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Old 08-13-2010, 03:13 PM
 
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So Reid was a visionary...so what
LOL...pretty clever Ozzie.

His vision was short-sighted though! He probably never envisioned that his stance would be good political ammunition when the GOP brought back the idea 17 years later! lol
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Old 08-13-2010, 03:20 PM
 
Location: Inyokern, CA
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If it was meant to cover only slaves, why does it say "All persons?"

I'd really like your explanation of that.
"subject to the jurisdiction thereof.." referring to the previous restriction of "United States"
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Old 08-13-2010, 03:36 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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Some crazy Republican law? Nope, just something Harry Reid tried to pass twenty years ago. According to his own standards, this should be grounds to lose the entire hispanic vote. Right? Or does that only apply to Republicans?

1993 flip-flop: Sen. Reid introduced bill 'clarifying' birthright citizenship - Washington Times

"He was for it before he was against it!"
And on his web page, he not only explains why he initiated the bill, but that he almost immediately regretted it. It’s True: Sen. Reid Changed His Position on Immigration | Senator Harry Reid, Nevada - HarryReid.com
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Old 08-14-2010, 12:40 PM
 
Location: Los Angeles
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So Reid was a visionary...so what
I guess even he can have a weak moment of honorable inspiration. I'm sure he takes something for it by now. Can't have anything the people want crowding his judgement.
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