Mr Flip Flop wrote on Jun 2, 2007 11:39 PM:Issa is just playing politics and should not be taken seriously. Guys like him will turn any color necessary to win votes and retain what they see as power. Issa paid for much of the recall campaign against Grey Davis only to be skunked out of getting the Governorship by Arnold S. Flip-flop Issa is his real name. When he's not selling windshield wipers he's got his wet finger in the air to see which way the wind is blowing.

MAKES NO DIFFERENCE wrote on Jun 2, 2007 11:47 PM:Oh Issa can do whatever, it doesn't matter really. The USA is an anachronism anyway and one day soon nationalism will disappear, replaced by world government. That will happen just as surely as the 13 colonies banded together and became the USA. For those who don't believe that, just look at the trend toward regional unions which are spreading like wildfire. It's all about global economics and the increasing education and sophistication of people all over the world. The United Nations is a precursor of World Government. Then the USA will be just a state among many. No war then and no fussing about the so-called illegal aliens. Citizens of the world, not citizens of this or that country! World justice for all.!!!! It's a sociological truism that humans unite and band together ~ it's instinctive to the human persona. IT WILL HAPPEN. IT IS HAPPENING!!!

Grimaldi wrote on Jun 3, 2007 1:25 AM:Hard line Republicans opposed to illegal immigration? Are Mr Sifuentes and like minded in favor of illegal immigration?? Please say no just once.

Greg in Oceanside wrote on Jun 3, 2007 1:34 AM:I am glad to see Rep. Issa is making the right move. Illegal aliens do not belong here and they should not be rewarded with any amnesty programs. What needs to happen is to enforce illegal immigration laws and create a system that will force illegal aliens out on their own, where employment and opportunities are restricted to citizens, thus making it nearly impossible for illegal aliens from finding jobs. They will self-deport themselves when there are no jobs for them. We need to have enforcement at the employer level and require that all employers hire only legal citizens or those who are here legally. We need to take away any incentives for immigrants to come here through our back door. The illegal alien issue has awakened many Americans and we're now beginning to see many Americans take a stand against illegal immigration. Our quality of life has degraded to a point where we see the tremendous negative impact illegal aliens are having on our communities and the entire country. Our schools, healthcare, welfare, and criminal justice systems are overwhelmed with illegal aliens. And who pays for all this burden? We the taxpayers are. The time has come to put a stop to the influx of free-loaders to our country.

Randy wrote on Jun 3, 2007 4:57 AM:If Republican Congressman Darryl Issa opposes something, it must be correct!

Thanks, Mr. Issa.... wrote on Jun 3, 2007 5:49 AM:Hopefully you can get your fellow congressmen to take a hard look at the town of Maywood, CA to see exactly what many towns in California might become if this travesty of a bill were to pass. THIS town is the "model" of what happens with no border enforcement. It should make every honest, law-abiding AMERICAN weep and then demand--our right as American citizens--that our laws be enforced. Maywood's inhabitants are proof of the lawlessness mentality that accompanies these illegals when they come here to our country. Those inhabitants soundly reject America and its core beliefs of maintaining a law-abiding society (who could possibly argue with that when it's right there for the world to see?). THIS, my friends, is what the get-out-of-jail-free card "legalization" (of even gangbangers who promise to "renounce their gang affiliation") promises more of. And America's very own president and many senators could care less....

curly joe wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:07 AM:MR. ISSA WHO WOULD JESUS DEPORT?

GFN wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:38 AM:This is a refreshing story. I'll withhold jumping up and down, however, until the vote is made. Good start though.

Good For Him wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:41 AM:We don't need an immigration bill. Finish the fence. Add officers and hi-tech monitoring. THEN maybe we can pass a bill - like Sarkozy of France: Pay the illegals to leave.

One wonders..... wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:42 AM:what our two California senators will say about open borders if any of this comes to pass:...At a recent UCLA forum on terrorism, Los Angeles officials said the city's estimated 40,000 gang members are an attractive target for terrorists like al-Qaida. MS-13 has a lot of characteristics that could facilitate terrorist activities noting that al-Qaida has stated its intent to smuggle black-market nuclear devices into the U.S. and kill at least 4 million Americans. Los Angeles remains a prime al-Qaida target, officials at the forum warned..." Yes, you'll have Dianne Feinstein still stating in her best school-marm voice, "THIS bill is not amnesty..."

Surprised? wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:50 AM:He is a follower, not a leader! Didn't he want to close down immigration check poits not long ago? Didn't he call airport security "profiling" because he had to be treated like everyone else? His strips change colors faster than my kids dirty their clothes on a rainy, muddy day. Issa votes his EGO not his intelligence. The days where he actually did good for his district are long since past. We have become nothing more that a rich man's hobby.

Skip wrote on Jun 3, 2007 7:15 AM:Wow I am impressed. Without even reding the story by Edward, I noticed that the title included the word "Anti-ILLEGAL". That's a good start as most Americans are against ILLEGAL Immigration.

Mike wrote on Jun 3, 2007 7:57 AM:Suspect Darrell Issa is joing in because, just as he says, this is a bad bill.

Ray wrote on Jun 3, 2007 8:02 AM:Wow! Is he back from his trip to Lebanon

voter wrote on Jun 3, 2007 8:10 AM:Just like the show apprentice-Fienstein and pelosi, take your bag with you if you vote for this immigration bill- because your fired.

Al wrote on Jun 3, 2007 8:56 AM:I'll take his support against ILLEGAL's. I'll take it from anyone, either party. This country needs it.

To Voter Above wrote on Jun 3, 2007 9:15 AM:That's a funny play on Apprentice. However, what isn't funny is.. How are you going to make Feinstein and Pelosi pack their bags, when they are getting 12 million new voters with the same rights as you. Get it now? Last time i went to the polls, there were tons of people in there who couldn't speak any American. Since you need to learn English to be a citizen, i figure the majority in there voting were suspect of being illegal. Only 2 states verify citizenship. We lost already and it is going to get worse.

Send wrote on Jun 3, 2007 9:16 AM:Issa back with the illegals.

LE Mom wrote on Jun 3, 2007 9:27 AM:IF this bill passes - remember their names and don't vote for them. Every one has an opinion on this subject, yet Issa, Feinstin and Boxer keep getting the votes to keep them in office. I don't get it!!!!

Ron ... wrote on Jun 3, 2007 9:31 AM:Wow, an elected representative not representing foreigners, how novel.

OCEANSIDE JACKO wrote on Jun 3, 2007 10:27 AM:Congressman Issa is not making an overnight conversion -- like most Americans, he realizes the immigration policies of the past, especially those concerning Mexican border jumpers, have failed miserably, and new approaches must be adopted. Amnesty is not a new approach. The U.S. offered amnesty once and now we have a situation totally out of control. The President and his allies in the U.S. Senate must be smoking their own news releases when they deny that the present proposal offers amnesty. Of course it does! It may not be de jure amnesty but it is darn sure de facto amnesty. Good for Congressman Issa.

Dana wrote on Jun 3, 2007 10:50 AM:How typical that Congress members who believe our borders and immigration laws should be enforced are characterized as being "hard-line." The press likes to forget that the majority of citizens similarly wants immigration returned to legality. Another massive amnesty will only increase the anarchy by showing the world that America still isn't serious about border security, even 5 years after 9/11,

voter wrote on Jun 3, 2007 10:50 AM:I am still shocked that Feinstein was reelected last year when her opponent had his job listed as illegal immigration consultant. I am beginning to think the voters are stupid.

Maybe angry readers wrote on Jun 3, 2007 10:52 AM:can influence the NCT to give sifuentes something ELSE to write about. He obviously is a bit one sided.

Front Page wrote on Jun 3, 2007 11:31 AM:Issa would do and say anything to make the papers. Get rid of this guy. Vote him out he does nothing for North County but his self interest. He'd deport his own mom.

Nancy wrote on Jun 3, 2007 11:39 AM:Issa has always been an oportunistic fence-sitter. At least and at last this is a correct step. I'm guessing the heat is really on him from his constituents.

American woman wrote on Jun 3, 2007 12:16 PM:Not bad for a Sifuentes piece. Darrell Issa has a credibility issue when it comes to illegal immigration and open U.S. ports and borders. Issa is an elitist globalist of the purest ilk. This guy is It's pretty hard to want open borders and a free-flow of trade AND join the anti-illegal immigrant caucus. As I see it, whether he keeps his cushy job will depend on how he comes out the other side of the current and future legislation. I was so worried about this bill, S-1348, but as we discuss it and find out what it actually says, I am less concerned! There is no way to implement this absurd aray of rules, regulations, provisions and complications! Anyone who is aware of the inner-most mechanisms of DHS will agree, I'm sure, that this ain't happenin' in our lifetimes! Remember, too, folks...there is a NORTHERN border which is being ignored by this bill altogether...and what about the security of our ports? Uhhhh...I don't think so! Here's a great test for our Congressman, Darrell issa: I would have so much more confidence in Darrell if he would make a genuine, concerted effort in Congress to do something about the BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP provision of the Fourteenth Amendment! That action alone would go MILES in lowering the numbers of illegals coming to our country. In closing, I'd like to point out that "MAKES NO DIFFERENCE" makes no difference.

Dubya wrote on Jun 3, 2007 12:34 PM:If you folks are depending on Isaa and Bilbray to do something about illegal immigration you're already screwed. They don't want ot end illegal immigration. They simply want to legalize it with a "Guest Worker" program that does nothing whatsoever to deter illegal immigration. in fact it will make it easier for millions of additional immigrants to enter the US by eliminating the inconvenience of having to cross the border illegally. The 20 million already her will be allowed to stay and millions more will simply walk right in courtesy of the guest worker program. Once they're here, we'll never get them out again. The current proposal requires guest workers to return to Mexico for a year after working in the US for 2 years. But what's to prevent those who don't wish to be inconvenienced by that stipulation from simply leving the program and remaining in the US ilegally, indefinitely? The answer is, the same thing that prevents 20 Million or more illegals from livng in the US indefinitely right now. Absolutely nothing. If anything resembling this bill gets passed with a guest worker provision, instead of 20 or 30 Million illegals living here permanently expect that number to rise to 50 - 100 Million in 5-10 years time.

WWJD wrote on Jun 3, 2007 12:39 PM:"MR CURLEY JOE: DOES JESUS ALLOW THOSE WHO HAVE BROKEN HIS LAWS TO MIGRATE INTO HIS HOME?" - Render unto Ceaser what is Ceaser's and render unto god what is god's -

pat l. wrote on Jun 3, 2007 1:41 PM:Good for Darrel Issa! Too bad most of our polititions 'don't get it'!

fedup wrote on Jun 3, 2007 1:46 PM:Issa, don't just talk the talk, walk the walk! Send all of the ILLEGALS packing!

Come on wrote on Jun 3, 2007 1:50 PM:Give Issa a break. You need to go after Feinstein and Boxer. Hey, atleast Issa is against amnesty like everyone should be. As for Jesus, I really don't think he would like lawbreakers either.

Jeff wrote on Jun 3, 2007 2:45 PM:So it " hard line" to expect our immigration laws to be enforced? Who thinks it is possible for those laws to actually do what they are intended to do without enforcement? But then again, that’s just the point. We have a government that doesn't want to stop illegal immigration. It's too bad that reporters don't call that by what it really is, the pro-illegal immigration caucus. It goes without saying that no one would admit to that. Never the less, since enforcement is the only way to control illegal immigration, those who don't support enforcement and choose instead to reward illegal behavior could reasonably be called pro- illegal immigration as that is the inevitable result of those choices.

Louise wrote on Jun 3, 2007 2:53 PM:Ask yourself this question....if you found a burglar in your house and confronted him and he told you "but I only broke in because you have so much and I have nothing" would you let him move in?

Connie wrote on Jun 3, 2007 3:13 PM:I am glad some of these politicians are coming to their senses. We as Americans cannot help others if we cannot even help ourselves. We need to stay united or get back to being united in the country again. We need to welcome legal immigrants and send the others back.

lsjogren wrote on Jun 3, 2007 3:25 PM: Look, this is a small step but a positive one. For all those saying there is no hope: Get a grip. You fight this war one battle at a time. Right now the battle is to stop this horrific nightmare called S 1348 from becoming law. It sounds like Issa will be on the side of the people on that one. If we win the battle we still have many more to fight in the future. That's just the way it is. Now here are the plusses and minuses: 1). The polls show the American people are overwhelmingly opposed to this thing. 2). John McCain is undergoing a political meltdown because he's so far out of step on this. 3). The House Republican leadership right now appears rock solid in opposition to this. John Boehner was once iffy on this issue but he was on our side in fighting S 2611 and he gives all indications of being on our side still. Don't forget what he called this year's Senate bill. A "piece of s---" 4). A lot of moderate Democrats are going to vote against this monstrosity. Can you imagine being a Democratic Congressman from a rural or small-town district in the midwest or rust belt and supporting this thing? It would be the kiss of death. 5). Conservative journalists have overwhelmingly come to our side, and finally come to realize that George W. Bush is not their friend. And they are speaking out very vocally. 6). Bush and his media cronies like Linda Chavez are losing their composure and lashing out in hatred against those that disagree with their position. In the past that could have had some intimidation value, but the nation has matured politically and now it simply undermines those who engage in such slimy tactics, and angers those who are the intended victims of their rhetorical slime. The one thing the open-borders side has going for it is that there were several Senators previously on our side who surrendered to the enemy. On the other hand, NINE Democrats in the Senate voted for the Vitter amendment which would have stripped the amnesty out of the bill. That is a lot bigger support for our side from the Democrats in the Senate than we had before. Bottom line, there is no question America faces one of its biggest threats in its history here. There is only one possible response. Fight for your country. Fight as hard as you can.

John M. wrote on Jun 3, 2007 3:47 PM:Rep. Issa, does not even have the damned courtesy of responding to constituents (as I am forced to be!) that wonder why the Border Patrol is blocking traffic, and wasting tax-payer dollars with check points on I-15 and I-5! This guy is a sorry excuse of a Congressman if there ever was one! The fact that he CLAIMS to be "anti-illegal immigrant" does NOT prove he is effective in doing anything to stop them! You'd think he would be trying to get the checkpoints removed, and the officers that run them deployed to the actual border! Its a BORDER PATROL needed on THE BORDER, not 80 miles from it on two freeway checkpoints!

Thank you Issa wrote on Jun 3, 2007 3:48 PM:I hope more will follow. If this bill passes you can thank the Democrats. Don't you just love Pelosi going on and on about ending the war becuase that's what the majority want but when it comes to the Amnesty bill that does not apply. Personally, I will NEVER vote for Feinstein again because she refuses to listen to those she represents on this issue. Also to Duyba, I don't know where you get your facts but Bilray has always been against illegal immigration and for a fence. The Republicans drew up a great enforcement only (no amnesty)bill in the House last year and the Dems stonewalled it.

Veritas wrote on Jun 3, 2007 4:03 PM:While we speculate, humiliate and congratulate, there may be a simple reason for Issa's move. It is just a horrendous bill that would hurt all aspect of our society. We are lucky, we have a congressman with guts to vote for his constituency.

Bobby wrote on Jun 3, 2007 4:07 PM:I agree with Come on. Give Issa a break. Yes, he has been a flip flopper, surprise, that's been the case for 95% of these politicians. But it is true that Barbara Boxer and Diane Feinstein have presided over an increase in California of millions of illegal aliens without as much as lifting a finger to stop it. They have even made statements in support of it. Boxer and Feinstein definetly need to be removed--15years is too long for those two clowns.

Miguel wrote on Jun 3, 2007 4:32 PM:Send Feinstein, Boxer and Pelosi to border hospitals in Texas and Arizona to count the number of anchor babies being born in this country. It's cheaper than the trips to Syria! Maybe the media will do a news special on that instead of NBC with Iran and Syria leadership. What the hell was that all about? Get the fence and border protection finished, fix the 14th Amendment, prosecute the criminals and any employers that hire them. Start putting de-motivating legislation in place instead of this crap. You can't just keep saying "bad" and winking at them.

Bobby wrote on Jun 3, 2007 4:36 PM:Just a last note on Feinstein,Boxer and Pelosi, since some of the posters mentioned them. All three of them have increasingly been seen in the presence of the ethnic supremacist groups, MALEF,LA RAZA, LULAC,etc.--another reason that they can't be counted on to do anything against illegal immigration, let alone stop amnesty for those who have broken the laws. Does anyone find it strange that citizens are being given the choice between amnesty for border criminals or security by Bush, McCain,etc. Their nuts. If they have no intention of deporting these people, it doesnt' follow that you then reward them for breaking the laws. They should not, by any means, be given the legal status American citizens have. It's insane.

Call them, email them wrote on Jun 3, 2007 4:36 PM:Ask each and every politician to come out publicly and state they are against this bill that has any form of amnesty. Contacting them will have more power than 1000's of comments here. Just put their name in and low and be hold, there is all their info!!!

Senate Deception wrote on Jun 3, 2007 5:01 PM:I received this in response to my letter against the Senate's immigration bill, "This is not amnesty. This is not simply giving a green card to anyone who is in the country illegally. Instead, through the Z visa program and the new merit system, each individual must meet these significant demands in order to earn a green card." However, the bill simply gives a Z visa to anyone who is in the country illegally, and is working on the day the application is filed. That is amnesty. My Senator is trying to deceive me!

No Z Visas! wrote on Jun 3, 2007 5:06 PM:The Z Visa is the 'hidden' elephant in the Senate Bill. The Z Visa is free legalization. A Z Visa allows an illegal alien to freely work and live in the US without any consequence for past violations of US immigration law. No fines, no payment of back taxes, and no touchback to country of origin. The Z Visa is amnesty.

Thank You Bilbray wrote on Jun 3, 2007 5:45 PM:Rep. Bilbray is clearly the leader of the right side of this issue and has been for 20 plus years. It's nice to see voter pressure is creating a bandwagon. To vote for this amnesty bill is political death and sure defeat at the polls in 2008!!

JR wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:26 PM:I'll bet Issa wishes he was building car alarms again. They are easier to sell than Bush's war or amnesty program - and when alarms make noise it's like music to I$$A's ears. On the other hand, "serving" PO'd constituents is not as much fun as serving satisfied customers. That's probably why he spends so much time in the middle east on "Fact-finding" excursions. Studying Syrian immigration policy is so enlightening!

Cal wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:36 PM:Issa is the face of the national republican party in North County. It was a baby face 6 years ago, squeeky clean and pretty. It got old fast, big and ugly, black and blue. It's a face only a mother - or a die-hard republican could love. Lucky for him there are plenty of the latter in the 49th.

Alan wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:54 PM:Wasn't there a California Governor named G. Davis that wanted to give illegals drivers licenses and also dumped prop 187? Maybe all US legislators should take notice of this "overwhelming majority" line of thought! Californians spoke twice, once to say no to illegals driving without legally being here, and again to deny benefits to illegals that Davis had overturned. When they put this stuff to a vote, they get the real truth. Why don't they put this new plan to a vote and take it out of our legislators hands? This is our way of getting a voice! Any decision this controversial should come to the people. Politicians don't have to accept responsibility and voters decide, not money or politics.

Steve wrote on Jun 3, 2007 6:56 PM:I say we get Sensenbrenners bill back on the table and work from it, not this other crap.

Move to Wisconsin wrote on Jun 3, 2007 8:27 PM:Sensenbrenner is awful! Why don't you move to Wisconsin Steve and take Issa with you.

Issa Immigration wrote on Jun 3, 2007 8:40 PM:Good thing it's Mexico to the south and not Lebanon! Couldn't we just build a giant car alarm for the borders? It's right up Issa's alley! I will vote for at least one of his many faces because I love his immigration incongruity. Is this the same Issa who wanted to close the I-15/I-5 checkpoints?

Steve wrote on Jun 4, 2007 6:26 AM:to Move....I don't care if Sensenbrenner hasn't done anything else right in his whole life (after all, we keep Feinstein and Boxer). His bill had meat in it, was liked by Congress and the Senate shot it down. Right now, neither branch of legislation likes the current proposal and neither does America. The great part about is America is that "if I wanted to move to Wisconsin, I could". Thanks for your contribution.

Disgusted wrote on Jun 4, 2007 7:20 AM:I wish our elected officials would use some common sense on this issue. We are not talking about just granting amnesty to 20 million illegals. Under this bill they can legally bring their family members. So the true number is closer to 100 million! These immigrants can just live here and renew their z visas for the rest of their lives, never learn English or apply for citizenship. Do you really think criminals are going to apply and how can the taxpayers support services to all these people? But it doesn't stop there. The bill calls for increased HB1 visas and increased yearly legal immigration. Just for starters we do not have the natural resources necessary to support hundreds of millions more people in the US. Does anyone remember gas and water rationing?

Legal Citizen wrote on Jun 4, 2007 8:19 AM:Okay Mr. Issa, are you flip flopping to get votes or are you really serious about listening to your constituants? As was said in an earlier blog, of course the Politicians are going to say what most of the AMERICAN voters want to hear, just to get the votes. How many times have we been betrayed by out newly elected Politicians who nearly always do what they want or better yet, what our treasonous President wants.

Bucky wrote on Jun 4, 2007 12:09 PM:Congressman Issa has been one of the best in congress on opposing illegal immigration. If anyone was paying attention they would know that is true. He has consistently done the right thing and I for one applauded his good sense. Mr ISSA IS A GOOD MAN !

southern belle wrote on Jun 4, 2007 10:51 PM:u guys sound ignorant to me....it is like seeing just the tip of the iceberg....i am a citizen of this country...like everone else...was skeptic abt the immigration reform...but being against it doesnt really do anything...and doing nothing doesnt really solve the problem...and shutting down this issue won't mean these bozos who hire illegal workers will enforce the laws.... If there are politicians that u should stay away from voting is the likes of Issa...a flipfloper...a vote mongerer...think guys...what should be done? drop the issue or solve the problem....?

to southern belle wrote on Jun 5, 2007 7:49 PM:.....what is your contribution to this discussion again? drop the issue or solve the problem...? A real thinker like you calling the others ignorant? Ahhh....freedom of speech, I love this country.

Kristie wrote on Jun 6, 2007 10:57 AM:Go to [Web site] and check out Issa, Bilbray, Hunter, Feinstein, Boxer, Filner, etc. voting records on illegal immigration. Issa, Bilbray and Hunter all have A's while Filner has a F grade. You can see how all of the California representatives have voted and know where they stand. Thank you Issa, Bilbray and Hunter. Our family appreciates your trying to secure the borders and enforce immigration laws.

Good for Issa wrote on Jun 8, 2007 10:39 AM:I am thrilled this destructive "immigration" reform bill failed and think Issa did the absolutely right thing. Build the wall. Deport criminal violators of our immigration laws. Secure our borders. There is no reason to debate this issue. This nation cannot afford to take in every disgruntled Mexican who is too lazy to join with his fellow Mexicans to reform their own country. This bill would have made 120 million new immigrants in the next ten years. Maybe Kennedy can afford that but we can't.

Grandma wrote on Jul 11, 2007 6:30 PM:I read all your comments,very good,but now its time to start your engines!The Amnesty bill has crashed,as did the Senate switch boards,NOW its really time to put it in gear.Write Write and Write again!Congress,Senate,Gov.Cities, Mayors,whomever! Just let them all know we are Americans,and we arn't going to put up with this Immigration!IT MUST STOP NOW!We want our Borders Secured and our laws enforced,and we will settle for nothing less! GO GET 'EM!!!