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    Joshua Angell, also known as Josh Angell (born June 3, 1979), is an outspoken Liberal activist who has run a news blog since 2004, entitled "Voice Of The Majority" Angell, a frequent caller to radio shows such as Lynn Samuels, is often outspoken on what he calls "the lies of the Bush Crime Family". Known locally in Austin, Texas to appear at rallies and anti-war demonstrations, Angell is self described as "The most famous gay activist in Austin that everybody knows OF but nobody KNOWS".


    Thursday, May 18, 2006


     
    Yes, Our President is as stupid as he looks....
    Bush Speaks With Martha Raddatz
    President Bush told ABC News' Martha Raddatz that he's been willing to take on members of his own party over the issue of illegal immigration because he doesn't want the United States "to lose her way over an immigration debate that causes such emotions that we forget what's made us great." Here is a transcript of the full interview, in which they discussed the plan to have the National Guard involved in border security, the construction of a fence along the border with Mexico, and the temporary worker plan: RADDATZ: Mr. President, one of the things that happened today is [California] Gov. Schwarzenegger said he's very concerned about the two-week rotation with the Guard. How would that work? How can they actually accomplish anything in two weeks? BUSH: Well, actually, the Guard goes through training exercises and the Defense Department is going to work with the Guard here and work with the governors to explain why the two week shifts of different Guard units coming down here will help complement the border patrol. First thing is that people have got to understand is we're going to double the border patrol, from 2001 to today, but it doesn't happen overnight. So we've got to get additional help down here in order to get the border patrol to be able to do their job. And there's two-week rotations in Guards and it makes sense to bring them down here. RADDATZ: But one of the things the Guard usually does is train for war ... BUSH: Yeah, but there's units not training for war. In other words, there are units that are not all combat units. They are units that can complement what the border patrol is doing down here. We've got -- listen before I laid it out, I talked to the Defense Department, who talked to the Guard bureau to make sure that which we propose is reasonable and realistic. The governor of Arizona for example is using the Guard. And the Guards right down -- right down on the border here from states other than Arizona. It's a well-thought-out plan. And it makes sense. We gotta make sure that we secure this border. RADDATZ: The sheriff in Yuma told us that today that there were 8,000 arrests, there were 8,000 detainees and he only had room for 50, 52? BUSH: Yeah, I know, that's part of the problem, of course. Is that when we catch people coming in here illegally, particularly from countries other than Mexico, there's not enough space. And so I addressed that the other night in my speech. The process has been called catch and release. You got border and local law enforcement working hard to catch somebody coming in, and then they say, "Well, show back up for your court date," and they don't come back for their court date of course, they meld into society, and so we're expanding the detention facilities along the border here and then expediting the deportation process. Most Mexicans that are caught -- people that are caught here are Mexicans that are coming across and they're -- most of them are deported immediately back home. RADDATZ: The fences, the idea of the fences, which the Senate voted on yesterday. There are a lot of immigration rights advocates who say those fences just drive illegal immigrants to places where they'll die... BUSH: Yeah, I understand that. And that's why we need a temporary worker plan, a program. People are willing to take risks to -- RADDATZ: (CROSSTALK) But you're putting in a fence in the meantime. BUSH: Well, that's because they're sneaking across. Part of the fencing is to make sure we stop flows of people coming across. And we -- we must enforce our border. And uh ... RADDATZ: But that's (CROSSTALK) BUSH: Let me finish, please. There's got to be a comprehensive plan to address border security. Part of it's fencing, part of it's manpower increased, part of it is infrared detection. But part of it is also saying to somebody, "If you're going to come here to do a job somebody's not doing, right now, there ought to be a legal way to do so on a temporary basis." That's why I'm calling for a comprehensive plan. RADDATZ: I know you're calling for a comprehensive plan, but go back to the fences because the fences, people say cause deaths, that people will go out into the desert... BUSH: The point is that you have a system where people don't feel like they have to go out in the desert in the first place. By saying you can come to this country legally on a temporary basis. That's why a temporary worker plan is a necessary part of enforcing the border. RADDATZ: Tell me why you feel so passionate about this issue? Not doing well in the polls, and yet willing to take on your own party on this? BUSH: Well, you know I was the governor of Texas, and I understand the importance of border security. I also understand the importance of treating people with respect and dignity. I don't want America to lose her way over an immigration debate that causes such emotions that we forget what's made us great. And what's made us great is the capacity to help people assimilate into our country as one nation under God. I also think it's important for people to go to Washington to solve problems and not worry about polls and focus groups. And that's how I'm going to continue to lead this nation. And so the other night I talked about a comprehensive plan that by the way, does not grant amnesty. I don't believe in automatic citizenship. But I do believe that people who have been here for a long period of time who've paid a fine, who've learned English, who've got roots in this country ought to be able to get in the citizenship line. But at the back. In other words, be able to apply for citizenship that's not automatic, but be at the end of the line not the front of the line. The only way to solve this problem is to make sure we have a rational debate and have a comprehensive plan. RADDATZ: Mr President, you are not doing well in the polls. You say you don't govern by polls, you try not to pay attention to them, but it has got to concern you that so much of the country is not happy with your leadership? BUSH: Look, the war causes anxiety. I understand that. You know, war is a terrible thing. Particularly when we face an enemy that kills innocent life nearly on a daily basis. And the enemy is trying to shake our will. The American people have got to know that if I believe I'm right I'm going to move forward with a plan. And I believe we're right to be in Iraq, and I know we're right to help that democracy flourish. And that's exactly what we're going to do. RADDATZ: You don't seem like you've changed anyone's mind in the last few months even though you've been out there speaking about it all the time... BUSH: Martha, the enemy has got a powerful tool. And they get on your TV screen by killing innocent people. And, of course, that shakes the confidence of the American people. Most Americans -- listen -- there are some in Washington that say "pull out now." I look forward to debating those voices. Most Americans want us to succeed, and they're wondering whether or not we can succeed. And the point I make to the American people is, we are succeeding. They've got a unity government that has stood up. More Iraqis are in the fight more than ever before. And it's ... we can't lose the battle with the enemy unless we lose our nerve.



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