COMPREHENSIVE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION REFORM JOKE #6: Delaying of E-VERIFY

"The Senate’s complex immigration bill would instantly gut the popular E-Verify system that is widely used to exclude illegal immigrants from jobs, and then create an enforcement gap for several years before the arrival of a replacement system.“There’s no doubt that the bill eliminates E-Verify immediately upon signing,” said Kris Kobach, secretary of state of Kansas"  -MORE HERE

If anything the E-Verify program should be one of the FIRST things that is up and running before anything else. But, that is what happens when a bill called Comprehensive Immigration Reform is written in a back room by immigration lawyers, unions and big business lobbyists and not the American people.

SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM HELPING ILLEGALS WHILE HURTING AMERICANS

The liberal mainstream media love Republican's like John McCain and Lindsey Graham because they back up Obama and the Democrats plan on "Comprehensive Immigration Reform" which includes a path to amnesty for illegal immigrants. But, the real truth is these RHINOs are actually selling out the American workers and they just don't care. Here is exhibit A:

OBAMA'S SNOW JOB ON JOBS!

As the country awaits the joint session of Congress speech from President Obama let's take a look at how this jobs charade issue will probably pan out. At the labor day rally on Monday President Barack Obama said Monday that congressional Republicans must put their "country ahead of their party" and vote to create new jobs. The question is which country is he talking about? The trouble is the Obama Administration has shown time and time again it does not put AMERICAN workers ahead of those here illegally from other countries. As Obama's Labor Secretary Hilda Solis said in no uncertain terms last week. Think about that as Obama gives his speech on Thursday and talks about getting jobs to unemployed construction workers  Then take a look at what has happened in the past:

"An Alabama employment agency that sent 70 laborers and construction workers to job sites in that state in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina says the men were sent home after just two weeks on the job by employers who told them "the Mexicans had arrived" and were willing to work for less. Linda Swope, who operates Complete Employment Services Inc. in Mobile, Ala., told The Washington Times last week that the workers -- whom she described as U.S. citizens, residents of Alabama and predominantly black -- had been "urgently requested" by contractors hired to rebuild and clear devastated areas of the state, but were told to leave three job sites when the foreign workers showed up."-Diggers Realm

"Tens of thousands of jobs created by the economic stimulus law could end up filled by illegal immigrants, particularly in big states such as California where undocumented workers are heavily represented in construction, experts on both sides of the issue say. Studies by two conservative think tanks estimate immigrants in the United States illegally could take 300,000 construction jobs, or 15% of the 2 million jobs that new taxpayer-financed projects are predicted to create."-USA TODAY

Just go take a look at any construction or renovation site in your area and see who is actually working there. Yeah, you might see an American foreman on the job but, the workers will probably not be American or even here in this country legally and that is just what the business groups and the Obama administration have no problem with. 

BOYCOTT CHIPOTLE: JUST SAY ADIOS WITH YOUR WALLET!

When I work in Washington D.C. I use to sometimes get my lunch at a Chipotle restaurant on Wisconsin Ave. But, I won't stop there again or any of other Chipotle's anymore here's why:

"The hundreds of illegal immigrants recently fired from fast-growing burrito chain Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc had a pretty good run when it came to job security.Not only did some get jobs with fake Social Security numbers and few questions about their immigration status, in some cases they actually told managers point-blank their papers were no good. And they often stayed on for years.Marta, an undocumented worker from Mexico, twice used false Social Security numbers to secure positions at the chain now being audited by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.She was hired with one false Social Security number in 2003 and rehired as a new employee a few years later under a different name with new, but still fake, number.
The second hire, in 2006, came after Marta told her bosses she needed to change her Social Security number because it belonged to someone else and had caused her mortgage application to fail."-Reuters

I'm not going to use my hard earned American dollars to support the corrupt corporate culture of Chipolte and reward their illegal hiring practices. They knew what they were doing. Chipolte made money by hiring cheap illegal immigrants instead of American workers who in these economic times need all the help they can get and that includes American teenagers who as the headlines often point out are finding it hard to find jobs in this economy too. So it's adios to Chipotle for me! The Chipolte motto is "Food with integrity"  but,  I guess that does not include ethical hiring practices! If they can't hire workers legally than I'll use my legal tender elsewhere. I hope others do the same.

BORDER BASICS & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAILURE

If you want to know one of the ways our Federal Government is failing us United States citizens on illegal immigration you need look no further than the case of Manoj Kargudri. Janet Kephart at the Center for Immigration Studies lays it all out in this video.

From the OBAMA: FAILURE IS AN OPTION files. E-Verify posponed AGAIN!

 

A report in Washington Technology states that the Obama Administration is once again delaying implementation of the E-Verify system for government contractors. Here are some of the money quotes:

"The Homeland Security Department is expected to delay the deadline again, from June 30, for mandatory contractor use of the E-Verify employment verification system, Jennifer Kerber, vice president for federal and homeland security policy for TechAmerica, wrote in an e-mail message to members today."

"It would be the fourth time DHS' U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services agency has delayed the controversial rule."

It is becoming apparent that the Obama Administration and groups that represent those that hire illegal immigrants (represented by the "U.S. Chamber of Commerce") DO NOT want to implement anything that helps enforce the law regarding illegal immigration. It seems failure is an option in the Obama Administration when it comes to enforcing U.S. immigration laws and especially when it comes to using E-Verify to make sure that the people hired to work on U.S. (taxpayer paid for) government contracts are legally entitled to work in this country. I guess that's too much to ask of the Obama administration.

Hola Hamptons

I spent last week out on the beach in Amagansett. There were a lot of changes from my last visit there in the summer of 2007. The Amagansett Farmers market was closed and so was Gordons a long time restaurant in town. But, even more striking was my visit to the IGA Supermarket. Between the workers stocking the shelves to the primarily Hispanic customers. I felt as though I was shopping in a supermarket in Mexico not in the United States. Meanwhile in tawny East Hampton the illegals are line up all along Newton Lane. They sit on the fences right outside the playground. I wonder how long before some East Hampton liberals child is molested by one of these frustrated illegals waiting for work.

ICE making things hot.

I rejoice when I read stories about immigration raids by ICE like this one. Because it shows me that after years of inaction that the Federal Government may actually working to enforce our immigration laws. Here are some more of the money quotes:

"I like my job. I like my work. I like it here in Iowa," said Escobedo, 38, an illegal immigrant from Yescas, Mexico, who has raised his three children for 11 years in Postville. "Are they mad because I'm working?"

No stupido we are mad because you are working here illegally and because you have no respect for our laws. Why don't you go look and see how your Mexican government treats illegal workers.

"Half of the school system's 600 students were absent Tuesday, including 90 percent of Hispanic children, because their parents were arrested or in hiding."

And the problem is? Just think of the savings to local taxpayers if those here illegally no longer have to be educated on the U.S. taxpayers dime.

Two woman making a difference

While the Pope gives his blessing to illegals to keep breaking our laws. The Washington Post has a story about Chris Pannell and Allison Kipp two hard working American woman who are making a difference in their community that has be over run by illegal immigration. Here are some of the money quotes:

"When Chris Pannell walks down the Prince William County street she has called home for all of her 39 years, she's dismayed by what she sees -- vacant houses -- and delighted by what she says she doesn't see -- illegal immigrants. "

"Next door was a foreclosed house that Pannell said was filled for a decade with Hispanic men who frequently spent afternoons drinking on the front stoop and in the beds of pickups. She said she witnessed several brawls and saw men urinate in the front yard at least 10 times over the years. The inhabitants disappeared more than three months ago, she said, "and that's a good thing."

"It really gave me faith in the American way, that we the American people can get out here, and our voices will prevail," said Pannell, who lives with her husband and three children in the house across the street from her childhood home, where her mother still lives. "I've never felt so passionate about anything. It's your neighborhood. It's your community."

Amen to that!

McCain: Please allow me to introduce myself...

"As his Democratic presidential rivals squabble, Sen. John McCain has moved to transform his ragtag primary campaign into a general-election operation by boosting fundraising, establishing control over the Republican National Committee, and beginning a conversation with voters who live in states where he has not campaigned. "- Washington Post

Maybe McCain can explain why he has a Mexican national in charge of his Hispanic outreach committee. Why he supports amnesty for illegal immigrants who have broken U.S. laws by crossing our borders. When it comes to U.S. security McCain may actually be the worst candidate in the race. The trouble is most people don't know how bad he is on issues like illegal immigration. Watch this space!

Huckabee is just a huckster on illegal immigration enforcement

The Immigration Watchdog has the goods on both Mike Huckabee and his "plan" on dealing with illegal immigration and you know what? It is almost as bad as the amnesty plan that McCain, Kennedy and Bush tried to ram down our throats early this year. Listen and learn especially those good people voting in the Iowa Caucas:

Idiotic Voices for Connecticut Children

I get a kick out of groups with sympathetic sounding names like the Connecticut Voices for Children who released a press release yesterday. If they get their way the Connecticut taxpayers had better hold onto their wallets. The "do gooders" at Connecticut Voices for Children want the Connecticut taxpayers to subsidize the illegal immigrants even more than they do already. Of course these groups are disingenuous because they do not differentiate legal immigrants from illegal immigrants. They have this head in the sand approach to illegal immigration. But, of they want more special classes for the children of "immigrants" and other special programs that will of cost Connecticut taxpayers more. I have to laugh because this same group released another press release around labor day complaining about how the wages of Connecticut workers have fallen. HEY IDIOTS! Do you think that the reason the wages of Connecticut workers have fallen is because of the influx of illegal immigrants? Duh!

If Michael Moore had any balls....

Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore made a name for himself speaking truth to corporate power and standing up for the middle class worker in places like Flint Michigan through his films like Roger and Me. But, he has yet to tackle another area of corporate corruption and exploitation. Namely the use of illegal immigrant workers in the U.S.
Thomas Donohue president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (aka the U.S. Chamber of Corruption) once again is speaking out that the U.S. should give out an amnesty to the millions of illegal immigrants who broke into the country ignoring our laws and of course the corrupt businesses who illegally hired them.
It seems to me that if Michael Moore had any balls he would continually round up the illegals standing on street corners in communities around the country bring them to Washington D.C, to stand outside of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce building and harangue guys like Tom Donahue and make him hire them on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce payroll. So at least the middle class taxpayers in the local communities won't be subsidizing the workers for the members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Moore should also bring some middle class workers who can't make a decent living because of the low wages the illegals get and get them jobs with Mr. Donohue's organization as well.

U.S. Chamber of Corruption

A U.S. government plan to crack down employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants was delayed again on Monday as a federal judge said he needed more time to issue a ruling.
The Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security were to send joint letters in September warning businesses they'll face penalties if they keep workers whose Social Security numbers don't match their names.-Washington Post

So even when the Government tries to work and enforce the law it is sometimes stopped. Who might be doing this? Let's see:

"Lawyers for the plaintiffs, which include the AFL-CIO, the American Civil Liberties Union, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and numerous other business and labor groups, claim the rule would put a heavy burden on employers."

The first two organizations the "A" in their title use to stand for "American" though it would be more appropriate that they change it to Alien. Because they are not helping the American workers when they file lawsuits against the government enforcing it's laws against illegal immigration.Then there is the U.S. Chamber of Commerce who are also doing their best to make sure that the Federal Government does not enforce our laws. They should also change their name. Perhaps to the "U.S. Chamber of Corruption" Because they too seem to want to encourage it here in the United States by blocking enforcement of U.S. laws.

I don't want to cause no fuss but, can I ride your illegals bus!

Never talked about by the pro illegal immigrant, open borders and corrupt U.S. Chamber of Commerce business interests is how U.S taxpayers are subsidizing the illegal immigrant workforce. A citizen journalist has documented his daily experience on a Suffolk County Long Island bus. I doubt the limo liberals would ever allow it to be shown shown at the East Hampton Film Festival but, perhaps it should be nominated at the Hola Suckers film festival. Though it really should be required viewing at Homeland Security and ICE. While everyone is all a buzz about the latest Osama Bin Laden tape. Some of these people on the bus have crossed the U.S. borders illegally traveled 1500 miles into the country and ride the bus in suburban Lon Island everyday. Do you feel safe yet?

Labor Day myth and the reality.

I am about to head off to work this Labor Day. I'm probably one of the few people working this day here in the U.S.. Even many of the illegal immigrants will be filling the parks enjoying the day off. I don't mind working but, paying taxes and subsidizing others and the businesses that hire illegals is another story altogether. The corrupt employers who hire the illegals keep crying about the "labor shortage" in this country as the reason why they hire illegal workers. But as this article in Business Process Management points out that they are ignoring the reality of the free market system. While at the same time ruining the country for their own greed. Here are some of the money quotes:

"But some economists and worker advocates argue the concept of a labor shortage is simply being used to keep wages down. "Employers are very quick to raise the specter of a labor shortage, but often it's another way of saying they can't find the workers they want at the price they're paying," says Jared Bernstein, senior economist for the Economic Policy Institute, a left-leaning think tank in Washington. "They are unwilling to meet the price signal the market is sending, so they seek help in the form of a spigot like immigration."

"Most Americans certainly aren't finding their incomes exploding. The wages of 80% of the U.S. workforce -- made up of nonsupervisory workers -- have been stagnating since the late-1990s boom ended. On Aug. 20, the government released data that showed the average household income increased 4.1% in 2005, to $55,238. But that's still below the average household income in 2000."
Well I guess it's time to go to work.

Jobs even illegal immigrants don't have to do!

The pro illegal immigrant activists and criminal businesses who hire illegals have through their lobbyists been trying to scare the American people that we will starve if we crack down on illegal immigrant workers. Groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce would rather try and defend their members "right" to violate U.S. laws than obey them. They try to make the case that crops will rot in the fields if we crack down on illegal immigration. As with most of the arguments by the open borders pro illegal immigrant crowd it is just nonsense as this report on CNBC shows on the innovations in robotic harvesting that is coming.

Speaking of jobs to fill...

With the crackdown on illegal immigrants and more importantly those that hire them the lobbyists for the corrupt businesses that hire illegals are running around that the sky is falling if U.S. enforces it's laws on illegal immigration.
But, some economists are not buying it. Here is a recent smackdown quote from Business Process Management:

"David Rosenberg is one of a number of economists who say the concerns about too few workers are vastly overblown. Rosenberg recently studied the issue and put out a report entitled Is There a Labor Shortage? If employers are having trouble filling jobs, "perhaps they're not looking hard enough," he says."

Business criminals are upset. Oh my!

I get really pissed off when I hear business groups like the the U.S. Chamber of Commerce complain about the new crackdown on employers who hire illegal immigrants. Perhaps they should change their name to the U.S. Chamber of Business Criminals. Because when their members hire illegals THEY ARE BREAKING THE LAW. If these businesses are too stupid to realize that they too are supposed to obey U.S. laws then they deserve to be out of business. Or maybe U.S. consumers should just steal their products why should we obey laws when they don't! Here are some of the pathetic arguments from these "capitalist" criminals who refuse to obey U.S. laws:

"Employers in low-wage industries were critical but guarded, reluctant to admit openly that they hire illegal immigrants. Randel K. Johnson, a vice president of the United States Chamber of Commerce, said the measures were “one more kick in the pants” for meat-packing, construction and health care companies that employ immigrant workers in unskilled jobs. -NY Times

These employers were reluctant to admit that they hire illegals because these creeps can not be honest enough to admit that they are breaking the law. What is the word I am looking for. Despicable might do for now. My neighbors and I go to work each day, obey the law and pay our taxes to help subsidise this illegal workforce. It is the U.S. middle class taxpayer who is getting kicked in the pants when these unscrupulous business hire illegal workers. Not the businesses who are crying because they might just have to obey the law.

Finally! Some enforcement of immigration laws.

It took a while but, there are hopeful signs that a few more people in Washington D.C. are finally getting it when it comes to enforcement of illegal immigrant laws. That includes President Bush amazing as it seems. My optimism comes from yesterday's announcement from Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff that the Federal Government will begin a campaign to tighten border security and to crackdown on employers who hire illegal immigrants. While it is being portrayed as some new initiative by the Federal Government. Those of us who have followed this issue closely know it should simply be called ENFORCING THE LAW! A concept so simple that even an illiterate illegal immigrant can understand it even if some of our politicians don't. Of course there are some who are against even enforcing the law and sad to say many are Democrats. Here are some of the money quotes:

"Sadly, the administration's proposal would make our immigration crisis worse," said Sen. Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.), one of the key negotiators of the compromise immigration bill that failed in the Senate. "[It] will only exacerbate the already serious problems of our immigration system by causing even more confusion about who can be hired, resulting in the unjust firings of legal workers who look foreign and driving more hardworking people into the shadows."

I'm still trying to figure why a Senator like Ted Kennedy would be against enforcing existing U.S. laws? Perhaps it has something to do with the illegal bootlegging origins of his families wealth. Whatever the reason on the issue of illegal immigration Ted Kennedy still makes me laugh.

"The impact on immigrant-dependent industries such as construction and agriculture -- whose workforce is at least two-thirds illegal -- would be "devastating," predicted Craig Regelbrugge, government relations director for the American Nursery & Landscape Association."

Well, you can certainly see how corrupt the industry Mr. Regelbrugge represents is. Especially when one of their arguments is: Hey we break the law everyday it will be a hardship for the companies I represent to actually obey U.S. laws. It's a pretty pathetic argument. But, he reinforces it further with this quote:

"There's no replacement workforce," he said. "This will give people a set of bad choices: Either they terminate their workers, or they take a deep breath and duck and hope the law doesn't catch up with them. Or, for a lot of people, they're just going to make the decision to get out of the business."

Yes, there is a replacement workforce Mr, Regelbrugge. But, it is a lawful workforce. There are millions of people willing to come here and work legally through a work visa program. Though this may require the companies you represent to pay a higher salary and both the companies and employees to actually pay taxes like the rest of us citizens do. As far as going out of business. If the companies Mr. Rugelbrugge represents can not do business without breaking the law perhaps they have the wrong business model to begin with.
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