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We make no promises...but we'll do our best.

 

Unfortunately, Pruitt's resignation is a case of "too little, too late."  Yes, he's outta there (and back here, unfortunately) but the damage he did while he was in charge at the EPA will outlive him for decades to come.

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If the group, called Rise and Resist had pulled a 'Mariah Carey' they certainly changed their tune when I heard one of their representatives speak this morning.  The group's spokesperson said that although, it was not something the group planned (because of the physical risk), they thought cited Patricia for her bravery and called her an active member of the group.

 

Ms. Okoumou has already been released on her own recognizance to appear in court next month with three misdemeanor charges.   She has pled not guilty.

 

@DRW50 By the way, Ms. Okoumou, who emigrated in 1994, is a naturalized U.S. citizen.  Not sure where people are getting the idea that she can be deported without a major breach of the rule of law.

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I read an article a week or two ago that naturalized citizens are also being deported (or at the very least taken into custody). Maybe that's wrong. I hope it is.

 

I'm glad the organization is standing behind her now. Their statement yesterday didn't give me that impression.

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That is wrong. 

A green card holder a.k.a 'legal resident' can be deported if serious crimes are committed. 

A naturalized U.S. citizen has all the rights of any other U.S. citizen.   

There have been reports of green card holders and a naturalized citizen being detained before being released.  As terribly unpleasant that is, it is not the same as deportation.

Only a major paperwork snafu can cause a U.S. citizen to get a deportation order, at which point that would be grounds for one hell of a lawsuit.

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SNL used to rag on that speech too. One of the few things I do not miss about Presidents of more modern years is the phony, overwritten speeches that most of them never could pull off anyway (only Reagan could, which is probably the only compliment I can pay him). Even Obama's best moments were more from the heart than from the pen). 

 

Of course I'd take that over "build the wall" or "they aren't bringing their best." 

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Well, Pruitt's out, which means...one more contestant for the special "Trump edition" of "Dancing with the Stars."

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I want to be happy about the fact that this guy is out, but will his replacement be better? Doubt it. Maybe he'll be better at pretending. 

Yes.  I think people are on edge right now and are expecting the worse for 45 at every turn.  Yet despite his best efforts we aren't living under some blood and soil doctrine.  A citizen is a citizen as it should be.

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