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And no doubt since socialism is the answer to ALL the world's ills, all the illegal immigration into these United States will cease. I mean, why would they want to come here when they already live in paradise? Winner!However I do encrourage all our resident lefties to immigrate to the new paradise south of the border. To escape the horrible fascist government here.
However I do encrourage all our resident lefties to immigrate to the new paradise south of the border. To escape the horrible fascist government here.
Top Democratic senator bucks calls to abolish ICE: 'We are always going to need immigration enforcement'
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Sunday bucked calls by fellow high-profile Democrats to abolish the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, putting a damper on the far-left proposal that has gained mainstream traction in recent days.
"We are always going to need immigration enforcement," Klobuchar said on ABC's "This Week."
"I think we know that," she added. "We are a major country with major borders, so to me, the issue is what are those policies."
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, a potential 2020 presidential candidate, and Mayor Bill de Blasio both advocated abolishing ICE this week. Another possible presidential candidate, California Sen. Kamala Harris, has said that officials should "re-examine" ICE and "think about starting from scratch."
And Massachusetts Senator, Pocahontas, called for "replacing ICE" in a rally on Saturday.
Top Democratic senator bucks calls to abolish ICE: 'We are always going to need immigration enforcement' | Fox News
I posted this in the other ICE thread, but thought it fits here as well, given the mention of the New York players...
I have judged for awhile that the illegal immigration issue was primarily about cheap labor and votes. The voting thing I wasn't too sure about, but I was 100% sure that cheap labor was a major component concerning most of those fighting for the illegal immigrants. There have been some on this board admit they were for the cheap labor.
Well, this weekend, I received nearly 100% confirmation on both issues.
I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in New York, roughly 15 miles north of the city, as the locals call it. Met many extremely nice folks and learned a lot about the area. I never realized how hilly NY is. But I digress...
During the weekend, I happen to have a long discussion with a local attorney whom has lived there for all of his 70+ years. He and others I talked to discussed how "the city" is nothing like it used to be. That very few native people live there anymore; that it's full of transplants and it has really "gone down hill". Many "mellenials" are moving to the city but realize they cannot afford it, so they are in fact flooding the outer townships, to the dismay of the locals.
The attorney proceeded to talk about Mario Cuomo and how he lost his first run for the governor of NY. The second time he ran, this attorney talked in length about how he and other attorneys were bombarded with calls from "friends" of Cuomo to round up the 'laborers' and get them to the polls. Even went into discussion on how this was to be done and how to manipulate the machines.
He then proceeded to discuss the "day laborers" and how 2-3 areas in the city are known to be where one goes to pick up their day laborers. It is referred to as 'the slave trade' area. I thought this was very interesting, especially in ultra liberal NY.
Therefore, could it really be that simple? Cheap labor and votes? I know in my area, migrants are used for farming. Heck, our government built a local farmer a 4 bedroom house for his workers to live in. He just has to use it for them for 5 years then he can do as he wishes with it.
Thoughts? Let the debate.
No, it's never that simple
I've spent quite a bit of time around NYC. My brother in law grew up there and is a lifelong Republican. While I respect your friend's views, you will get thousands of different opinions from people who are life long residents. Far more will tell you how great the city still is even in it's modern state, which BTW, isn't ultra liberal by any means. It's ultra diverse
There are always more than two sides to an issue
Now I can appreciate this response from you as opposed to the one in the other thread. Its almost as if two different people responded.
I posted this in the other ICE thread, but thought it fits here as well, given the mention of the New York players...
I have judged for awhile that the illegal immigration issue was primarily about cheap labor and votes. The voting thing I wasn't too sure about, but I was 100% sure that cheap labor was a major component concerning most of those fighting for the illegal immigrants. There have been some on this board admit they were for the cheap labor.
Well, this weekend, I received nearly 100% confirmation on both issues.
I had the pleasure of spending the weekend in New York, roughly 15 miles north of the city, as the locals call it. Met many extremely nice folks and learned a lot about the area. I never realized how hilly NY is. But I digress...
During the weekend, I happen to have a long discussion with a local attorney whom has lived there for all of his 70+ years. He and others I talked to discussed how "the city" is nothing like it used to be. That very few native people live there anymore; that it's full of transplants and it has really "gone down hill". Many "mellenials" are moving to the city but realize they cannot afford it, so they are in fact flooding the outer townships, to the dismay of the locals.
The attorney proceeded to talk about Mario Cuomo and how he lost his first run for the governor of NY. The second time he ran, this attorney talked in length about how he and other attorneys were bombarded with calls from "friends" of Cuomo to round up the 'laborers' and get them to the polls. Even went into discussion on how this was to be done and how to manipulate the machines.
He then proceeded to discuss the "day laborers" and how 2-3 areas in the city are known to be where one goes to pick up their day laborers. It is referred to as 'the slave trade' area. I thought this was very interesting, especially in ultra liberal NY.
Therefore, could it really be that simple? Cheap labor and votes? I know in my area, migrants are used for farming. Heck, our government built a local farmer a 4 bedroom house for his workers to live in. He just has to use it for them for 5 years then he can do as he wishes with it.
Thoughts? Let the debate.
Generally, the Democratic party has viewed immigrants as a potential new voting block while the Republican party has view immigrants as driving down costs and increasing profit/standard of living (cheap labor).
It is why neither party's leadership actually wants to fix the "problem", it's a win-win for both sides; galvanize their respective bases with emotional rhetoric while simultaneously realizing long-term strategic goals.
Picking up steam with some Dems. Personally, I don't think it's a good issue to take up in an election year. Makes them easy target of the facile "open borders" claim.
Movement to 'Abolish ICE' heating up, going mainstream - CNNPolitics