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.
I haven’t seen much power coming from the MCCainiacs around here.
You are right, though, since both parties are so alike, it can only be about which scammer gets to run the show.
“It’s about CFR, global warming, amnesty, gun grabs—and a long, long history of stabbing conservatives and the GOP in the back!”
No, no, really, it’s pretty much about the stinky brown people. Everything else is plausible deniability.
“Oh Bob J, secret is, the liberal drip is YOU!”
Hmmm, we’re going to have to give that a D- on the funny meter. Please try harder next time, THE CROWD DEMANDS EITHER BREAD OR CIRCUSES!
Why is Bob J referring to people as “stinky brown people” ?
Statements like that should not be allowed. I can see that he is the only person using that statement.
Racists use terms such as that.
I think you are doing quite well in acting the clown.
People love clowns and you are doing a bonzer job.
“Why is Bob J referring to people as “stinky brown people” ?
Statements like that should not be allowed. I can see that he is the only person using that statement. Racists use terms such as that.”
Uhh, okay...once again, you can’t be that stupid.
I got an idea, why don’t you flag a mod and have those comments REMOVED from the site! Better yet, GET ME BANNED!
Cheech & Chong fan, eh?
One mans clown is another mans Lenny Bruce...but I wouldn’t expect you to know who Lenny Brice was because he never jacked his car up on cinder blocks.
Nah, you are to fun. Hey Bob J, have a good evening, I need to get to bed so I can enjoy my nightly nightmares about this election.
See ya!
I knew others were rading this thread, and yes, C&C were hysterical until they stopped being funny, which was pretty quick.
The scene in the car of UIS when they’re smoking the Bob Marley dube and Cheech says “How’m I driving?” and Chong says “I think we’re parked” was hilarious.
Good one Bob J. Yep, I know who Lenny Bruce is. LOL
For what it’s worth, don’t take me too seriously...all in fun.
Indy can I ask you to do something before you fo to bed?
I won’t. Okay? Still ain’t voting for McCain though. Besides, I hate typing his name. Bush was easy. LOL
Whats that?
Now fast forward to 2008 and we have a clown that you are practically begging us to support who wants to amnesty 20 times the number of the 1986 one. Sorry but it's not going to happen though fear not, your man I predict will win with enough liberal and independent votes.
My posting history, which has nothing to do with the quality of my posting, is longer than 5 days. I posted nothing *slimy.* If you have understood what I’ve been saying, I also have issues with McCain. The original question was directed to HOW we could make sure to effectively influence policy decisions IF McCain is elected.. Unfortunately, several people simply began a negative diatribe to vent their own issues with McCain. With Obama...or possibly an Obama/Clinton ticket, ...and a Democrat Congress, there will be NO effective way to encourage conservative policy. The havoc that an Obama/Clinton/Congress of Democrats combination could wreak would be an unparalleled disaster for this nation.
BTW - #30 was about where I was at at that time.
Of course I would prefer to be at #49...oh well.
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