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In reply to the discussion: Obama administration stops deporting young immigrants [View all]RufusTFirefly
(8,812 posts)42. This is a very big deal. And that's PRECISELY why the right-wing media
... are working so very hard to draw attention away from this announcement. And by most indications, they are succeeding.
I am pretty appalled and depressed at how easily people -- even many here -- have fallen for it.
Although no one who knows me would ever accuse me of being a knee-jerk Obama booster, I applaud the president for this decision.
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Yes, I just heard about it driving about listening to Diane Rehm on NPR.
NRaleighLiberal
Jun 2012
#2
Telemundo's Jose Diaz Balart just said on MSNBC, 'This is a big (pause) deal!'
flpoljunkie
Jun 2012
#21
Yes they do -- Minutemen, Republicans, TBaggers and other whack jobs that hate minorities.
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#17
Using the word "Mexicans" to describe all illegal immigrants or hispanics is commonly derisive. (nt)
ehrnst
Jun 2012
#12
My apologies - I have relatives that use"Mexican" as a racist euphemism for hispanic.
ehrnst
Jun 2012
#25
What is wrong with helping Hispanics "stay here" who have worked hard and lived decent lives?
Hoyt
Jun 2012
#20
Yeah, whatever...considering he's already talking about kids that are already here...and have been
Katashi_itto
Jun 2012
#41
Good thing to do and GREAT move - now Repubs have to come out against kids who are here by no choice
underpants
Jun 2012
#34
Southwest Florida activists praise immigration policy change; Tea Party decries Obama's plan
pampango
Jun 2012
#39
This is wonderful news, but the next step remains pushing for real comprehensive
Proles
Jun 2012
#47