About 'Americans for Better Borders' (The Enemy Within: US Chamber of Commerce)

US Chamber of Commerce Americans for Better Borders Coalition ^ | Unknown | US Chamber of Commerce

[LSUfan]

America's borders -- land, sea and air -- are our primary ports of entry for billions of dollars in goods and services, along with millions of tourists, business visitors, workers, and other foreign nationals who contribute to our national economy. The events of September 11 also indicate that some have used our borders as an entryway for these evil and malicious attacks. As a result, many have called for increased checks and "tightening" of our borders. While such proposals are understandable, and improvements are clearly needed, difficult questions remain about the potential severe impact to our economy of any improperly conceived system that does not deal realistically with the vast amount of legitimate traffic, including goods and people that cross our borders daily.

[EternalVigilance]

Now, who do you support as the GOP nominee for President in 2008 and what positive stuff can you say about him?

I don't have a candidate yet.

But I assure you that whoever I end up supporting will not support first and second trimester abortions or a "virtual fence" like Senator Allen.

[EternalVigilance]

BTW, I did not call you any "vile names."

I guess in your world "DNC operative" is a compliment.

[EternalVigilance]

My point here is that you can't always take the voting positions of Pubs at face value because sometimes they need to vote against their real views on a subject and then work behind the scenes to water down the law they voted for as political theatre.

You're cutting him way too much slack.

The next leader of the Republican coalition, which is what the 2008 nominee will most certainly be, has to be clear about what he believes.

And he has to be someone who doesn't just pay lip service to conservatism.

All the wonderful words in the world mean nothing if they won't put action behind them.

[potlatch]

Very nice!

[defenderSD]

Just one more thing, sir. What were those five Swedish girls doing swimming in your pool at 2 AM last Saturday morning? Are they some kind of synchronized swimming team?

(This is just a joke my FRiend)

[defenderSD]

"Not much of a campaign slogan...or a motivator of Republicans."

I have to disagree with you here. If HRC wins the nomination, the avoidance of another Clinton presidency will be a huge motivator of Republicans. I would be a considerable chunk of change on a heavy GOP turnout against HRC.

[defenderSD]

Sorry my FRiend,

I would be a considerable chunk of change = I would bet a considerable chunk of change.

[defenderSD]

"I don't have a candidate yet."

Well who would you like to see run and win the GOP nomination? Which candidate(s) are you leaning towards?

[EternalVigilance]

There is not yet one in the Republican field I can support.

Leave it at that for now.

[Penner]

As a result, many have called for increased checks and "tightening" of our borders. While such proposals are understandable, and improvements are clearly needed, difficult questions remain about the potential severe impact to our economy of any improperly conceived system that does not deal realistically with the vast amount of legitimate traffic, including goods and people that cross our borders daily.

They want this country flooded with third world immigrants so that wages can be pushed down to the bottom.

[rockthecasbah]

MR. PRESIDENT, I'M HEADED TO MEXICO

Dear President Bush:
I'm about to plan a little trip with my family and extended family, and I would like to ask you to assist me. I'm going to walk across the border from the U.S. into Mexico, and I need to make a few arrangements. I know you can help with this.
I plan to skip all the legal stuff like visas, passports, immigration quotas, and laws. I'm sure they handle those things the same way you do here.
So, would you mind telling your buddy, President Vicente Fox, that I'm on my way over? Please let him know that I will be expecting the following:
1. Free medical care for my entire family.
2. English-speaking government bureaucrats for all services I might need, whether I use them or not.
3. All government forms need to be printed in English.
4. I want my kids to be taught by English-speaking teachers.
5. Schools need to include classes on American culture and history.
6. I want my kids to see the American flag flying on the top of the flag pole at their school with the Mexican flag flying lower down.
7. Please plan to feed my kids at school for both breakfast and lunch.
8. I will need a local Mexican driver's license so I can get easy access to government services.
9. I do not plan to have any car insurance, and I won't make any effort to learn local traffic laws.
10. In case one of the Mexican police officers does not get the memo from Pres. Fox to leave me alone, please be sure that all police officers speak English.
11. I plan to fly the U.S. flag from my house top, put flag decals on my car, and have a gigantic celebration on July 4th. I do not want any complaints or negative comments from the locals.
12. I would also like to have a nice job without paying any taxes, and don't enforce any labor laws or tax laws.
13. Please tell all the people in the country to be extremely nice and never say a critical word about me, or about the strain I might place on the economy.

I know this is an easy request because you already do all these things for all the people who come to the U.S. from Mexico. I am sure that Pres. Fox won't mind returning the favor if you ask him nicely.
However, if he gives you any trouble, just invite him to go quail hunting with your V.P.
Thank you so much for your kind help.