byjove
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Post by byjove on Jun 18, 2018 4:58:01 GMT -6
Hoping for a miracle on immigration this week.
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Post by ladybrienne on Jun 18, 2018 5:02:07 GMT -6
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JukEboX
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Post by JukEboX on Jun 18, 2018 6:06:02 GMT -6
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Post by notblanche on Jun 18, 2018 6:36:26 GMT -6
@davidhogg111: Hey, guess what? We're going to win.
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dc2london
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Post by dc2london on Jun 18, 2018 7:08:53 GMT -6
We could do days on private prisons
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Post by mb3 on Jun 18, 2018 7:18:45 GMT -6
Megyn Kelly is defending the separation policy it appears. I’m watching with subtitles now and about 5 minutes ago she said “well the parents do bear some responsibility” for the current set up.
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Post by dc2london on Jun 18, 2018 7:20:45 GMT -6
Peter Strzock is willing to testify before Congressional committees.
IG Horowitz is testifying today.
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tallb
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Post by tallb on Jun 18, 2018 7:32:50 GMT -6
I finally ventured to this page from my BMB bc I'm losing my freaking mind lately and need a place to be angry. So hi👋
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Post by athn64 on Jun 18, 2018 7:36:44 GMT -6
Megyn Kelly is defending the separation policy it appears. I’m watching with subtitles now and about 5 minutes ago she said “well the parents do bear some responsibility” for the current set up. I don't see how they have responsibility for the administration setting up tent camps in prisons for their children. She continues to be trash
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regal
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Post by regal on Jun 18, 2018 7:39:02 GMT -6
Maybe I'm late to the game, but Sessions is trying to use the Bible to support this shit. Where are we?
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Post by blurnette989 on Jun 18, 2018 7:39:05 GMT -6
I finally ventured to this page from my BMB bc I'm losing my freaking mind lately and need a place to be angry. So hi👋 Welcome!
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Post by cakewench on Jun 18, 2018 7:41:17 GMT -6
Maybe I'm late to the game, but Sessions is trying to use the Bible to support this shit. Where are we? That place where we decry Islamic countries for establishing Sharia law in their land but are totes OK with letting the Bible rule everyone.
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Post by blurnette989 on Jun 18, 2018 7:42:08 GMT -6
Maybe I'm late to the game, but Sessions is trying to use the Bible to support this shit. Where are we? Same biblical support that was used for slavery. Because putting brown bodies in prison is today's modern day slavery.
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Post by dc2london on Jun 18, 2018 7:51:57 GMT -6
should we make a separate thread for the border patrol issue in case people want to discuss that but are intimidated by the long weekly threads?
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 18, 2018 8:04:55 GMT -6
should we make a separate thread for the border patrol issue in case people want to discuss that but are intimidated by the long weekly threads? I think thats a great idea. It would be good to have all the resources consolidated in case people want to help and then they dont have to dig
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Post by ladybrienne on Jun 18, 2018 8:05:26 GMT -6
should we make a separate thread for the border patrol issue in case people want to discuss that but are intimidated by the long weekly threads? I was thinking we should have a separate thread that everyone can refer to that had resources on how to help these families. That way it’s all in one place and people can share their experiences.
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Post by athn64 on Jun 18, 2018 8:05:42 GMT -6
should we make a separate thread for the border patrol issue in case people want to discuss that but are intimidated by the long weekly threads? I'm down for that. Though i may also continue to rage here as well.
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Post by greykitty on Jun 18, 2018 8:08:33 GMT -6
Maybe an unpopular suggestion, but it seems some Republican legislators are also not pleased with the separation policy as implemented. I would suggest that if anyone has a Republican congressman and senator, it really can't hurt, IMO, to civilly call and either thank then for their opposition, if applicable, or request their reconsideration of the issue. And I have Roskam so I have to breathe deeply while calling....but, hey, I'd push for a bipartisan resolution if we can possibly get one.
Off to send a thank you note to Laura Bush if I can find a contact email.
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Post by cakewench on Jun 18, 2018 8:10:49 GMT -6
Maybe an unpopular suggestion, but it seems some Republican legislators are also not pleased with the separation policy as implemented. I would suggest that if anyone has a Republican congressman and senator, it really can't hurt, IMO, to civilly call and either thank then for their opposition, if applicable, or request their reconsideration of the issue. And I have Roskam so I have to breathe deeply while calling....but, hey, I'd push for a bipartisan resolution if we can possibly get one. Off to send a thank you note to Laura Bush if I can find a contact email. Absolutely call. There's still no Republican senators supporting Feinstein's Keep Families Together Act, which is disgusting. And unfortunately, no longer surprising. Complicit assholes.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 18, 2018 8:12:25 GMT -6
Jeff Denhem R-CA is on CNN talking about the 'optics' of this. And I'll be fair and say he doesnt agree with separating families.
and now Kirstjen is talking about this is illegal.
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jkjacq
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 18, 2018 8:13:25 GMT -6
Oh and she is explaining the 'law'
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Post by jkjacq on Jun 18, 2018 8:15:53 GMT -6
I want to smack her smug face.
Shes talking about traffickers using children and thats why we separate.
Bitch you took a breastfeeding baby from its mother.. fuck off with that bullshit
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Post by notblanche on Jun 18, 2018 8:26:01 GMT -6
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Post by tallb on Jun 18, 2018 8:27:51 GMT -6
I live in a fully blue state and have contacted my reps already (one was touring TX yesterday today), but if you live in a red state I think you should be calling daily and voicing opposition. Their phones should be shut down over this.
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Post by dc2london on Jun 18, 2018 8:28:22 GMT -6
Just learned something I thought was worth sharing. It's really easy for people to say, "If they want asylum they should cross at the legal points of entry."
Apparently the organized crime groups control the river on the Mexico side and won't let people cross to the legal points of entry. Sometimes they'll let you cross if you pay them $$$$.
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Post by cakewench on Jun 18, 2018 8:28:35 GMT -6
Ben Sasse has spoken out against Trump's policies:
Would mean more if he supported DFein. Just saying.
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Post by tallb on Jun 18, 2018 8:32:42 GMT -6
Just learned something I thought was worth sharing. It's really easy for people to say, "If they want asylum they should cross at the legal points of entry." Apparently the organized crime groups control the river on the Mexico side and won't let people cross to the legal points of entry. Sometimes they'll let you cross if you pay them $$$$. I just watched Senator Van Hollens FB live and he was interviewing a lady that helps families once they have been reunited and she was saying the same thing. And aren't they turning people away and saying no room for asylum, so they are starving at the border which leads people to cross the river to request it.
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byjove
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Post by byjove on Jun 18, 2018 8:39:09 GMT -6
I've been looking at the list of organizations for helping fight family separation by slate in the other thread. There are so many organizations to pick from. Anyone have a favorite? Should I pick a VA based one?
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Post by wickedcandy on Jun 18, 2018 8:40:07 GMT -6
That low of a wage is insane !!!
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Post by notblanche on Jun 18, 2018 8:41:58 GMT -6
wickedcandy , right?! And still it's more than the $2.13 I made serving.
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