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THE SHOW NOTES: Pennsylvania Problems, Terrorists At The Border, & Harris On Fossil Fuels

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 839 implied HN points • 16 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Campaigns Policy Crime Border Security
  1. Kamala Harris is facing criticism from Pennsylvania Democrats about her campaign's effectiveness in a key battleground state. They feel it's not focused enough on boosting voter turnout where it matters most.
  2. There have been significant revisions to FBI crime statistics, showing a rise in violent crime that contradicts previous claims. This change could impact political discussions around crime rates.
  3. An Afghan national linked to a potential terror plot was found to have been inadequately vetted before entering the U.S., raising concerns about security processes in place for immigrants.

BS on the border

Robert Reich • 23998 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Border Security Election Policy Reform
  1. The bipartisan Senate deal on immigration focuses on border security and lacks real reforms like a pathway to citizenship.
  2. Political posturing over border security has intensified as a key issue for the 2024 election.
  3. Trump's rhetoric on immigration, laden with false claims, is evocative of neofascist language and a troubling historical parallel.

What Would You Do?

Steady • 23113 implied HN points • 01 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Immigration Humanitarian Crisis Border Security Political implications United States
  1. Many Venezuelan migrants are fleeing their country due to economic disaster and political persecution.
  2. The challenging journey to the U.S. border involves dangerous conditions, risking their lives for a chance of survival.
  3. The issue of immigration calls for comprehensive reform, as walls and wire barriers are not effective solutions.

The ‘Do Nothing’ Strategy

Steady • 18082 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Border Security Republicans
  1. The Republican Party is relying on a 'Do Nothing' Strategy regarding the U.S.-Mexico border issue.
  2. The Senate immigration bill faces opposition and little chance of becoming law.
  3. Republicans are accused of playing politics with the border issue and risking important international relations.

The Deadly Consequences of Playing Politics

Steady • 18770 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Border Security Presidential Election Federal Government Political parties
  1. Immigration is a major issue in politics, especially for Republican leaders who are following Trump's lead.
  2. Recent actions in Texas have escalated tension between state and federal authorities over border control.
  3. The situation in Eagle Pass highlights the intense political focus on immigration, impacting national issues and potential for conflict.
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The immigration "compromise"

Popular Information • 7527 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Legislation Bipartisanship Border Security Asylum
  1. A bipartisan "immigration compromise" bill is met with mixed reactions from politicians and experts.
  2. The bill creates severe restrictions on asylum-seekers, resembling policies from the Trump administration.
  3. House Republicans may prefer legislation like Remain in Mexico and more detention authority over the current bill's provisions.

America, please be reasonable on immigration

Noahpinion • 13000 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Border Security Policy Public Opinion Bipartisanship
  1. Immigration is important for the American economy and societal dynamism, but the current situation at the border is a major problem causing logistical, fiscal, and psychological challenges.
  2. Americans have shifted towards more restrictive views on immigration, with a majority now calling for tougher policies, as seen through rising support for measures like mass deportations and a border wall.
  3. To address the immigration issue, Americans need to embrace compromise on how people enter the country and who is allowed to come in, prioritizing solutions over political opposition.

Texas Secures Its Southern Borders In Direct Opposition To The Illegitimate Federal Government & The Captured SCOTUS

2nd Smartest Guy in the World • 3262 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Border Security Supreme Court National Guard
  1. Texas and 25 other red states are joining forces to secure their southern borders against the federal government and the Supreme Court
  2. The Cloward-Piven Strategy aims to destabilize society through overwhelming bureaucracy and unfettered immigration
  3. Texas is defying the captured Supreme Court and ramping up efforts to stop the border invasion

Why Trump is So Afraid of the Bipartisan Border Deal

The Message Box • 2122 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Parties Border Security Foreign Aid Bipartisanship
  1. House Republicans killed a bipartisan border deal quickly to prevent Biden from having a victory.
  2. The Senate deal on border security, Ukraine, and Israel is contentious, with Democrats not fully supporting it.
  3. Donald Trump and House Republicans worked hard to stop the Senate bill from passing, showing their fear of the political implications.

TGIF: Soldiers of the Resistance

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 4103 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Border Security Immigration Governors
  1. Biden and Texas are in a standoff over border fencing, with the Supreme Court ruling in Biden's favor due to immigration being a federal issue.
  2. Governor Abbott of Texas declared the border crisis as an invasion, leading to a major escalation and support from other Republican governors.
  3. Senator John Fetterman emphasized the need for a secure border, highlighting the challenges with a large number of migrants entering the country.

The Man Who Would Be King – The Border Patrol Signals It Is Near The Breaking Point

AND Magazine • 1198 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Policy Government Border Security Law enforcement
  1. Border Patrol agents are publicly expressing opposition to Biden's immigration policies.
  2. Recruitment and retention of Border Patrol agents is challenging due to policy impacts.
  3. Border Patrol agents feel overworked and prioritize processing migrants over law enforcement duties.

Build The Bloody Wall

Diane Francis • 679 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Border Security Election Issues Policy Reform Party Politics Immigration
  1. The U.S. has a significant issue with illegal immigration, with many people entering the country without proper identification or plans to return to their home countries.
  2. Political tensions around immigration reform are high. Past promises from leaders like Donald Trump and current challenges with President Biden show how complicated the issue has become.
  3. Partisan politics play a big role, with some groups sabotaging efforts to fix border issues to hurt their political opponents.

How Cartels Infiltrate The Border Patrol

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 963 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Corruption Law enforcement Drug Trafficking Border Security Prison System
  1. Cartels use cash, sex, and blackmail to recruit corrupt border patrol agents.
  2. Corruption within Border Patrol includes officers waving vehicles of drugs through checkpoints.
  3. Challenges in stopping drug trafficking involve the strategic positions of corrupt border patrol agents and the complicity between law enforcement and drug traffickers.

China is our real enemy & we have many & now we faced with electing a POTUS that will shape the century! Trump needs to understand as he goes after China & closes the border & deports all illegals who

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 452 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Presidency Policy Immigration Election Lockdowns Vaccines Border Security
  1. China is perceived as a significant adversary, and the upcoming presidential election is crucial for shaping the future of the country.
  2. The importance of Trump's stance on China, border control, and deporting illegal immigrants is emphasized.
  3. There is a call for Trump to acknowledge the perceived failures of lockdowns, mRNA vaccines, and commit to certain actions like building a wall and dealing with other issues.

Trudeau Buys Into Trump's Racist Border Lies After Trump Bluffs Canada With 25% Tariffs.

C.O.P. Central Organizing Principle. • 30 implied HN points • 17 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Trade policy Bilateral Relations Political Commentary Border Security Economic Impact
  1. Trump often uses aggressive negotiation tactics, but these tactics might not work well with Canada. Canada has strong trade routes and options if the U.S. threatens tariffs.
  2. If a 25% tariff were imposed, Canada could adapt by selling goods elsewhere, and it would likely damage U.S. industries more than Canadian ones.
  3. There are existing treaties ensuring the free flow of people and trade between the U.S. and Canada. The idea of a border crisis is not as big of an issue as it's made out to be.

Fentanyl Crossing in "Vaginal Cavities and Rectums"

CrashOut by Ioan Grillo • 432 implied HN points • 05 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Border Security Drug Trafficking International relations Opioid Crisis
  1. Cartels recruit young U.S. citizens near the border as 'body carriers' to smuggle fentanyl in hidden body cavities.
  2. Fentanyl smuggling through body carriers is a growing problem, with significant amounts being brought illegally into the United States.
  3. Social media platforms like Instagram are being used by cartels to entice and recruit young individuals to smuggle dangerous drugs.

Mexico's Standoff

Diane Francis • 539 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Border Security Crime Drug policy International relations
  1. The U.S.-Mexico border situation is really about crime and smuggling, not just immigration. Drug cartels and corrupt officials are making this problem worse.
  2. Many people trying to cross into the U.S. aren't actual refugees but are taking advantage of the system to enter illegally. This puts a strain on safety and resources.
  3. America's drug problem drives this crisis. Until it's addressed, the issues at the border will keep growing and possibly turn into a bigger conflict.

Build the Wall

Diane Francis • 379 implied HN points • 29 Nov 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Foreign Policy Border Security Geopolitics
  1. Russia is using migration as a strategy, similar to how it has happened at the U.S.-Mexico border since 2016.
  2. There are concerns that leaders like Putin are influencing the high number of migrants at the U.S. border, which reached 1.7 million this year.
  3. The issue of migration is not new, but the manipulation behind it has become more apparent recently.

The Gringo-Mexican Standoff

Diane Francis • 319 implied HN points • 18 Mar 21
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Immigration Drug policy Border Security Political Debate Criminal Justice
  1. The situation at the US-Mexico border is not just about immigration but largely driven by drug cartels that control the flow of migrants and drugs between the two countries. These cartels are exploiting the system for profit.
  2. Many people crossing the border as asylum seekers are actually just trying to bypass immigration laws, which is causing strain on US border officials. The asylum system is being manipulated by some migrants who are helped by these cartels.
  3. A serious approach is needed from both the U.S. and Mexico to tackle the drug problem and illegal migration. This includes changing laws, treating addiction as a health issue, and reinforcing law enforcement efforts against cartels.

February 29, 2024

Letters from an American • 9 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legislation Border Security Political Dynamics Government funding
  1. MAGA Republicans are struggling in negotiations to fund the government and pass the national security supplemental bill, with Biden trying to weaken them by highlighting their role in preventing new border security legislation.
  2. House Republicans backed off expecting a shutdown and instead passed a short-term continuing resolution to extend funding deadlines, showing divisions within the party.
  3. The struggle for control between Biden and Trump was evident in their contrasting views on immigration in Texas, with Trump blaming Biden for migrant-related issues while Biden emphasized the need for government action to address the situation.

What's up with AOC and Border Security?

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 7 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Border Security Political strategy Immigration Policy
  1. The border wall construction began before Trump's presidency and continued during various administrations.
  2. Border apprehensions fluctuated under different presidents, with Trump seeing a decline followed by a significant increase during Biden's term.
  3. There are ties between lobbying firms like Squire Patton Boggs and the border wall construction finances and processes.

Biden desperately seeking quid pro quo. (Again.)

Global Community Weekly (GloCom) • 0 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Government Legislation Immigration Border Security Bipartisanship
  1. Biden is seeking a quid pro quo deal with Congress regarding border security and funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
  2. There is a push for bipartisan legislation to enact new border controls, though there is still controversy over the asylum system.
  3. The proposed bipartisan agreement would allow up to 150,000 illegal crossings per month, potentially limiting the effectiveness of the new measures.

Republican Governor Latest to Encourage Texas To Ignore US Supreme Court Ruling

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Governors Supreme Court National Guard Border Security Federal Government
  1. Multiple Republican politicians are encouraging Texas to ignore a US Supreme Court ruling.
  2. The Supreme Court decision allowed the federal government to remove razor wire placed by Texas law enforcement on the border wall.
  3. There is potential for President Biden to federalize the National Guard in Texas to enforce the court's ruling, leading to significant tension.

NH Governor Downplays Importance of Violent Insurrection With Support for Trump

The Washington Current • 0 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Capitol Attack Border Security Inflation
  1. NH Governor Chris Sununu downplays the importance of the violent insurrection on January 6th, 2021.
  2. Sununu prioritizes issues like border security and inflation over the insurrection when it comes to voters.
  3. Despite endorsing Nikki Haley, Sununu may support Trump if he wins the nomination.