Posted on 01/28/2007 12:56:32 PM PST by neverdem
Weasels, here's some cover. One out of three in the world is thought to have TB.
To control and beyond: moving towards eliminating the global tuberculosis threat (World 1/3 have TB)
Try entering Mexico illegally.
It's interesting that the author uses an historical figure consisting of a man who became president and then proceeds to blame Congress for this mess. He gives Bush and other presidents before him a complete pass.
There is so much blame to go around. Leaving Bush out of this, as it is Bush who is the ultimate "leader" of our country, is a farce.
Bush has never had any intention of closing or securing our southern border. Even after 9-11 it remained open. In a twist of fate 9-11 was the one thing that caused a temporary cessation of Bush's push for amnesty followed by his "new America".
| We are now one of the largest Spanish-speaking nations in the world. We're a major source of Latin music, journalism and culture. Just go to Miami, or San Antonio, Los Angeles, Chicago or West New York, New Jersey ... and close your eyes and listen. You could just as easily be in Santo Domingo or Santiago, or San Miguel de Allende. For years our nation has debated this change -- some have praised it and others have resented it. By nominating me, my party has made a choice to welcome the new America. As I speak, we are celebrating the success of democracy in Mexico. George Bush from a campaign speech in Miami, August 2000. |
Here is an excerpt of a good critique of that speech:
In equating our intimate historic bonds to our mother country and to Canada with our ties to Mexico, W. shows a staggering ignorance of the civilizational facts of life. The reason we are so close to Britain and Canada is that we share with them a common historical culture, language, literature, and legal system, as well as similar standards of behavior, expectations of public officials, and so on. My Bush Epiphany By Lawrence Auster
>>Unfortunately, Congress refuses to show any leadership whatsoever in cleaning up the problems on our southern border.<<
We didn't elect Congress to lead us. That position is held by President Bush .......... who is leading us down the trail to disaster.
So are thieves and bank robbers...
Strangely, it's fashionable with may Christians, too, who seem to have forgotten the second commandment.
Thou shalt not steal?
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"Not only that, but many other people realize that these hard working illegals actually create a net benefit to society..."
Nice try.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1767956/posts
But hang on a second...They are only over here for a better life, and handouts...And healthcare...
And if they feel like it, do the jobs Americans won't do...
I don't see what the problem is???
/sarcasm
Thank You La Raza Joe! There was so many lies and mis-conceptions and lies about mis-conceptions in that one paragraph, I don't know where to start scolding you.
And just what is being stolen again?
Let's agree then, we should do away with the handouts, right?
If you look at this analogy (from the piece) to its fullest extent, you will see that it is symbolic for no one really wanting to carry the immigration legislation to its letter of the law.
OK, not "no one", there are several angry people who want heads on a pike over this but is there really a tremendous push to get something done legislatively by a majority of legislators?
Perhaps, because, many people realize that the vast majority of illegal immigrants are just human beings trying to improve their lots in life.
Do you take issue with my insistence that they're human beings or, do you take issue with the fact that I wrote that they are trying to improve their lots?
Not only that, but many other people realize that these hard working illegals actually create a net benefit to society.
So, is it because I wrote that they were hard working or that they cause a net gain on the economy, that you protest. Answer that question and I will provide the anecdotal evidence of the former -- which should not need an explanation -- or the empirical evidence of the later.
I, understand, though, that xenophobia is quite fashionable with the "take up your pitchforks and build the wall" Republicans.
If not xenophobia, then what would you call it amongst your crowd? I never hear the same kind of vitriol spewing forth regarding immigrants that look more Anglican, regardless of their resident status. You know, many of the immigrants from south of the border are here legally, initially, on work permits. Got problem with these folks, too, initially?
Strangely, it's fashionable with may Christians, too, who seem to have forgotten the second commandment.
Gotcha! If you really did love you neighbor but yet also enjoy having your country's laws enforced, you would push for easier, legal avenues these people to migrate here, wouldn't you?
Interesting studies and data. Tell me, how do these numbers shake out after the initial immigrant generations? Like, say, what happens to those descendent of immigrants who were the grandchildren of these illegals? Do you suppose that they don't add to America's prosperity, too?
You are as dumb as a post...
Enlighten me then. Or are you now stumped on how you are going to defend your own hyperbole, and just decided to resort to name calling, instead?
I shouldn't have to tell a grown man what stealing is. Burglary, robbery, theft, tresspass, (add adjective here)...
"reaching"...sorry, but a verb is more appropriate in this instance.
In absolute numbers, no. But in proportional numbers relative to current population, it has happened on an even larger scale. Now, as to government goodies, why don't you lobby just as hard to get rid of those? Clearly, the growth of government is a much worthier issue to attack.
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