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 Senates 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...
Highlights from Article:
- 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. Its fluid, which is how we want it to be.
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I was going to say "I remember those knockers", but I realized that comment might be taken amiss.
So I'm glad I didn't say that.
Probably just Pat and me (and he’s more difficult ;-), unless Kathleen starts acting Patlike. Anoreth is only obsessive about guns, not tree-fronds.
LOL,
Lucus electric prevented a different history for moon landings....
*groan*
“Lucas Electric saved mankind from ‘Prince Charles, Moon Prince’ becoming a reality.”
I need more coffee.
It is now wednesday...must go. :)
Pleasant dreams.
May no blgthrgths appear.
“The access tower is flooded. The water pressure at the bottom is crushing, and the water temperature is too cold for you to survive. You will never make it to the bottom alive.” the suit AI was quite helpful.
Jacob snorted, poked his nanites with some questions, ruminated on their responses, then opened the hatch.
“You are quite refreshingly insane, much like your grandfather!” the suit AI pleasantly chimed in.
I think it’s important to be cheerful and upbeat during a disaster.
http://freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/3105830/posts?page=718#718
Disaster, rescue, war, the final ripples of the decisions of one man over a century prior.
Yes, it is helpful to be upbeat in the face of that.
I haven’t the heart to tell Soames, but most of what happens/happened is the result of his decisions.
I think, on some level, he’s aware of it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBdPTJkvAzA
Related, after a fashion
New tagline possibility for Silentgypsy:
“The Moon? Oh yes, I’ve been there. Worked on the smelter project in the winter of ‘26. It was cold out there, and Death lurked at every turning. Our ship was primitive, you understand, just the basics really. All anyone could afford. I knew that lunar dust was getting into my joints alright. Soon I might be stuck in the bottom of a crater with no mobility and no communications. Danger? Hah! I laugh at danger! The only relief from the strained vision and constant mortal peril was the girl in my crew compartment. Oh, I didn’t mention her? Well, let me tell you about what low gravity does for a woman’s figure, and ...”
Aren't we all?
Sometimes.
Not always.
Well, let me tell you....
We have a deep icy pond across our side yard. (It’s actually the neighbor’s deep icy pond. It has some nasty turtle-types which may have been responsible for the demise of a couple of ducks.)
They scrubbed it. They also scrubbed “Dukes of Hazzard” and “The Notebook.” I exercycled my way through “Elvis,” though. Thanks again!
I thought you moved your fingers one position over on the keyboard.
She’s obsessive about the really, really important things.
G’night and sweet dreams, Mr. Moose!
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