WOKE Democrats SHOCKED After Republican FLIPS THE SCRIPT On Them Supporting Sanctuary For Illegals!
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Takeaways
- ❖New Jersey's proposed sanctuary state bills are projected to cost taxpayers $7 billion annually, or $1600 per legal citizen.
- ❖Assemblyman Paul Canitra challenged Democratic lawmakers to personally house and financially support illegal immigrants if they vote for sanctuary state bills.
- ❖Democrats tabled Canitra's amendment, which the host interprets as an unwillingness to personally bear the costs of policies they advocate.
- ❖The host asserts that Democratic support for open borders and sanctuary policies is primarily driven by a strategy to maintain political power through census counts and future voter demographics.
- ❖The podcast highlights a significant ideological shift in the Democratic party's stance on immigration, contrasting current views with those expressed by Democrats in the 1990s.
Insights
1Financial Burden of Illegal Immigration in New Jersey
New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Canitra reported that the state's 900,000 illegal immigrants cost taxpayers $7 billion annually, which translates to $1600 per legal citizen out of a $57 billion budget.
Assemblyman Canitra stating, 'It cost us $7 billion out of our 57 billion budget. And what that breaks down to is $1600 for each legal citizen in New Jersey.'
2Governor's Push for Sanctuary Bills Despite Vetoes
New Jersey's Governor is actively pushing for sanctuary state bills that were previously pocket-vetoed by Governor Murphy just a month prior, indicating a strong political priority for her administration despite concerns about constitutionality and federal lawsuits.
The host stating, 'These bills, two of them were pocket vetoed by Governor Murphy just a month ago... So she decided this is what she wants the hallmark of her administration to start off with. So they were too liberal for Murphy. Yes. And deemed unconstitutional and wouldn't pass any kind of federal lawsuit, but she's moving ahead with them.'
3Republican Challenge: 'Sanctuary Homes' Amendment
Assemblyman Paul Canitra proposed an amendment to the sanctuary state bill, requiring any lawmaker voting 'yes' to personally take an illegal immigrant into their home and financially support them. This motion was subsequently tabled by Democrats.
Canitra stating, 'I'd like to make an amendment that says that everybody who votes yes on this bill agrees to take somebody into your own home and financially support them.' The motion to table received 45 affirmative votes.
4Political Motivation: Census and Electoral Power
The host argues that Democrats support open borders and sanctuary policies to maintain political power. This strategy involves increasing the population count for the census (scheduled for 2030) to gain more House seats and electoral votes, especially as blue states face population declines.
The host stating, 'You need the 900,000 people to stay here so they can continue to be counted in the census, right? Because that's how you guys keep your advantage... They're projected to lose a significant amount of House seats. And on top of that, that means electoral votes.'
5Ideological Shift in Democratic Party on Immigration
The host presents historical clips of 1990s Democrats expressing views on immigration (e.g., against comprehensive healthcare for undocumented workers, questioning birthright citizenship) that are now considered 'racist' or controversial by the modern Democratic party, illustrating a significant ideological shift.
Clips from the 90s stating, 'We do not think the comprehensive health care benefits should be extended to those who are undocumented workers and illegal aliens.' and the host's commentary, 'the 90s Democrats sound like Republicans today... the Democrat party has moved super far left.'
Lessons
- Investigate the specific financial impact of illegal immigration on your local or state budget, as highlighted by the New Jersey example.
- Scrutinize the stated motivations of politicians advocating for sanctuary policies, considering potential underlying political strategies related to census and electoral power.
- Engage with local and state legislative debates on immigration, paying attention to how lawmakers personally commit to the policies they propose or support.
Notable Moments
Assemblyman Paul Canitra proposed an amendment requiring lawmakers who vote for sanctuary state bills to personally house and financially support illegal immigrants.
This moment directly challenged the perceived hypocrisy of politicians advocating for policies that impose costs and responsibilities on the state without personally sharing the burden, leading to the amendment being tabled by a majority of Democrats.
Quotes
"It cost us $7 billion out of our 57 billion budget. And what that breaks down to is $1600 for each legal citizen in New Jersey."
"I'd like to make an amendment that says that everybody who votes yes on this bill agrees to take somebody into your own home and financially support them."
"The 90s Democrats sound like Republicans today. Okay, just understand the Democrat party has moved super far left."
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