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Denizens, you heard it here…well, not necessarily first, but maybe the first time from such a dyed-in-the-wool.

The Republicans are going to get their asses handed to them, not only in ’06, but ’08 as well.

And this is why.&#160 They can call it “not amnesty” all they want, but if it walks, talks and smells like a duck, I’m sure as Hell&#153 not calling it a pig.

Senate Republicans and Democrats closed in on a last-minute compromise Thursday on legislation opening the way to legal status and eventual citizenship for many of the 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally.

President Bush praised the lawmakers’ efforts, noting the details were unfinished, and encouraged them “to work hard and get the bill done.” Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said he had been assured the president supports the emerging measure.

As outlined, it would provide for enhanced border security, regulate the future flow of immigrants into the United States and offer legalized status to the millions of men, women and children in the country unlawfully.

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While final details were not available, in general, the compromise would require illegal immigrants who have been in the United States between two years and five years to return to their home country briefly, then re-enter as temporary workers. They could then begin a process of seeking citizenship.

Illegal immigrants here longer than five years would not be required to return home; those in the country less than two years would be required to leave without assurances of returning, and take their place in line with others seeking entry papers.

Standing before television cameras after an appearance Thursday in Charlotte, N.C., Bush said he was pleased that Republicans and Democrats were working together.

“I appreciate their understanding that this needs to be a comprehensive immigration bill,” the president said. “I recognize that there are still details that need to be worked out. I would encourage the members to work hard to get the bill done prior to the upcoming break.”

So Help Me God&#153 – if this is what comes out of Congress, and if this is what Needle-Dickya signs, I’m done voting Republican.

I’ll vote Constitution Party, or I’ll write in a candidate, or I’ll stay the fuck home.&#160 But I’ve had enough of a Republican Party that does nothing but slap its base in the face over and over and over and over…

And don’t give me any bullshit about me throwing away my vote.&#160 Fuck you if you think that.&#160 I’ve been throwing away my vote for fucking decades&#160 by voting for one thing and getting another.&#160 I’ve had enough of doing that, and I’m not going to do that any fucking more.

Vote for whom you like.&#160 But if it’s for a Republican, I won’t be joining you.