So Thursday morning, President Obama desperately tried to get in front of the immigration debate – and got run over by a float he made of platitudes.
So let’s get this straight: According to the President, America is the land of opportunity, and people come here because it’s a great country. Yeah, thanks for that. We’ve heard it before- it’s the vanilla filling in every single immigration speech Twinkie.
Of course, he brings up the “two poles” of the “contentious” debate (in that disapproving voice of his), saying this issue often divides, inflames and demonizes people. He calls it an emotional issue, while not-so-subtly accusing those he disagrees with of dividing, inflaming and demonizing!
So I think I finally got his definition of demagoguery: It’s only demagogic if it points a way forward, and makes him look dumb.
So what’s his solution? Well, in a swipe at Arizona, he said we can’t enforce the law that aren’t enforceable. Which means, “I got nothing.”
The American people are saying seal the border first, then let’s have reform. Because you can’t do the reverse. It’s like pouring tequila into a sieve instead of a shot glass. Logically, it’s possible – but reeks of failure and stains your pants.
The bottom line: everyone in America should send Arizona a six pack of beer. When Obama said we finally need an accountable immigration system, he did so because AZ forced his hand. He’s not leading the country, the country’s leading him. That may be better than the reverse.
And if you disagree with me, you’re a racist homophobe who reads Mein Kampf on the toilet.
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