[WRhine]

No he did not. You don't even know the reason for Reagan's amnesty nor the scope. If you want an example of a true blanket amnesty that was the gold standard. 3 million overnight, NO questions asked. Now for a cupie doll, why did Reagan push for that action?

Texasforever, jla after some research on this I CANNOT counter your claims. While it is true that Reagan's amnesty was poorly handled, from everything I have gathered it was the blanket amnesty that you described. Reagan sold it however as a one-time deal and final solution to end illegal immigration as we knew it back then. Of course the amnesty predictably only encouraged more illegal immigration.

Also, I could NOT find any remark from Reagan that suggested he thought his amnesty was a mistake or failure. I have queried a number of people about this and some think he did say something to this effect others were not sure so I'll concede that point to you also.

I enjoyed our exchange a few days ago. In the end the only thing I really care about is the truth, however that shakes out.

[Timesink]

That's a very classy thing for you to have just posted, WRhine. Not many others would have done so; they just would have tried to spin their way out of it.

[Texasforever]

I enjoyed our exchange a few days ago. In the end the only thing I really care about is the truth, however that shakes out.

I also enjoy a rational debate and you just proved yourself a worthy opponent.

[jla]

Believe me, I'm not keeping score.
We all want what's best for our country.

And besides, I surely couldn't go on arguing with someone who's screen name is Reaganwuzthebest!

And guys, thanks for hearing me out. And thanks for responding as you did, I learned a thing or two.

Now let's go get our country back! What I like to call the reclamation of America!