Posted on 07/25/2015 3:45:02 PM PDT by familyop
But he said the country should take a different approach with "the other ones" — i.e., undocumented immigrants who are already in the country who have "done a good job." "I'm a very big believer in merit system," Trump said. "I have to tell you ... some of these people have been here, they've done a good job. You know, in some cases, sadly, they've been living under the shadows, etc., etc. We have to do something. So whether it's merit or whether it's whatever, but I'm a believer in the merit system. If somebody's been outstanding, we try and work something out.
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Yes, Go Cruz, tell us more about your visas!
Exactly! No candidate running, nor anyone who becomes president, is going to throw out all the illegals already here. I just don’t get people who believe that is going to happen. Only one, Trump, is talking strongly about securing the border. While some keep holding out for that which isn’t going to happen, things get worse. Dumb.
I really think most illegals pay taxes. Maybe not on their own SS number. (illegal activity using a stolen SS)
I hate to say this, but our country will not tolerate mass deportation. It has become too liberal. (for the record, illegal immigration is in my top two issues).
This might be a reasonable way to deal with it that won’t get people in a total uproar. I also agreed with his comments when he was at the border regarding a fence at the portions that need it. There is not a way, contrary to popular belief, to fence the entire border and keep it patrolled.
If the guy keeps talking sense...he might win me over. I’m a tough sell. But I sure don’t hear any other candidates coming out this strongly.
I would assume someone will bring that up in the debates and he will have to clarify.
Well, then the federal government is going to give America away to anyone in the world who wants it, ad that will be the end of it.
“That’s a real endorsement!”
No, it shows just how sad things are. Obviously my support of Trump has to do with other issues, starting with BUILDING A WALL.
A serious question: Is any other candidate even supporting building a wall? I cannot think of any, Cruz included.
I doubt it because a wall will probably cost tens of billions to build and maintain. Deportation is going to be in the range of hundreds of billions.
Trump’s position seems to be the traditional capitalist Republican position pre-911.
Immigration enforcement should focus on the undesireables:
Terrorists
Murderers, rapists, DUI drivers
Welfare seekers. No immigrant, legal, illegal or naturalized citizen should come here for taxpayer funded welfare. Even applying for welfare should be grounds for enforcement. When a person applies for a visa, and then for citizenship, the wannabe has to swear that he will not be indigent. He often needs a financially reliable “sponsor”.
The above is 10% or 1.1 million on whom enforcement should focus.
God bless the immigrants who work, take care of their family, and don’t seek welfare, wich is about 90%.
The only answer is build the wall first.
We’ll discuss the rest afterwards.
Yes. The “border” is a frickin joke. I live there.
Ah..... Trump is a democrat looking to make a “deal” with republicans..
-OR-
a republican looking to make a “deal” with democrats...
Same thing really.. illegal insurgent “watered down” to become “undocumented immigrant”...
Nice gambit Trump... sneaky... ring around the rosie..
Some republicans are extremely stupid.. RINOs mostly..
Agreed. Border Wall first then talk.
In his book he wants to do away with anchor babies...and a merit system for legal...Only people who will help the country....
You have my support. We need to build wall AND get total control of visas, airports, seaports, coasts. Period.
Then we can talk dealing with illegals.
Haven’t you said recently that you, personally, are responsible for bringing in illegal immigrants?
See #35. “Border First” means Wall, visas, ports, coasts, etc. It’s not ‘just’ about a wall.
I read that too :)
Bingo!
Got it. It was a figure of speech.
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