Now that the Democrats are in control, do you think they will enforce the law against the illegal actions of?
821551
They will at first, with you. After that, they will goof off like they did when Clinton and his cronies were in office.
922362
Meh, semi-satisfied. I'm glad that the power shift will help put Bush in check, but unhappy about a lot of the ridiculous laws the Democrats are going to push through. \n\nThe Democrats are no better then the Republicans, IMO. They're all (both groups) worthless, lying, cheating, azzkissing, whore politicians. But, once again, Bush will have to be more restrained now, and when it comes to Bush, that's ALWAYS a good thing.
767869
I have a tendency to think right now that the democrats are just flexing their new found muscles.The New York Times this morning was all talk about how the democrats were only in a hurry about getting the Iraqi war situation in hand and establishing a withdrawal date.\nPolitics are all about compromise,both party's do it all the time.Neither will get all of what they want,its a trade off.There were a lot of moderate Democrats that were elected,not all are of the "lets give away the farm"attitude.\nI keep saying that each side of this issue are getting in too big a hurry to claim victory.After all what have the pro illegals won,yet? Nothing,the anti war /anti Bush faction won.I personally will take a wait and see stance on this.\nTime will tell the whole story.In the mean time,I'm contacting my states government,and this nations government officials and letting them know my views on immigration.The fights not over,its only just started.\nNo to blanket amnesty,\nsecure our borders
258375
If they are breaking the law, and intend to do harm to its citizens or interests? You betcha!
425233
I sure hope so...\n\nAs a father of two small children, I think that laws like this are very important and definitely a step in the right direction.
664977
first of all no legislation has been introduced that will change their current status . Most of this has been brought on by a bill proposed in Congress that would have stiff penalties for illegal status . I personally think that this has frightened them and they want their voice's heard . As it stands right now the ideas range from amnesty to prison . It's anyone's guess what sort of comprimise will come out of this .
1103061
Democrats, that is the only way to provide checks and balances to the criminal administration. That would end the dictatorship and maybe start enough investigation into Bush and he band of bad boys and girls the we could breath a little easier the the country won't go all the way down the tubes.
398512
Little to none... they are going to go out there... get like 10 illegals in front of the cameras... maybe in act some legislation with out any funding... and everything will continue to go on like it does now....
852907
I've already heard mention that some investigation of Bush's conduct in office will probably be instituted in the future. Right now the Dems are savoring their win and will proceed slowly at first. Don't look for too much rhetoric about this investigation until after the Dems take control in January. We still have two months of a lame duck Republican congress to endure.
590901
Assuming the Democrats have the courage of their convictions to act decisively and without fear of reprisal, I would like to see them go after the vile bush and his entire administration of criminal scum (beginning but not ending with cheney, rumsfeld and piggy-man rove). I want impeachment trials, soon to be followed by (very public) criminal trials. \n\nAnd yes, by all means, let's finally have at the evil all-powerful corporations who basically control our completely corrupt system of government, to say nothing of our lives. Going after the religious right is also perfectly justified, especially those churches and organizations who have benefited from the so-called faith-based initiative. \n\nI want jail time for these villains. I want vengeance. I want blood. These hateful people have destroyed this country and my own faith in it. There can be no worse crime than that. Hmmm, we are at war... and treason in time of war is punishable by execution... bush, cheney, rumsfeld, piggy-man... I wonder if we can put their fat heads on pikes like they used to do at the Tower of London? ;)
884349
not necessarily,, but your mostly right,,, Democrats have taken power at a different time in American history; however, we made history,,, and with the technology we have now,, the Congress will be closely scrutinized,, their every move will be recorded,,, the crooks will quickly be thrown out,,, I hope Democrats will retain power forever,, or at least my lifetime,, because I truly believe they are on the most part,, the better direction for America
739524
Democrats will take over the House.\n\nRepublicans will keep control of the Senate, but not by legal means. Explanatory press releases have already been written explaining why results in some races were not as expected.
818420
No Bush may want to but the Democrats know that the public does not favor legalization of illegals and if they want to have a chance at the 2008 election they best do what the Republicans forgot to do and that is listen to the will of the people.
534067
The recent laws are the same laws we have had in place that this administration will not enforce; well, they have done a hunt and peck effort, but no big corporations that gave money to the Republican Party are being investigated, so if your an illegal in this country, be slaves to the rich, they will protect you from the laws of our Nation.
708674
Pre-empting daytime TV for endless hearings and investigations while they accomplish nothing in Washington, the economy begins to wane as taxes kick in and expenditures on social programs increase at the expense of defense and national security. Not wanting to deal with the terrorists in their backyard just means they will come to play in ours. And probably illegal aliens will get amnesty making those who applied legally for citizenship look foolish. At some point someone will realize our international influence has a great deal to do with our food production in this country, and the UN will try and take control of our farm produce. We already have lost most of our freedom of speech if it doesn't agree with the left. The careful avoidance of the gun control issue by democrats just means they have learned their lesson not to take on the NRA. the question will be can they last two years, until the Presidential race, before going liberal? I hope I am completely wrong, but I remember what the democrats were doing before 1994 when they had been  in control of both houses for decades. Had the "rising tide" of eager young republicans  kept the last of the pledges of the "contract with America", "term limits" and rotated out of office then they might not have been defeated as badly by the "change" attitude, or as complacent with status qou. The success of illegal immigrant and private property rights ballot measures in states that went democrat prove the republicans weren't paying attention to what were traditionally middle class values, democrat or republican. I think most people are just hoping for PROGRESS, low taxes, lower energy costs, some kind of peace (isolation is a utopian dream, 9/11 reminded us), so that life and prosperity can go on. But the influx of illegal immigrants to work cheap and demand benefits and exodus of good jobs, must be dealt with.
115866
Not until they change the current laws against\nforgery/fraud.
797017
yes. all elected officials have a duty to uphold the constitution over anti-democratic laws. the Patriot Acts are profoundly un-American in part. Hopefully, the manipulation of fear to pass such crude restricitions passed with the election.