So sad, I never got the chance to meet Clem but we talked a few times about his cello playing and about his association with Longtown, a black community started in the early 1800's in Darke County, Ohio. He will be greatly missed. RIP Clemdawg.
Border Bill Breakdown: Debunking the Myth that Biden and Harris Did Nothing About the Crisis
Posted on September 15, 2024 by Fact and Myth link
Table of Contents ..The Border Patrol Union Endorsed the Bill ..Trump’s Role in Killing the Bill ..What Really Happened?
...Facts and Myths About the Border Bill ...Myth: The bill w ould have forced migrants fleeing dangerous situations to return home. ...Myth: The President already had all the power needed to secure the border. ...Myth: The bill would have made the border crisis worse by allowing 5,000 migrants into the country per day. ...Myth: Migrants would have been paroled into the U.S. without restrictions. ...Myth: The bill would have provided taxpayer-funded legal counsel for all migrants. ...Myth: The bill eliminated due process for migrants. ...Myth: The bill would have allowed all undocumented migrants to receive work permits.
One common claim is that President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have not taken action to address the border crisis. In fact, they backed a bipartisan effort, the Border Act of 2024, which was poised to pass earlier this year. The bill was a comprehensive immigration reform package designed to curb illegal crossings, strengthen the asylum process, and close loopholes exploited by criminal cartels.
However, despite gaining significant support from both sides of the aisle, the bill ultimately failed—not because it was ineffective, but because former President Donald Trump publicly denounced it. His opposition created a political roadblock, as Trump’s influence over Republican lawmakers meant that many who were previously on board suddenly reversed their positions.
The Border Patrol Union Endorsed the Bill
The claim that this bill wasn’t a serious effort is flat-out wrong. One of the most notable endorsements came from the National Border Patrol Council (NBPC), the labor union representing over 18,000 Border Patrol agents. This is significant because the NBPC had endorsed Trump in the 2020 election. Yet, the union stated clearly that the bipartisan bill “would drop illegal border crossings nationwide” and help agents regain control of border security.
The bill’s provisions were designed to end the practice of catch-and-release, streamline the asylum process, and provide new resources to manage migrant surges. It even included a mechanism to temporarily shut down the border if the number of encounters exceeded 5,000 per day, ensuring that the system would not be overwhelmed. Despite criticism from some conservative lawmakers, the bill was seen as one of the most comprehensive efforts in decades to manage the border effectively.
Trump’s Role in Killing the Bill The biggest obstacle to this bill wasn’t its content—it was Donald Trump. Initially, there was optimism that the bill would pass with bipartisan support. Even Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell encouraged his fellow Republicans to vote for it. But when Trump came out against the legislation, the political landscape shifted overnight.
Trump’s opposition wasn’t based on the bill’s merits but on his desire to campaign on the message that only he could fix the border crisis. Passing the Border Act under Biden’s administration would have undermined that narrative. Trump labeled the bill a “gift to Democrats” and pressured Republicans not to support it. His influence proved powerful, as only four Republican senators ultimately voted in favor of the bill. Even McConnell, who had co-authored and championed the bill, voted against it after Trump’s intervention. As Vice President Kamala Harris pointed out in a recent debate, Trump “preferred to run on a problem instead of fixing a problem.” His strategy was clear: keep the border crisis unresolved to fuel his 2024 campaign.
What Really Happened?
The collapse of the Border Act of 2024 is a story of political influence, not policy failure. The bipartisan bill addressed key concerns about illegal crossings, asylum backlogs, and border security. The National Border Patrol Council saw it as a solution to many ongoing problems, yet it was stifled by Trump’s political agenda. While the Biden administration supported this bipartisan effort, Trump’s pressure on Republican lawmakers ensured its defeat. The result? Continued border challenges that could have been addressed months ago.
In reality, the claim that Biden and Harris “did nothing” about the border is inaccurate. They were part of a collaborative, bipartisan push to bring real reform. But when politics trumped policy, the chance for meaningful change slipped away—ironically, because of a president who once ran on a promise to solve this very crisis.
The border bill wasn’t perfect, but it was a significant step forward. And it’s time to set the record straight. The Biden administration didn’t ignore the border crisis; their efforts were blocked by the very person who claims only he can fix it.
Facts and Myths About the Border Bill
The Bipartisan Border Security Package was met with misinformation and misconceptions before it was ultimately defeated by Republican opposition. Here’s a breakdown of some of the most common myths about the bill and the actual facts behind it.
...Myth: The bill would have forced migrants fleeing dangerous situations to return home.
...Fact: The bill was designed to uphold American values by ensuring a fair and efficient asylum process. Migrants who faced genuine persecution would have received protection, while those without valid claims would have been swiftly removed. This streamlined system aimed to prioritize those in need and prevent the system from being overwhelmed.
...Myth: The President already had all the power needed to secure the border.
...Fact: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lacked the resources and updated policies needed to fully manage the border crisis. The bill sought to address gaps that previous administrations—under Biden, Trump, Obama, and Bush—also struggled with. By providing DHS with new authorities, the bill would have enabled the agency to close the border when overwhelmed, regardless of the administration in power.
...Myth: The bill would have made the border crisis worse by allowing 5,000 migrants into the country per day.
...Fact: The bill included a provision called the Border Emergency Authority (BEA), which would have allowed DHS to close the border if daily encounters exceeded 5,000. This safeguard was put in place to ensure the system wouldn’t be overwhelmed by surges and would only reopen when operational control could be restored.
...Myth: Migrants would have been paroled into the U.S. without restrictions.
...Fact: The bill did not expand parole for migrants crossing the border unlawfully. Instead, it would have ensured that migrants who did not qualify for asylum were swiftly removed from the U.S. It retained humanitarian parole for emergencies but enforced stricter standards for those entering unlawfully, ensuring proper processing and removal.
...Myth: The bill would have provided taxpayer-funded legal counsel for all migrants.
...Fact: The bill only offered government-appointed counsel to young, unaccompanied children—not adults. For adults, the bill confirmed their right to hire an attorney, but any legal representation would have been at their own expense.
...Myth: The bill eliminated due process for migrants.
...Fact: The bill aimed to strengthen due process by speeding up the handling of asylum claims and reducing the backlog. Migrants would have been able to request administrative review of their claims within a much shorter timeframe. This provision was meant to ensure faster, fairer decisions without the years-long delays that currently burden the system.
...Myth: The bill would have allowed all undocumented migrants to receive work permits.
...Fact: Only migrants who passed a higher-standard asylum screening would have been eligible for work permits under this bill. Migrants who failed to meet the standard would have been removed from the country. The bill focused on granting work permits only to those with legitimate claims to protection.
In the end, despite the comprehensive approach to fixing border security issues, the Bipartisan Border Security Package failed to pass. Misinformation about the bill’s provisions played a role, but the final blow came from political pressures, including opposition from key figures within the Republican Party. While the bill aimed to address the border crisis in a balanced and practical way, it ultimately did not become law.
Not news, but this is hilarious. I saw the boxscore and thought it was never updated during the game. 0-3. that was his passing stats for a full game yesterday. (They rushed for 324 yards)
Jfanent , I was only able to watch into the early part of the 3rd quarter .. Up to that point I felt sorry for then kid .. Running for his life.. Non consistent play calling . Dont care much for Arthur Smith..
One got all tangled up in a spider web and could not fly. I caught him and took an old soft toothbrush and cleaned him up. I could tell he was stressed out. I put him in an overturned basket for an hour with some water.
I held him in my hand gently and went out on my deck and opened my hand. At first he just sat there. And after a minute or two took off. When they migrate in the winter they return in April to exactly where they spend summer and nest. They come back to my yard. It is so cool because they recognize you and it is very obvious.
I hunted very early when I was a teen. I knew quickly I didn't like taking a life. Hell all the fish I have caught in my life I probably didn't eat a dozen.
My backyard is a mature hardwood and pine forest. It is all natural. I have a bird bath on the deck. With the "Merlin" app I have identified 38 species of birds. They are like my outdoor pets.
I respect life and pay close attention to the world around me way more than the Internet.
True but it's not like Gabriel is some great veteran QB. We can afford to let him go I think.
I don't get to see practices and stuff, but if it were up to me I'd like to see both 2nd year QBs in Monken's system before sending them elsewhere. Who's to say they wouldn't also play better under a different coach/system?
... this is assuming no team wants to do a AJ McCarron type trade (minus faulty fax machines).
To me Dillon is too short to be a serious option at QB and he is a bit of a whiney brat who doesn't inspire his team mates. Sanders has a better arm and he has great charisma so the guys will play harder for him. I don't think either of them are great QBs but I think Sanders has far more potential than the runt Dillon. JMHO.
I never much liked the "too short" argument regarding Gabriel and similar QBs. Obviously, taller is better but there is no such thing as a minimum height requirement.
For me, I still haven't quite changed my mindset from thinking this was going to be a "throwaway season", so I was hoping to see if Monken could awaken something in our younger QBs. Now that Watson is playing competently and we are stacking wins and looking like we are going to remain competitive, it's looking more and more likely we won't have the usual lost season where we end up starting 3-4 different QBs.
I don't like short QB's period. They can't see over the offensive line and end up making blind throws into zones where they just have to trust the WR's to BE THERE. I just hate that. Also, shorter QBs have to change the angle that they throw to arc the ball up and over the offensive line vs throwing it on a rope in a straight direction. This means their balls travel through the air slower and are more likely to be intercepted on short to medium passes but tend to have greater touch on longer passes when they drop into the bucket if they have the arm strength to throw it that far. Dillon doesn't really have the arm talent for those throws.
I would say the minimum height a QB should be is 6'2'' but I would prefer they be at least 6'5" so they can see the field better and so they can throw faster straight throws. NFL teams agree with this as they usually look for taller QBs for this reason. Trevor Lawrence (6'6"), Justin Herbert (6'6"), Josh Allen (6'5"), Daniel Jones (6'5"), Joe Burrow (6'4"), Drake Maye (6'4"), Matthew Stafford (6'3"), etc. You get the idea. Obviously there are short QBs that get it done but they are the exception to the rule and not the norm. Dillon is not the exception to the rule imho but he is a good kid for the most part and I don't mind him being a Brown as a back up QB.
And we saw what a huge difference that makes in how a QB performs last week when watson was only sacked once. The OL providing watson the protection he needs while getting pressure on Rodgers will be critical ingredients in this game. That along with continuing a successful running game.
Professor Xavier and Picard. Quite an actor, especially if you caught some of his Shakespeare rolls. Thanks for your body of work and quality SF over the years. High respect for his roles and his success. Thanks for our delighted viewing and reading. RIP. "Make it so" and "Engage."
If we really knew what trumps relationship with putin really is. I bet even republicans would immediately impeach him.
Why? They don't care about anything he says or does. Convicted felon and they elected him president. Jury finds he sexually assaulted a woman. No problem they still elected him president.
When Trump said, "I could stand in the middle of Fifth Avenue and shoot somebody, and I wouldn't lose any voters, OK?" it sounded crazy. But over time I've learned he is probably about 90% correct.
I expect the wheels to fall off the bus at any time. And honestly, I won't be that upset when it does. But right now this is a fun ride. They are learning how to win games that they would have thrown away in previous seasons. There's no down side to these close ones except maybe on fans' cardiovascular health.
This is not a serious deep into the playoffs kind of team. It is a solid middle of the pack maybe contender for the AFC North. Compared to what I, and many others, expected a few months back this is a gift.
Yes, I fully expect them to beat Pittsburgh. Its just that kind of year.
What did people expect? I mean he is a convicted criminal. He has been convicted of fraud.
His history could not be more clear. He is corrupt. He will continue to be so. Nothing has changed except that he is using his position to gain more money for his entire family.
It is a criminal's dream. It is so easy. It is literally taking candy from a baby. He doesn't have to worry about being caught.
