Media lies exposed: Schumer takes on NYT
New York Times headline, Feb. 14: “How Senate Democrats Flipped the Border Issue on Republicans.”
The headline boldly claims that Democrats have successfully turned the tables on Republicans regarding the border issue. It suggests that what was once a political disadvantage for Democrats has now become an advantage.
Who says that? Not a single poll demonstrates that voters are suddenly sympathetic to Democrats on immigration, given that they caused the calamity, and none are cited by the author, Carl Hulse (an always reliable relayer of Democrat talking points).
The Times: “‘We had an epiphany — sort of, lightning strikes,’ Mr. Schumer recalled in an interview,” wrote Hulse, referring to Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. “‘Do border. If we did it right and were tough about it, it’s a win for us. And it helps us with Ukraine because so many of our people care about Ukraine, they will vote for a good border bill.’”
Ah, OK. So this entire article comes from the perspective of the top Democrat in Congress, Schumer, but Hulse readily used his own name and the weight of the Times’ credibility to co-sign Schumer’s agenda as fact. Schumer wants the public to believe that he and his party were willing to get “tough” and “right” on the border, so he simply tells Hulse that’s the case, and Hulse prints it word for word without question because, incidentally, it’s what Hulse and the Times want as well.
The Times: “The final package notably did not contain new border security provisions, after Senate conservatives opted to kill that element of the legislation despite their initial insistence that it be included. … Enough Republicans — 22 in the end — were unwilling to desert Ukraine, and many of them believed that Mr. Schumer and his fellow Democrats had made a good-faith effort to strike a border security deal that was sabotaged by members of their own party.”
How Schumer’s communications director must have smiled while reading those lines. It’s a script straight from Schumer’s office, with some assistance from Republican Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, who has made clear time and time again that he has no interest in halting the flow of illegal immigrants coming across the border by the hundreds of thousands. For them, plus the media, even talking about the border is a condescending courtesy they granted solely to snatch more money to send to Ukraine.
“Senate conservatives” never killed anything “despite their initial insistence that it be included.” They were, in fact, never offered anything that they and a majority of voters insisted upon, which was simply a shutdown of impoverished and criminal migrants dumping themselves into taxpayer care. Instead of offering that very uncomplicated fix, Senate Democrats, plus McConnell, counter-offered some 2 million illegal border crossers permitted into the U.S. per year, plus special powers for the president to raise that cap as he sees fit.
It would be like asking your server for a burger, and he instead offers a foul egg salad. As you walk out unsatisfied, the server then curses you for neglecting to buy anything.
But he sure flipped the script!
The Times: “Democrats would be able to say they tried and point to the Republican opposition for failing to halt a surge of migrants illegally crossing the U.S. border with Mexico.”
It’s not like Schumer needed to tell Hulse any of this for him to have understood the plan. Everyone knew this was what Democrats would do — offer a “border bill” that they then instruct the media to refer to as “strict” and “severe” (which Hulse dutifully did) and then feign shock when Republican voters reject it for being unserious.
The Times: “Still, members of both parties credited Mr. Schumer for deftly playing a hand that insulated Democrats from a backlash to the collapse, provided a political defense on border policy and still allowed him and a bipartisan coalition of senators to salvage the Ukraine aid.”
By “salvage the Ukraine aid,” Hulse means that the Senate passed a bill for more Ukraine money, which, chances are, will die in the House (but don’t hold your breath). This, in short, portrays Schumer and Democrats as legislative masters when neither they nor Republicans have secured what either side wants. (Admittedly, Democrats are somewhat better off because while they care a little about refilling Ukraine’s slush fund, they are deadly earnest in ensuring that the border here stays just the way it is.)
For more lies, read the full Times article here.
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How has political maneuvering and partisan point-scoring hindered the effective resolution of the border issue in the past?
Before we get too caught up in the political back-and-forth, let’s take a step back and evaluate the situation objectively. The border issue is a complex and multifaceted problem that requires careful consideration and thoughtful solutions. It is not something that can be solved through political maneuvering or partisan point-scoring.
The fact of the matter is that both Democrats and Republicans have failed to effectively address the border issue in the past. Both parties have been guilty of playing politics with the lives of immigrants and using the issue as a wedge to gain political advantage. This is not a new phenomenon, and it is disingenuous to claim that one side has suddenly ”flipped” the issue on the other.
What we need now is a bipartisan approach to solving the border issue. We need leaders who are willing to put aside their partisan differences and work together to find practical and humane solutions. This will require compromise and a willingness to listen to different perspectives.
It is also important to recognize that the border issue is not just about immigration. It is about national security, human rights, and economic opportunity. It is about finding a balance between protecting our borders and treating immigrants with dignity and respect.
Instead of fixating on partisan politics and placing blame, let’s focus on finding common ground and working towards effective and sustainable solutions. The border issue is too important to be reduced to a political football. We owe it to ourselves and future generations to approach this issue with the seriousness and compassion it deserves.
In conclusion, the New York Times headline claiming that Democrats have successfully flipped the border issue on Republicans is misleading and fails to provide a balanced perspective. The border issue is not a simple one to solve, and it requires bipartisan cooperation and thoughtful solutions. Let’s focus on finding common ground and working towards practical and sustainable solutions that prioritize the security and humanity of all involved.
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