An important announcement from the White House soon?
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Obama will finally announce he is way in over his head and resign. :bigsmile:0
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Remember a house divided can NOT stand.
Everyone has a right to their opinion.
But why SO angry?
Now can I get some bacon?0 -
Awesome.....I love bacon and maple syrup.0
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In response to OP - I believe this is the news she was referring to:
Last edited Fri Jun 15, 2012, 09:50 AM USA/ET - Edit history (2)
from ThinkProgress: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/06/15/500227/obama-to-protect-undocumented-students/
Jun 15, 2012 at 9:26 am
President Obama will announce a new immigration policy this morning that will allow some undocumented students to avoid deportation and receive work authorization.
Under the president’s “deferred action” executive order, students in the U.S. who are already in deportation proceedings or those who qualify for the DREAM Act and have yet to come forward to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials, will not be deported and will be allowed to work in the United States.
An estimated 1 million young people could benefit from the deferral. To be eligible, applicants have to be between 15 and 30 years old, live in the U.S. for five years, and maintain continuous U.S. residency. People who have one felony, one serious misdemeanor, or three minor misdemeanors will be ineligible to apply. “Deferred action” will last for two years and can be renewed.
Obama is expected to speak about this new policy later today.
Obama’s announcement will create a smart policy to help protect young adults at risk of deportation who have spent years establishing their homes in the United States while boosting the U.S. economy.
read: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/06/15/500227/obama-to-protect-undocumented-students/
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It's not like illegal immigrants have some special advantage American citizens don't. These people work their *kitten* off to get what they have and appreciate every opportunity they're given. They take jobs American's turn their noses up at. Getting an education is a privilege, and they work hard for it. They don't take things for granted like we do.
One of my good friends moved to the states from Mexico when she was 14. She went to high school here, worked her butt off, got into college here, got a job, paid taxes, etc. It took her 15 years to finally become a US citizen. She didn't get any special advantage over anybody else---she put in the hard work. Something more US citizens should do.
Then she is a legal Citizen and this doesn't effect her! The Dream act would allow ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS who are in the deportation process to stay. I don't care what kind of person they are. Come here legally and be what you want or get deported. It's the law.
She was an illegal immigrant when she came to this country.
Come here legit, work for it, stay here legit and get the benifits. My grandpa did it, others can too. I don't particularly feel like carrying everyone who can run, jump, or bend into tight fitting places in vehicles.0 -
In response to OP - I believe this is the news she was referring to:
Last edited Fri Jun 15, 2012, 09:50 AM USA/ET - Edit history (2)
from ThinkProgress: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/06/15/500227/obama-to-protect-undocumented-students/
Jun 15, 2012 at 9:26 am
President Obama will announce a new immigration policy this morning that will allow some undocumented students to avoid deportation and receive work authorization.
Under the president’s “deferred action” executive order, students in the U.S. who are already in deportation proceedings or those who qualify for the DREAM Act and have yet to come forward to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials, will not be deported and will be allowed to work in the United States.
An estimated 1 million young people could benefit from the deferral. To be eligible, applicants have to be between 15 and 30 years old, live in the U.S. for five years, and maintain continuous U.S. residency. People who have one felony, one serious misdemeanor, or three minor misdemeanors will be ineligible to apply. “Deferred action” will last for two years and can be renewed.
Obama is expected to speak about this new policy later today.
Obama’s announcement will create a smart policy to help protect young adults at risk of deportation who have spent years establishing their homes in the United States while boosting the U.S. economy.
read: http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2012/06/15/500227/obama-to-protect-undocumented-students/
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It's not like illegal immigrants have some special advantage American citizens don't. These people work their *kitten* off to get what they have and appreciate every opportunity they're given. They take jobs American's turn their noses up at. Getting an education is a privilege, and they work hard for it. They don't take things for granted like we do.
One of my good friends moved to the states from Mexico when she was 14. She went to high school here, worked her butt off, got into college here, got a job, paid taxes, etc. It took her 15 years to finally become a US citizen. She didn't get any special advantage over anybody else---she put in the hard work. Something more US citizens should do.
Then she is a legal Citizen and this doesn't effect her! The Dream act would allow ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS who are in the deportation process to stay. I don't care what kind of person they are. Come here legally and be what you want or get deported. It's the law.
This bill is specifically geared toward children or those people who were brought here as children.
When we are kids, just how much say do we have in our parents' choices? If my parents snuck me into Canada when I was 6 years old, is that my fault? What should I have done? Do I really deserve to be booted out of the country 20 years later just because my parents brought me someplace where they thought I'd stand a chance at building a good life? Come on - humanity is bigger than nationalism. Why can't we just try to be decent people?0 -
Remember a house divided can NOT stand.
Everyone has a right to their opinion.
But why SO angry?
Now can I get some bacon?
I think everybody's hangry.
Bacon for everyone!! And some veggie bacon for you non-meat eaters!0 -
snooooooooze0
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Commence countdown until this politically charged thread is locked.0 -
How about we keep this about fitness and weight loss and keep our political opinions to ourselves??? Luckily there are morbidly obese Dems and Repubs that need this site's help.
I agree. This is getting way out of hand. What is next? Ugly name calling. Just stop it. What can we do to help each other on the lifestyle change? LOL0 -
Such angry people.
I posted a koala
'cause politics sucks.0 -
They are announcing that Canada bought America and you are all now under British rule too. Welcome! WE have bacon... and maple syrup.
Yes!!!!! Do we all get cool accents automatically!? *crosses fingers and closes eyes tightly*0 -
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The horror! The horror!0
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Come here legit, work for it, stay here legit and get the benifits. My grandpa did it, others can too. I don't particularly feel like carrying everyone who can run, jump, or bend into tight fitting places in vehicles.
Are you kidding me? When did your grandpa do it, please tell me? Was it in the last 10 years? Times have changed. It's not that simple, and it's not like CHILDREN of immigrants have any choice in the matter. They should not be penalized for their parents' choices (which were probably made in what they felt were the best interests of their children).0 -
This is to announce that the Obama's will be taking another high-priced vacation at the tax payer's expense.
No, wait, this might be the rudest thing I've read all week.
Amazing how when we had white presidents no one said such grossly disrespectful things regarding the highest seat in our country.
Why oh why must one pull out the RACE card - REALLY?????????? geezus he sucks simple and plain
Gas is higher (it was gee lower when Bush was in office and they said it was high then to line his pockets - now what is the excuse?)
Obama care is a HUGE clusterf*ck and out to screw the American people. He claims to be trying to help the economy - it is failing still. Yeah ok and he is a great president because he is black not white??? Pull your head out of the sand will ya0 -
Obama will finally announce he is way in over his head and resign. :bigsmile:
THIS! We hope!0 -
This is to announce that the Obama's will be taking another high-priced vacation at the tax payer's expense.
No, wait, this might be the rudest thing I've read all week.
Amazing how when we had white presidents no one said such grossly disrespectful things regarding the highest seat in our country.
And there it is. Someone who disagrees with Obama is AUTOMATICALLY racist. I could care less what color he is. It is his POLITICS that I can't stand.
People...let's not make this a black vs white issue....It's really an issue with people being too closed minded about one side or the other....
It's like if you are die hard republican...it gives you full range to diss Obama or Clinton....if you are die hard Democrat it gives you full range to diss Bush or Romney.
I, personally hate 'em all. .0 -
Well, this will likely get ugly....excuse me while I go pop some popcorn....
LOL!0 -
Remember a house divided can NOT stand.
Everyone has a right to their opinion.
But why SO angry?
Now can I get some bacon?
I think everybody's hangry.
Bacon for everyone!! And some veggie bacon for you non-meat eaters!
Let me borrow Elizabeths smoker and it's on!!0 -
Well, it actually is the Bush Administration's fault...... when he took office Clinton had us out of debt. We were in the black.
Q: During the Clinton administration was the federal budget balanced? Was the federal deficit erased?
A: Yes to both questions, whether you count Social Security or not.
http://factcheck.org/2008/02/the-budget-and-deficit-under-clinton/
Fact check: Clinton didn't have a 911, nor 2 major hurricanes during his time, either. As a matter of fact, Clinton backed away from taking any action for BinLaden's first attack of a US building and the terrorist attack on our fleet. His lack of aggression allow 911 to occur in the first place.
Either way - I will not vote for his re-election. I'd rather have JC Watts, but he's not on the ballot, so it looks like Romney for me.0 -
This is to announce that the Obama's will be taking another high-priced vacation at the tax payer's expense.
No, wait, this might be the rudest thing I've read all week.
Amazing how when we had white presidents no one said such grossly disrespectful things regarding the highest seat in our country.
OK. I'm not going to get into this debate because I hate debating politics, but did you live under a rock during the Bush presidency????0 -
I think you've forgotten everyone making fun of how W fell over words. Amazing how Barry supporters forget that when THEIR mascot is under fire.
LOL. Mascot? hummm, name calling has begun. CLOSE THE THREAD PLEASE. LOL0 -
"he DREAM Act (acronym for Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) is an American legislative proposal first introduced in the Senate on August 1, 2001,[1] by **** Durbin and Orrin Hatch.[2]
This bill would provide conditional permanent residency to certain illegal aliens of good moral character who graduate from U.S. high schools, arrived in the United States as minors, and lived in the country continuously for at least five years prior to the bill's enactment. If they were to complete two years in the military or two years at a four-year institution of higher learning, they would obtain temporary residency for a six-year period. Within the six-year period, they may qualify for permanent residency if they have "acquired a degree from an institution of higher education in the United States or [have] completed at least 2 years, in good standing, in a program for a bachelor's degree or higher degree in the United States" or have "served in the armed services for at least 2 years and, if discharged, [have] received an honorable discharge".[3] Military enlistment contracts require an eight-year commitment, with active duty commitments typically between four and six years, but as low as two years.[4][5] "Any alien whose permanent resident status is terminated... shall return to the immigration status the alien had immediately prior to receiving conditional permanent resident status under this Act."[6] This bill would have included illegal immigrants as old as 35 years of age.
Supporters argue that the Act would not create an "amnesty program" and would produce a variety of social and economic benefits, while critics contend that it would reward illegal immigration and encourage further illegal immigration, inviting fraud and shielding gang members from deportation."
No idea OP what it will be about.0 -
Obama will finally announce he is way in over his head and resign. :bigsmile:
I suppose you have a better plan?
Yes, quit trying to put the blame on everyone else and man up! Of course, Barry won't do that.
It's funny....because he is getting all the blame for all of Bush's mess ups!
People need to stop worrying about what the Presidents do....and focus more on what congress is doing.
Yeah. This is it. He took the reigns from someone who already messed everything up. I'm not an ultra conservative, but a man can only do so much. He has ideas, and they're shot down by congress. Whoever holds that seat of Presidency will always have my sympathies. We (as a country, not induviduals) voted for him. If you feel like nothing is going right, write or call your congressman. Yell at them.0 -
They are announcing that Canada bought America and you are all now under British rule too. Welcome! WE have bacon... and maple syrup.
You mean ham?
HEADLINE:
China purchased US from Canada.... Ham will now be replaced with rice substitute!0 -
Those that turn political views into personal attacks have no idea what is REALLY going on within our government and the political world. Attacking someone for being a Democrat or a Republican is no different than attacking someone because they choose to do Adkins instead of Weight Watchers. There are REASONS why people choose one party over another. None of the politicians in any party, in any position, are good for us as "the people".
I am registered to vote, and have taken part in two campaigns as a volunteer. I enjoy politics, and I choose to support my party because there are things that they stand for that I believe in and there are things in the other party that I cannot support and are against too many things that I am in favor of.
It is one thing to have an educated, healthy debate. It is something completely different to be rude and insulting. Some people need to grow up.0 -
They are announcing that Canada bought America and you are all now under British rule too. Welcome! WE have bacon... and maple syrup.
You mean ham?
We'll slice the pig any way you like it, sugar.0 -
I forgot how many ignorant conservative *kitten* were on this site. "Oh, I think whatever Fox News tells me to think."0
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Obama will finally announce he is way in over his head and resign. :bigsmile:
I suppose you have a better plan?
Yes; let's hear it! I am sure you have all of the answers to boost the Economy, improve Foreign Relations, and create new jobs. I am all ears! :yawn:0
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