Do you agree with Bush's plan on immigration?
603444
BUSH IS A COMPLETE MORON, I HAVE NEVER AGREED WITH HIM EVER!!
590042
I thought it was too little too late.\n\nFor Pete's sake, the man is from a border state.  If he feels so strongly about the issue of immigration, why did he wait until his approval ratings were in the toilet to stand up for what is right?  Why did he wait for the sixth year of his term, an election year?
651130
It's a wonderful idea. I would love to go help build it! Unless, of course, George comes to his senses and puts the national guard onto building it.\n\nAnd YES, the border needs to be closed to all people unless they come across at legal checkpoints with proper identification.
892977
I think I like this kind of talk\nBottom line: The issue may come down to what one veteran pollster called "sequencing" -- where voters want the government to demonstrate that it's serious about reducing illegal immigration before legalizing 12 million people. That would mean first controlling the border and creating a tamper-proof citizenship card so that employers who hire illegal workers can be prosecuted then assembling a legalization plan.  \n\nI could definitely live with this.Thanks for the great information\nIn the words of that great sage Yogi Berra(not sure of the spelling)\n"It ain't over till its over"
603700
Yes...We should adopt Mexico's immigration policy
815818
Well, I think your facts are reversed.  As you know, many conservative Republicans are not in favor of making helping an illegal alien from another country, for example Mexico, a crime.  As you probably also know, in spring and summer of this year, there were nation-wide protests relating to this hot-button issue.  However, at his press conference the other morning, President Bush proclaimed that he could pass his agenda as far as immigration goes.  Therefore, Dem's are more likely to help President Bush pass a law making assisting illegal aliens a felony.  Therefore, I believe that you have your facts reversed. Wouldn't you want to help your own people?  Unless many of the Mexican-Americans were uninformed of the Dem's stand on this issue, then I would have to say that they would not vote Dem's into office because of their stand on this issue.
438523
I am not defending Bush in any way because I hate him more than anyone I promise.  But basically they want to get rid of illegal immigrants and I completely agree with that.  But Im sure it was not said in that context or there would be a revolution right now.
862431
It is obviously a very good idea for Mexico, since it effectively will do away with our southern border, which is one reason why Bush isn't exactly enthusiastic about the fence ... which will have to be dismantled in 2010, if the spp agreement comes into full fruition ... I really can't understand how anyone would want to get rid of the United States as we see it, but that will be the inevitable outcome ... and like everything else, this one has been organized behind the backs of the American people, who by and large don't know what shenanigans take place since it never seems to be discussed ... and if you think voting Dems in will change it, not a hope ...
626031
Well... it's all good to stick to your ideals... but if the country is going to H*LL in the meantime, there may not be a country left to come around to you... If everyone that had outside party ideas voted against Bush, he wouldn't be in office right now and we would be a lot closer to where we all want America to be... granted not exactly on your idea level, but I would be willing to be closer...
188675
I agree. Try to get that fat, lazy, white kid who lives next door to push a lawnmower, or pull weeds, or pick fruits and vegetables. Legal or illegal immigrants make up an enormous part of our work force. The only good idea Bush had lately was to give them work visas, and acknowledge them as an important part of our economy. \n\nAs for past immigrants, I'm native american, so I won't tell you my opinion.
454255
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.
691725
There is no flip flopping. Bush has always supported a guest-worker program. Some people feel this is amnesty, others do not.\n\nBut, yes, Bush supports some form of an amnesty. He seems to be under the impression that there are jobs in america that Americans will not do. This is completely untrue. There ARE however, jobs that Americans will not do for $3 a day. If these jobs were forced to provide decent wages, there would be plenty of people legally here in the country that would be willing to do those jobs.\n\nCheers :)
564962
I support immigration, but I believe there should be limits and background checks. Those people who work hard should definitely be legalized, but those who are criminals should be deported immediately.
649628
Sounds like a good plan.  There are multitudes of ways to encourage illegals to deport themselves.
593055
no, did you listen to his speech last night?  He wants to try to stop ILLEGAL immigrants, while opening LEGAL immigration chances.  He just wants to stop the illegals, while allowing people to come here legally.\n\nas he said, we are a country of immigrants and it will stay that way.
496629
It is about time the President got back to the people that stood behind him for two elections.\n\nStanding firm in his convictions won the White House , kept the White House and is what is needed now to keep the borders safe.  \n\nWhen President Bush tries to make all the crying liberals and bleeding hearts happy is when his poll numbers go down. \n\nKick every last illegal immigrant out of the United States and to hades with any type of amnesty. Illegal immigrants broke the law to get here - it is time they pay for their crime.
374910
Not really, (it sounds so Soviet to me), but my plan is for us just to give amnesty to all illegals already here (no way to get them out) and dump all of the money we currently spend on hunting down illegal immigrants into border security.