It will also be the end of any significant power for the republican party... it will be the party of the wealthy corporatists and the statists... and there are not enough of them to elect a mayor.
Um, Republicans?
How about bringing US jobs back first?
Christian social conservatives NOT WELCOME IN THIS COUNTRY. Deport Catholics back to MEXICO now!
Republicans ideas ping!
Here is a question for your Republican Congresscritter.
Who is going to do all the jobs that Americans won’t do when these people suddenly become Americans?
This is, and has been for a while, a full-on fascist dictatorship with utterly no representation for the American people.
Could legalize up to 6.5 million?
Just who are they kidding here? Is this similar to all Congressional estimates?
I got news for you, if they’re trying to placate people by saying up to 6.5 million could be legalized, then you KNOW the real number of those who will be legalized is more like 25 to 30 million.
And this will officially signal the end of the republic.
We had a good run.
The Establishment GOP is taking a very stupid and dangerous path in this issue.
Granting AMNESTY to even one ILLEGAL ALIEN is in fact an assault on the status of UNITED STATES CITIZEN. In essence, AMNESTY would result in cheapening and watering down of something that has held true meaning and value to honest and hard working people for over 200 years.
There is no evidence to support the notion that one who ignores the law by sneaking into our country is going to turn around and be a contributing asset to our society once AMNESTY has been given to them.
In addition, what message is this proposed AMNESTY sending to those who have come to our country in the manner that up to this point has been LEGAL and REQUIRED? Are these new American Citizens dupes and fools for going through the LEGAL process to become Citizens? That certainly seems to be the message that these PRO-AMNESTY people are sending.
Coming to America has been a dream to people across the globe for generations. People have sacrificed so much to achieve the status of Citizen and done so with Pride. This cannot be allowed to change just because some political hack feels like it will enhance their career.
Coming to America is NOT a RIGHT but rather a privilege and should remain so. Too many Men and Women have made the ultimate Sacrifice ensure that America is a shining beacon for those who truly desire to ASSIMILATE and become one of US. The same cannot be said for those who willingly show no respect of our Laws, Traditions and Heritage and demand that they are entitled to all of the rights and privileges that were EARNED by those who Played by the Rules from the beginning.
Of course they won’t try to round up and deport the othe 5 or so million and there will be no further attempt to secure the border. Count on it.
Here’s a very simple six-step plan to solve the illegal immigration problem:
1. Make being in the US illegally a felony punishable by one year in jail for the first offense, three years for the second and five years for the third offense.
2. Any appeal of deportation would be only while being held in custody... no more catch, release and disappear.
3. Provide six months notice so that those who desire, will self-deport.
4. Fine employers $10,000 per occurrence per day for hiring illegal employees. If an appeal is desired, a cash bond of 50% of the potential fines is required first.
5. Implement a temporary worker program... limited to two years in duration. After two years, leave or be a felon when caught.
6. Hire Sheriff Joe to house the prisoners in tents in the desert... just like he does now. That is much cheaper than building prisons.
Easy peasy... get it done.