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impik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 04:50 PM Original message |
Even more terrific Obama work, going completely unnoticed |
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jwirr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 04:53 PM Response to Original message |
1. That is a first step in the right direction - the emphasis is on the company. nt |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 05:05 PM Response to Original message |
2. Greater bang for the buck, but no shocking TV footage. |
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BlancheSplanchnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 09:15 AM Response to Reply #2 |
38. and that is the heart of the ignorance engulfing us: the teevee attention span |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 05:06 PM Response to Original message |
3. Good. And FINE THE HELL OUT OF THE COMPANIES. |
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MadMaddie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 07:46 PM Response to Reply #3 |
16. Not just fine they need to be prosecuted |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 05:08 PM Response to Original message |
4. This is change i voted for. nm |
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drm604 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 05:12 PM Response to Original message |
5. One thing bothers me. |
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LiberalFighter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 05:38 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. News reporters aren't that competent. |
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Moosepoop (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 06:13 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. Exactly. |
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AC_Mem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 04:39 AM Response to Reply #10 |
26. I9's - at hire |
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Hamlette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 12:49 AM Response to Reply #5 |
20. if they are legal, they will get UI benefits. In some states they could sue. n/t |
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SemperEadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 06:48 AM Response to Reply #5 |
30. I would think... |
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bluerum (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
6. $3 million dolars, 2900 companies. $1034.45 each. |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 06:54 PM Response to Reply #6 |
12. I think we need Congressional action in order to increase the fines. |
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lefairhill06 (9 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 12:51 AM Response to Reply #6 |
22. Immigration Employer Audits |
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Ozymanithrax (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
7. He needs to pile the fines higher...but this is the way to handle cheap labor tactics. |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 06:54 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. See post 12. n/t |
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dflprincess (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 09:49 PM Response to Reply #7 |
18. As long as the fines aren't so low they get written off as part of the cost of doing business |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 06:10 PM Response to Original message |
9. Unfortunately, no matter HOW much good Obama does, if the media doesn't cover it, |
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bobburgster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 02:48 AM Response to Reply #9 |
24. Why would they want to cover it? |
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jenmito (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 11:01 AM Response to Reply #24 |
44. Exactly... |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 06:42 PM Response to Original message |
11. "Terrific work" that deprives people of a livelihood. |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 06:57 PM Response to Reply #11 |
14. Illegal immigrants are unfortunately illegal. |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 08:34 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. Sometimes need justifies breaking the law. |
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Hamlette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 12:53 AM Response to Reply #17 |
23. I'm not convinced we can allow everyone who wants to live here to come |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 06:09 AM Response to Reply #23 |
27. I agree that the method is better than raids |
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MikeW (554 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 08:45 AM Response to Reply #27 |
36. sorry but the needs of unemployed Americans come first |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 04:27 PM Response to Reply #36 |
54. Obama's increased enforcement |
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MikeW (554 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 09:08 PM Response to Reply #54 |
57. your missing the point |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 06:50 AM Response to Reply #57 |
62. No you missed my point |
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MikeW (554 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 07:34 PM Response to Reply #62 |
67. simple math ... |
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Hamlette (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jul-13-10 12:40 AM Response to Reply #27 |
69. the best way to force comprohensive reform is to get those employers complaining to Congress |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 03:48 AM Response to Reply #17 |
59. What you suggest is a slippery slope, I hope you know that. |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 08:10 AM Response to Reply #14 |
35. The law says many things. Says my people are not equal. |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 11:15 AM Response to Reply #35 |
45. Thanks. You would think that this wouldn't need saying |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 03:52 AM Response to Reply #35 |
60. I'm fully aware of these issues. |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 12:16 PM Response to Reply #14 |
47. obama is being selective in prosecution |
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vaberella (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 03:56 AM Response to Reply #47 |
61. Depends. |
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tomp (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 10:45 AM Response to Reply #61 |
66. a few things. |
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fascisthunter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 04:26 PM Response to Reply #11 |
53. going after businesses in this case is a good thing |
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truedelphi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 04:53 PM Response to Reply #11 |
55. There are one billion people who live south of our border |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 07:24 PM Response to Original message |
15. Perfect illustration of less drama and more substance |
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juajen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jul-10-10 09:59 PM Response to Original message |
19. This is a very good procedure. Obama did good. |
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johnaries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 12:50 AM Response to Original message |
21. And yet, teabaggers say the Feds are doing nothing. nt |
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kuroman992 (51 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 04:01 AM Response to Original message |
25. good to hear employers are |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 06:14 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. Did you ever hear of the necessity defense? |
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SemperEadem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 06:52 AM Response to Reply #28 |
31. so that's justification for stealing? |
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Vattel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 07:34 AM Response to Reply #31 |
33. I'm only making the obvious point |
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MikeW (554 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 08:46 AM Response to Reply #33 |
37. tell that to the cops as they are putting you in the car LOL |
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fasttense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 06:42 AM Response to Original message |
29. Do you know what organizations use to advocate for the enforcement of immigration employment law? |
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Bluenorthwest (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 07:58 AM Response to Reply #29 |
34. Cesar Chavez was a third generation American, a Navy Vet |
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louis-t (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 03:54 PM Response to Reply #29 |
52. Um, Reagan fired the ATCs because it was illegal for them to strike. |
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glowing (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 07:08 AM Response to Original message |
32. Enforcing the laws already on the books is a good way. If it was nearly |
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maryf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
39. What else are these audits looking for??? |
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Robb (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 09:41 AM Response to Reply #39 |
40. LOL OK. nt |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 05:05 PM Response to Reply #39 |
56. "What else are these audits looking for?" |
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maryf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 09:59 PM Response to Reply #56 |
58. Yep, I got it right the first time... |
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Mr. Mustard (35 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 10:26 AM Response to Original message |
41. Another improvement by President Obama |
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griffi94 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 10:32 AM Response to Reply #41 |
42. i think you're probably correct |
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BREMPRO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
43. yet most of the media coverage this morning was how bad he was doing |
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fasttense (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 01:01 PM Response to Reply #43 |
51. I did a search and maybe you can direct me to the right link but |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 08:38 AM Response to Reply #43 |
64. Before Obama filled his team with DLCers and real Democrats ran his campaign were fighting the lies. |
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impik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 08:08 PM Response to Reply #64 |
68. "pretty much his entire Democratic base??" |
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Arkana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 11:17 AM Response to Original message |
46. This is how it should be done. |
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Guilded Lilly (960 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 12:30 PM Response to Original message |
48. In this society high "drama" rules... |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
49. $3 million in fines is a joke |
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JDPriestly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jul-11-10 12:52 PM Response to Original message |
50. This is great. The workers must just be going home. |
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w4rma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 08:34 AM Response to Original message |
63. Awesome work. (nt) |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-10 08:43 AM Response to Original message |
65. K&R. n/t |
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