It is true that there is a fine line between supporting our President in this crucial time (a president who we all love and respect so much) and having the courage to stand up to him when he is obviously imperiling the nation with such an open border policy.
I am trying to understand the President’s reasoning. Is he possibly thinking that there is no way to stop them from coming so best to have them beholden to Republicans so when they become the majority of voters in several states (and they will eventually), then they will keep the Republican party in power?
I have read (even on this board) the sentiments that “what would be so wrong with the USA eventual becoming dominantly Hispanic, perhaps that is our destiny.” I guess the question then becomes whether we want to continue to celebrate the 4th of July or would we be content to celebrate Cinco de Maya, because from what I am seeing, most Hispanics are not very interested in assimilating into an “American” culture and language, but intend on retaining their own.
I guess I have to question a bit of your reasoning on the subject of Mexican immigrants building slums across the nation. That would be a temporary condition...... just like it was when the Scots/Irish immigrants came. First generation there were slums, future generations got an education and worked their way out. So perhaps Bush is reasoning, they will come... so let them work legally so they can rise above the slums one day. But then the same ole question arises...... are we ready to see America become predominantly Hispanic? Perhaps Bush has accepted the inevitable. Perhaps he sees a future when there is little distinction between borders of any country?
I’ll probably get flamed for saying this but my thoughts are that George W Bush sees what his father called “A New World Order”... when his father said in 1991,
“Now, we can see a new world coming into view. A world in which there is the very real prospect of a new world order. In the words of Winston Churchill, a "world order" in which "the principles of justice and fair play ... protect the weak against the strong ..." A world where the United Nations, freed from cold war stalemate, is poised to fulfill the historic vision of its founders.”“ To me this is a scary thought!
Thanks for your thoughts, Doughty.
I agree with you all the way.
APD, your analysis is the only thing which really makes sense. I can see no other explanation.
“Now, we can see a new world coming into view. A world in which there is the very real prospect of a new world order. In the words of Winston Churchill, a "world order" in which "the principles of justice and fair play ... protect the weak against the strong ..." A world where the United Nations, freed from cold war stalemate, is poised to fulfill the historic vision of its founders.”
“ To me this is a scary thought!"
No flame from me. Just a spotlight...
And yes, scary thoughts indeed.