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Dispelling Myths: The Case for Immigration Reform [Enjoy your made-in-America ZOT, troll]
Red Dirt Report ^ | 12/27/2013 | Brian Woodward

Posted on 12/27/2013 11:24:17 AM PST by honestabe010

In his press conference on December 20th, President Obama urged the House of Representatives to support the Senate’s immigration bill, which passed 68-32 in late June. Among the concerns cited by Americans who oppose reform are that immigrants will take their jobs, drive down wages, increase criminal activity, burden the welfare system, and reshape the cultural dynamic of the country. These concerns are mostly ill-founded. The legitimate concerns have real solutions, and a more open immigration policy will be a net benefit for all Americans...

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- A 2013 study by the American Action Forum states that "immigration reform can raise population growth, labor force growth, and thus growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP).”

- In 2013 the Bipartisan Policy Center came to similar conclusions. It makes the prediction that current provisions, as included in the Senate Bill, would raise GDP 4.8 percent over twenty years.

- According to the Immigration Policy Center, immigrant males between the ages of 18 and 39 (which constitute the greatest portion of the prison population) are five times less likely to be incarcerated than are natives.

- A 2011 survey by the Pew Research Center revealed that 92 percent of second generation and 96 percent of third generation Hispanics speak English proficiently.

- A 2010 Gallup poll revealed that Hispanics attend church services more often than non-Hispanic whites.

- Since an influx of immigrants means an expansion of the labor supply, many assert that the result will be less jobs and lower wages. However, as asserted by Jason Riley, a member of the Wall Street Journal editorial board, “The number of jobs in the United States is not static. It’s fluid, which is how we want it to be.”

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To: moose07

Great ... no shots fired yet and that is great Moose.


6,421 posted on 03/05/2014 11:37:45 AM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: Monkey Face

She cute.


6,422 posted on 03/05/2014 11:38:48 AM PST by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day.)
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To: no-to-illegals

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iwQZggdZrOo


6,423 posted on 03/05/2014 11:39:35 AM PST by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day.)
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To: moose07
I still think the new 2NE1 video was kind of epic.

Come Back Home

I still really like Sunny Hill's "Midnight Circus" too

Midnight Circus

This one has subtitles.

BoA - "Eat You Up" (does not need subs)

Eat You Up

Lots of variety out there.

6,424 posted on 03/05/2014 11:40:25 AM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
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To: no-to-illegals

Try again...http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rofgMueCOqo


6,425 posted on 03/05/2014 11:41:49 AM PST by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day.)
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To: Monkey Face; moose07

America could use a lot more little ladies like this one.


6,426 posted on 03/05/2014 11:41:50 AM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: moose07

Exactly what I thought, the cute little moppet!


6,427 posted on 03/05/2014 11:45:30 AM PST by Monkey Face (The world is a magical place full of people waiting to be offended by something.)
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To: moose07

Moose, I maybe am wrong but it appeared the S3 took longer to blend.


6,428 posted on 03/05/2014 11:45:49 AM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals

She wouldn’t have done it if her mother hadn’t brought it to her attention. Luckily for Locks of Love, the child is compassionate and sweet-natured.


6,429 posted on 03/05/2014 11:46:48 AM PST by Monkey Face (The world is a magical place full of people waiting to be offended by something.)
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To: Monkey Face

Smart Mom and a smart Daughter. Bless Them Both!


6,430 posted on 03/05/2014 11:49:07 AM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: no-to-illegals

It did, so satisfying.


6,431 posted on 03/05/2014 11:50:06 AM PST by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day.)
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To: Monkey Face

What a sweet little girl!


6,432 posted on 03/05/2014 12:37:31 PM PST by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham

Iknowhuh?


6,433 posted on 03/05/2014 12:53:53 PM PST by Monkey Face (The world is a magical place full of people waiting to be offended by something.)
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To: Tax-chick

6,434 posted on 03/05/2014 1:05:13 PM PST by Dead Corpse (Tre Norner eg ber, binde til rota...)
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To: Dead Corpse

LOL!


6,435 posted on 03/05/2014 1:14:48 PM PST by Tax-chick (I've forgotten most of those languages, but I remember the joke.)
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To: Dead Corpse

Oh, inSIDious! I LIKE it! LOL!


6,436 posted on 03/05/2014 1:25:03 PM PST by Monkey Face (The world is a magical place full of people waiting to be offended by something.)
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To: Tax-chick

Did everyone get to Mass?


6,437 posted on 03/05/2014 1:25:30 PM PST by Monkey Face (The world is a magical place full of people waiting to be offended by something.)
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To: Monkey Face

Everyone except Bill. When I got home with my group, a bit after noon, Bill was home from school early. I took some mail up to his room and found him in bed. “Why are you home early?” I asked.
“My afternoon class was cancelled, so I came home and slept for an hour. Can I go out until about 4:30?”
“Sure, if you have transportation arranged.”
“That means I can’t take the car.”
“You got it. There’s Mass at 4:30; you could clean your room and then go to Mass.”
“I was going to go tonight.”

Now, at 5:05, he is still in bed. I think he’s not quite well. I’ll roust him out eventually so he can go to Mass at 7:30.


6,438 posted on 03/05/2014 2:05:12 PM PST by Tax-chick (I've forgotten most of those languages, but I remember the joke.)
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To: Tax-chick

Yep. Sounds like illness is afoot in your humble abode. Here’s hoping he can make it to Mass, later.


6,439 posted on 03/05/2014 2:09:38 PM PST by Monkey Face (The world is a magical place full of people waiting to be offended by something.)
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To: Dead Corpse

lolz!!


6,440 posted on 03/05/2014 2:09:51 PM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
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