Posts Tagged ‘ Facebook ’

How do you read the Constitution in a foreign language? It’s a question that I’m sure Samuel Huntington  can answer. On the other hand, I doubt the brains behind the seemingly inexorable tragedy engineered by the Gang of Eight could articulate a cogent reply. They’re too busy focusing on optics and ways to sell...
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The markup of the Gang of Eight bill is well underway, with approximately 300 amendments to be voted upon before it’s rubber-stamped out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. You can view the ones that came up yesterday here. Of course, the amendments calling for the implementation of verified border security before legalization were handily...
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With the United States Senate rushing headlong into its rendezvous with destiny, i.e. deconstructing what remains of this nation’s anemic and beleaguered economy, and the U.S. House following suit, it  seems appropriate to examine cui bono from these developments. Obviously not American citizens, beyond Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and the politicians who’ll be handsomely...
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Update: The full seven hour-long hearing is now online! Watch it here!  My live-tweet of the first part of today’s immigration hearings is online!  
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I’d just like to extend my thanks to all of American Rattlesnake’s followers, from New York City to California and abroad, and wish you all a successful 2013. As most you know, we have a regularly updated Facebook page, which you can find here. I also have an active Twitter page, where you can find...
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Due to events beyond our control, the focus of American Rattlesnake has expanded recently to include discussion of news and information updates closer to home. We’ll continue to explore the complex, vitally important issues that comprise the national immigration debate using this platform. However, for those of you who are looking for more extensive coverage...
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  Update: Here is a link to a letter written by Mrs. Marla M. Kilfoyle, one of Gregory Buckley’s former teachers, addressed to Senator Charles Schumer and congressional representatives Carolyn McCarthy and Peter King.  What you’ll witness in the video below is the heart-rending testimony of Gregory Buckley Sr., the father of  Marine Lance Cpl....
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Just a reminder, for those of you who weren’t already aware of our presence on the Web, we have a very active Facebook page, which you are free to join and contribute to. It’s updated daily with breaking news, including the latest revelation about the dimensions of Obamacare and its extension to refugees resettled...
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My apologies for not addressing the proverbial elephant in the room, but I’ve been busy debating the other side for the past few days. I’ll post my thoughts on the Supreme Court’s momentous decision-along with some helpful links-in the days ahead, but until then, enjoy a lively exchange on the subject of immigration with our...
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One of the most controversial pieces of legislation to be signed into law during this session of Congress is the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012. Normally a routine expenditure funding Department of Defense operations, this year’s NDAA gained notoriety for two amendments that could be interpreted to allow for the indefinite detention of...
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