Posted on 05/18/2008 12:17:10 PM PDT by Bob J
Immigration is one of those challenging issues that touch on many aspects of American life. I have always believed that our border must be secure and that the federal government has utterly failed in its responsibility to ensure that it is secure. If we have learned anything from the recent immigration debate, it is that Americans have little trust that their government will honor a pledge to do the things necessary to make the border secure.
As president, I will secure the border. I will restore the trust Americans should have in the basic competency of their government. A secure border is an essential element of our national security. Tight border security includes not just the entry and exit of people, but also the effective screening of cargo at our ports and other points of entry.
But a secure border will contribute to addressing our immigration problem most effectively if we also:
Recognize the importance of building strong allies in Mexico and Latin America who reject the siren call of authoritarians like Hugo Chavez, support freedom and democracy, and seek strong domestic economies with abundant economic opportunities for their citizens.
Recognize the importance of pro-growth policies -- keeping government spending in check, holding down taxes, and cutting unnecessary regulatory burdens -- so American businesses can hire and pay the best.
Recognize the importance of a flexible labor market to keep employers in business and our economy on top. It should provide skilled Americans and immigrants with opportunity. Our education system should ensure skills for our younger workers, and our retraining and assistance programs for displaced workers must be modernized so they can pursue those opportunities
Recognize the importance of assimilation of our immigrant population, which includes learning English, American history and civics, and respecting the values of a democratic society.
Recognize that America will always be that "shining city upon a hill," a beacon of hope and opportunity for those seeking a better life built on hard work and optimism. Border security and our failed immigration system are more examples of an ailing Washington culture in need of reform to regain the trust of Americans. In too many areas -- from immigration and pork barrel spending to Social Security, health care, energy security and tax relief -- business-as-usual politics prevents addressing the important challenges facing our nation.
“You simply cannot support McCain and be an anti-illegal alien FReeper — it’s one or the other.”
Says who? You?
Of course, insulting an anti-McCanian means disagreeing with them.
Don’t cross that line, they may suffocate you with their imbecility.
You don't think there are any race baiters or borderline race baiters posting on FR?
I never learned to like the "When did you stop beating your wife?" form of inquiry.
If you think someone is a racist, call them on it--specifically.
But QUIT painting everyone who disagrees with you as some sort of "brown hating" racist!
You have been asked on multiple threads to cite instances and they have all gone unanswered--yet you still make the baseless accusations. That is pathetic!
That’s exactly how I feel about it. There’s going to be a lot of mavericks on the GOP side this November.
Best get a refill on those meds.
“The better question would be where haven’t you supported McCain—the sum and substance of your comments throughout this thread, taken together, amount to support for McCain.”
Well ya, but that’s because you are a fascist boob and fascist boobs always have a problem with their electrical impulses completely making the jump over their synapses.
Simple logic, I would think.
But feel free to devise an argument attempting to persuade me otherwise.
Ummmm, where did I insult anyone?
Ok, it it’s just a matter of simple logic, please supply the syllogism.
Oh puleese Bob J, you are a daily amusement, and also unable to be effective.
Those who are mentally healthy get a big kick out of you.
I will give you credit for trying hard.
People hiding something always answer a question with a question.
So now we hate brown people and are fascist boobs.
You are embarrassing yourself.
Awwwww, aren't you simply precious? Now you're throwing "fascist" around too. You're a regular sloganeering drone, aren't ya? Typical McCainiac.
So when will you throw "homophobe" into the mix, Bobbie?
Stating your opinion as fact and implying that those who disagree with you are not using their "brains" but only acting out of "emotion" or "frustration" is just one theme. There are others--see if you can figure it out.
With all the bull5h!+ MacCain is now peddling, it's now clear that "The Straight Talk Express" is now on cinder blocks in his front yard.
Cue the crickets...
Funny, I said I would never respond to you again but here I am I posting another note to one of your utterly stupid comments completely devoid of any kind of logic.
I move on them, but Idon’t bother getting into some kind of racism tit for tat. That's a waste of protein. Just last week however, I got a racist Christian Identify Movement advocate rubbed from the face of FR forever.
I'm always on the lookout and take it up with the mods or Jim privately. It's useless to argue racism with a racist. You only end up with warts.
For me the priority should be in making sure the good ones in the House and Senate are re-elected and not replaced with liberal democrats, that's more important imo. All of the remaining presidential candidates are democrats, I really see little difference between any of them and it holds little interest for me though as stated earlier, mccain will probably win.
I usually attempt to have a reasoned discussion with a person....without resorting to emotion and ad hominem. If someone continues to utilize that form, it usually means they have nothing positive and/or adult to contribute at this point, so I simply refrain from responding and look for more open and constructive discussions.
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