This immigration thing is huge. I hate to keep hammering this issue as myself and others on this blog have, but something deep inside of me tells me we are witnessing a monumental crossroads in American history.
America has had these crossroads before. Marbury vs. Madison in 1803 established the role of the Supreme Court. The Emancipation Proclamation marked a point in time where, even if only symbolically, America began to turn away from racism. The Alamo recemented the will of Americans to fight for something that they believed in. Pearl Harbor shook us out of isolationism. The Cuban Missile Crisis tested our resolve in the face of adversity. The 1980 Presidential Election tested our faith in the executive branch. 9/11/2001 tested our will to not be beaten down.
These key milestones in history are not usually noted as such at the time that they are happening. I don’t think Lincoln realized the signifigance of the Gettysburg Address when he wrote it on the back of an envelope on a train.
Right here, right now, America, I truly believe we are at a landmark and historically critical crossroads in the culture and history of America. Congress is voting on measures. Crowds are protesting in cities across America in force. Immigration – how it is dealt with, how it is enforced, how it is sorted through – is going to change this nation. And we don’t even know it’s happening. Right now, it seems like the normal kind of general roar with media accounts and press coverage and things seems to be ‘big’ but really not ‘that big’.
I just don’t know how to emphasize the gut feeling I have any more than what I’ve said. This is as big as the Alamo. I really believe it.
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Perhaps because we’ve realized what a big issue this is. Regardless of whether illegal immigrants deserve to stay here or not, what are we going to do? deport 10 million people? They are here, they are breeding, and they want to contribute to society. Let’s make a way for that to happen. In the meantime, get serious about monitoring the border so we can control it.I agree this is a crossroads in American society, or perhaps a cycle. But it’s obvious a lot can change in a few short years. Once Bush is out, or if the balance of power shifts I think it will be very refreshing. Whether the next President is Democrat or Republican – I think a lot has been learned and hopefully won’t be repeated.
Perhaps because we’ve realized what a big issue this is. Regardless of whether illegal immigrants deserve to stay here or not, what are we going to do? deport 10 million people? They are here, they are breeding, and they want to contribute to society. Let’s make a way for that to happen. In the meantime, get serious about monitoring the border so we can control it.
I agree this is a crossroads in American society, or perhaps a cycle. But it’s obvious a lot can change in a few short years. Once Bush is out, or if the balance of power shifts I think it will be very refreshing. Whether the next President is Democrat or Republican – I think a lot has been learned and hopefully won’t be repeated.
I believe what I’m about to say is somewhat off topic, but I want to shed some light on a comment AJ said…He said: “Once Bush is out, or if the balance of power shifts I think it will be very refreshing.”Now it’s truly amazing how much people on the left blame Bush for the condition the world is in. Illegal immigration, nuclear programs in north korea or iran, Van Gogh’s murder in Denmark, Cartoons of Mohammad, are no more Bush’s fault, than global warming is, yet because he likely outspent any liberal president in history (next to FDR mind you) he’s a target. Oh I know, you’ll say AJ that it’s because “Bush lied, Iraqi terrorists died”, but, it’s simply amazing how exhausted you sound of 1 guy.If Bush will be blamed for anything in my book, it will be because he failed to secure our borders, stem the flow of illegals and OTM’s into this country, rather than fighting a war against Iraq, or Al Qaeda, or Afghanistan. Which I simply believe we should have done in ’91 with Bush Sr. But, taking a step back, trying to relate to my brother across the aisle…atleast now, you can understand our frustrations with having an impeached president in office, and wanting him to hurry up and end his lame duck term.LOL :)
I believe what I’m about to say is somewhat off topic, but I want to shed some light on a comment AJ said…
He said: “Once Bush is out, or if the balance of power shifts I think it will be very refreshing.”
Now it’s truly amazing how much people on the left blame Bush for the condition the world is in. Illegal immigration, nuclear programs in north korea or iran, Van Gogh’s murder in Denmark, Cartoons of Mohammad, are no more Bush’s fault, than global warming is, yet because he likely outspent any liberal president in history (next to FDR mind you) he’s a target.
Oh I know, you’ll say AJ that it’s because “Bush lied, Iraqi terrorists died”, but, it’s simply amazing how exhausted you sound of 1 guy.
If Bush will be blamed for anything in my book, it will be because he failed to secure our borders, stem the flow of illegals and OTM’s into this country, rather than fighting a war against Iraq, or Al Qaeda, or Afghanistan. Which I simply believe we should have done in ’91 with Bush Sr.
But, taking a step back, trying to relate to my brother across the aisle…
atleast now, you can understand our frustrations with having an impeached president in office, and wanting him to hurry up and end his lame duck term.
LOL
:)
My comment was no tirade against Bush. It’s just time for some change in direction and policy in this country. Bush happens to be President, and things aren’t going well. A change in leadership or a shift in power in Congress will be exactly what I said – refreshing. Whether those people make things better is yet to be seen, but I welcome the change.
My comment was no tirade against Bush.
It’s just time for some change in direction and policy in this country. Bush happens to be President, and things aren’t going well. A change in leadership or a shift in power in Congress will be exactly what I said – refreshing. Whether those people make things better is yet to be seen, but I welcome the change.
If you want to see an interesting article about illegal immigration protests then you have to read this. Certainly very eye opening…
If you want to see an interesting article about illegal immigration protests then you have to read this. Certainly very eye opening…
Hannity was talking about this yesterday as if this was the real picture of the entire crowd…In a crowd of 500,000 people there will always be extremists. I highly doubt these images represent the majority, but I certainly believe these groups were present. It is scary to see extremist images, and to think they could be growing in number. I think the first step in controlling illegal immigration is not just going after the illegals themselves or closing the border, but going after big business that lobbies to keep the flow of cheap labor coming into this country. As long as there is enough workers flooding the market, wages and benefits can be kept at the bare minimum. Something funny I heard, on the issue of a fence being built… Someone on the radio here locally said, “How are they going to build a fence along the border without Mexican workers?” Puts things into perspective.
Hannity was talking about this yesterday as if this was the real picture of the entire crowd…In a crowd of 500,000 people there will always be extremists. I highly doubt these images represent the majority, but I certainly believe these groups were present.
It is scary to see extremist images, and to think they could be growing in number. I think the first step in controlling illegal immigration is not just going after the illegals themselves or closing the border, but going after big business that lobbies to keep the flow of cheap labor coming into this country. As long as there is enough workers flooding the market, wages and benefits can be kept at the bare minimum.
Something funny I heard, on the issue of a fence being built… Someone on the radio here locally said, “How are they going to build a fence along the border without Mexican workers?” Puts things into perspective.
I argue in this commentary on the Gettysburg Address that Lincoln was fully aware of what he was doing when he wrote the Gettysburg Address.
You are tracking whether we are at a crossroads or not based on the power of physical movement. People are literally coming here, and that’s what creates a transformation in ideas. Even as a conservative, my ideas have to embrace compromise of some sort, for I’m dealing with people that are already here.
To what degree, though, can a change in ideas fix the situation? There’s no reason why those immigrants, legal and illegal, can’t be made productive, can’t be made lovers of America – except, of course, for the fact that most Americans who are already citizens don’t appreciate what they have.
I argue in this commentary on the Gettysburg Address that Lincoln was fully aware of what he was doing when he wrote the Gettysburg Address.You are tracking whether we are at a crossroads or not based on the power of physical movement. People are literally coming here, and that’s what creates a transformation in ideas. Even as a conservative, my ideas have to embrace compromise of some sort, for I’m dealing with people that are already here.To what degree, though, can a change in ideas fix the situation? There’s no reason why those immigrants, legal and illegal, can’t be made productive, can’t be made lovers of America – except, of course, for the fact that most Americans who are already citizens don’t appreciate what they have.
The issue of immigration is such a tough one. It is easy to SAY “send them all back” but we do have to remember that the vast majority of “us” are descendents of immigrants (although perhaps a few generations ago.) I do believe, however that we are in a crisis and that there really is no “perfect” solution. Where is that magic wand when you need it?
The issue of immigration is such a tough one. It is easy to SAY “send them all back” but we do have to remember that the vast majority of “us” are descendents of immigrants (although perhaps a few generations ago.) I do believe, however that we are in a crisis and that there really is no “perfect” solution. Where is that magic wand when you need it?