Lindsey Graham is clueless

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham

Could someone please tell South Caroline Senator Lindsay Graham that he is clueless. His latest idea is for the United States to establish a permanent military base in Afghanistan. This is a lousy idea on so many levels.

For one thing, the U.S. claims it doesn’t want to be seen as an occupier. Well, wouldn’t establishing a military base contradict our message? I think so, but what do I know.

Next, we have the cost factor. Afghanistan is a hopeless mess that barely deserves to be called a country. We’ve already lost too many lives and spent too much money there. We need to leave Afghanistan (and Iraq) immediately in order to save American lives and money. » read more

Chuck Schumer and Lindsey Graham offer an immigration reform plan that will be a miserable failure

Dumb and Dumber: Senators Chuck Schumer and Lindsey Graham

Barack Obama announced his support for a comprehensive immigration reform bill being sponsored by Senators Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. and Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. Here are some details of the bill:

* Illegal aliens must admit they broke the law
* Pay a fine and back taxes
* Perform community service
* Pass background checks
* Be proficient in English
* Grant legal status to those who receive a masters degree or doctorate from a U.S. university
* Zero tolerance for illegal aliens who commit crimes
* Flexible system which bring in more immigrants when the economy is strong, and fewer during a recession
* Require all U.S. citizens to get a new Social Security card with built in biometrics » read more