It is a National Crisis, or . . .

 

. . . well maybe the border really isn't a national crisis after all. Maybe it is only an election issue.

Wow!

How many Americans were misled into believing the border crisis was a national security issue of the utmost importance, only to find that, no, wait--just kidding!

The Republicans have been making an issue of the open border nearly every day imploring the administration to do something to fix the situation. And when, in a bipartisan moment of sanity a bill is proposed that accomplishes many of the goals in a rational and measured manner, suddenly there is no border crisis--it is an election issue. President Biden made it clear:

“If the bill fails, I’m going to be absolutely sure about something: The American people are going to be aware of why it failed. … Every day between now and November the American people are going to know the only reason the border is not secure is Donald Trump and his MAGA Republican friends.” (The Washington Post)

I am not sure what defines a national security crisis, but they do not tend to evaporate with the wind. 

This is but another example of the MAGA Republicans doing everything they can to tear down the country rather than build it up. They speak enticing words during the night that stir many to action, but their follow-through pales when exposed to the light of day. Their true intention is to destroy and recreate the U.S. in their own exclusive and more authoritarian image. Dissent and counter opinions based upon fact are not allowed. 

There is no doubt that we, as a country, need to get control of the border. Even democrats agree and were ready to support the bipartisan bill, which also provided aid to Ukraine and Israel. 

Shame on the Republicans for not securing the border when they had a chance to do something for country instead of the cult into which they have been indoctrinated!

And shame on the Republicans for not supporting our allies Ukraine and Israel!

-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL