The DACA masterpiece

[Rage Against the McKee]

Protip: the issue isn't that he called some countries shitholes, it's that he thinks because someone lives in a shithole they are not worthy of immigrating to America.

exactly

america isnt about where youre from

its about where you want to go

That's a nice sentiment, and I agree to an extent. But we could still stand to be a bit more selective in our immigration policies. Our immigration policies currently favor the importation of poverty (and poverty's associated ills, like crime) over skill. Glad a few folks are least walking back from arguing there aren't a lot of shithole countries in the world. Progress.

I really don’t think you based that statement on anything except for your personal beliefs.

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

Dems are in a bit of a pickle. (1) Trade DACA for a (partial) wall - make your activists crazy mad and help Trump keep a campaign promise. (2) Refuse to trade DACA for a wall - show America that you care more about open borders than helping those “Dreamers,” and Trump still gets a valuable campaign issue.

Of course, any sensible person knows Option 1 is better than Option 2. If Papa Trump is gonna win either way, at least help the Dreamers.

Durbin leaking the alleged “shithole” remark from a private meeting indicates to me that the Dems have chosen Option 2 and are trying to save what face they can by setting off another media feeding frenzy. I think this is going to backfire spectacularly on the Dems (both killing the deal and leaking a private comment most Americans likely agree with).

[gatoveintisiete]

Trump should never meet with these wackos without it being on video.

[Rage Against the McKee]

I think Trump would probably be worse off if we were all watching a video of him calling these countries shitholes.

[wetwillie]

Daily vlog with Trump is something I could get behind

[The Big Train]

The LOL Trump thread would surpass the Royals thread in 2 months

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

Seriously though, pretty disappointing. So now DACA will be fought in the courts (trump will win, guaranteed, once it’s clear of the batty ninth circuit), and we’ll see if the gov “shuts down” over wall funding. All the Dems has to do was give Trump his wall.

Here’s the dirty little secret: Dem politicos don’t care any more about these illegal immigrants than the Pubs do - maybe less.

[Dugout DickStone]

Why is there an issue about the us taxpayer funding the wall?

[LickNeckey]

why would we pay for the wall?

mexico's paying for it you rubes!

and because you question this it just got eleventy feet taller

[gatoveintisiete]

You dumbasses think Mexico is going to pay for a wall that hasn’t been built?  They are not falling for that one

[catastrophe]

All the Dems has to do was give Trump his wall.

Trump promised two things: (1) we’d build a wall, and (2) we wouldn’t pay for building a wall. Republicans want to fulfill #1 while Democrats want to fulfill #2.

I don’t think you could really call either side obstructionist when both are trying to satisfy Trump’s promises.

[Dugout DickStone]

You dumbasses think Mexico is going to pay for a wall that hasn’t been built?  They are not falling for that one

I guess we just submit pay apps for progress payments to them then

[The Big Train]

You dumbasses think Mexico is going to pay for a wall that hasn’t been built?  They are not falling for that one

That was a core promise from YOUR candidate who is now president, dumbass.

[gatoveintisiete]

You dumbasses think Mexico is going to pay for a wall that hasn’t been built?  They are not falling for that one

I guess we just submit pay apps for progress payments to them then

Yes, this is customary in a building project

[Dugout DickStone]

You dumbasses think Mexico is going to pay for a wall that hasn’t been built?  They are not falling for that one

I guess we just submit pay apps for progress payments to them then

Yes, this is customary in a building project

problem solved and no tax dollars used.  close this ticket and let this thing for bid

[MakeItRain]

Here’s the dirty little secret: Dem politicos don’t care any more about these illegal immigrants than the Pubs do - maybe less.

You're normalizing your racism again, it's just you, no one else. It's not a Democrat or Republican thing, your racism is all yours.

[gatoveintisiete]

Cacao!

[renocat]

Democats and Big Dick Durbin are to blame for DACA/immigration reform failure and the likely government shutdown.  I have no real doubts Trump said stupid foul crap,  but what motivated Durbin to report the volatile comment knowing it would likely kill any reform deal.  I suspect doing Trump in is more important to him.   Shut up, and reform happens.  No government shut down.  So the party of the people, of compassion, and of minorities is a bunch of power hungry narrsistic idealogues who do not care about anyone but themselves. If not, Durbin would have shut up.

[Kat Kid]

wait a second. Republicans control all three branches of government. why would there be a government shutdown?

[Institutional Control]

wait a second. Republicans control all three branches of government. why would there be a government shutdown?

They need a 60% vote.

[sys]

the wall (not building one) is more important, i really hope these dumbass dems don't cave on that just so these dacas can hang around the country a little longer.

[Dugout DickStone]

it is ridiculous the way people repeat what he says.  dick move iyam

[gatoveintisiete]

the wall (not building one) is more important, i really hope these dumbass dems don't cave on that just so these dacas can hang around the country a little longer.

D’s will never do DACA deal, it is not in their political interest

[Institutional Control]

the wall (not building one) is more important, i really hope these dumbass dems don't cave on that just so these dacas can hang around the country a little longer.

D’s will never do DACA deal, it is not in their political interest

Just like the GOP will never outlaw abortion because they wouldn't have an issue to run on.

[K-S-U-Wildcats!]

the wall (not building one) is more important, i really hope these dumbass dems don't cave on that just so these dacas can hang around the country a little longer.

D’s will never do DACA deal, it is not in their political interest

Just like the GOP will never outlaw abortion because they wouldn't have an issue to run on.

That’s a weird thing to say. Whether states are permitted to outlaw abortion is up to the Supreme Court. Are you suggesting there is a conspiracy among the Republican-appointed justices to never overturn Roe for political purposes? That’s a pretty wild theory if that’s what you think.

And this, right after you correctly pointed out the 60% vote issue for the government “shutdown.” You’re all over the map this morning!

Or wait, are you saying there’s a conspiracy among GOP presidents in whom they nominate to the SC to not overturn Roe? It’s kinda fascinating to think about. But seems more likely that past Republican presidents have just made some shitty court picks.