Flake is the one sounding shrill — the REAL Republicans are just asking for the law of the land to be obeyed…..
McCain/Kennedy amnesty plan is the biggest insult ever hurled at all Americans desirous of a secure border. Flake/McCain/Shadegg do not relate to American workers who have lost their jobs as auto mechanics, tile setters, framers, roofers, plumbers, masons, warehouse specialists, landscapers, painters, parts assembly, etc. And this doesn’t count all the professional fields in ashes due to 20 million undocumented phantom “residents.”
No, the ones for McCain/Shadegg/Flake to blame are Americans and specifically, Republicans. Throw these three bums out.
They already know that Republicans who won in 2008 were those who pledged to do all possible to end the illegal invasion. And they continue to preach the gibberish of Amnesty. DO NOT SEND MONEY! Let them serve themselves as their own grassroots. They are intentionally taking a loser platform–let them have it with no help from Republicans. I’m sick and tired of my patriotism being considered a “racist attitude” by McCain, Shadegg, Flake, Lisa James, Jerry Brooks,and the rest of their “Unity ( RINO ) Slate!”
Right Joe. I’ve noticed these open borders politicians speak in code words too. “Intolerant,” in their twisted logic, is a nice word for “racist.” McCain, Kyl, Shadegg and Flake have termed Arizona border security conscious voters – that’s 75% of Arizona voters – as “racists.” The four “Johns” argue for amnesty after already having been shown it is against what We The People demand. I’m “intolerant” alright…but only intolerant of Senators and Congressman who believe they are an elite privileged class who shall overrule the will of the American people. Jon Kyl’s run against Jim Pederson citing Pederson’s will for amnesty perfectly paints all four of these political cowards for the liars that they are. Let them lose their own races without any help from the Arizona Republicans who they falsely brand as racist. Let the big business interests they choose to side with carry them as far as they will go. These four have made their own choice – good riddance.
It is no secret who the three jons and a flake represent. They represent the business interest who pay them for cheap labor. These four have become a total embarrassment and disgrace to the Republicans of AZ. There have been many arguments against term limits. These four are the clearest example of why term limits should be adopted.
Darn right we’re shrill! We vote by more than 75% at the ballot box against the illegal invasion every time. That’s pretty darn shrill! Let’s hope the four creeps, McCain, Kyl, Shadegg, and Flake keep siding with the 25% of Arizonans who see it their way. We will go to the ballot box, and like the shrill intolerant Republicans we are, vote for their opponent – no matter how bad – we can’t sink any lower than the three Johns and a flake.
I wish I had voted for Stan Barnes!
It must be the water in D.C. These guys have transformed. We need to give them a rest until they regain their senses. And, Shadegg’s attack on the State and Maricopa County parties because they don’t like amnesty takes the cake!
That’s true, and goes underreported. Joe. I read on this site about Shadegg’s outlandish comments. It infuriated me that he was taking on our Platform based state and county GOP leadership for the sole reason that they don’t mirror his increasingly liberal mindset.
When I read that he was urging the group he was addressing to circumvent the party and get involved in ridding us of their able leadership, all I could think of was this guy has exceeded his welcome.
He won’t get my vote again. I don’t support Democrats but I will withhold my vote from the full-of-himself John Shadegg. He would have done us all a favor if he had stayed with his original plan of ending his congressional stint last time around.
He actually supported a 5-day Republican for the state legislature over a solid conservative in his home district. Fortunately, the conservative won WITHOUT Shadegg’s endorsement. Then he came into his home district meeting and attempted to scuttle the conservatives precinct committeemen running for state committeemen positions. The very next night he went to another district meeting to do the same thing, but they were already on to this charlatan, and the chairman told him he could have the microphone AFTER the election. Obviously that didn’t suit his highness Shadegg and he didn’t stay when he realized he couldn’t control the election.
Typical small statured man, who wants to control the world.
Great comments- let’s see what happens when Flake starts marshalling the forces within his district for his re-election. Flake has a lot of clout and the support of a strong LDS base. He can be defeated, but it will need to be a priority with many folks who have not gotten involved with the process before. I am committed to getting this guy out of office representing my district. We cannot afford to have pro-amnesty representatives while our state and country suffer with escalating financial and criminal issues related to illegal immigration. Additionally, many illegals don’t even want citizenship and the taxes that come with it. They just want our jobs.
If Flake thinks the Tea Parties were something, just wait until we rally about amnesty!
I’ll never forget the rudeness with which I was treated by McCain aides when I called his office to let him know: We opposed Amnesty for the millions of illegal aliens. Not ten, but 50 million and growing!
He is more concerned with providing foreign cheap labor (who also drink a lot of beer) Humm, I wonder why? They must make good customers for the beer and liquor business. It certainly makes sense.
When I was a young girl in Mexico I heard this kind
of comments all the time: “We are going to get our country back (the US)” and we won’t have to fire a single shot…we’ll do it by making babies! they sure
have done that. By overpopulating it they are insuring they will be the majority. And when they get the power over the government, White Americans won’t get the civil right they are demanding even though they’re here in violation of our laws.
We see “La Raza” being placed at the top. Not the loyal Americans but “La Raza” I’ve seen the signs for at least 30 years.
But when we call our Senators, they think we are
“anti-immigrants, right wing, Nazis, Racists, etc, etc. NO, Senators, We are Patriots who love this country and will defend it against any invasion!