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Everyman Jackal

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21. America was built on immigration.

Reply to Hassin Bin Sober (Original post)

Fri Aug 2, 2019, 03:55 PM

Aug 2019

Of course it was or else there would only be indigenous people here. But now we have to make very hard decisions on who can come here. What criteria need to be followed.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided

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"This Country Was Formed By Immigrants": Delores Huerta Takes Down Joe Biden On Immigration [View all] Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 OP

Should be a simple evolution. theaocp Aug 2019 #1

No they don't...maybe if they started going after the GOP instead of attacking Democratic leaders.. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #5

Her words don't carry weight when she's attacking the Democratic front-runner. She should be highplainsdem Aug 2019 #8

Are you saying the co-founder of the National Farmworker's association... Act_of_Reparation Aug 2019 #17

Biden's won awards as well, and I see no reason why her words should carry any more weight than his. highplainsdem Aug 2019 #23

Are you really saying people need to shut up about candidates until we choose one? Lordquinton Aug 2019 #38

See my reply 8. The problem is that she's accompanying the endorsement with an attack on Biden. highplainsdem Aug 2019 #39

You always make so much sense - thank you! Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #44

So true and so well said. lark Aug 2019 #54

the biggest problem... quickesst Aug 2019 #56

Sad...really so accomplished but now going after the front runner for Harris...she Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #24

Did I miss a meeting? Act_of_Reparation Aug 2019 #49

There is a difference with bashing the front runner and supporter another candidate...I find Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #61

What exactly does this look like? Act_of_Reparation Aug 2019 #62

You don't make it so you will be unable to support the frontrunner should he/she win. It is self Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #66

When Repugs are fomenting hate crimes against immigrants & Dems are trying to solve the issue - YES! lark Aug 2019 #53

I'm wondering how this will be received? /nt tonedevil Aug 2019 #2

Crickets Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #3

At least one of the usual suspects weighed in... tonedevil Aug 2019 #7

Dear Delores...why not take down Trump? Tired of this...attack Democrats give the GOP Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #4

Dolores Huerta's words... tonedevil Aug 2019 #6

I suspect they don't and won't...as for insulting...she is jumped into the political arena ...you do Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #25

Good to see you standing strong... tonedevil Aug 2019 #27

good to see you standing strong against Democratic party leaders...it helps me to...yada yada. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #29

I believe in Dolores Huerta... tonedevil Aug 2019 #30

I don't as she is merely supporting a different politician than I do...and ignoring the GOP's sins. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #64

I agree and in regards to Biden JustAnotherGen Aug 2019 #31

And the thing is without a Democratic win, she will get nothing. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #65

Huerta, who endorsed Harris today, is acting as Harris' proxy to attack Joe. Princetonian Aug 2019 #16

Yeah you are right...but but she wants to take on Trump and all... Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #26

If Trump ran debate footage of Harris raising her hand in favor of decriminalizing borders in a loop Princetonian Aug 2019 #36

+1,000,000 Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #45

These are divisive tactics and not employed for the good of the country, but to opportunistic ends. emmaverybo Aug 2019 #68

Amen to that! Princetonian Aug 2019 #71

All Obama did was deport people who were illegally in the country treestar Aug 2019 #19

Let us not forget that under Obama comprehensive immigration reform was emmaverybo Aug 2019 #67

Wasn't Dolores the person who got shouted down by Sanders supporter Susan Sarandon? BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #9

Indeed... tonedevil Aug 2019 #10

That's unfortunate. BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #13

You are right there... tonedevil Aug 2019 #33

Your OP title is overwrought. Huerta expresses disappointment, that's all. I agree with Biden 100% Princetonian Aug 2019 #11

I used the YouTube title Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #14

All good, then. Princetonian Aug 2019 #15

It still has laws about it now treestar Aug 2019 #12

It's absolutely ridiculous (and politicallly suicidal) to take an open borders position LincolnRossiter Aug 2019 #18

+1. Huerta here expects a whole lot treestar Aug 2019 #20

America was built on immigration. Everyman Jackal Aug 2019 #21

Actually it was built on colonialism and genocide Spider Jerusalem Aug 2019 #22

So, how many are looking for a policy that is essentially an open border policy? Sapient Donkey Aug 2019 #28

Huerta endorsed Harris who raised her hand at the debate in favor of decriminalizing the border. Princetonian Aug 2019 #34

This is false equivalency jcgoldie Aug 2019 #51

What does it mean then? Sapient Donkey Aug 2019 #69

Here is an article which teases out Julian Castro's position jcgoldie Aug 2019 #70

Thanks for the link. Sapient Donkey Aug 2019 #72

Respectfully, no. Devil Child Aug 2019 #32

Illegal border crossing should be a civil offense not a criminal offense. NT Eric J in MN Aug 2019 #74

let's go Joe ! stonecutter357 Aug 2019 #35

One thing I learned from 2016 is to listen to our Civil Rights Icons Lordquinton Aug 2019 #37

Huerta's stance is electoral suicide. nt Celerity Aug 2019 #40

Huerta endorsed Harris who is in favor of decriminalizing the border. Princetonian Aug 2019 #57

Huerta was really nasty towards Obama in 2008 5starlib Aug 2019 #41

Yes she was. Huerta is being used as a attack proxy by Harris just as she was employed then. Princetonian Aug 2019 #59

There goes her Sainthood? nt Autumn Aug 2019 #42

Apparently Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #43

How oppressed you guys are... LanternWaste Aug 2019 #50

No human being is beyond "getting it wrong" at times. nt oasis Aug 2019 #46

I think "getting is wrong" is an opinion held by some, she doesn't think she's wrong. Autumn Aug 2019 #47

This is Joe's pattern in primaries. The more he talks, the more he disappoints. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #48

RW'ers kill nearly 30 people and she is acting like Biden is the problem? Really? lark Aug 2019 #52

Do you realize this OP is from Friday? jcgoldie Aug 2019 #58

Sorry, no I missed that. lark Aug 2019 #63

I adore her! What she says is powerful and makes sense. Amimnoch Aug 2019 #55

+1 sheshe2 Aug 2019 #60

Democracy Now is a kind of death star aimed at Democrats ucrdem Aug 2019 #73