[robowombat]

When Mr. Bush begun his presidency, the number of illegal aliens was estimated between 4 and 8 millions. As of today, it's estimated between 12 and 20 millions. So, the number of illegal aliens in the U.S. most likely doubled during Mr. Bush's tenure. This fact indicates how impotent his administration has been, and how serious a problem, now requiring extraordinary measures, illegal immigration is. The administration is not going to listen to their core constituencies. It will blindly follow devastating ideas of opening America's borders to hordes of unassimilating "migrants" from Mexico and other Third World countries against clear will of vast majority of American people that it is supposed to serve.

[escapefromboston]

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[TheExperiment_Is_Over]

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[TheZMan]

While a lot of us don't agree with Bush on his immigration policies, I can honestly say we don't agree with some of the things you've said. Since I don't have 3 hours to read through the whole post, I'll simply respond to what you said.

When Mr. Bush begun his presidency, the number of illegal aliens was estimated between 4 and 8 millions. As of today, it's estimated between 12 and 20 millions.
No kidding. Blame lawyers, Civil rights activists, special interest groups, senators in California, and Mr. Fox for this. I won't bother posting proof as it's all over the place.

So, the number of illegal aliens in the U.S. most likely doubled during Mr. Bush's tenure. This fact indicates how impotent his administration has been,
The simple fact that he's transformed 2 countries into democracies doesn't phase you in the slightest does it. It's our fault that people are running across our borders illegally right? I agree something drastic should be done, but prioritization is a necessary component to leadership.

[TheSpottedOwl]

Youch! Long read.

Nothing is going to change right now. What I suggest is that after Kerry's burial in November, we start an email, phone, and letter writing campaign to President Bush, and every single influencial person to express our displeasure and concerns. We should also pay close attention to who expects to be the GOP nominee for the run in 2008.

[Dolphy]

It will blindly follow devastating ideas of opening America's borders to hordes of unassimilating "migrants" from Mexico and other Third World countries against clear will of vast majority of American people that it is supposed to serve.

I ask this, not to be argumentative but to be informed. Why aren't those, in the states that are currently most adversely impacted by illegal immigration, electing people to Congress who can make this a national priority? It may be against the clear will of the American people but it is not a clear priority across the country.

[AppleButter]

The administration is not going to listen to their core constituencies. It will blindly follow devastating ideas of opening America's borders to hordes of unassimilating "migrants" from Mexico and other Third World countries against clear will of vast majority of American people that it is supposed to serve.

The elites who run both parties don't care that the majority of US citizens (from both parties)don't want more immigration. Democrats and Republicans have agreed to not discuss important issues like immigration and trade, but to fight it out on fringe issues like gay marriage and stem cell research. When your government no longer listens to you, it is a tyranny!

[backtothestreets]

Not just GW Bush, but John Kerry and their respective political parties are pushing to reward these criminals. That's right, criminals! They broke the law. Nothing will ever change what they've done to get here. It is a criminal element with an equally criminal mentality.

Nearly 30% of the federal prison population is comprised of non-citizens. That's remarkable considering they comprise a mere 2-4% of the overall population. Even more remarkable is that most of the non-citizens are in prison for committing violent crimes. Very few are in prison for violating immigration laws.

Illegal immigrants must be sent packing. For every illegal immigrant we ship off there is a law abiding non citizen trying to use the legal process to enter our country. These law abiding potential immigrants should be given priority, not criminals.

I'll not mask my feelings on the importance of this issue. I am voting for Peroutka of the Constitution Party as he would deport all illegal immigrants.

REF: Federal Bureau of Prisons: Inmates by Citizenship: http://www.bop.gov/fact0598.html#Citizenship

[Joe Hadenuf]

Excellent post. Thanks for this article. A keeper.

[gubamyster]

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[Joe Hadenuf]

When Mr. Bush begun his presidency, the number of illegal aliens was estimated between 4 and 8 millions. As of today, it's estimated between 12 and 20 millions. So, the number of illegal aliens in the U.S. most likely doubled during Mr. Bush's tenure.

Many have been waiting for him to shut the flood gates, but it appears he is intent on flooding the entire country

[Uncle Vlad]

Folks, this is how you snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Enough people could stay home on election day to make this election closer than it should be or lose it altogether. This is just insane!

[Jennikins]

Robowombat, very good post. A lot of reading, but certainly worth it. Thank you.

[B4Ranch]

Please don't carry on the authors disrespect for our President. He was Mr. Bush BEFORE we elected him to the Office of President.

I think everyone on FR knows how strongly I disagree with almost everything the President has done regarding our open borders but it infuriates me to follow an intellectual debate were the President is referred to as Bush or Mr. Bush.

We were the ones who gave him the title of President, why don't I see more people on FR using it?

[Ron H.]

I'm with you on this. While I can't / won't vote for John Kerry I also can no longer support Bush anymore since he no longer stands for the Rule-of-Law.

[janetgreen]

He criticizes the current (immigration) laws as the "system [that] is not working".

Thanks for posting this long but interesting article. Mr. Bush has made it clear that HE DOESN'T WANT THE SYSTEM TO WORK, even though America is begging him to enforce immigration laws and protect the borders. Our votes don't count anymore to him, that's why I'm taking my vote to the Constitution Party. We won't win, but maybe we'll send a message.

[television is just wrong]

Mr. Fox brags that 10% of his population is here in the U.S.

[Osage Orange]

In the future someone is going to run for office.....that vows to secure the borders and to enforce the current laws.

They will have overwelming support...AND opposition. It will be a battle royal.....