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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...

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. It’s fluid, which is how we want it to be.”

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To: humblegunner

What? What’s wrong with my back?


81 posted on 12/27/2013 8:08:36 PM PST by TheOldLady
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To: honestabe010
92 percent of second generation and 96 percent of third generation Hispanics speak English proficiently.

As this journalist probably doesn't know, since none of them seem to, second generation means the second generation to be born here, and the third generation is the third generation to be born here. Illegals themselves, if you can even call them immigrants, are NOT the first generation.

As for Jason Riley, he is the most pro-amnesty employee of a generally pro-amnesty daily. The Wall Street Journal remains true to its readership, and their financial interests, on this issue, and if that were not sufficient, Riley is an Obama clone.

82 posted on 12/27/2013 8:09:39 PM PST by firebrand
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To: Jane Long
LOL!!!
83 posted on 12/27/2013 8:44:38 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: MestaMachine
100%!!! even the roaches are higher on the food chain...
84 posted on 12/27/2013 8:46:16 PM PST by Chode (Stand UP and Be Counted, or line up and be numbered - *DTOM* -vvv- NO Pity for the LAZY - 86-44)
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To: secretsexposed89
what does ZOT mean?

Just think Zap.
Welcome to FR.

85 posted on 12/28/2013 12:01:16 AM PST by moose07 (the truth will out ,one day. " If 2013 were a wine, you'd use it to kill weeds.")
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To: secretsexposed89
what does ZOT mean?

It means you may ride the lightening and be unable to post threads or replies. IBTZ noobie.

86 posted on 12/28/2013 4:11:31 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: NoCmpromiz
it was the same guy - Alaska Wolf

Yup, I remember that thread. Not the sharpest knife it the drawer.

87 posted on 12/28/2013 4:21:42 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: TheOldLady; Monkey Face

It is a possibility.
I have this in the slips ready for undead invasion.


88 posted on 12/28/2013 4:22:21 AM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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To: Arrowhead1952; NoCmpromiz

“Not the sharpest rock in the box”


89 posted on 12/28/2013 4:24:56 AM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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To: Darksheare

He / she / it could give Queen Sheila or Hank Johnson a run for the money. LOL.


90 posted on 12/28/2013 4:52:14 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Lol, “Studies in obtusity and circumlocutionary diversionary constructs.”


91 posted on 12/28/2013 4:56:50 AM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Before or after Guam capsizes?


92 posted on 12/28/2013 4:57:25 AM PST by NoCmpromiz (John 14:6 is a non-pluralistic comment.)
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To: darkwing104

Hmm.. I may need to make a new book.. to add your new ‘winged’ creature ;)

Did you ever notice your previous trademarks on the book?


93 posted on 12/28/2013 5:23:11 AM PST by Bikkuri ( those would have been affected.)
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To: Darksheare

Gosh ... the walls are bleeding out trolls. My count is two and a third is possible.


94 posted on 12/28/2013 7:04:46 AM PST by no-to-illegals (Scrutinize our government and Secure the Blessing of Freedom and Justice)
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To: secretsexposed89
You're pleased to meet us but we don't need your name

Because hustling fools is the nature, of your game

95 posted on 12/28/2013 7:20:40 AM PST by Anton.Rutter
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To: Bikkuri
Yes I did. The new ones I adopted, as far as I know are not copyright properties by an A&E owner or anyone else.


96 posted on 12/28/2013 7:35:58 AM PST by darkwing104 (Forgive but don't forget)
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To: darkwing104

:^) Can’t remember if I credited (or informed) you for your trademarks, or not :p


97 posted on 12/28/2013 9:37:10 AM PST by Bikkuri ( those would have been affected.)
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To: Darksheare

Those two dim reps say a lot about the low info voters. Well, there are more. Maxine waters is another.


98 posted on 12/28/2013 10:50:42 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Darksheare

Great. I think it’s a good candidate.

Well, that jinxes it right there. Sigh...


99 posted on 12/28/2013 11:53:27 AM PST by TheOldLady
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To: TheOldLady

Lol!


100 posted on 12/28/2013 12:21:49 PM PST by Darksheare (Try my coffee, first one's free..... Even robots will kill for it!)
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