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Johonny

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17. No, he should address real issues his base cares about

Reply to LymphocyteLover (Original post)

Thu Oct 5, 2023, 12:07 PM

Oct 2023

Talking about the rights talking point issues is pointless and just allows them to control the narrative.

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Should Biden give a major speech addressing the border situation and our immigration policy? [View all] LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 OP

No, not unless his team has come up with real solutions other than a fucking wall. Magoo48 Oct 2023 #1

Exactly,.needs to be a real policy announcement... JCMach1 Oct 2023 #25

I agree. I think just about any policy progress will make both sides unhappy In It to Win It Oct 2023 #26

I think he should Beachnutt Oct 2023 #2

Yes, agree. I am tired of the rightwing owning this issue and killing us over it LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #4

Yup, we let compassion overrule logic. Our border is too open. Amishman Oct 2023 #36

Yes. Allow those here a pathway to citizenship, and fine Bluethroughu Oct 2023 #3

yes, that would be good LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Beachnutt Oct 2023 #7

We can't fine business owners until we have a reliable means of determining who can work legally ripcord Oct 2023 #34

The immigrants that are here not through immigration dept, are being exploited by employers. Bluethroughu Oct 2023 #40

I think a lot of people would be very surprised and disappointed if he did. WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2023 #6

Really? Why? LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #8

Precisely because of what he'd say WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2023 #14

What? Like what? LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #20

This message was self-deleted by its author WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2023 #11

One should not ask a question sarisataka Oct 2023 #12

Yeppppp WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2023 #15

Yes. I think we are owed an explanation for ignoring protective laws. Autumn Oct 2023 #9

which protective laws? For the environment? LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #21

Yes, the President was under no obligation to waive those laws and regualtions ripcord Oct 2023 #35

did he actually waive them personally? LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #37

Does it really matter if he waived them personally or ordered them waived? ripcord Oct 2023 #38

Yes... though yes, he's ultimately responsible either way LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #39

George W Bush Johnny2X2X Oct 2023 #10

Not unless he has actual, concrete solutions pinkstarburst Oct 2023 #13

Well yes-- I think the point is exactly that a lot of people including Dems are concerned about it LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #22

And my point is that IF he has new policies to propose pinkstarburst Oct 2023 #23

I see your point, but I still feel like someone in the administration needs to really clarify what LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #24

The border issue has morphed in recent years. It has .more than ever JCMach1 Oct 2023 #27

No. BannonsLiver Oct 2023 #16

No, he should address real issues his base cares about Johonny Oct 2023 #17

No. That would just be spun by the Right as if if Fox News border lies had any merit. GoodRaisin Oct 2023 #18

At this point, I think he must address this.. mountain grammy Oct 2023 #19

I think he needs to lay the crisis where it belongs - on the Republicans Stinky The Clown Oct 2023 #28

For sure! Repubs own this problem way more than Dems LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #29

Pretty good/reasonable editorial on immigration from the NYT LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #30

No...you don't encourage the shitty GOP. Demsrule86 Oct 2023 #31

how would coming up with reasonable solutions encourage the GOP? LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #33

to be clear the reason I am harping on this issue is because the right really beats us up on it LymphocyteLover Oct 2023 #32