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To: 2banana

The only path that should be allowed for illegals:
Join the army
Fight for this country
Become a citizen
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I think that was basically the path for the germanic tribes in Rome. They took over in the end and that was the end of the road for Rome, and particularly for the Republican traditions of Rome.


12 posted on 02/12/2008 6:30:19 AM PST by Greg F (A vote for Huckabee is now a pure vote for a contested convention. Think about it.)
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To: Greg F
The only path that should be allowed for illegals: Join the army. Fight for this country. Become a citizen

Starship troopers, too.

21 posted on 02/12/2008 6:40:26 AM PST by neodad (USS Vincennes (CG 49) "Checkmate Cruiser")
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To: Greg F

I have often cited that too, regards Sir,


25 posted on 02/12/2008 6:44:22 AM PST by redstateconfidential (If you are the smartest person in the room,you are hanging out with the wrong people.)
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To: Greg F

I think the Roman Republic faltered in the first century BC. At that time, the Roman legions were almost 100% Italian.


32 posted on 02/12/2008 6:55:43 AM PST by swain_forkbeard (Rationality may not be sufficient, but it is necessary.)
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