Up to 61 million Immigrants Might Flow into U.S. Under Proposed Reform

Rocky Mountain News ^ | July 1, 2006 | Robert Rector

[kellynla]

Think the immigration debate is mainly about giving amnesty to the 10 million illegals already here? Think again. Amnesty is a drop in the bucket. The real issue is the staggering increase in legal immigration hidden in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act, recently passed in the Senate. By a ratio of about 4-1, U.S. voters would prefer less immigration, not more. But the Senate bill would do just the opposite. The original bill would have allowed as many as 100 million people to legally immigrate to the United States over the next 20 years. We're talking about a seismic shift of unprecedented proportions.

Facing criticism, the Senate has amended the bill - which now would allow "only" 61 million new immigrants. That still more than doubles the current legal immigration rate, from 1 million a year now to 2.5 million.

Current law would let 19 million legal immigrants enter the United States over the next 20 years; the Senate immigration bill would add an extra 42 million.

Why such extraordinary growth? Consider how the new law would work.

Under the Senate bill, immigrants could enter or attain lawful status within the country through nine channels. In each channel, immigrants would gain permanent residence and the right to become citizens:

[Jameison]

"and it is obvious he will not be the GOP nominee for president."

He doesn't think so.
He's been campaigning for that all year. Even made up with some evangelicals that he trashed before.
does he want the nomination very badly? Yes.

[FreeReign]

Being a drunk is mere extension of that. Hradly any surpise

"Hradly"?

Drink much? LOL!

[Texasforever]

Of course he wants it but that doesn't mean anything. He has serious health issues both physical and I suspect mental. I could never support him, he is too volatile to be trusted and he is really getting to the age that his viability as a candidate is just not there.

[Jameison]

"By the time the 2008 election cycle begins there will already be an immigration deal in effect OR it will just be the status quo and deadlocked for another generation"

Doesn't matter if there is or not.
Immigration will be an even bigger issue by 2008, Bill or no Bill, because its going to take a long time for the effects of any bill to have any effect in cutting down on illegal immigration.
Even in very liberal Boston, people are getting fed up with illegal immigration.
There was a post on this board, precisely about that, earlier today.

[Jameison]

"Of course he wants it but that doesn't mean anything"

Of course it does.
He's been working non-stop on it since President Bush started his second term
That's his number ambition right now.

[Jameison]

"Drink much? LOL!"

Naaaah.
I'll just refer you to my post # 255.
Enjoy :)

[XenaLee]

When they destroy the middle class, who they gonna get to pay for all their pork?

[Texasforever]

Immigration will be an even bigger issue by 2008, Bill or no Bill, because its going to take a long time for the effects of any bill to have any effect in cutting down on illegal immigration.

Nope. Immigration is going to be a minor blip on the screen. Look, I believe that Congress is going to pass the Pence bill and Bush will sign it. Congress knows that to have it hanging out there is not a plus for 2006. Immigration like all "big issues" has a life cycle and it has just about ran its course. All that is left is to either let it die on the vine or compromise on a bill that this congress can agree to. I think the Pence bill is what will be decided on.

[FreeReign]

Drink much? LOL!

I'll just refer you to my post # 255. Enjoy :)

I see what you mean. Post #255 is very convincing. :)

[TheLion]

"Illegal immigration is no where near the issue some believe it is not withstanding the 24/7 treatment it gets on FR.

You must be kidding.

[Texasforever]

No I am not kidding. You are in an echo chamber on FR but in the real world illegal immigration is not a deal breaker either way for anyone.

[Jameison]

"Again see above common definition of "consult", dope. Every dictionary that I've seen makes that the common definition, dope. Again you ignore it, dope. "

Again dufus, the definition of "consult":

"To seek advice or information of"

"To take into account; consider"

"To exchange views"

Again, you can't exchange views with someone that won't talk to you.
Agian, that gives that Mexican sucker veto powers over what you can, and can't do.
Agian you have no idea what you are talking about.

"BTW, I'm not a Mexican,"

Talk is cheap. On the internet even a dog (you) is a big shot.
If it walks like a duck....


"I hate the Senate bill "

You have spent countless hours defending the most obnoxious parts of the Senate Bill.
Strange way to show your "hate". :)



"and you are a documented liar.""

Oh dear.
Don't burst a gut.
You are going to suffer an aneurysm at this rate. (not that it will be an entirely bad thing)

[Jameison]

"I see what you mean. Post #255 is very convincing. :)"

Glad you agree with that description of you. :)

[FreeReign]

#254

[FreeReign]

#255, yep.

[Jameison]

To: Texasforever
"Illegal immigration is no where near the issue some believe it is not withstanding the 24/7 treatment it gets on FR.

TheLion: You must be kidding

He is.
He is living in Mexican dreamland.

[FreeReign]

I'll just refer you to my post # 255.

LOL. Drink much.

[TheLion]

I guess we will have to see how it plays out! Personally, I don't want another couple hundred million illegals in the next 30 to 50 years. Somehow there is a disconnect in your logic.

This is going to happen. Supporting the present politicians isn't going to get the job done.

[Texasforever]

He is living in Mexican dreamland.

Ya know you have a real bad habit of opening your mouth and confirming your ignorance.

[Texasforever]

I don't want another couple hundred million illegals in the next 30 to 50 years. Somehow there is a disconnect in your logic.

Ok.