February 25, 2006

Pete Domenici to flood U.S. with immigrants based on minor childhood incident

Previously we discussed Senator Pete Domenici's massive amnesty scheme. Now comes word that he must be nuts:

...During World War II Domenici's mother Alda, a legal U.S. citizen, was like many other Italian immigrants arrested during a post-Pearl Harbor checkup.

Alda Domenici was released on bond four hours later and returned safely to her home without further ado. [Senator's Experience Reflected in New Bill, James W. Brosnan, the Albuquerque Tribune, February 18, 2006]

But in a floor statement recalling the incident, Domenici said:
"I believe that we can, and must, do our best to prevent situations like this from occurring in the future."
So, let's see... based on a four hour event that occurred six decades ago, which has not a single parallel to today's illegal immigration offensive, Domenici proposes his WISH amnesty that would: [massive downsides enumerated]

Can't we do better than people like this? Is he really qualified for his job?

Posted to Immigration at February 25, 2006 09:36 PM

Comments

These open border zealots are so desperate that they reach for any foolish thing they can to make a point. When that fails they play the race card.

Posted by: TheWatchdog at February 25, 2006 10:29 PM

That's like saying repeal the laws against murder because sometimes the wrong guy gets questioned. Did Alda have relations with Mussolini's espionage network in America? This might explain how her relatives could be pushed towards hatred against America, even to the extent of rejoicing in the great increase of aggression on the net taxpayer, through mass immigration of net public subsidy consumers. Domenici appears not to be on the side of America, but on the side of his family's honor first; but that cannot be retrieved, which has so long been in dishonor.

Posted by: John S Bolton at February 26, 2006 01:21 AM

If you go back a few generations, many if not most of us long-term Americans can point to ancestors who (1) lived in houses without indoor plumbing and electricity, (2) had no more than a 6th grade education, (3) ignored environmental concerns, (4) married in mid-teens and had several children by their early 20's (for women), (5) etc.

Does this mean that all building codes should not be enforced, that we shouldn't seek education beyond the most elementary, protect the environment, and encourage women to become educated and self-sufficient, etc?

Of course not.

Posted by: D Flinchum at February 26, 2006 05:30 PM

"Can't we do better than people like this?"

Apparently not. We're talking New Mexico, after all.

"Is he really qualified for his job?"

This is a relative concept in Washington. Basically, if you can get elected you've qualified yourself for the job; nothing else is really important. They're all glorifed opinion givers.

Posted by: eh at February 27, 2006 05:17 AM