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Patrick @TrickFreee
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Stop this nonsense, David.

Democrats supported the Secure Fence Act of 2006 and it was passed with the support of 26 Democratic senators, including party leaders like Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Chuck Schumer.
bostonglobe.com/news/politics/…
Trump's border wall isn't about securing borders. It's about stopping the change in U.S. racial demographics and an influx of people who are more likely to vote Democrat. It's a symbol of xenophobic white nationalism and a costly, unsound security policy. voiceofsandiego.org/topics/opinion…
This isn't a question of message on border security. This is a question of whether to acknowledge propaganda by fighting it.
In April, a caravan of 1,500 became a couple hundred by the time they reached the California border and most of them did exactly as they said they were going to do... apply for asylum.
qww.usatoday.com/story/news/wor…
Why is this article a problem, @davidfrum? Because it gives false credence to a problem that doesn't really exist.

The fact is, illegal border crossing is at historic lows. That IS the message. amp.businessinsider.com/border-crossin…
Beto O'Rourke: "At a time when the border with Mexico has never been safer, and when we’ve never spent so much on border security, the surest way to improve safety and security is not to build a wall or spend billions more" betofortexas.com/issue/immigrat…
"Democrats will continue to work toward comprehensive immigration reform that fixes our nation’s broken immigration system, improves border security, prioritizes enforcement so we are targeting criminals – not families [...] and strengthens our economy."
democrats.org/issues/immigra…
2004 Democratic Platform: "We will improve security at our borders and entry-points to block the individuals and weapons that would harm us. We will strengthen container security rules, improve the detection equipment in our shipping systems..." ontheissues.org/Celeb/Democrat…
"Working with our Northern and Southern neighbors, we will strengthen controls at border crossings, and use modern technology and better staffing to improve the quality of border inspections while enhancing commerce."
"California Democrats will: Affirm that we can strengthen America's borders while upholding our values by honoring the tradition of providing a safe place for immigrants seeking a life of freedom and opportunity" cadem.org/our-california…
Arizona Democratic Platform: " "...provide for the common defense...” While understanding that our security requires the establishment and enforcement of boundaries, Arizona Democrats support preserving the historical openness of our society." azdem.org/wp-content/upl…
Texas Democrats "support securing and protecting our border, while treating asylum seekers humanely"
txdemocrats.org/our-party/texa…
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