How   many  people  here  think  that  Bush  will  turn  on  the  illegal  aliens ?
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Big business needs no demands cheap labour so he will do noting.The multi-million dollar California fruit picking industry will not survive without them(would you pay $5-$8 for an apple?)
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80% of Americans do not want people coming here illegally.  If government is supposed to be run by the people, why hasn't the will of the people prevailed.  Think deeply about this, because it really ought to be raising red flags as to something is VERY,VERY wrong.\nNo I am a centrist.  I agree with some of the right and some of the left, although I would categorize myself as having "right" leanings.   And yes the "rumors" are true.
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I hope the immigration issue will lead people to think a little harder, and maybe even vote...emphasis on the thinking part...
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President Bush Stated Last Night:\n\nWe are a nation of laws, and we must enforce our laws. (Then Why Havent We Enforced The Existing Immigration Laws) \n\nTHE FACT IS that there is already a federal statutory framework in place which specifically prohibits the hiring of illegal aliens, \nwhich provides record keeping rules to verify an employee’s work authorization and identity, \nand which provides for monetary sanctions (Fines)to be levied against employers who violate the provisions of the law.\n\nTHE FACT IS that Illegal Aliens work in every sector of our country, siphoning jobs from Americans and depressing wages for the working poor and the middle class – \nand yet employer sanctions go largely unenforced by our government.\n\nTHE FACT IS that big business, \nwhich has provided massive financial support to the Bush Administration, \nand which benefits from hiring illegal aliens and paying them cheap wages while skirting employer tax and record keeping obligations, \ndoes not want “employer sanctions” enforced.\n\nTHE FACT IS that the Bush Administration has had the responsibility for “cracking down on employers who hire illegal aliens” \nand has failed miserably to enforce existing “employer sanction” laws. \nCAN ANYONE EXPLAIN WHY THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION \nHAS ALLOWED THE NUMBER OF FINES AGAINST EMPLOYERS WHO UNLAWFULLY HIRE ILLEGAL ALIENS TO FALL FROM 400 IN 1999 TO ONLY THREE (3) IN 2004?\n\nTHE FACT IS that there are ALREADY laws on the books providing for the deportation of illegal aliens, \nwhether they are simply here illegally, which, of course, is a crime in and of itself, \nor whether they have committed additional crimes as well.\n\nTHE FACT IS that the Bush Administration has made little or no effort to enforce these laws. \nInstead, they implemented a “catch and release” policy. This policy allows an apprehended illegal alien to remain free in the United States if that person simply agrees to appear at a court hearing! \nThe results of this policy have been disastrous. \n“Knowing they’re unlikely to be jailed, thousands of immigrants have surrendered to Border Patrol agents, and then have been allowed to continue their journey into America, court summonses in hand,” says T.J. Bonner, president of the National Border Patrol Council. \nThere are actually reports of illegal aliens taking taxis from the border to Border Patrol offices to turn themselves in, to be “caught and released” as a way to cross into this country. Under pressure, the Bush Administration has claimed that this policy would be replaced “gradually.” \n\nTHE FACT IS that, according to T.J. Bonner, president of the National Border Patrol Council, which represents about 10,000 Border Patrol agents and staff,“the immigration system is broken to the point where you just want to throw up your hands.” \nIt is this broken system that the Bush Administration has shown absolutely no desire to mend, and that the Bush Administration believes is “working fine.”\n\nTHE FACT IS that the Bush Administration’s immigration policies,  have totally failed to provide the financial resources or the manpower necessary for the U.S Border Patrol to effectively do its job of controlling our borders.\n\nTHE FACT IS that the Bush Administration, has done absolutely nothing to discourage the proliferation and tax-payer funding of Sanctuary Cities. \nMunicipalities that have designated themselves to be Sanctuary Cities providing illegal aliens protection from deportation, in violation of federal law. \nThey unconstitutionally arrogate to themselves federal government authority, \nwhile tying the hands of local law enforcement by prohibiting them from reporting illegal aliens to federal authorities.\n\nTHE FACT IS that the Bush Administration’s record on illegal immigration and border security is generally regarded, even by its supporters, as one of neglect, and by serious proponents of immigration reform and border security,
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Hey, you got me thinking ... this is a potential solution to the illegal alien problem, and a money generating operation to boot.\n\nIt's brilliant! Who's with me?
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Considering \nThere Are More Than 20 Million ILLEGAL ALIENS In The USA\n\nWhich 6 Million Are We Voting On ??\n\n\n\nWe Cannot Selectively Enforce Our Laws\n\n\n\nDEPORT ALL ILLEGAL ALIENS\nAnd Their ILLEGAL ALIEN ANCHOR BABIES\nIMMEDIATELY Upon Discovery
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If we do, it will be chump change aimed at getting us off his back. \n\nFact remains - Bush has ties to the Oil Industry. He isnt going to bite the hand that has fed him. He will talk a big game, but in the end, there will be no change.\n\nAlthough I am upset with the prices, I also must add that we do live in a capitalist society. The companies can charge whatever they want to charge us for gas, and the govt shouldnt be allowed to tell them to charge otherwise. This infringes on the rights of the companies under the free law of capitalism. IT IS OUR FIGHT TO FIGHT! We dont need to by gas from them if they are going to charge ridiculous prices. I understand that not everybody can take Pub Trans, but we can do our part to conserve gas and boycott companies. As a group (consumers) we need to organize and protest/boycott the companies that are raping our wallets. We cant expect the Govt to do a damn thing about it - they are in on it! Dont think for a moment that your (cuz he aint mine! I didnt vote for him!) President isnt getting rich from the price of oil right now too.....
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yes. They will awaken the silent minority who will get pissed off and activate to get all the illegals kicked out or jailed.
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5. Impact of amnesty proposals on Illegal Alien numbers \nhttp://www.theamericanresistance.com/ref...\n\nOn January 9, 2004, President Bush proposed a guest worker program- A thinly veiled amnesty for illegal aliens.\n\nA February 29, 2004, Fox News article subsequently stated that from 50 percent to 90 percent of illegal aliens apprehended claimed they were coming here for the "amnesty" (their words). \nOne Border Patrol officer stated that "They believe that they are only responding to an invitation."\n\nAlthough correlation does not necessarily imply causation, it seems reasonable to presume a relatively modest 25 percent increase in illegal aliens starting January 15, 2004, through the rest of the year as a result of the "guest worker" proposal. \nThis 25 percent is a conservative estimate of the increased flow of illegal aliens into the U.S. as a result of President Bush's amnesty proposal. \n\nIn fact, official Border Patrol apprehension statistics show that total 2004 apprehensions as of June 30, 2004 represent \nA 190 PERCENT INCREASE over total 2003 apprehensions.\n\nShort Answer - No It Is NOT A Wise Decision \nTo Grant "AMNESTY" Or "GUEST WORKER PROGRAMS" \nThe Result Will INCREASE The Amount Of ILLEGAL Aliens Entering Our Nation
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Oliver - Very nice...that's something I would say. If in fact Bush wants Mexicans here, it's to pander to the perception that Democrats (bleeding hearts as we are) believe in immigration, without regard to the law.  It's an easy way to take a non-issue (you're either here legally or illegally, really), put a spin (ah, I'm just an old softie at heart, right Laura?)get the media to focus on something other than the atrocities of your administration, with very little political fallout.
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It's hard to tell.  What they want and what they get are two different things and what they can get away with is another.\n\nAmerican citizens have to keep a close eye on them and Demand Deportation of illegal aliens.\n\nI think they are a little frightened of the public right now and will delay the immigration issue or try to sneak it behind Americans backs.  Which will be a little hard to do since so many grassroots organizations and watch dog groups have popped up.
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You had to know that this question would bring the liberals out of the woodwork.  President Bush has done a great job. No president will please all of the people. I am amazed more at the hatred than anything else.  When I was reading the responses to your question, I found it interesting that many felt he had turned his back on them. When???   What do they want him to do?  Most importantly why not hold all of congress responsible for their votes and behavior, why pin it all on President Bush?  I do mean all of congress too, take a look at everyones voting records, I think some would be surprised.
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Yes\nIf We Do Not Stop The Incredible Flow Of ILLEGAL Aliens,\nThe US Will Lose Its Status As A First World Nation\n\nMore than 20 million illegal aliens presently reside in the United States, with roughly 12,000 additional illegal aliens entering every day.\nhttp://www.theamericanresistance.com/ref/illegal_alien_numbers.html#howManyIllegals\n\nIn Comparison, The Populations Of The Following 18 States COMBINED Equals  21,149,673 \nRanked By Population \n34 -  Utah -               2,469,585 \n35 -  Nevada -             2,414,807 \n36 -  New Mexico -         1,928,384 \n37 -  West Virginia -      1,816,856 \n38 -  Nebraska -           1,758,787 \n39 -  Idaho -              1,429,096 \n40 -  Maine -              1,321,505 \n41 -  New Hampshire -      1,309,940 \n42 -  Hawaii -             1,275,194 \n43 -  Rhode Island -       1,076,189 \n44 -  Montana -              935,670 \n45 -  Delaware -             843,524 \n46 -  South Dakota -         775,933 \n47 -  Alaska -               663,661 \n48 -  North Dakota -         636,677 \n49 -  Vermont -              623,050 \n(n/a) District of Columbia - 550,521 \n50 -  Wyoming -              509,294                    \n                                                    \n                           = 21,149,673\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._states_by_population\n\nNot all illegal aliens come from Mexico.\n \n---In 1997, the Illegal Alien population was 54 percent Mexican. \n---The Illegal Alien population is currently 70 percent Mexican, with 30 percent coming from other countries. \n\nLatin America, including Mexico, is the source of 90 percent of illegal aliens entering into the United States.\n\nA 2004 Fox News article stated that "it is not just Mexicans who are flooding into our border states anymore.  Along with the Nicaraguans, Brazilians, Venezuelans, Ecuadorians, and Chileans,  agents of the Border Patrol now encounter Chinese, Pakistanis, and Indians.  Nationals of countries other than Mexico are known, in Border Patrol parlance, as 'OTMs'" - Other Than Mexicans. \n\nhttp://www.theamericanresistance.com/ref/illegal_alien_numbers.html#howManyIl...\n\nOn January 9, 2004, President Bush proposed a guest worker program - a thinly veiled amnesty for illegal aliens. \nA February 29, 2004, Fox News article subsequently stated that from 50 percent to 90 percent of illegal aliens apprehended claimed they were coming here for the "amnesty" (their words). One Border Patrol officer stated that "They believe that they are only responding to an invitation." \nIn fact, official Border Patrol apprehension statistics show that total 2004 apprehensions as of June 30, 2004  represent a 190 Increase over total 2003 apprehensions.\n\n\nFrom the Los Angeles Times: \n\n--Over two-thirds of ALL births (66 Percent) are to Illegal Alien Mexicans on Medi-Cal whose births were paid for by the Taxpayers\n\n--40 percent of all workers are working for cash and not paying taxes. Why would they want to be legal and pay taxes?\n\n--Over 300,000 Illegal Aliens are living in garages\n\n--Less than 2 percent of Illegal Aliens are picking crops\n\n--29 percent of Illegal Aliens are on welfare.\n\n--Nearly 25 percent of all inmates in California Detention Centers are Illegal Aliens. \n\n--29 percent of inmates in the Federal Prisons are Illegal Aliens. \n\n--It cost Los Angeles $276 Million in welfare costs for 100,000 children of Illegal Aliens in 2004\n\nMexico is NOT a poor country. \nIt has the fifth richest economy in the world, and by sending its teeming masses to our country, that status keeps on rising. Mexico has more resources per square mile than the U.S. and plenty of money to take care of its own people.\nYet ILLEGAL Aliens From Mexico send about $39 BILLION (B)Annually back to Mexico to assist their families and prop up the corrupt Mexican government that keeps most of its citizens in poverty.\n\nThe Center for Immigration Studies estimates that the
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II live in Texas and I feel the same way, that is why I keep writing to the governor of Pennysilvania, asking him to please run for President.  His name is Edward Rendell, and in his state landlords who house these illegals are fined, and the illegals deported.  If there is a second offense the property is taken, and given to the community for low cost housing. \nAny company caught hiring illegals recieves a big fine, and loses their business licenses.  \nAll of the schools are being forced to check the legal status of all of the children, to make sure none are enrolled under stolen identities.  And, he is just now celebrating with his state the largest tax cut ever recorded in the state.  He has taken a hard line when it comes to protecting his people, and this is the kind of president I want.  His people told him that they wanted the illegal Alien laws enforced, and he did it.  He is a real politician for the people, and that is what America needs.  No more candidates telling us they don't care what we want, they have their own agenda, and it does not include the American people.\nI went to every politicians web site that I could find to see what politicians are out there that we as Americans might want as Candidates.  After an exhuasting search, and reading the same crap over and over, I finally came across Mr. Rendell's web site.  I looked over his agenda, and believe me, I haven't seen that kind of interest from a politician in his people since, never actually.  I have heard of them, but I thought they were a myth, like illegals being immigrants.  I've wrote his office to ask him if he is running, and I awaiting his response.  I might not live in his state, but I want him as my next president.  No more Bush's or any of his crooked comrads.
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I get your point, and the answer is none.  Who did all this prior to the illegal invasion?  Americans did it.  Who will do it once all illegals are gone?  Americans will do it.\n\nPro-illegals make it sound as if we had 10 feet of feces in the streets with on fruit or vegetables rotting on the vines.  Sorry to inform all you pro-illegals, but we did it before and we can do it now!!1
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ill continue my usual routine...\n\ni hope they have fun pushing their propaganda...this whole issue is REALLY about people who cross our borders illegally NOT all immigrants...\n\ndespicable...
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I don't know, but I do know there are approximately 40 million illegal aliens currently living in the United States, so be sure to add them to your list.....)(