Interesting point about the immigration thing. What Newt said was that he “didn’t think the American people would go for” a scorched earth deport policy. And he is perhaps right about that. He didn’t say Free Republic people wouldn’t go for it. And he clearly said he would be ok with a state that did go for it. There’s no way there will actually be a ridiculous 25 year thing put into law. Ain’t gonna happen.
But deportation is about a 65-35 or 70-30 loser depending on who is polled and how the wording is - nationwide. But secure border is a big winner nationwide and is the necessary first step anyway.
If the next President seals the border, the problem will have largely taken care of itself in 5-10 years anyway. Especially for states that take it upon themselves to ship out criminals and those on hand outs.
That’s why I don’t get too exercised over anything beyond border security. Everything else is just a pee pee measuring contest to see who can talk toughest on the issue - but won’t make a bit of difference in reality. And I live in reality. I may try to change it, but I live there.
” What Newt said was that he “didn’t think the American people would go for” a scorched earth deport policy. And he is perhaps right about that. He didn’t say Free Republic people wouldn’t go for it. And he clearly said he would be ok with a state that did go for it....” <<<
” But, deportation is about a 65-35 or 70-30 loser depending on who is polled and how the wording is - nationwide. But secure border is a big winner nationwide and is the necessary first step anyway.” <<<
” Everything else is just a pee pee measuring contest to see who can talk toughest on the issue - but won’t make a bit of difference in reality.” <<<
Another elegant, spot on moment from you for the factually inclined.